SPARTA 21 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baker Smith (ranked 6192 p4p, 517 weight class) and Cameron De Neys (ranked 6370 p4p, 525 weight class). Baker Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Smith
vs
De Neys

180 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

183 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Baker Smith!
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, Cameron De Neys!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Neys darts in looking for a takedown but Smith gets double underhooks and turns De Neys into the cage.
It looked like Smith was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

De Neys closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
Smith controls De Neys momentarily but De Neys frees himself.
De Neys passes into half guard.
Smith wants to control but De Neys is keeping busy.
De Neys working the head and body with strikes.
Smith has hold of De Neys's hands but De Neys slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De Neys landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
De Neys working Smith over with strikes.
De Neys tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith has hold of De Neys's hands but De Neys slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. De Neys lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Neys is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
De Neys is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
De Neys prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith trying to hold on to De Neys's head to control him but De Neys postures up.
Smith controlling the position well.
Smith is trying to get back to full guard.
De Neys is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
De Neys works his way into side control.
De Neys working the body and head with strikes.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Neys passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Smith!
Smith taking shots to the head.
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
De Neys connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
De Neys lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?
Smith is trying desperately to improve position.
De Neys lands a big elbow - Smith is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Smith is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cameron De Neys!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Shaw (ranked 4016 p4p, 127 weight class) and Kyle Vluehorn (ranked 4781 p4p, 70 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Shaw
vs
Vluehorn

188 cm
25
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tim Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Vluehorn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw avoids the head kick by Vluehorn.

Shaw instigates a clinch.
Shaw lands with a left to the head.
Vluehorn is trying to push Shaw away but Shaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw presses Vluehorn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vluehorn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Shaw gets underhooks to prevent Vluehorn's takedown attempt.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw has Vluehorn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vluehorn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vluehorn takes a shot to the head.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Vluehorn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vluehorn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vluehorn is trying to pull guard but Shaw has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Vluehorn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shaw wants to take the fight to the mat but Vluehorn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shaw prevents Vluehorn from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw tries a body shot but Vluehorn blocks it.
Shaw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shaw tries a body shot but Vluehorn blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Vluehorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vluehorn gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Shaw has a couple of punches blocked by Vluehorn.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw lands with a light punch inside.
Shaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shaw can't find room to land a body shot as Vluehorn controls the action.
Vluehorn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vluehorn prevents a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shaw can't get the takedown.
Shaw looking for a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shaw lands a body shot.
Vluehorn stalling in the clinch but Shaw improves position.
Nice body punch from Shaw - that landed with a thud.
Shaw lands a nice uppercut.
Shaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vluehorn after a bit of a struggle.
Vluehorn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw tries a body shot but Vluehorn blocks it.
Shaw could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Vluehorn controls his hands.
A short right from Shaw on the inside.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Vluehorn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Shaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vluehorn is looking to break free of the clinch but Shaw has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Vluehorn avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage.
A short right from Shaw.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Vluehorn is pressed up against the cage. Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vluehorn down to the mat. Vluehorn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Shaw closes the distance and pushes Vluehorn back into the cage.
Shaw is working Vluehorn over against the cage.
Shaw stops a takedown attempt from Vluehorn.
Vluehorn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaw.
Vluehorn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shaw tries to work over Vluehorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vluehorn blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vluehorn's elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vluehorn after a bit of a struggle.
Vluehorn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shaw smiles and moves away.
Shaw dives in and grabs Vluehorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vluehorn pushes down on Shaw's head and hops out.

Shaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vluehorn, pushing him back against the cage.
Shaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vluehorn working hard to break the clinch.
Shaw is trying to drag Vluehorn to the mat but Vluehorn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vluehorn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Vluehorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vluehorn stops a takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vluehorn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Shaw dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice sprawl there from Shaw as Vluehorn shoots in.

Shaw pushes Vluehorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vluehorn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shaw is working for takedown but Vluehorn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vluehorn can do to turn this around?
Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Vluehorn avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage.
Vluehorn is trying to drag Shaw to the mat but Shaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shaw misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Shaw.
Vluehorn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vluehorn's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vluehorn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vluehorn prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vluehorn tries to score a body lock takedown but Shaw shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Vluehorn manages to pull guard.
Shaw is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Vluehorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vluehorn keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vluehorn controls Shaw momentarily but Shaw frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shaw not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kyle Vluehorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vluehorn throws a series of punches but Shaw moves out of range.

