Initiation IV PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Wright (ranked 5888 p4p, 489 weight class) and Lee Roy (ranked 6944 p4p, 524 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Wright
vs
Roy

178 cm
21
178 lbs
3 - 5 - 1

185 cm
21
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Ethan Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Roy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Roy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Wright closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Roy is trying to get back to half guard.
Roy takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Roy manages to get back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wright not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roy is positioning himself well to prevent Wright advancing to mount.
Wright is trying to control. Roy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wright prevents Roy from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Roy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wright scores with a couple of nice shots.
Roy manages to get to full guard.
Roy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wright working some strikes from top position.
Wright with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wright throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roy pulls Wright in close to his closed guard and prevents Wright from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wright landing with the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright landing some decent shots from guard.
Roy trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Roy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Wright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wright working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Roy's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright postures up and lands a big shot to Roy's brow.
Roy keeping moving, preventing Wright from controlling successfully.
Wright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wright trying to control but Roy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright prevents Roy from getting back to his feet.
Roy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wright.
Wright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wright won't allow Roy to sweep him here.

Roy has his foot on Wright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wright works his way back into a safe position though.
Wright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wright is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wright working some strikes from top position.
Roy wants to sweep here but Wright controlling him for the moment.
Roy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wright is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright postures up in Roy's guard and throws a big left but Roy blocks it.
Wright scoring with some ground and pound.
Roy trying to control the position here.
Wright works over Roy with some ground and pound from guard.
Wright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Wright 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.

Wright misses with a takedown attempt
and Roy counters with a three punch combo that has Wright backing up. Wright nods at Roy to acknowledge the strikes.
Roy swings for the body but Wright moves out of range.
Wright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Roy tries to avoid it but Wright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Roy to the ground. Roy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wright closes the distance and clinches up with Roy, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes Roy against the cage but Roy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Wright. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wright changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Roy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Roy struggling a bit here.
Roy is looking to reverse the position.
Roy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wright's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Roy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Roy holds on and takes a little breather.
Roy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Roy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roy is controlling Wright's posture.
Roy throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Ethan Wright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Roy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Roy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roy wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.
Wright trying to control here.
Roy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Roy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wright trying to control from the bottom.
Roy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wright wants to improve his position but Roy is controlling well.
Roy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roy thows a huge punch but Wright dodges it nicely.
Wright on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wright tries to get out of the position.
Roy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wright defending well though.
Roy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roy throwing shots but Wright is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roy trying to pass the guard but Wright defending well.
Roy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roy content to control rather than advance.
Wright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roy.
Well, if Roy 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.
Roy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wright wants to get back to full guard.
Wright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roy is working away from the top position though.
Roy throwing shots but Wright is blocking nicely.
Roy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Roy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wright's head.
Roy thows a huge punch but Wright dodges it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roy slows the pace down in half guard.
Roy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wright wants to control but Roy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Roy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wright's head.
Roy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wright with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wright trying to hold on to Roy's head to control him but Roy postures up.
Wright is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Roy scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Roy throwing shots but Wright is blocking nicely.
Roy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Roy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Roy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Roy lunges at Wright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wright's hand.
Wright tries to clinch there but Roy circles away.
Nice shot by Roy.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Roy sprawls well. Roy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wright gets slowly back to his feet.
Wright tries for a takedown but Roy circles away easily
and Roy counters with a nice body shot.
Roy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wright has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Roy finds it's way round the side to connect with Wright's head.

Wright is rocked!
Roy connects with a body shot that sends Wright's belly button to the back.
Oh Wright is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roy moves in close and cracks Wright with a massive right hand! Wright, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Roy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Roy!
After winning the bout, Lee Roy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Firenzi (ranked 4907 p4p, 173 weight class) and Aleksander Kazimierz (ranked 4561 p4p, 167 weight class). Raphael Firenzi has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Firenzi
vs
Kazimierz

200 cm
26
134 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
19
140 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphael Firenzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Aleksander Kazimierz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kazimierz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Firenzi looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kazimierz working away.
Firenzi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazimierz on the ground.
Firenzi is being controlled here.
Firenzi tries to buck Kazimierz off but Kazimierz is having none of it.

