SPARTA 20 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyo Yodachai (ranked 6470 p4p, 487 weight class) and Billy Gravano (ranked 5193 p4p, 449 weight class). Gravano comes into a darkened arena with his song building. long way to the top kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kyo Yodachai could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Billy Gravano's chin.

Yodachai
vs
Gravano

175 cm
26
166 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyo Yodachai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Gravano!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gravano looking to score a takedown here. Yodachai is defending well but Gravano drives through and ends up in Yodachai's guard.
Gravano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gravano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yodachai has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

Yodachai has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gravano doesn't defend quickly enough and Yodachai has managed to lock this one up! Can Gravano escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Yodachai on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyo Yodachai!
A very excited looking Kyo Yodachai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Billy Gravano spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry to my fans i'll train my ass off for the next one.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arttu Peltonen (ranked 3550 p4p, 281 weight class) and Rio Avalos (ranked 4689 p4p, 344 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Peltonen
vs
Avalos

167 cm
25
153 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

162 cm
25
152 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arttu Peltonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rio Avalos!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peltonen throws a right hand that misses

and Avalos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Avalos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Avalos stands up over Peltonen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Peltonen trying to keep a closed guard but Avalos is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Avalos has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Peltonen to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Avalos is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Peltonen pulls down on the head and he's put Avalos to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arttu Peltonen!
During a confident post fight interview, Arttu Peltonen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apolinario Mabini (ranked 3749 p4p, 446 weight class) and Izzy Oddesangria (ranked 3576 p4p, 431 weight class). Mabini comes to the cage accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mabini
vs
Oddesangria

185 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
19
197 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Apolinario Mabini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Izzy Oddesangria!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mabini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oddesangria.
Mabini lunges at Oddesangria with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oddesangria's hand.

Oddesangria gets tackled into the cage by Mabini. Mabini maintains the clinch.
Oddesangria lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mabini backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Oddesangria fails to land.
Mabini lands an uppercut.
Oddesangria swings wildly with an uppercut but Mabini uses good head movement to avoid it.

Oddesangria breaks from the clinch.
Mabini definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oddesangria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Mabini closes the distance and pushes Oddesangria back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.
A shot in the inside from Mabini.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oddesangria working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mabini.
Oddesangria wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mabini lands with a light punch inside.

Oddesangria is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Mabini scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oddesangria is still on wobbly legs! Can Mabini finish him?
Mabini lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Oddesangria to his knees! Mabini keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apolinario Mabini!
A relieved looking Apolinario Mabini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Kivela (ranked 3512 p4p, 109 weight class) and Emilio Jacinto (ranked 3529 p4p, 111 weight class). Jacinto has chosen Noypi by Bamboo as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kivela
vs
Jacinto

185 cm
25
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

210 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Kivela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emilio Jacinto!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kivela misses the jab.
Jacinto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kivela waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jacinto.
Kivela has his takedown stuffed

and Jacinto counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kivela! Jacinto lets Kivela back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Kivela is rocked!

It looks like Daniel Kivela has been cut.

Kivela gets tackled into the cage by Jacinto. Jacinto maintains the clinch.
Oh Kivela is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacinto creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kivela's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kivela drops to his knees and Jacinto pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emilio Jacinto!
Emilio Jacinto seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hamid Sourian (ranked 2278 p4p, 100 weight class) and Kile Jr (ranked 3776 p4p, 152 weight class). Sourian comes to the cage accompanied by Number One. Hamid Sourian has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Sourian
vs
Jr

169 cm
26
142 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

168 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hamid Sourian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kile Jr!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sourian misses with an uppercut. Jr saw that one coming.
Jr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sourian misses with a hook. Jr ducked under it nicely.
Jr unleashes a big counter combination but Sourian bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Sourian shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sourian was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sourian lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jr down.
Sourian landing a few strikes.
Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sourian creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sourian lands a nice forearm strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sourian lands some shots froms side control.
Sourian working the head and body with strikes.
Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jr is trying to get back to half guard.

