Montreal 2.0 RD4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alf Konrad (ranked 4224 p4p, 189 weight class) and Amadeo Camara (ranked 4317 p4p, 190 weight class). Camara has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. The key to victory for Alf Konrad has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Konrad
vs
Camara

205 cm
19
290 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

188 cm
19
265 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alf Konrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Amadeo Camara!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Konrad getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Camara takes one to the side of the head.

That has opened up Amadeo Camara's cut even more.
Camara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Camara misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Camara looks winded!
Camara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
and Konrad counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Camara! He's just covering up as Konrad starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alf Konrad!
During a confident post fight interview, Alf Konrad thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Amadeo Camara stepped up to the mic, saying 'GET OVER HERE ! '.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

#R1##TD2#
O'Phoenix shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
O'Phoenix looking to pass the guard.
O'Phoenix slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Odrobny tries to escape but O'Phoenix is in control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
O'Phoenix is trying to get an arm triangle but Odrobny is defending well.
Odrobny wants to get back to his feet.
O'Phoenix wants to control but Odrobny is keeping him busy.
Odrobny is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
O'Phoenix in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Odrobny is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick O'Phoenix!
After the fight, Patrick O'Phoenix 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.

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dobson (ranked 1934 p4p, 84 weight class) and Thom Tharrier (ranked 23909 p4p, 271 weight class). Thom Tharrier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dobson
vs
Tharrier

216 cm
19
302 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

170 cm
19
270 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Dobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thom Tharrier!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Tharrier.
Dobson takes a swing at Tharrier's ribcage but misses.
Tharrier lands with a nice body punch.
Tharrier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dobson moves away.
Dobson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tharrier.
Dobson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dobson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tharrier has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dobson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tharrier throws a shot from downtown. Dobson moves away and avoids it.
Tharrier with a hook.
Tharrier feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dobson's calf.
Some bone on bone action there as Dobson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dobson ducks under a wild hook from Tharrier.
Dobson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tharrier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!

Dobson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dobson scores with a shoulder strike.
Dobson prevents a body shot from Tharrier.
Dobson cracks Tharrier with a nice body shot.
Dobson digs a right hand into Tharrier's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tharrier's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dobson.
Dobson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dobson works on Tharrier's body with a couple of short punches.
Tharrier looks winded!
Dobson presses Tharrier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobson lands an uppercut.
Dobson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tharrier or not.
Dobson lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Dobson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dobson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Dobson.
Dobson lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Dobson.
Dobson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Dobson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tharrier or not.
Dobson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Tharrier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Dobson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dobson scores with a shoulder strike.
Dobson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dobson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dobson gets through Tharrier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dobson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Dobson.
A short left from Dobson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Dobson.
Dobson cracks Tharrier with a nice body shot.
Dobson lands with a light punch inside.
Dobson lands a right hand.
Dobson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dobson.
Dobson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dobson lands a hook that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Dobson lands a shoulder strike.
Dobson lands a nice uppercut.
Dobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dobson digs a right hand underneath Tharrier's ribcage. Tharrier let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dobson lands a body shot in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dobson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dobson lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Dobson.
Dobson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dobson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dobson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dobson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Dobson.
Dobson lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Dobson as the two fighters clinch.
Dobson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Dobson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dobson scores with a shot to the side of Tharrier's head.
A nice left hand lands by Dobson.
A shot in the inside from Dobson.
Dobson pushes Tharrier back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dobson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.
Dobson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dobson lands with a left to the head.
Dobson lands a nice shot to the body.
Dobson gets through Tharrier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dobson is working Tharrier over against the cage.
Dobson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Dobson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dobson.
Dobson works on Tharrier's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Dobson.
A short uppercut from Dobson.
Dobson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tharrier backwards.

Tharrier is rocked!
Dobson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tharrier to his knees! Dobson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Dobson!
Michael Dobson took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm downright famished!'.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roar Dinosuar Jr (ranked 6545 p4p, 238 weight class) and Victor Slaughter (ranked 2551 p4p, 113 weight class). Roar Dinosuar Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dinosuar Jr
vs
Slaughter

150 cm
19
265 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

195 cm
19
265 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roar Dinosuar Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Slaughter!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinosuar Jr misses with a body shot.