Shaw forces Vluehorn back against the cage and clinches.

Vluehorn manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Shaw throws a strike but Vluehorn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Shaw keeping moving, preventing Vluehorn from controlling successfully.
Shaw looking for a sweep. Not yet Shaw, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vluehorn wants to control from the top but Shaw keeps moving.
Vluehorn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shaw tries to get out of the position.
Shaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vluehorn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vluehorn is continuing to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Vluehorn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vluehorn moves away.
Vluehorn has his takedown stuffed
and Shaw counters with a straight right hand.
Shaw uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vluehorn as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vluehorn dives in for a single leg takedown but Shaw sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Shaw drives through and clinches with Vluehorn against the cage.
Shaw has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vluehorn after a bit of a struggle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Shaw will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Shaw gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vluehorn stalling in the clinch but Shaw improves position.
Tim Shaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shaw tries to throw a body punch but Vluehorn avoids it by throwing Shaw back against the cage.
Shaw gets underhooks to prevent Vluehorn's takedown attempt.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Vluehorn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vluehorn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shaw smiles and moves away.
Shaw cracks a nice hook into Vluehorn's ribs.

Shaw clinches up with Vluehorn and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shaw tries to work over Vluehorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Shaw.
Shaw lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vluehorn can't break the clinch.
Shaw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vluehorn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shaw tries to work over Vluehorn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vluehorn blocks a body shot from Shaw.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Vluehorn controls his hands.
Shaw wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shaw lands a body punch.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Shaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Vluehorn controls his hands.
Shaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Shaw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vluehorn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vluehorn is trying to push Shaw away but Shaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vluehorn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vluehorn sprawls well. Vluehorn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck for Vluehorn with that takedown attempt.
Vluehorn fails with the takedown

and Shaw holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Shaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vluehorn gets underhooks to prevent Shaw's takedown attempt.
Shaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vluehorn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head.
Shaw keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vluehorn's efforts to push away.
Shaw has Vluehorn pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vluehorn manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shaw is trying to drag Vluehorn to the mat but Vluehorn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vluehorn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from Vluehorn.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vluehorn sprawls well. Vluehorn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaw stuffs the takedown.
Vluehorn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vluehorn wants it to stay on the feet.
Vluehorn wants to counter the offense by Shaw and move into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vluehorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shaw manages to avoid it.
Shaw tries to clinch up.
Vluehorn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tim Shaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw tries to clinch there but Vluehorn circles away.
Tim Shaw is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shaw dives in and grabs Vluehorn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vluehorn pushes down on Shaw's head and hops out.
Vluehorn throws a big counter head kick but Shaw avoids it with no problem.
Shaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vluehorn.

Shaw takes the fight into the clinch.

Vluehorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vluehorn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shaw sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kyle Vluehorn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vluehorn closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Tim Shaw has been cut.
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!

Shaw clinches up with Vluehorn and pushes him back against the cage.
Kyle Vluehorn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shaw is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vluehorn is defending well.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Shaw!
A victorious Tim Shaw thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Guerrero (ranked 3831 p4p, 409 weight class) and Sherlock Holmes (ranked 5649 p4p, 494 weight class). Guerrero comes to the cage accompanied by My Time Is Now. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Guerrero
vs
Holmes

167 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eddie Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sherlock Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Guerrero darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Guerrero wants to pass the guard but Holmes is defending well.

Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guerrero pulls his head out easily.

Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmes blocking the ground and pound attempt from Guerrero.
Guerrero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Guerrero landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Guerrero not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Guerrero is controlling well.
Guerrero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holmes's head.
Holmes trying to hold on to Guerrero's head to control him but Guerrero postures up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Guerrero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guerrero lands with a punch from half guard.
Holmes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Holmes is rocked!
Guerrero has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
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!
Guerrero lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Holmes! More strikes land and this one is all over! Guerrero jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Guerrero!
Eddie Guerrero seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Samart Payakaroon (ranked 3219 p4p, 274 weight class) and Shawn Arteezy (ranked 4085 p4p, 326 weight class). Shawn Arteezy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Payakaroon
vs
Arteezy

170 cm
25
146 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

166 cm
25
152 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samart Payakaroon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shawn Arteezy!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arteezy misses with an uppercut.
Payakaroon punishes Arteezy's body with a nice straight punch.
Arteezy throws a poor cross that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a straight right hand.
Payakaroon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arteezy moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arteezy or perhaps it was just good defense by Payakaroon, which made it look bad.
Payakaroon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Payakaroon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arteezy.