Kazimierz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Firenzi to his feet.
Firenzi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Aleksander Kazimierz has been cut.
Firenzi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kazimierz moves into the clinch.

Kazimierz has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Firenzi clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kazimierz tightening his grip on Firenzi, looking for the choke.
Firenzi trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's one minute gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kazimierz has the hooks in. Firenzi is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Kazimierz is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Firenzi won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Kazimierz off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aleksander Kazimierz!
Raphael Firenzi spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Be Back!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bartlomiej Jan (ranked 3572 p4p, 144 weight class) and Era Winger (ranked 4124 p4p, 155 weight class). Era Winger will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Jan
vs
Winger

150 cm
20
136 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

169 cm
19
138 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Groove Gear

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartlomiej Jan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Era Winger !
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Winger , right into the meat.
Jan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Winger wants to counter the offense by Jan and move into the clinch position.
A nice inside leg kick there by Winger . That's going to slow Jan down.
Winger stuns Jan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Winger . No joy for Jan on that attempt.
A cross from Winger lands.
Jan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winger tries to avoid it but Jan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winger to the ground. Winger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bartlomiej Jan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winger punishes Jan's body with a nice straight punch.
Winger stuns Jan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Winger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jan closes the distance but Winger moves to the side
and Winger counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jan's knee momentarily.
Winger lands a body shot.
Winger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jan's sensitive parts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winger cracks Jan with an open hand slap.
Winger lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Winger connects with a right hand. Jan shakes it off.
Jan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Winger but Winger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winger lands a leg kick that knocks Jan off balance momentarily.
Winger is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Winger finds it's way through Jan's defenses.
Winger stuffs the takedown.
Jan misses with a takedown attempt
and Winger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slapping leg kick lands for Winger .
Jan shoots in for a takedown but Winger shows good takedown defense.
Winger lands with a right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Jan misses with a takedown attempt
and Winger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jan is breathing heavily.
Jan ducks right into an uppercut from Winger .
Winger stuns Jan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice takedown defense from Winger . No joy for Jan on that attempt.
Winger scores with a punch to the head.
A good leg kick by Winger .
Era Winger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winger lands with a kick to the temple. Jan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Winger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Winger counters with a nice uppercut.
Jan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Winger lands with a straight right. Jan didn't see that one coming.

Jan is rocked!
BOOM! Winger lands a beautiful left hook that drops Jan. Jan tries to recover but Winger is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Jan lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Era Winger !
A less than humble Era Winger misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcin Vanatta (ranked 7045 p4p, 394 weight class) and Bruce White Jr (ranked 2294 p4p, 204 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bruce White Jr enters the cage!

Vanatta
vs
White Jr

170 cm
25
148 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

170 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcin Vanatta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vanatta has taken the fight to the clinch.
White Jr scores with a hook to the body.
White Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vanatta is trying to stall.
White Jr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vanatta wants to stall.
Vanatta throws an elbow but it misses.
White Jr blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White Jr.
Vanatta utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
White Jr lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from White Jr.

White Jr gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanatta is trying to control the position but White Jr postures up.
White Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White Jr won't allow Vanatta to get back to his feet.
White Jr works over Vanatta with some ground and pound from guard.
White Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
White Jr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Vanatta is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr working the head and body with strikes.
White Jr remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
White Jr lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You can see the frustration on Vanatta's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vanatta takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Vanatta trying to remain calm as White Jr controls from the top position.
White Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
White Jr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vanatta down.