Dinosuar Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Slaughter's guard.
Slaughter wants to sweep here but Dinosuar Jr controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Dinosuar Jr's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dinosuar Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Slaughter had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dinosuar Jr defends it easily.

Slaughter working for a triangle but Dinosuar Jr defends it easily.

Slaughter is looking for a triangle but Dinosuar Jr pushes his legs off easily.

Slaughter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinosuar Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Our spies down at at Chris Leben KO Academy inform us that Slaughter has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Slaughter is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dinosuar Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Slaughter is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dinosuar Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Slaughter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dinosuar Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Dinosuar Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dinosuar Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dinosuar Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dinosuar Jr really is a fat lump.
Slaughter keeping moving, preventing Dinosuar Jr from controlling successfully.
Dinosuar Jr stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slaughter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slaughter is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dinosuar Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dinosuar Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dinosuar Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Slaughter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dinosuar Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dinosuar Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slaughter is trying to keep Dinosuar Jr in close.
Slaughter keeping moving, preventing Dinosuar Jr from controlling successfully.

Slaughter throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dinosuar Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dinosuar Jr forces his way into half guard.

Slaughter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Slaughter looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinosuar Jr is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Slaughter reverses the position - he's now on top in Dinosuar Jr's guard.

Dinosuar Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Dinosuar Jr looking for a guillotine here but Slaughter defends easily.

Dinosuar Jr is looking for a triangle but Slaughter pushes his legs off easily.
Slaughter trying to control the position from guard on top but Dinosuar Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slaughter advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Dinosuar Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slaughter is looking to take a break and control but Dinosuar Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Slaughter missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Dinosuar Jr actively working from the bottom here.
Slaughter is pressing down on Dinosuar Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dinosuar Jr is holding on for now.
Slaughter seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dinosuar Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Dinosuar Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slaughter pulls his head out easily.
Dinosuar Jr has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Slaughter is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dinosuar Jr looking for submissions off his back.

Dinosuar Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Roar Dinosuar Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Victor Slaughter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dinosuar Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Dinosuar Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dinosuar Jr showed some decent athleticism there.
Slaughter works his way to full guard. Good work.

Slaughter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dinosuar Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Dinosuar Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slaughter is keeping the position for now.
Dinosuar Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dinosuar Jr trying to control but Slaughter is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinosuar Jr preventing the sweep.

Dinosuar Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Slaughter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dinosuar Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Slaughter's legs - danger averted.

Dinosuar Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dinosuar Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slaughter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dinosuar Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dinosuar Jr wants to control from the top but Slaughter keeps moving.
Dinosuar Jr looking to pass the guard.
Slaughter keeping moving, preventing Dinosuar Jr from controlling successfully.
Roar Dinosuar Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Slaughter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dinosuar Jr wants to control from the top but Slaughter keeps moving.
Slaughter wants to sweep here but Dinosuar Jr controlling him for the moment.

Dinosuar Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

Dinosuar Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slaughter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dinosuar Jr manages to get himself to full guard.

Dinosuar Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Slaughter avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Slaughter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinosuar Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Dinosuar Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Slaughter is stalling in the full guard.
Slaughter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Dinosuar Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Slaughter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Slaughter passes into half guard.

Dinosuar Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slaughter is looking to advance position but Dinosuar Jr won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slaughter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dinosuar Jr's head.

Dinosuar Jr looking for submissions off his back.

Dinosuar Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slaughter pulls his head out easily.
Slaughter works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dinosuar Jr is squirming around, avoiding Slaughter's attempts to control the action.
Dinosuar Jr tries to hold on but Slaughter pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slaughter thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Slaughter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dinosuar Jr because Slaughter loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Slaughter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Victor Slaughter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Slaughter gets a clinch.
Dinosuar Jr tries to break the clinch but Slaughter is controlling the position.
Dinosuar Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slaughter smiles and moves away.

Slaughter moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Slaughter as the two fighters clinch.
Slaughter scores with a nice hook to the head.