Arteezy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Arteezy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Payakaroon defends it well.
Arteezy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Payakaroon's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arteezy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Payakaroon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Payakaroon is looking to improve his position.

Arteezy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Payakaroon is just riding it out for now. Arteezy eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arteezy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Arteezy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Arteezy working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Payakaroon looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Arteezy! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shawn Arteezy!
A victorious Shawn Arteezy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Samart Payakaroon had this to say: 'You are just lucky today!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenshi Kimura (ranked 3550 p4p, 372 weight class) and Denzel Knives (ranked 3868 p4p, 390 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Knives's choice of entrance music: Remember The Name. Denzel Knives will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Kimura
vs
Knives

165 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kenshi Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Denzel Knives!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Kimura.

Kimura shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Knives is trying to defend but Kimura finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kimura has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Kimura content to control rather than advance.
Kimura seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Knives for as long as he can get away with.
Kimura continues to stall.
Kimura prevents Knives from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Knives looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kimura is pressing down on Knives's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knives is holding on for now.
Knives is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kimura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kimura trying to pass the guard but Knives defending well.

Kimura is trying to work for a kimura but Knives is defending well.

Kimura is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Knives tries to roll over but Kimura keeps him under control.

Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kimura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knives keeps working.
Knives really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kimura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Knives is having none of it.
Knives desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kimura is pressing down on Knives's thigh, looking to free his foot. Knives is holding on for now.
Kimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Knives is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knives is holding on to half guard well.

Kimura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Knives has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kimura is controlling the pace.
Knives is trying to get back to full guard.
Knives is refusing to be controlled, as Kimura sits in half guard.
Knives desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Knives trying to hold on to Kimura's head to control him but Kimura postures up.
Kimura wants to pass to mount but Knives is defending the position.
Kimura uses his free foot to push down on Knives's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Knives.
Kimura trying to control but he's not successful this time.

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

Kimura looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Knives is trying to control Kimura's posture but Kimura avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenshi Kimura dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Kimura misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Knives was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knives tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Knives.
Knives stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Knives wants it to stay on the feet.
Knives lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kimura throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knives misses with a wild body shot.

Kimura is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Knives's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knives is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knives trying to control here.

Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knives doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
Knives is in trouble now - Kimura has advanced to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kimura working for a submission but Knives is keeping him at bay.
Kimura tries to control but Knives wriggling away.

Kimura has hold of Knives's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Knives manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Kimura looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Kimura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Knives is looking to escape.

Kimura looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Knives regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Knives is defending against the submission attempts here by Kimura.
Knives has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kimura is working away from the top position though.
Kimura wants to take a breather but Knives is having none of it.
Knives is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kimura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kimura's back!
Knives trying to control momentarily.
Kimura looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Knives keeps control of the position as Kimura tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura turns into Knives and is now in his guard.
Kimura engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Knives keeping moving, preventing Kimura from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kimura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kimura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knives trying to control the position here.
Knives is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kimura wants to control from the top but Knives keeps moving.
Knives looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimura pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knives is keeping the position for now.
Kimura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kimura trying to control from half guard but Knives is working away.
Kimura prevents Knives from improving his position.

Kimura is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Knives is just riding it out for now. Kimura eventually gives up the hold.
Kimura trying to control the action but Knives is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knives is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenshi Kimura dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Knives lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kimura circles away quickly and effectively.
Kimura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Knives cracks Kimura with an open hand slap.
Kimura looks to land a left hand but Knives moved out of range nicely.
Knives lands with a straight right. Kimura didn't see that one coming.
Knives takes a swing at Kimura's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knives. Kimura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knives misses with a wild body shot.
Kimura avoids the body shot from Knives.
Kimura misses with an uppercut
and Knives makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knives uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kimura.
Knives is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kimura rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knives's corner calls for a 1-2. Knives obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kimura misses the shot to the body.
Knives dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Knives lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kimura doesn't seem phased though.
Knives fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kimura looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kimura misses with a body shot.
Knives ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kimura moves away.
Kimura half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kimura misses with a body shot
and Knives counters with a nice body shot.