Vanatta is rocked!
White Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oh Vanatta is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
White Jr in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Vanatta looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! White Jr turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce White Jr!
Bruce White Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Monte Goglin (ranked 2370 p4p, 258 weight class) and AJ Hinch (ranked 4398 p4p, 411 weight class). Goglin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Monte. Hinch has chosen Cult of personality-Living Colour as his entrance music. The key to victory for Monte Goglin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Goglin
vs
Hinch

178 cm
26
172 lbs
5 - 0 - 1

185 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Monte Goglin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Hinch!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hinch throws a head kick that misses.
Goglin avoids the head kick by Hinch.
Goglin slips under a jab from Hinch.
Hinch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Goglin pushes Hinch up against the cage in a clinch.
Goglin is pressed up against the cage. Hinch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goglin down to the mat. Goglin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've been told by Goglin's head coaches at Navy Street MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hinch swats away the attempt to clinch by Goglin.
Hinch throws a sloppy head kick
and Goglin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Goglin forces Hinch back against the cage and clinches.
Goglin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like AJ Hinch has been cut.
Goglin is pressed up against the cage. Hinch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goglin down to the mat. Goglin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hinch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Hinch.
Hinch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hinch shoots in but no luck this time.
Monte Goglin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Hinch.
Goglin tries to close the distance and clinch but Hinch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinch misses with a takedown attempt
letting Goglin counter with a right hand.

Goglin has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Goglin.
Goglin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hinch.
A nice left hand lands by Goglin.
Goglin gets underhooks to prevent Hinch's takedown attempt.
Hinch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Goglin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goglin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hinch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hinch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Goglin darts in and clinches Hinch up against the cage.
Goglin digs a right hand into Hinch's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hinch's gas tank.
Hinch tries for a takedown but Goglin manages to get underhooks.
Goglin is pressed up against the cage. Hinch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goglin down to the mat. Goglin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hinch looks winded!
Hinch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goglin was well out of range. Poor timing from Hinch.

Goglin moves into range and clinches up with Hinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goglin lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Goglin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hinch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goglin is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right hand to the body from Goglin.
Hinch takes an elbow to the temple.

That has opened up AJ Hinch's cut even more.
Hinch is working for takedown but Goglin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Nice elbow from Goglin.
Hinch takes a knee to the side of the body.
Goglin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Goglin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hinch backwards.

The cut above AJ Hinch's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Goglin can't find room to land a body shot as Hinch controls the action.
Goglin lands a shot to the body.
Goglin avoiding damage.
Goglin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goglin looking to throw knees to the head but Hinch is blocking nicely.
Goglin lands with a right to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goglin is pressed up against the cage. Hinch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Goglin down to the mat. Goglin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goglin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hinch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Goglin tries to clinch up but Hinch circles away and keeps his distance.

Goglin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Goglin lands an elbow inside that Hinch shrugs off.

AJ Hinch's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at AJ Hinch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Monte Goglin!
Monte Goglin gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, AJ Hinch stepped up to the mic, saying '9 out of 10 times i merk that idiot, every bitch has his day and today was his day. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spude Pulkkinen (ranked 3629 p4p, 438 weight class) and Samuel Lizard (ranked 1848 p4p, 263 weight class). Spude Pulkkinen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pulkkinen
vs
Lizard

185 cm
17
208 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
210 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Spude Pulkkinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Samuel Lizard!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulkkinen throws a looping overhand right but Lizard ducks down to avoid it.
Lizard ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lizard.
Pulkkinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lizard to score with a decent uppercut.
Lizard just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Lizard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lizard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulkkinen. Pulkkinen obviously looking to wear him down.
Lizard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pulkkinen throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut. Lizard saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Lizard was well out of range.
Lizard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Pulkkinen misses its target.
Pulkkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lizard ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen looks to throw the jab but Lizard is out of range.
Pulkkinen avoids the body shot from Lizard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Pulkkinen is predictable there
and Lizard counters with a one-two to the body.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen lands with a good body shot.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target.
Lizard throws a good cross that connects.
Lizard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pulkkinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lizard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Pulkkinen there.
Pulkkinen lands a head kick. Lizard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lizard cracks Pulkkinen with an open hand slap.
Pulkkinen tried to score with a low kick but Lizard checks it.
Lizard works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pulkkinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Pulkkinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pulkkinen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lizard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen cracks Lizard with a good jab.
Lizard lands a glancing blow to the side of Pulkkinen's head.
Lizard slips a straight right by Pulkkinen.

