UPF 3: Luck Of The Irish PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jackson (ranked 6454 p4p, 610 weight class) and Ryota Iwamura (ranked 7608 p4p, 646 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Jackson
vs
Iwamura

188 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryota Iwamura!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iwamura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Iwamura with a poor takedown

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

It looks like Ryota Iwamura has been cut.

Iwamura gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Iwamura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Iwamura slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson is trying to stand up here but Iwamura is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iwamura performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jackson is not content to let Iwamura control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iwamura misses with a jab to the body
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

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.

Jackson lands a left and a right that send Iwamura crashing to the mat, dazed. Jackson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Iwamura tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a huge right that knocks Iwamura out cold! Jackson is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Jackson!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Rain (ranked 4559 p4p, 413 weight class) and Donny King (ranked 4965 p4p, 439 weight class). Donny King has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jonathan Rain's chin.

Rain
vs
King

186 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

198 cm
21
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan Rain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Donny King!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Rain cracks King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

It looks like Donny King has been cut.
King connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A punch combination from King misses.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King misses with a head kick.

Rain cracks King with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rain has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning King to stand back up!

King is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King is still on wobbly legs! Can Rain finish him?
Rain cracks King with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Rain!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Goodman (ranked 4530 p4p, 411 weight class) and Leroy Brown (ranked 5350 p4p, 449 weight class). Steve Goodman has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Goodman
vs
Brown

225 cm
25
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
24
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leroy Brown!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Goodman tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Goodman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goodman lands with a short shot to the head.
Goodman working aggressively here.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Brown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brown pulls Goodman in close to prevent any damage.

Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown has his hands on Goodman's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goodman defends it easily.

Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Goodman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Goodman really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Goodman wants to stand and escape but instead Brown has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goodman is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Goodman blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown content to stall in guard here.
Goodman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown is nestled in close to Goodman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Brown performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Brown frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Brown jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Goodman manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Brown advances to full mount.
Goodman is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

Brown swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leroy Brown!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darrel Hill (ranked 4470 p4p, 198 weight class) and Sub Machine (ranked 5030 p4p, 216 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hill
vs
Machine

167 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
135 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darrel Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sub Machine!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machine fails to land the takedown.
Machine is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machine's head.
Machine fails with the takedown.
It looked like Hill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine throws an overhand right that lands on Hill's shoulder, as Hill tries to avoid the shot.
Hill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
BOOM! Hill lands a beautiful left hook that drops Machine. Machine tries to recover but Hill is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Machine lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darrel Hill!
In his post fight interview, Darrel Hill started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Torres (ranked 3629 p4p, 408 weight class) and John Fadden (ranked 4191 p4p, 455 weight class). Torres's entrance music is Juaneco y su Combo - Mujer Hilandera. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Torres
vs
Fadden

176 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gabriel Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Fadden!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fadden lands a right hook to the body.
Torres blocks a head kick by Fadden.
We've been hearing reports that Torres has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Torres goes for a double leg but Fadden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fadden continues to drive forward.
Fadden is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Fadden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from Fadden.
Torres walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fadden checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fadden unleashes a big counter combination but Torres bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fadden looks to land a left hand but Torres moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Fadden misses.
Fadden throws the left hand but Torres avoids the punch easily.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fadden lands with a hook. Torres tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
John Fadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fadden swings away with a body shot that misses

and Torres counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fadden!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fadden is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fadden keeps working.
Torres tries to move to mount but Fadden blocks the move with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Fadden is trying to stand.
Fadden stops Torres from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Fadden is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Torres mounts Fadden! Really nice guard pass there!
Torres tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two 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.
Fadden is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fadden really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Torres. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Torres tries to control but Fadden wriggling away.
Fadden has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Fadden is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Torres is persistently looking for the submission but Fadden is defending it well.
Fadden trying to get back to his feet but Torres is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Torres is looking for the choke from the back position but Fadden is controlling his hands well.

Torres is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Torres working for the choke.
Fadden staying busy and making it hard for Torres to control.
Torres controlling the position well here. Fadden rolled but Torres kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fadden trying to get back to his feet but Torres is in full control for now.
Torres is looking to control Fadden but Fadden is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fadden fending off the submission attempt from Torres.