It looks like Roar Dinosuar Jr has been cut.
Slaughter lands a body punch.
A short right from Slaughter.
Slaughter's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slaughter.
Slaughter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter scores with a shoulder strike.

Roar Dinosuar Jr's cut is getting worse.
Slaughter has Dinosuar Jr pressed against the cage.
Slaughter scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slaughter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Slaughter.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Slaughter drops Dinosuar Jr onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dinosuar Jr is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Dinosuar Jr is rocked!

Roar Dinosuar Jr's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Slaughter pushes Dinosuar Jr against the cage. Slaughter is working some dirty boxing. Slaughter pushes off with a quick right hook! Dinosuar Jr goes down! Dinosuar Jr tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Slaughter moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Slaughter!
An out of breath Victor Slaughter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Regis Petrozuli (ranked 3394 p4p, 154 weight class) and Johannes Boe (ranked 2713 p4p, 124 weight class). Boe has chosen Agnes - Release Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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?

Petrozuli
vs
Boe

192 cm
19
265 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

202 cm
19
275 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Regis Petrozuli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johannes Boe!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Petrozuli is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Regis Petrozuli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petrozuli avoids the head kick by Boe.
Boe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Petrozuli throws a shot from downtown. Boe moves away and avoids it.
Petrozuli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrozuli has been working on his balance at Listerman's Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Boe.
Boe lands with a shot to the body.
Boe scores with a body shot.
Boe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrozuli drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boe sprawls and moves away.
Boe scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrozuli misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boe.
Petrozuli fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petrozuli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrozuli misses with a takedown attempt
and Boe counters with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Regis Petrozuli has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Regis Petrozuli. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boe lands with a slapping head kick.
Petrozuli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Petrozuli is breathing heavily.
Petrozuli doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Boe counters with a nice right hand that sends Petrozuli toppling to the canvas! Petrozuli scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Boe finish him?!
Boe circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Petrozuli to the canvas! Petrozuli doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Boe keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannes Boe!
A victorious Johannes Boe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amanda Nunes (ranked 1945 p4p, 85 weight class) and Diego Columbo (ranked 24600 p4p, 264 weight class). Nunes is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Nunes
vs
Columbo

200 cm
19
275 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

205 cm
19
280 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

RESISTANCE
Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amanda Nunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Columbo!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Columbo scores with a jab. Nunes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nunes is breathing heavily.
Nunes loads up on a big right hand but Columbo slips the punch.
Columbo is looking for the big counter here.
Columbo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nunes's hands.
Columbo throws a hook but Nunes blocks it.
Columbo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nuness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

It looks like Amanda Nunes has been cut.

Columbo gets a clinch.
Columbo is looking to break free of the clinch but Nunes has double underhooks.
Columbo tries to break free but Nunes pushes him back against the cage.
Columbo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nunes prevents Columbo from breaking the clinch.
Columbo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Columbo tries to break free but Nunes pushes him back against the cage.
Nunes misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbo lands an uppercut.
Columbo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Columbo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nunes backwards.
Columbo tries to break the clinch but Nunes is controlling the position.
Columbo working hard to break the clinch.
Columbo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Columbo lands with a short shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Columbo tries to break free but Nunes pushes him back against the cage.
Columbo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Columbo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Columbo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Columbo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Columbo breaks the clinch.
Nunes looks up at the clock. Bad move! Columbo lands a right hand from hell, dropping Nunes. Columbo pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Columbo!
A very excited looking Diego Columbo 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Cruz (ranked 1479 p4p, 60 weight class) and Bishop Heahmund (ranked 5171 p4p, 209 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Cruz
vs
Heahmund

190 cm
19
266 lbs
8 - 1 - 1

193 cm
19
265 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kyle Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bishop Heahmund!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cruz drives through with a takedown into Heahmund's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Heahmund looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cruz stands up over Heahmund, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cruz postures up.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Cruz tries to free his leg and advance position but Heahmund is retaining full guard.

Heahmund is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cruz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cruz trying to control but Heahmund is working from the bottom.
Cruz landing some decent shots from guard.
Cruz distracts Heahmund with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz postures up and lands a big shot to Heahmund's brow.