Kimura looking to score a takedown here. Knives is defending well but Kimura drives through and ends up in Knives's guard.
Kimura trying to control but Knives is working from the bottom.
Knives looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kimura is one step ahead there.
Kimura is pushing down on Knives's leg trying to pass to half guard. Knives is fighting to maintain full guard but Kimura has managed to sneak the leg through.
Knives is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kimura trying to control the action but Knives is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura is really struggling to control Knives but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Knives tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.
Knives wants to control but Kimura is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Kimura is looking for a kimura here.
Kimura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kimura is trying to control the action in half guard but Knives is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kenshi Kimura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knives is controlling Kimura's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Knives tries to get to full guard but Kimura has control of the leg.

Kimura is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Kimura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Knives doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kimura.
Denzel Knives has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Knives can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kimura prevents Knives from improving his position.
Kimura is taking a breather. Knives 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.
Kenshi Kimura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Kimura is working for a submission of some sort.

Kimura is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knives is looking for a sweep. Kimura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kimura frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kimura goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Knives turns into him and now he's in Kimura's guard.
Kimura is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

And that's the end of the fight!
Denzel Knives comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kimura has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenshi Kimura!
Our winner, Kenshi Kimura, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flint Beaswood (ranked 2942 p4p, 385 weight class) and Gustaf Alexandersson (ranked 3761 p4p, 463 weight class). Alexandersson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Amon Amarth - Twilight of the Thunder God. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Beaswood
vs
Alexandersson

185 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

196 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Flint Beaswood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gustaf Alexandersson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexandersson dips to his left and cracks Beaswood with an uppercut!
Alexandersson looks to score with a jab to the body but Beaswood is just out of range.
Beaswood appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beaswood.
Alexandersson misses with a body shot.
Gustaf Alexandersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Beaswood closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beaswood lands in his opponent's guard.

Alexandersson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Beaswood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaswood trying to hold on to Alexandersson's head to control him but Alexandersson postures up.
Alexandersson wants to get back to his feet.
Beaswood trying to control but Alexandersson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson wants to stand but Beaswood has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Beaswood has his hands clasped together around Alexandersson's back. He's all about the action.
Alexandersson wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Beaswood uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Alexandersson won't allow Beaswood to sweep him here.
I've been told that Alexandersson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Beaswood has a closed guard, preventing Alexandersson from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Beaswood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alexandersson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Alexandersson postures up.
Alexandersson won't allow Beaswood to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gustaf Alexandersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Beaswood moves into range and clinches up with Alexandersson.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexandersson is trying to break free.
Beaswood tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexandersson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexandersson is trying to force a seperation but Beaswood has the dominant position.

Beaswood has picked Alexandersson up - he's going for a ride! Beaswood dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Beaswood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson is trying to stand up here but Beaswood is controlling him well.
Beaswood wants to advance to full mount but Alexandersson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Alexandersson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beaswood controls the pace.

Alexandersson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Beaswood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Beaswood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Alexandersson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Beaswood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alexandersson has momentary wrist control but Beaswood slips an elbow through the middle.
Beaswood trying to control the position from guard on top but Alexandersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Beaswood postures up and lands a big shot to Alexandersson's brow.
Beaswood landing with the ground and pound.
Beaswood chips away with some ground and pound.
Beaswood looking to pass the guard.

Alexandersson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Beaswood lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beaswood is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beaswood lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Alexandersson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Alexandersson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Beaswood uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flint Beaswood dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Alexandersson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beaswood manages to avoid it.
Alexandersson throws a series of punches but Beaswood avoids them all with ease.
Alexandersson misses with a wild body shot.
Beaswood shoots in for a double leg but Alexandersson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alexandersson!
Beaswood staying out of range there.
Alexandersson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Beaswood shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Alexandersson looking for submissions off his back.
Beaswood trying to control the action but Alexandersson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaswood lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Beaswood seems content to control.
Beaswood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beaswood connects with a nice short shot to Alexandersson's temple.

Beaswood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alexandersson defends it well.
Beaswood winds up and cracks Alexandersson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Well, if Beaswood is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Beaswood has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Alexandersson is not content to let Beaswood control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Beaswood.
Beaswood lands strikes from half guard.
Alexandersson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Flint Beaswood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beaswood passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beaswood trying to control the action but Alexandersson is working from the bottom.
Beaswood in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Beaswood working the ground and pound.

Beaswood wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alexandersson, who protects the arm well.