Sourian is trying to get an arm triangle but Jr is defending well.
Jr tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sourian landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sourian scoring with punches from side control.
Sourian working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Sourian's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sourian scores with punches from side control.
Sourian lands a few punches from side control.
Jr takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sourian connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jr some visible discomfort.
Jr wants to control but Sourian postures up.
Sourian working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sourian is working Jr over with some ground and pound from side control.
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!
Sourian moves into full mount!
Sourian punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sourian sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Jr is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sourian lands a big elbow.
Sourian with the ground and pound from mount.
Sourian dominating with strikes here.
Sourian with the ground and pound from mount.
Jr is still in real trouble! Can Sourian finish him?
Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Jr that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jr wants to control but Sourian is having none of it.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Jr tries to reverse the position but Sourian maintains control.
Sourian working Jr over with strikes here.
Sourian lands a big shot to the head and Jr winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hamid Sourian!
Hamid Sourian tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jomar Galang (ranked 2920 p4p, 312 weight class) and Chris Buchanan (ranked 3079 p4p, 325 weight class). Galang comes to the cage accompanied by No Other Name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Galang
vs
Buchanan

181 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

167 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jomar Galang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chris Buchanan!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buchanan.
Galang swinging wildly here.
Buchanan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Galang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buchanan needs to keep his hands up - Galang had a free shot at his head there.
Galang throws a shot from downtown. Buchanan moves away and avoids it.
Buchanan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Galang.
Galang with a hook.
Buchanan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Buchanan slips a jab and a cross from Galang.
Galang misses with a right hand

and Buchanan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buchanan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Galang with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buchanan lands with a punch from half guard.
Buchanan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buchanan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Galang is staying active underneath Buchanan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galang is looking to escape.
Buchanan lands strikes from half guard.
Galang is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Galang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Galang is pressing down on Buchanan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Buchanan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Galang's head.
Buchanan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Galang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Buchanan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Galang can't keep his opponent in guard - Buchanan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Galang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buchanan on the ground.
Buchanan is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Galang is hurt! He's hurt bad - Buchanan fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Galang from any more punishment! Congratulations to Buchanan! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Buchanan!
In his post fight interview, Chris Buchanan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Jomar Galang was interviewed post fight and said 'I dunno sounds like a lot of effort to me. I think I'd prefer red dead 2 and pornhub'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vash Stampede (ranked 2400 p4p, 107 weight class) and Alvar Rautio (ranked 3565 p4p, 145 weight class). Stampede comes to the cage accompanied by Remember The Name. The key to victory for Vash Stampede has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Stampede
vs
Rautio

176 cm
25
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

158 cm
25
142 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vash Stampede!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alvar Rautio!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stampede dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stampede scores with a body shot.
Stampede throws a combination. Rautio tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Rautio closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stampede quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stampede is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rautio has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rautio is taking a breather. Stampede says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stampede desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Stampede trying to hold on to Rautio's head to control him but Rautio postures up.
Rautio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stampede knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rautio on the ground.

Rautio is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stampede has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rautio is keen to just control but Stampede is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rautio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stampede is just riding it out for now. Rautio eventually gives up the hold.
Rautio is looking to advance position but Stampede won't allow it.
Rautio trying to control the pace.
Rautio wants to pass to mount but Stampede is defending the position.
Stampede is positioning himself well to prevent Rautio advancing to mount.
Rautio is taking a breather. Stampede says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Rautio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stampede does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rautio in particular looking to stall.
Stampede won't allow Rautio to pass to mount.
Stampede looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stampede on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stampede tries to get out of the position.
Rautio works his way into full mount!

Stampede defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rautio.

Rautio jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stampede manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Rautio is trying to get an arm triangle but Stampede is defending well.

Rautio looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stampede is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rautio 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 Stampede's shoulder. That is not cool.
Stampede can't do much from the bottom here.

Rautio has hold of Stampede's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Stampede seems comfortable defending it but Rautio has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Stampede is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Stampede is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rautio couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alvar Rautio!
Alvar Rautio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Aguinaldo (ranked 1740 p4p, 205 weight class) and Marcus Ribeiro (ranked 2449 p4p, 266 weight class). Aguinaldo comes to the cage accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. Marcus Ribeiro acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Aguinaldo
vs
Ribeiro

185 cm
25
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

164 cm
25
178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Emilio Aguinaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marcus Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguinaldo stuffs the takedown attempt from Ribeiro. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Ribeiro throws an overhand right that lands on Aguinaldo's shoulder, as Aguinaldo tries to avoid the shot.
Aguinaldo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aguinaldo avoids the body shot from Ribeiro.
An attempted straight right counter from Aguinaldo misses the target.
Ribeiro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Ribeiro shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ribeiro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Let's hope that Ribeiro has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ribeiro postures up and lands a big shot to Aguinaldo's brow.
Ribeiro works over Aguinaldo with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ribeiro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aguinaldo is keeping the position for now.
Ribeiro with a flurry of punches that miss.

Ribeiro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aguinaldo keeping moving, preventing Ribeiro from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguinaldo is controlling Ribeiro's posture.
Aguinaldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ribeiro is one step ahead there.
Ribeiro pushes down on Aguinaldo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ribeiro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aguinaldo keeps working.
Aguinaldo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.