Pulkkinen gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pulkkinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pulkkinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lizard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pulkkinen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pulkkinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lizard's elbow.

Lizard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lizard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Pulkkinen missing with a left hand there. Lizard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lizard misses with a looping left.
Lizard lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Pulkkinen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lizard is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Lizard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lizard throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pulkkinen on the side of the head.
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Lizard.
Pulkkinen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pulkkinen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lizard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Lizard.
As Lizard backs away, Pulkkinen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Lizard throws out a loose jab but Pulkkinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lizard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pulkkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Lizard looks to throw the jab but Pulkkinen is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lizard counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Lizard.
Pulkkinen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lizard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Lizard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizard scores with a hook to the body. Pulkkinen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lizard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lizard ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Lizard moves out of range of the strikes.
Lizard misses with a hook. Pulkkinen ducked under it nicely.
Lizard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lizard.
The fighters circling - Lizard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Lizard blocks the low kick.
Lizard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lizard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pulkkinen moves away.
Lizard is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pulkkinen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lizard lands with a nice combination. Pulkkinen backs away looking to recover.
A slow jab from Pulkkinen misses its intended target.
Lizard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulkkinen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Lizard misses.
Pulkkinen is looking to counter punch.
Lizard misses with a straight left.
Pulkkinen has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
and Lizard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pulkkinen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pulkkinen slips under a jab.
Pulkkinen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lizard scores with a nice right hand.
Lizard displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pulkkinen misses with a kick to the body
and Lizard counters with a stiff right hand.
Pulkkinen stuns Lizard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lizard looks to land a combination but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lizard takes one to the side of the head.
Lizard moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lizard.
Samuel Lizard seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lizard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen misses with an uppercut
and Lizard counters with a right hand to the body.
Pulkkinen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pulkkinen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Lizard misses with an uppercut
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Lizard misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Lizard throws a jab but it's blocked by Pulkkinen.
Lizard moves out of range as Pulkkinen strikes.
As Pulkkinen backs off Lizard throws a huge counter combo but Pulkkinen manages to avoid it all.
Lizard misses with a wild body shot.
Pulkkinen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pulkkinen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
Lizard is breathing heavily.
Lizard checks a low kick from Pulkkinen.
Lizard circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Lizard was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big left from Pulkkinen misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen connects with a leg kick. Lizard looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A cross from Lizard lands.
Lizard has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pulkkinen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Lizard misses with a left hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lizard thinking.
Lizard misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lizard misses with a looping right.
Lizard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lizard looks to land a right hand but Pulkkinen moved out of range.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pulkkinen with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lizard moves away from the strike by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws the left hand but Lizard avoids the punch easily.
Lizard takes one to the chin there.
Lizard slips under a jab.
Pulkkinen scores with a decent looking hook.