Cruz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heahmund has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cruz has managed to get both his arms back between Heahmund's legs - danger averted.
Cruz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Heahmund's head.

Heahmund is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cruz trying to control but Heahmund is working from the bottom.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz wants to pass the guard but Heahmund is keeping the position.
Cruz lands a couple of digs.
Heahmund has momentary wrist control but Cruz slips an elbow through the middle.

Heahmund had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cruz defends it easily.
Cruz pushes down on Heahmund's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz controlling the action here.

Heahmund looking for submissions off his back.
Cruz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heahmund knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cruz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heahmund with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is nestled in close to Heahmund, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cruz wants to take a breather but Heahmund is having none of it.
Cruz winds up and cracks Heahmund with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cruz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heahmund with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Heahmund has hold of Cruz's hands but Cruz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cruz is keen to just control but Heahmund is a slippery customer.
Heahmund is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Cruz.

Heahmund is rocked!
Cruz is trying to control. Heahmund wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Heahmund is hurt! He's hurt bad - Cruz fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Heahmund from any more punishment! Congratulations to Cruz! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Cruz!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Bradshaw (ranked 1742 p4p, 74 weight class) and Sven Eklund (ranked 5691 p4p, 214 weight class). Eklund is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Home Grown. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Bradshaw
vs
Eklund

185 cm
19
280 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

194 cm
19
280 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Vegan Gains
Rogue Clothing

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Eklund!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eklund looks for a takedown but Bradshaw sprawls well.
Bradshaw tries to clinch up but Eklund circles away and keeps his distance.
Bradshaw tries to clinch up but Eklund circles away and keeps his distance.
Eklund shoots in for a double leg but Bradshaw sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bradshaw tries to counter by clinching up but Eklund breaks away and moves out of range.

Bradshaw moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bradshaw fails to land.
Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Eklund blocks an uppercut.
Eklund blocks an uppercut.
Bradshaw working aggressively here.
Eklund tries for a takedown but Bradshaw manages to get underhooks.
Daniel Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund.
Bradshaw misses with the head strike.
Bradshaw working aggressively here.
Eklund is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bradshaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Eklund should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Eklund.
Bradshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bradshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Eklund.
Eklund is trying to drag Bradshaw to the mat but Bradshaw just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund blocking some punches.
Eklund has Bradshaw pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bradshaw manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Eklund is looking for a takedown.
Bradshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Eklund uses good head movement to avoid it.

Eklund jumps guard and drags Bradshaw to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Eklund manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bradshaw manages to get himself to full guard.

Bradshaw managing to control the position.
Eklund stopping the sweep attempt from Bradshaw.
Eklund throws a big elbow that misses.
Eklund working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bradshaw is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Eklund being controlled here momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eklund prevents Bradshaw from getting back to his feet.
Bradshaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bradshaw has momentary wrist control but Eklund slips an elbow through the middle.
Bradshaw is adopting a defensive guard.
Bradshaw working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eklund.
Eklund is working Bradshaw over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw can't keep his opponent in guard - Eklund advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Eklund is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bradshaw is trying to stand.
Eklund lands strikes from half guard.
Bradshaw blocking the ground and pound attempt from Eklund.
Eklund lands with a punch from half guard.
Eklund throwing shots but Bradshaw is blocking nicely.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Eklund working his ground and pound in the gym.
Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eklund scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Eklund looks to land a strike but Bradshaw avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Eklund stands up over Bradshaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Eklund throws a big elbow that misses.
Eklund has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Eklund keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bradshaw's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eklund throws a big elbow that misses.
Eklund throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bradshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eklund cracks Bradshaw with a solid left hand.
Bradshaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bradshaw on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bradshaw tries to get out of the position.
Eklund working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bradshaw's head.
Eklund scoring with some ground and pound.
Eklund with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Eklund with a flurry of punches that miss.
Eklund controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eklund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eklund postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Eklund postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sven Eklund will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Bradshaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eklund is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bradshaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Eklund tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bradshaw swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eklund or perhaps it was just good defense by Bradshaw, which made it look bad.