Ribeiro is looking for a kimura here.
Aguinaldo has his hands clasped together around Ribeiro's back. He's all about the action.
Aguinaldo wants to improve his position but Ribeiro is controlling well.
Ribeiro wants to control but Aguinaldo is keeping him busy.
Aguinaldo wants to improve his position but Ribeiro is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro is working for a kimura but Aguinaldo is defending it quite comfortably.
Aguinaldo wants to improve his position but Ribeiro is controlling well.
Aguinaldo is working hard here to advance position.
Ribeiro has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Ribeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aguinaldo is just riding it out for now. Ribeiro eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ribeiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aguinaldo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Ribeiro is working for a kimura but Aguinaldo is defending it quite comfortably.

Ribeiro in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Aguinaldo tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ribeiro!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Ribeiro!
A relieved looking Marcus Ribeiro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Emilio Aguinaldo spoke after the fight, saying 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andres Bonifacio (ranked 1794 p4p, 79 weight class) and Bekithemba Seme (ranked 2120 p4p, 92 weight class). Bonifacio comes to the cage accompanied by Noypi by Bamboo. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bonifacio
vs
Seme

162 cm
25
142 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

174 cm
25
141 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andres Bonifacio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bekithemba Seme!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bonifacio clinches.
Bonifacio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seme backwards.
Bonifacio lands with a left to the head.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Seme misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio scores with a nice hook to the head.
Seme throws a head punch that misses.
Seme looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by Seme.
Bonifacio throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Seme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seme can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Seme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seme.
Bonifacio misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio's elbow.
Seme tries to break free but Bonifacio pushes him back against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
Seme tries to break the clinch but Bonifacio is controlling the position.
Seme is trying to break free.
Seme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bonifacio's elbow.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
Seme working aggressively here.
Seme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Seme is working Bonifacio over against the cage.
Bonifacio blocks an uppercut.
Seme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seme throws a punch but it's blocked by Bonifacio.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Semes head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Seme.
Bonifacio misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Seme's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bonifacio lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Seme is trying to push Bonifacio away but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Seme misses with a punch to the body.
Bonifacio lands with a right to the head.

Seme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seme lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonifacio closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Bonifacio has managed to clinch.
Seme has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seme can't find room to land a body shot as Bonifacio controls the action.
Seme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonifacio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Seme blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seme throws a head punch that misses.
Seme working aggressively here.
Bonifacio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seme prevents a body shot from Bonifacio.
Seme tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bonifacio scores with a shot to the side of Seme's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Seme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Seme misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Seme's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Seme.
A short left from Bonifacio.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonifacio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seme misses with a body punch.
Seme misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
Seme struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonifacio creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Seme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands a shoulder strike.
Seme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bonifacio prevents Seme from breaking the clinch.

Seme breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bonifacio checks a low kick from Seme.
Seme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Bonifacio closes the distance and clinches.
Andres Bonifacio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Seme tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Seme back against the cage.
Bonifacio throws a punch but it's blocked by Seme.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bonifacio.
Bonifacio digs a right hand into Seme's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seme's gas tank.
Bonifacio lands a left hand.
Bonifacio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bonifacio lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio digs a right hand into Seme's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Seme's gas tank.
Seme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seme working hard to break the clinch.
Bonifacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seme wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio lands a body shot.
Bonifacio struggles to land a body shot inside as Seme controls his hands.
Bonifacio blocking some punches.
Seme takes a shot to the head.
Seme swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio throws a head punch that misses.
Seme has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Seme tries to circle away but Bonifacio has him pinned against the cage.
Seme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seme tries to circle away but Bonifacio has him pinned against the cage.
Bonifacio lands a right hand that snaps the head of Seme backwards.
Seme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio swings wildly with an uppercut but Seme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonifacio lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Seme backwards.
A short right from Bonifacio on the inside.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonifacio lands a right hand.
Seme swings wildly with an uppercut but Bonifacio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Seme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seme lands a right hand.
Bonifacio lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Seme backwards.
Seme has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Seme is trying to push Bonifacio away but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Seme lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bonifacio or not.
Seme blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seme works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bonifacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seme works on Bonifacio's body with a couple of short punches.
Bonifacio lands an uppercut.
Bonifacio misses with a punch on the inside.
Seme wants to break the clinch but can't.
Seme lands a nice uppercut.
Bonifacio blocks an uppercut.
Bonifacio lands a right hand.