Beaswood tries for a kimura but Alexandersson is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Alexandersson is trying to improve his position.
Alexandersson being controlled for a moment.
Alexandersson is not content to let Beaswood control the position.
Alexandersson tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Alexandersson is not content to let Beaswood control the position.
Alexandersson is pushing Beaswood's head away, looking to escape. Beaswood manages to hold on to the position though.
Beaswood is working Alexandersson over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beaswood looks up at the clock and then as Alexandersson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Beaswood smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alexandersson is looking for a sweep.
Beaswood cracks Alexandersson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Alexandersson regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Flint Beaswood dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandersson. Beaswood does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alexandersson throws a hook but Beaswood blocks it.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Beaswood.
Beaswood tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Beaswood working the head with strikes.
Alexandersson is looking to regain half guard here but Beaswood keeps moving and retains side control.
Alexandersson keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beaswood wants to control but Alexandersson is keeping him busy.
Beaswood connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Alexandersson some visible discomfort.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexandersson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Alexandersson looking for submissions off his back.
Beaswood is nestled in close to Alexandersson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Alexandersson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexandersson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beaswood with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Beaswood scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexandersson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Beaswood scores with a couple of nice shots.
Beaswood works his way into full mount!
A nice elbow there by Beaswood.

Alexandersson is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexandersson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Beaswood's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Flint Beaswood!
A relieved looking Flint Beaswood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Gustaf Alexandersson was interviewed post fight and said 'Good fight, man!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaensak Sor Ploenchit (ranked 1957 p4p, 282 weight class) and Krzistov Wojcik (ranked 3142 p4p, 400 weight class). Krzistov Wojcik is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Sor Ploenchit
vs
Wojcik

195 cm
25
214 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kaensak Sor Ploenchit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Krzistov Wojcik!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojcik walks into a left hand.
Sor Ploenchit misses with a jab, cross combination.

Wojcik shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wojcik was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Sor Ploenchit is looking to reverse the position.

Wojcik is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sor Ploenchit looks calm but he's in trouble here. Wojcik gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sor Ploenchit is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Wojcik lets go of the hold and Sor Ploenchit can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Krzistov Wojcik!
The defeated Kaensak Sor Ploenchit had this to say: 'You are just lucky today!'.

C
A

C
B

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 Robin Gracie (ranked 2189 p4p, 203 weight class) and Dome Graybeard (ranked 2324 p4p, 212 weight class). Gracie's entrance music is Olha a Explosão. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Graybeard's choice of entrance music: Remember The Name. This should be fireworks!

Gracie
vs
Graybeard

168 cm
25
152 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robin Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dome Graybeard!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graybeard cracks Gracie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graybeard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graybeard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Graybeard moves away from the strike by Gracie.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gracie slips under a jab from Graybeard.
Graybeard misses with an uppercut.
Graybeard tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie tries to counter with a takedown but Graybeard is quick to defend against it.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graybeard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gracie throws out the jab.

Gracie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Graybeard did well to prevent Gracie getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graybeard tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.

Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graybeard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Graybeard controlling the position well.

Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Graybeard sees it coming and defends easily.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Graybeard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is thwarting Graybeard's attempts to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graybeard is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
Graybeard looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie has control of Graybeard's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Graybeard regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Gracie has isolated one of Graybeard's arms. Graybeard looking to fight him off but Gracie twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robin Gracie!
After winning the bout, Robin Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 1221 p4p, 190 weight class) and Nqobile Ndlandla (ranked 2311 p4p, 322 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Olha a Explosão. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Gracie
vs
Ndlandla

179 cm
25
210 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Gracie!
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, Nqobile Ndlandla!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Ndlandla. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Ndlandla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ndlandla throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Ndlandla avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ndlandla keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gracie dives in and grabs Ndlandla's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ndlandla pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Gracie takes a swing at Ndlandla's ribcage but misses.
Ndlandla will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ndlandla's coach down at Yaw-Yan Ardigma was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ndlandla's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ndlandla misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gracie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ndlandla tries to land a leg kick but Gracie saw it coming and moves away.
Ndlandla is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ndlandla throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Ndlandla throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Nqobile Ndlandla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie slips a jab from Ndlandla.
Gracie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ndlandla.
Ndlandla misses with a straight right.
Gracie feinted with a counter takedown.
Gracie has been working on his balance at Yaw-Yan Ardigma, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ndlandla.
Ndlandla paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Gracie.
Ndlandla slips under a jab from Gracie.
Ndlandla misses with a right hand

and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ndlandla has managed to free his arm - good work.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Ndlandla defends the submission attempt.
Ndlandla is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ndlandla has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.