Eklund gets the takedown into side control.
Eklund working the head and body with strikes.
Bradshaw regains half guard.
Bradshaw controlling the position well.
Nice strikes from Eklund there.
Bradshaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eklund missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eklund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Eklund thows a huge punch but Bradshaw dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bradshaw avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Eklund.
Eklund thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Eklund throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bradshaw is looking to control Eklund's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bradshaw avoid being mounted?
Eklund throws a strike but Bradshaw avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Eklund content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Eklund postures up in Bradshaw's guard and throws a big left but Bradshaw blocks it.
Bradshaw wants to stand and escape but Eklund is having none of it.
Eklund landing with the ground and pound.
Eklund lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bradshaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bradshaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Eklund swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eklund throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bradshaw's waist but Bradshaw gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Eklund off to one side.
Daniel Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sven Eklund.
No luck for Eklund with that takedown attempt.

Bradshaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Eklund, pushing him back against the cage.
Bradshaw lands a body punch in the clinch.
Eklund changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bradshaw fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Eklund is breathing heavily.

Bradshaw has closed the distance and engaged Eklund in a clinch.
Eklund has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bradshaw after a bit of a struggle.
Eklund is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bradshaw pushes Eklund back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bradshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eklund backwards.
Bradshaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eklund stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Eklund blocks an uppercut.
Bradshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Bradshaw.
A body shot lands from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Eklund backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bradshaw.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bradshaw.

Eklund is rocked!
A short uppercut from Bradshaw.
Eklund is still on wobbly legs! Can Bradshaw finish him?
Bradshaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Eklund.
Bradshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Daniel Bradshaw has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bradshaw.
Eklund blocking some punches.
Bradshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bradshaw misses with the head strike.
Bradshaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Eklund.
Bradshaw has a couple of punches blocked by Eklund.
Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradshaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Eklund blocks an uppercut.
Eklund seems to have recovered his senses.
Bradshaw lands a big right hand that drops Eklund! The killer instinct kicks in and Bradshaw finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Bradshaw!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Bradshaw!
Daniel Bradshaw decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Bones (ranked 5801 p4p, 222 weight class) and Okino Naruhiko (ranked 1661 p4p, 67 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bones
vs
Naruhiko

193 cm
19
265 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

187 cm
19
265 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jon Bones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Okino Naruhiko!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Naruhiko dives in and scores a takedown into Bones's guard.
Naruhiko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Bones has his foot on Naruhiko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naruhiko works his way back into a safe position though.
Naruhiko slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Naruhiko stands up over Bones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Naruhiko on the ground.
Naruhiko lands a couple of digs.

Bones is looking for a triangle but Naruhiko pushes his legs off easily.
Bones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bones tries to get out of the position.
Naruhiko stands up over Bones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Naruhiko with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Naruhiko cracks Bones with a solid left hand.
Naruhiko won't allow Bones to get back to his feet.
Naruhiko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Naruhiko is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Naruhiko is pushing down on Bones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bones is fighting to maintain full guard but Naruhiko has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Naruhiko drops an elbow to the side of Bones's head.
Naruhiko lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Naruhiko lands a nice short elbow.
Bones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naruhiko scores with a couple of nice shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Naruhiko working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Bones throws a strike from the bottom but Naruhiko passes into side control!
Bones takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Naruhiko scores with punches from side control.
Naruhiko lands a nice forearm strike.
Naruhiko working the ground and pound.

Bones is rocked!
Bones is trying to get back to his feet.
A big shot lands for Naruhiko! That's hurt Bones! Will he recover? Naruhiko fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Okino Naruhiko!
After winning the bout, Okino Naruhiko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heitor Machado (ranked 1766 p4p, 75 weight class) and Hugues Dupont (ranked 1164 p4p, 44 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Machado
vs
Dupont

225 cm
19
300 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

182 cm
19
265 lbs
9 - 0 - 1

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Knockout power

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Heitor Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Hugues Dupont!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dupont.
Machado changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machado thows a leg kick but Dupont checks it

and Dupont counters with a takedown into side control.
Machado is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hugues Dupont!
A victorious Hugues Dupont thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.