Seme manages to break the clinch.
Seme thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Bonifacio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Seme.
Bonifacio scores with a hook.
Bonifacio slips a jab from Seme.
A quick step to the side and Bonifacio tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Bonifacio instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bonifacio.
A shot in the inside from Bonifacio.
Seme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seme wants to get back to striking at distance but Bonifacio won't allow it.
Bonifacio throws a head punch that misses.
Bonifacio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Seme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seme misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Seme.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seme wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bonifacio has him pressed against the cage.
Bonifacio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Seme goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seme tries to throw a body punch but Bonifacio avoids it by throwing Seme back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andres Bonifacio dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Bonifacio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seme at a distance.
Seme slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Seme throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonifacio.
Seme has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bonifacio is looking to clinch but Seme is avoiding it.
A big left from Seme misses.
Seme throws a big shot that misses.
Seme throws a lazy right hand but Bonifacio sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonifacio misses the target.
Seme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonifacio.
Bonifacio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bonifacio throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A shot to the liver by Bonifacio. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonifacio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Seme can pounce on him.
Seme is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Seme buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Seme swings widly with a right hand
and Seme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bonifacio staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seme gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Seme is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seme dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bonifacio. That did some damage!
Seme keeps the fight on the outside.
Bekithemba Seme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seme scores with a leg kick.
Bonifacio uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Seme.
Good standup being displayed there by Bonifacio as he connects with a hook.
Seme is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonifacio finish him?
Bonifacio slips under a jab.
Seme takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Seme seems to have recovered his senses.
Seme turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bonifacio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seme stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Seme missing with a left hand there. Bonifacio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Bonifacio clinches.
A short uppercut from Bonifacio.
Seme misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonifacio is leaning against Seme and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with some punches.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike.
Bonifacio scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bonifacio.
Seme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seme takes a shot to the head.
Seme working hard to break the clinch.
Bonifacio lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Seme fails to land.
Seme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Seme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bonifacio tries a body shot but Seme blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seme tries to break free but Bonifacio pushes him back against the cage.
Seme struggles to land a body shot inside as Bonifacio controls his hands.
Seme has a couple of punches blocked by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seme can do to turn this around?
Seme tries to work over Bonifacio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Seme throws a head punch that misses.
Seme stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Seme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bonifacio lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bekithemba Seme has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Seme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bonifacio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by Seme.
Seme takes a shot to the head.
Seme lands a hook that snaps the head of Bonifacio backwards.
Seme doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andres Bonifacio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonifacio has a couple of punches blocked by Seme.
A short right from Seme.
Seme misses with some punches.
Bonifacio digs a right hand underneath Seme's ribcage. Seme let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Seme lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonifacio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonifacio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bonifacio.
Bonifacio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bonifacio lands with a right to the head.
Seme blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bonifacio softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bonifacio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Seme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seme misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andres Bonifacio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonifacio, 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Bonifacio!
Andres Bonifacio thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Luna (ranked 1107 p4p, 141 weight class) and Rafael Garcia (ranked 2337 p4p, 279 weight class). Luna's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Noypi by Bamboo. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Luna
vs
Garcia

185 cm
25
192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
192 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Antonio Luna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rafael Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Luna rushes Garcia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Luna lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luna.
Luna lands with a short shot to the head.
Luna is working Garcia over against the cage.
Garcia wants to stall.
Luna lands with a left to the head.
Luna keeps control of Garcia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Luna scores with a nice hook to the head.
Garcia tries to stall but Luna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Garcia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Luna is controlling him.
Luna lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia trying to control the position but instead, Luna has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garcia into the cage.
Luna lands a right hand.
Luna definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Garcia looking to slow down the pace here.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Luna is controlling the position.
Garcia content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Luna has him pressed against the cage.
Luna presses Garcia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luna lands a body shot.
Luna stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Luna lands with a short shot to the head.
Luna lands with a right to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luna is working Garcia over against the cage.
Garcia looks winded!
Luna lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Luna lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luna lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luna scores with a shot to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia is trying to maintain a safe position but Luna gets an underhook and turns Garcia into the cage.
Garcia tries to stall but Luna uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Luna lands a shoulder strike.
Garcia taking a breather.
Luna lands with a short shot to the head.
Garcia jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luna walks away with a smile on his face. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Garcia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Garcia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Luna tries to avoid it but Garcia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Luna to the ground. Luna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Antonio Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Garcia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Luna clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Luna on the inside.
Garcia looking to slow down the pace here.
Luna lands a hook that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
Garcia stalling in the clinch but Luna improves position.
A nice left hand lands by Luna.
Luna working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Garcia is rocked!

It looks like Rafael Garcia has been cut.
Luna unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Garcia! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Luna is unloading with more strikes now! Garcia drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antonio Luna!
Antonio Luna retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Antonio Luna thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.