Torres looking for the choke but no joy.
Fadden is trying to get back to his feet but Torres has full control of the position and if anything, Fadden has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Torres is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Torres 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.

Fadden misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Fadden misses.
Fadden just misses with a punch to the body.
Fadden misses with a hook.
Torres drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fadden sprawls and moves away.
Fadden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torres tries to counter with a takedown but Fadden is quick to defend against it.
Fadden throws a leg kick that misses.
Fadden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torres manages to avoid it.
Fadden misses with a hook. Torres ducked under it nicely.
Torres avoids the head kick by Fadden.
Fadden misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Torres counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Fadden!
Fadden gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Torres wants to control the pace but Fadden is squirming around nicely.
Torres thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Fadden's face.
Fadden squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Torres is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fadden can do to turn this around?
Fadden is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Torres has taken his back!
Fadden is trying to stand back up.

Torres working for a choke but Fadden is defending well.

Torres is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fadden has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gabriel Torres overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Torres is persistently looking for the submission but Fadden is defending it well.
Torres controls the action.
Fadden prevents Torres from getting a body triangle.
Fadden is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Torres looking for the choke from the back.
Torres wants to control but Fadden is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fadden wants to get back to his feet.
Torres cracks Fadden with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Fadden from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Fadden is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Torres misses with punches from the back.
Fadden trying to get back to his feet but Torres is in full control for now.

Torres working for a choke but Fadden is defending well.
Fadden is trying to get back to his feet but Torres has full control of the position and if anything, Fadden has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Fadden.
Fadden wants to get back to his feet.

Fadden is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Fadden defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Torres's arms.
Fadden is trying to get back to his feet but Torres has full control of the position and if anything, Fadden has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Torres dominated that second round.
That's time! Torres's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fadden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fadden lands a glancing blow to the side of Torres's head.
Fadden misses with a hook. Torres ducked under it nicely.
Fadden blocks a leg kick.
Fadden misses with a double jab.
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Fadden.
Torres blocks a jab.
Torres swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fadden looks to land a right hand but Torres moved out of range.
Fadden sizes up Torres with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres misses with a low kick.
Torres keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fadden misses with the body kick

and Torres decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fadden's guard.
Fadden keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fadden wants to get back to his feet but Torres is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Torres passes Fadden's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fadden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fadden is staying active underneath Torres, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fadden is trying to stand back up but Torres is controlling him
Torres is keen to just control but Fadden is a slippery customer.
Torres works his way into side control.
Torres trying to control the position but Fadden is working away.

Torres is trying to get an arm triangle but Fadden is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fadden has escaped the position, nice work there.
Torres moves into full mount!
Fadden wants to get back to his feet.
Torres in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Torres wants to take Fadden's back but he can't do it this time.

Torres is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fadden is surviving well by controlling Torres's body position as best he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws some wild stikes that Fadden manages to avoid easily.
Fadden trying desperately to get to his feet.
Torres trying to control but Fadden is having none of it.
Fadden is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

Torres looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Torres content just to control the position here.
Fadden is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Gabriel Torres is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres controlling the position easily from mount.
Fadden tries to buck Torres off but he can't manage it.
Torres tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fadden is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torres thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fadden squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
John Fadden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Torres showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Torres, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Torres!
A very excited looking Gabriel Torres made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Rahardian (ranked 3300 p4p, 360 weight class) and Snabb Ast (ranked 3947 p4p, 411 weight class). 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?

Rahardian
vs
Ast

177 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohammed Rahardian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Snabb Ast!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rahardian darts in trying to clinch

and Ast decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rahardian's guard.

Rahardian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ast can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rahardian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ast stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rahardian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rahardian pulls Ast in close to prevent any damage.
Ast tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahardian is retaining full guard.
Ast is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahardian trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ast trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Rahardian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ast controlling from the top position.

Rahardian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ast is aware though and is defending well.
Ast is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rahardian trying to keep a closed guard but Ast is proving a slippery customer.
Rahardian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ast controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Rahardian might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ast tries to free his leg and advance position but Rahardian is retaining full guard.
Ast won't allow Rahardian to sweep him here.