Lizard is rocked!
Lizard connects with a body shot that sends Pulkkinen's belly button to the back.
Lizard is still on wobbly legs! Can Pulkkinen finish him?
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lizard is just out of range.
Lizard seems to have recovered his senses.
Lizard moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen lands with a cross.
Lizard misses with a wild body shot.
Lizard throws a good cross that connects.
Pulkkinen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lizard.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pulkkinen misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Lizard off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lizard throws the left hand but Pulkkinen avoids the punch easily.
Lizard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Lizard as he connects with a hook.
Lizard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pulkkinen loads up on a big right hand but Lizard slips the punch.
Lizard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pulkkinen.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pulkkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lizard's calf.
A swing and a miss from Pulkkinen.
Lizard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pulkkinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lizard sizes up Pulkkinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pulkkinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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 Spude Pulkkinen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lizard checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lizard with a nice cross.
Pulkkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Lizard is just out of range.
Lizard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pulkkinen misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pulkkinen. Lizard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pulkkinen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lizard.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the side of Lizard's head but Lizard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lizard fails to land with a series of punches.
Lizard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lizard's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lizard thuds his right hand into Pulkkinen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lizard lands a jab to Pulkkinen's midsection.
Pulkkinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Lizard counters with a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pulkkinen staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen tries to work over Lizard's front leg with a kick but Lizard checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Lizard checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pulkkinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lizard throws out the jab.
Lizard ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lizard ducks under a wild hook from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the body.
Lizard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lizard checks a leg kick.
Lizard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Lizard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Lizard moves out of range.
Pulkkinen walks into a straight right hand from Lizard.
Pulkkinen throws a wild body kick that Lizard sees coming a mile off.
Pulkkinen swings for the body but Lizard moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Lizard coming out on top.
Lizard throws a looping overhand right but Pulkkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Pulkkinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lizard.
Lizard cracks Pulkkinen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lizard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pulkkinen circles away quickly and effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lizard misses with a few strikes there.
Pulkkinen throws a jab but it's blocked by Lizard.
Lizard takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice defenses there by Pulkkinen.
Lizard throws an off balance right hand
and Pulkkinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pulkkinen throws out a loose jab but Lizard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Lizard checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Lizard misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulkkinen tries a low kick but Lizard avoids it.

Pulkkinen forces Lizard back against the cage and clinches.
Pulkkinen misses with a punch to the body.
Pulkkinen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Pulkkinen successfully pulls guard.
Pulkkinen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pulkkinen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lizard wants to stand but Pulkkinen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pulkkinen pulls Lizard in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lizard is looking to stand up but Pulkkinen won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lizard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lizard swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lizard scores with a body shot.
A jab from Lizard does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Lizard.
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!
Lizard misses with a hook.
Pulkkinen throws a leg kick but Lizard checks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Spude Pulkkinen.
I think Pulkkinen 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spude Pulkkinen!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Professor Xe (ranked 2078 p4p, 237 weight class) and John Dillinger (ranked 7168 p4p, 495 weight class). Professor Xe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Xe
vs
Dillinger

190 cm
19
265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

199 cm
20
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Professor Xe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Dillinger!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Xe drives through with a takedown into guard.
Xe stays in close to Dillinger's body and controls the position.
Dillinger is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xe landing with the ground and pound.
Xe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Xe passes Dillinger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dillinger is trying to get back to full guard.
Xe moves into full mount! Dillinger won't be happy about that!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xe lands a big elbow - Dillinger is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Dillinger is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Professor Xe!
Professor Xe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rich Zaiou (ranked 2342 p4p, 207 weight class) and Manu Peralta (ranked 1939 p4p, 186 weight class). Zaiou comes to the cage accompanied by Plug Walk - Rich The Kid. Peralta has chosen Moke boy - Hawaiian kickboxer as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Zaiou
vs
Peralta

169 cm
21
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

180 cm
21
153 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

KOMBAT KLOTHING

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Zaiou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manu Peralta!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peralta with a hook.
Zaiou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peralta wants to counter the offense by Zaiou and move into the clinch position.
Peralta moves in looking to clinch but Zaiou pushes him off.
Zaiou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaiou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zaiou swings for the body but Peralta moves out of range.
A jab from Peralta finds it's way through Zaiou's defenses.
Zaiou slips a jab from Peralta.
Zaiou stuffs the takedown attempt from Peralta. Peralta gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaiou's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zaiou duly obliges.
Zaiou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Zaiou looks to score with a jab to the body but Peralta is just out of range.
Zaiou sets himself, and Peralta steps forward looking for the clinch! Zaiou avoids it this time.
Peralta tests Zaiou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peralta looks to land a combination but Zaiou avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Zaiou shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peralta napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Zaiou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zaiou throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Peralta felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Peralta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zaiou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zaiou 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.
Zaiou happy to just control the position for now.
Zaiou is looking to take a break and control but Peralta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peralta is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peralta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zaiou's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zaiou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Peralta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Zaiou is working for a kimura but Peralta is defending it quite comfortably.
Peralta wants to control but Zaiou is keeping busy.