Gracie maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ndlandla could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Gracie has cracked it and Ndlandla is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Gracie!
An out of breath Royce Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duke Blackbeard (ranked 742 p4p, 91 weight class) and Somrak Khamsing (ranked 1444 p4p, 174 weight class). Blackbeard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Remember The Name. 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.

Blackbeard
vs
Khamsing

180 cm
25
177 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Duke Blackbeard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Somrak Khamsing!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackbeard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Blackbeard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khamsing misses with a wild body shot.
Blackbeard throws a series of punches but Khamsing moves out of range.
Khamsing is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blackbeard with a body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Blackbeard 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blackbeard has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Blackbeard there as he acknowledges the shot.

Blackbeard is rocked!
Blackbeard misses with a hook. Khamsing ducked under it nicely.
Blackbeard misses with a hook.
Khamsing uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackbeard.
Khamsing misses with a hook. Blackbeard ducked under it nicely.
Blackbeard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Blackbeard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khamsing slips under a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Khamsing misses.
Blackbeard misses with a looping right.
Khamsing throws a jab when Blackbeard was well out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Blackbeard misses its target.
Khamsing misses with a series of wild punches.
Blackbeard throwing a counter right hand but Khamsing manages to avoid it.

Khamsing rushes Blackbeard and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackbeard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Khamsing looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Blackbeard lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khamsing.
Khamsing fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khamsing misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Khamsing.
Khamsing tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackbeard blocks a body shot from Khamsing.
Blackbeard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blackbeard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blackbeard blocking some punches.
Khamsing lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blackbeard misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Khamsing.
Khamsing has a couple of punches blocked by Blackbeard.
Blackbeard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Khamsing tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blackbeard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Blackbeard pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khamsing just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khamsing doesn't manage to clinch there - Blackbeard circles away.
Khamsing misses with a hook. Blackbeard ducked under it nicely.
Khamsing ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blackbeard moves away.
Blackbeard misses with a wild body shot.
Blackbeard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Khamsing scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Blackbeard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khamsing on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Blackbeard seems to have got his legs back now.
Blackbeard throws a body punch but Khamsing moves out of range.

Khamsing has managed to clinch.
Khamsing scores with a shot to the side of Blackbeard's head.
Blackbeard struggles to land a body shot inside as Khamsing controls his hands.
Khamsing has a couple of punches blocked by Blackbeard.
Blackbeard scores with a shot to the side of Khamsing's head.
Khamsing goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blackbeard blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blackbeard.
Khamsing misses with a short punch on the inside.
Khamsing misses with some punches.
Khamsing lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blackbeard backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khamsing blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Khamsing lands with a left to the head.
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!
Khamsing lands a right hand.
Blackbeard misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Blackbeard.
Khamsing throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackbeard.
A left hand lands to the body for Khamsing.
Blackbeard misses with some punches.
Khamsing lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blackbeard.
A short uppercut from Khamsing.
Blackbeard lands a body punch.
Khamsing tries to throw a body punch but Blackbeard avoids it by throwing Khamsing back against the cage.
Blackbeard has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Blackbeard fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Somrak Khamsing dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A slow jab from Blackbeard misses its intended target.
Blackbeard misses with a lunging right hand
and Khamsing counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Khamsing.
Blackbeard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackbeard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blackbeard just misses with a punch to the body.
Khamsing looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Khamsing 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Khamsing misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Blackbeard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Khamsing has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blackbeard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Khamsing on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khamsing lands a lovely overhand right.
Khamsing pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khamsing throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Khamsing throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackbeard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackbeard with a nice cross.
Khamsing jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Blackbeard keeps the fight on the outside.
Blackbeard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Khamsing moves away.
Khamsing misses with a hook.
Blackbeard lands a body shot.
Khamsing tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackbeard was well out of range. Poor timing from Khamsing.
Khamsing shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

Khamsing drops Blackbeard with a beautiful combination! Blackbeard stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Khamsing is looking for the KO!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blackbeard lands with a straight right. Khamsing didn't see that one coming.
Khamsing looks up at the clock. Bad move! Blackbeard lands a right hand from hell, dropping Khamsing. Blackbeard pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Blackbeard!
Duke Blackbeard retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Duke Blackbeard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Somrak Khamsing stepped up to the mic, saying 'You are just lucky today!'.