That's two 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.
Rahardian wants to stand and escape but Ast is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rahardian misses with a double jab

and Ast counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ast.
Ast is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rahardian wants to sweep here but Ast controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ast's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Ast has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rahardian fails with a takedown attempt.
Rahardian tries to clinch up

and Ast counters with a takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ast is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rahardian is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ast asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rahardian is not content to let Ast control the position.
Rahardian wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ast content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snabb Ast dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rahardian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rahardian dives in and grabs Ast's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ast pushes down on Rahardian's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rahardian or perhaps it was just good defense by Ast, which made it look bad.
Rahardian looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ast is fending him off so far but Rahardian persists. Nope, Ast circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohammed Rahardian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahardian fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ast avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rahardian throws a series of punches but Ast avoids them all with ease.
Ast with the counter takedown but Rahardian avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ast displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rahardian.
Ast changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rahardian.
No luck for Rahardian with that takedown attempt.
Rahardian fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two 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.
Rahardian looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ast changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rahardian throws a right hand that Ast ducks under and follows up with a left that Ast also avoids with ease.
Ast is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ast has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahardian misses with a takedown attempt

and Ast counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rahardian!
A lull in the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Ast.
Rahardian pushes Ast away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ast gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ast controlling the position from side mount.
Rahardian is not content to let Ast control the position.
Snabb Ast has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rahardian is being controlled here.
Rahardian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ast wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rahardian being controlled for a moment.
Ast wants to control but Rahardian is keeping him busy.

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.
Ast happy to just control the position for now.
Ast trying to control the position but Rahardian is working away.
Rahardian can't do much from the bottom here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rahardian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ast's waist but Ast gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rahardian off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Rahardian drives through with a takedown into Ast's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rahardian looking to sit in guard and control but Ast gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snabb Ast 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Rahardian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rahardian tries to clinch but Ast moves away

and Ast counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Rahardian is looking to stand up but Ast isn't so interested in that idea.
Ast showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Ast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ast forces his way into half guard.
Ast controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahardian is trying to stand.
Ast prevents Rahardian from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ast moves nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rahardian is trying to get back to his feet.
Ast is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rahardian will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ast working away.
Rahardian seems a little lost for a moment, as Ast dominates the positioning.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rahardian tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ast wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahardian keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Rahardian's face as Ast controls the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahardian with a poor takedown

and Ast counters by moving into the clinch.

Ast has clasped his hands together around Rahardian's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rahardian is not content to let Ast control the position.
Rahardian seems a little lost for a moment, as Ast dominates the positioning.
Rahardian striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Rahardian is trying to control Ast's posture but Ast avoids it.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ast wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rahardian keeps working.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rahardian keeping his opponent close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ast working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Snabb Ast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ast has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snabb Ast!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Willace (ranked 2548 p4p, 295 weight class) and Kristoff Martin (ranked 4353 p4p, 466 weight class). Willace's entrance music is Real American. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Willace
vs
Martin

181 cm
25
175 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Willace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kristoff Martin!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Willace misses the target.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Willace cracks Martin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Martin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Willace.
Willace changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Willace lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Willace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Martin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Willace. Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Willace misses its intended target.
Martin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Some wild striking there from Martin.
Martin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willace missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Willace has taken the fight to the clinch.
Willace lands with a light punch inside.
Willace lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Willace misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Willace fails to land.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Willace is controlling the position.
Willace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Willace works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Willace lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Willace.
Martin tries to break the clinch but Willace is controlling the position.
Willace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Willace.
Willace works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martin looks winded!
Martin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Willace.
Willace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Martins head.
Willace gets through Martin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willace lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willace lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Willace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Willace lands with a left to the head.
Martin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Willace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Willace lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Willace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Willace scores with a nice short uppercut.
Willace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
Willace stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Willace.
A nice left hand lands by Willace.
A short right from Willace on the inside.
Willace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Willace lands a body shot.
Willace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Willace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Willace.
Willace lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martin.
Willace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Willace lands with a right to the head.

Martin is rocked!
Willace misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Willace.
Martin is still on wobbly legs! Can Willace finish him?
Willace presses Martin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Willace misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin seems to have recovered his senses.
Willace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Willace is working Martin over against the cage.
Willace makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Willace lands a hook that snaps the head of Martin backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Willace.
Willace lands a big right hand that drops Martin! The killer instinct kicks in and Willace finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Willace!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Willace!
After the fight, Bill Willace 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Johnson (ranked 2760 p4p, 369 weight class) and Sho Nuff (ranked 2559 p4p, 345 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Johnson
vs
Nuff

190 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sho Nuff!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nuff counters with a series of strikes. Johnson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Johnson misses.