Zaiou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peralta is just riding it out for now. Zaiou eventually gives up the hold.
Zaiou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaiou tries to pass to full mount but Peralta defends it.
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. Zaiou connects with a nice short shot to Peralta's temple.
Zaiou lands with a punch from half guard.
Peralta keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Zaiou wants to free his trapped foot but Peralta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zaiou is keen to just control but Peralta is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peralta is looking to improve his position.
Peralta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zaiou scores with a couple of nice shots.

Zaiou seems to be working for a kimura but Peralta defends the submission attempt.
Peralta tries to get to full guard but Zaiou has control of the leg.

Zaiou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaiou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Peralta is pressing down on Zaiou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zaiou is working Peralta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Zaiou dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Peralta tries for a takedown but Zaiou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zaiou misses with an uppercut.
Peralta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zaiou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zaiou wants it to stay on the feet.
Rich Zaiou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Peralta.
Zaiou misses with a hook.
Peralta looks for the body kick but Zaiou saw that one coming.
Zaiou lands a jab to Peralta's midsection.
Zaiou throws a looping overhand right but Peralta ducks down to avoid it.
Zaiou scores with a shot to the body.
Zaiou is looking to wear down Peralta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Peralta clinches up against the cage.
Zaiou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peralta has Zaiou pressed against the cage.
Peralta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Peralta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peralta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peralta loads up on a big right hand but Zaiou slips the punch.
Rich Zaiou is winning the standup battle so far.
Peralta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaiou sprawls well. Zaiou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peralta gets slowly back to his feet.
Peralta misses with a jab to the body
and Zaiou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Peralta throws a combination. Zaiou tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zaiou digs a good body shot into Peralta's ribs.
Zaiou throws a body punch but Peralta moves out of range.
And Peralta tries to counter it with a takedown but Zaiou pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zaiou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peralta throws out the jab.
Manu Peralta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaiou takes a swing at Peralta's ribcage but misses.
Zaiou misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peralta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zaiou closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peralta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peralta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Peralta rushes Zaiou and presses him up against the cage.
Zaiou utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Peralta can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaiou.
Peralta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaiou takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zaiou is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Peralta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Peralta.
Zaiou tries to stall but Peralta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peralta wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zaiou manages to break the clinch.
Peralta shoots in but Zaiou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zaiou appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zaiou swings for the body but Peralta moves out of range.
Peralta dips to his left and cracks Zaiou with an uppercut!
Zaiou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaiou looks to score with a jab to the body but Peralta is just out of range.
Zaiou sets himself, and Peralta steps forward looking for the clinch! Zaiou avoids it this time.
Zaiou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peralta can do to turn this around?
Zaiou lands a nice looking body shot.
Peralta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zaiou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaiou stuffs the takedown attempt from Peralta. Peralta gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaiou stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Zaiou tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaiou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Peralta's hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peralta shoots in but Zaiou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zaiou scores with a hook to the body. Peralta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

Peralta gets caught flat footed, as Zaiou shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaiou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zaiou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Peralta trying to keep a closed guard but Zaiou is proving a slippery customer.
Peralta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zaiou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zaiou being controlled here momentarily.
Zaiou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Zaiou 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. This is the final round!

Zaiou slaps away a takedown attempt from Peralta, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Zaiou drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Peralta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zaiou controls the pace.
Zaiou wants to pass the guard but Peralta is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaiou scoring with some ground and pound.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaiou lands a couple of elbows.
Zaiou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zaiou looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaiou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peralta's head.
Peralta wants to sweep but no luck.
Peralta trying to keep a closed guard but Zaiou is proving a slippery customer.

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

Peralta trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaiou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaiou looking to control.
Zaiou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peralta's guard.

Peralta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaiou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peralta keeping moving, preventing Zaiou from controlling successfully.
Zaiou wants to pass the guard but Peralta is keeping the position.
Zaiou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaiou is in close to Peralta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zaiou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zaiou postures up and lands a big shot to Peralta's brow.
Zaiou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peralta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaiou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zaiou advances position into side control!
Peralta is not content to let Zaiou control the position.

Zaiou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Peralta is trying to control Zaiou's posture but Zaiou avoids it.
Manu Peralta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaiou moves into full mount!
Zaiou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zaiou landing punches.
Peralta doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Peralta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zaiou seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaiou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peralta is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Zaiou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaiou has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Zaiou!
Rich Zaiou was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Madik MBaku (ranked 2242 p4p, 248 weight class) and Hunter Smith (ranked 3691 p4p, 354 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

MBaku
vs
Smith

198 cm
20
246 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

186 cm
28
243 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

King Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Madik MBaku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hunter Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching MBaku on his heels. He'll look to pass MBaku's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Smith trying to control but MBaku is working from the bottom.

MBaku is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.

Smith is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but MBaku has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Smith is looking to defend but MBaku has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Smith! MBaku pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Smith taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Madik MBaku!
After winning the bout, Madik MBaku thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Bertrand (ranked 811 p4p, 111 weight class) and Dimochka Rasputin (ranked 235 p4p, 36 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Bertrand
vs
Rasputin

191 cm
27
243 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

177 cm
27
229 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

KOMBAT KLOTHING

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian Bertrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dimochka Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin tries to clinch but Bertrand is having none of it.
Rasputin punishes Bertrand's body with a nice straight punch.
Rasputin connects with a body shot.
Rasputin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bertrand momentarily.

It looks like Sebastian Bertrand has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bertrand.
Rasputin cracks a nice hook into Bertrand's ribs.
Rasputin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bertrand throws a right and a left that Rasputin avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Rasputin misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bertrand. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bertrand.
Rasputin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rasputin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bertrand's corner calls for a 1-2. Bertrand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bertrand swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rasputin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bertrand is breathing heavily.
Rasputin lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dimochka Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rasputin lands the left hand.
Jab by Rasputin.

Sebastian Bertrand's cut is getting worse.
Bertrand lands with a right hand.
Bertrand looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bertrand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Bertrand is rocked!
Rasputin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bertrand at a distance.
Rasputin moves in looking to clinch but Bertrand pushes him off.

Rasputin clinches up against the cage.
Rasputin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bertrand prevents a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin lands with a light punch inside.
Rasputin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rasputin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bertrand backwards.
Rasputin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bertrand wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage.
Rasputin prevents Bertrand from breaking the clinch.
Rasputin keeps control of Bertrand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rasputin scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Sebastian Bertrand's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rasputin lands a hook that snaps the head of Bertrand backwards.
Good body shot from Rasputin.
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!
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rasputin scores with a shoulder strike.
Bertrand definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bertrand is trying to push Rasputin away but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Bertrand breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bertrand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rasputin is looking to clinch but Bertrand is avoiding it.
A big right from Bertrand misses.

Rasputin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rasputin cracks Bertrand with a nice body shot.
Rasputin misses with a punch to the body.
Rasputin lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Jeez, Sebastian Bertrand's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Rasputin scores with a shot to the side of Bertrand's head.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bertrand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Bertrand avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Rasputin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bertrand tries to circle away but Rasputin has him pinned against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rasputin.
Bertrand is trying to break the clinch but Rasputin has him pressed against the cage.
Rasputin lands a hook that snaps the head of Bertrand backwards.
Rasputin lands with a right to the head.
Rasputin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bertrand.
Rasputin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rasputin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bertrand's efforts to push away.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rasputin.
A short right from Rasputin on the inside.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sebastian Bertrand's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dimochka Rasputin!
After the fight, Dimochka Rasputin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.