Johnson shoots in and bounces Nuff off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nuff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuff is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Nuff is controlling him
Nuff with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Nuff takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nuff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johnson is trying to stand up here but Nuff is controlling him well.
Nuff controlling the action here.
Nuff stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two 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.
Nuff displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Nuff sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Johnson shoots for a double leg takedown but Nuff sprawls well. He's pushed Johnson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nuff wants to counter with a clinch but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nuff swivels and escapes.
Nuff blocks a jab.
Nuff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Nuff connects with a crisp jab.
Nuff lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnson off the cage and back into range.
Nuff jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Nuff. Nuff maintains the clinch.
Nuff lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Chris Johnson has been cut.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
Johnson is trying to break free.
Johnson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nuff has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nuff - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Johnson is rocked!
With the fighters up against the cage, Nuff throws an elbow but misses.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nuff throws an elbow but it misses.
Nuff working aggressively here.
Nuff misses with some punches.
Nuff throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuff misses with some punches.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Nuff pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Nuff prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson blocks the elbow strike.
Nuff misses with the head strike.
Nuff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuff.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nuff working aggressively here.
Johnson blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nuff just misses with a elbow thrown towards Johnson's brow.
Nuff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuff throws an elbow that misses.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Nuff misses with a punch on the inside.
Nuff has Johnson pressed against the cage, preventing Johnson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Nuff has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nuff.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nuff working aggressively here.
Nuff creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nuff throws an elbow but misses.
Nuff throws a head punch that misses.
Nuff misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuff throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nuff fails to land.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Nuff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Nuff fails to land.
Nuff swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nuff misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nuff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nuff pushes off an throws an elbow but Johnson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Johnson is trying to break the clinch but Nuff is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nuff.
Nuff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nuff lands a damaging elbow.
Nuff unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Johnson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nuff is unloading with more strikes now! Johnson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sho Nuff!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Van Der Merwe (ranked 2873 p4p, 303 weight class) and Curt Ankle (ranked 2824 p4p, 301 weight class). Van Der Merwe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gesaffelstein - Hate or Glory. 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?

Van Der Merwe
vs
Ankle

187 cm
25
235 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
237 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karl Van Der Merwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Curt Ankle!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ankle throws the left hand but Van Der Merwe avoids the punch easily.
Ankle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Ankle misses.
Van Der Merwe with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ankle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Karl Van Der Merwe has been cut.

Van Der Merwe scores with a takedown into Ankle's guard.
Van Der Merwe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Der Merwe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Van Der Merwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ankle controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ankle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Der Merwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Ankle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Merwe makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Merwe trying to control but Ankle is working from the bottom.
Van Der Merwe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Der Merwe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Der Merwe is looking to work some ground and pound but Ankle has wrist control.
Van Der Merwe postures up.
Van Der Merwe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ankle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ankle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Van Der Merwe wants to control from the top but Ankle keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two 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.
Van Der Merwe with a poor takedown
and Ankle counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Van Der Merwe shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Van Der Merwe thows a huge punch but Ankle dodges it nicely.
Van Der Merwe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Van Der Merwe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ankle defending well though.
Van Der Merwe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ankle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Van Der Merwe.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ankle can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Der Merwe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ankle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Van Der Merwe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van Der Merwe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
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.
Ankle is looking for a sweep. Van Der Merwe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ankle is not content to let Van Der Merwe control the position.
Van Der Merwe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van Der Merwe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ankle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Der Merwe frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Van Der Merwe is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ankle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Van Der Merwe unloading with bombs!
Van Der Merwe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Van Der Merwe dominating with strikes here.
Ankle is in a horrible position here. Van Der Merwe smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ankle is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Der Merwe lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Van Der Merwe landing strikes from the mount.
Van Der Merwe cracks Ankle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The referee warns Ankle that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Ankle is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Van Der Merwe! Ankle is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Karl Van Der Merwe!
A victorious Karl Van Der Merwe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.