RRFC Challengers 16 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Paradise (ranked 24625 p4p, 471 weight class) and Hairuddin Abdul Rahim (ranked 6560 p4p, 442 weight class). Hairuddin Abdul Rahim has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Paradise
vs
Abdul Rahim

159 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

173 cm
27
157 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Paradise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hairuddin Abdul Rahim!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Abdul Rahim changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paradise looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Paradise is trying to improve his position.
Abdul Rahim scoring with punches from side control.
Paradise is looking to reverse the position.
Abdul Rahim landing strikes.
Abdul Rahim creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

It looks like Marcus Paradise has been cut.
Paradise tries to improve position but can't.
Abdul Rahim lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Paradise down.
Paradise tries to bench press Abdul Rahim off him but Abdul Rahim keeps the position.
Paradise taking punishment in the form of punches.

Paradise is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abdul Rahim in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Paradise looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Abdul Rahim turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hairuddin Abdul Rahim!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Albert Wasilkowsky (ranked 3806 p4p, 385 weight class) and David Susa (ranked 6949 p4p, 518 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wasilkowsky
vs
Susa

190 cm
26
190 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

182 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Albert Wasilkowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Susa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susa fails with a takedown attempt.

Wasilkowsky lands a big shot that drops Susa! Can he finish him?

It looks like David Susa has been cut.
Susa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Susa is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wasilkowsky presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Susa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wasilkowsky to keep the fight standing.
Wasilkowsky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Wasilkowsky.
Susa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wasilkowsky prevents it.
Albert Wasilkowsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Susa.
Susa can't break the clinch.

Susa pulls guard successfully.
Susa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wasilkowsky's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Susa content to stall in guard here.
Wasilkowsky wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Susa manages to pass to side control.
Susa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Susa controlling the action here.
Wasilkowsky is trying to stand up here but Susa is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Susa lands a nice short elbow.
Wasilkowsky is trying to stand up here but Susa is controlling him well.

Susa decides to return to a standing position.
Wasilkowsky throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Susa looks winded!

Wasilkowsky closes the distance and pushes Susa back into the cage.
Susa takes an elbow to the temple.
Wasilkowsky lands an uppercut.
Susa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wasilkowsky prevents it.
Wasilkowsky lands a knee to the head.
Wasilkowsky is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wasilkowsky lands an elbow inside.
Wasilkowsky lands an elbow inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasilkowsky connects with a knee to the head.

That has opened up David Susa's cut even more.
Wasilkowsky lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Wasilkowsky.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wasilkowsky.
Wasilkowsky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

Wasilkowsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Susa ducks straight into an uppercut from Wasilkowsky and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Susa manages to regain guard straight away.

Susa is rocked!

The cut above David Susa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wasilkowsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Susa is still in real trouble! Can Wasilkowsky finish him?
Susa seems to have recovered his senses.
Susa keeping full guard, as Wasilkowsky tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Susa working a defensive guard here.
Wasilkowsky wants to stand but Susa is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wasilkowsky throws a strike but Susa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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

Albert Wasilkowsky dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Susa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice sprawl there from Wasilkowsky as Susa shoots in.
David Susa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wasilkowsky keeps Susa at a distance using the push kick.
Wasilkowsky shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Susa takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Wasilkowsky sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Susa bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Albert Wasilkowsky!
After winning the bout, Albert Wasilkowsky 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 4041 p4p, 401 weight class) and Tomiichi Kaba (ranked 5007 p4p, 447 weight class). Tommy Gunn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tomiichi Kaba's chin.

Gunn
vs
Kaba

180 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

174 cm
23
182 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good in bed

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tomiichi Kaba!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaba tries to land a front kick but Gunn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gunn has a takedown stuffed.
Gunn shoots in but Kaba avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Gunn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kaba's half guard.

Kaba manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Kaba tries to sprawl but Gunn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kaba won't allow Gunn to pass to mount.
Kaba tries to roll over but Gunn keeps him under control.
Gunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Gunn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gunn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaba knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Gunn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kaba misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kaba is looking for a sweep. Gunn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunn controlling the pace.

Kaba is trying to control Gunn's posture. Gunn takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Kaba! Gunn is rotating here... this could be the end... Kaba is out! Gunn has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tommy Gunn!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriele Altini (ranked 4387 p4p, 432 weight class) and Roberto Dimateo (ranked 24892 p4p, 545 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.

Altini
vs
Dimateo

168 cm
24
156 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
156 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriele Altini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roberto Dimateo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Altini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Altini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimateo has Altini pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Altini manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Altini is trying to maintain a safe position but Dimateo gets an underhook and turns Altini into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimateo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altini.
Dimateo goes for a takedown attempt but Altini pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Altini tries to clinch but Dimateo is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Altini throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Altini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Altini pushes Dimateo up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Altini.
Altini scores a nice knee to the body.
Altini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dimateo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Altini fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gabriele Altini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Dimateo.
Altini throws a series of punches but Dimateo avoids them all with ease.
Altini lands with a nice body kick.
Altini shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dimateo eats them both and turns towards Altini to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Altini tries to bum rush Dimateo with a series of wild strikes but Dimateo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dimateo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Altini dips to his left and cracks Dimateo with an uppercut!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altini moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Altini finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Gabriele Altini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Altini connects with a right hand. Dimateo shakes it off.
Altini throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dimateo keeps the fight on the outside.
Altini rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dimateo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Dimateo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Altini lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dimateo backs up against the cage.
Altini throws a right and a left that Dimateo avoids nicely.
Dimateo slips a jab and a cross from Altini.
A little jabbing left from Dimateo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gabriele Altini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dimateo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Altini.
Altini throws a combination that misses
and Dimateo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Altini moves in looking to clinch but Dimateo pushes him off.
Dimateo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dimateo dodges the punch combination from Altini.
A little jabbing left from Dimateo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Altini throws a right and a left that Dimateo avoids nicely.
Altini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Dimateo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Altini is breathing heavily.
Dimateo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Altini regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dimateo.
Dimateo is in close to Altini's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimateo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Altini utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Altini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Altini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dimateo is controlling him.
Dimateo cracks Altini with a solid left hand.
Altini wants to stand and escape but Dimateo is having none of it.
Dimateo works over Altini with some ground and pound from guard.
Dimateo throws an elbow that misses. Altini uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dimateo's guard. Nice move by Altini!

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimateo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Altini is controlling him.
Dimateo being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Altini misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gabriele Altini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Altini throws a left and a right that both miss
and Altini takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Altini lands a front kick.
Dimateo circles away from the clinch attempt.
It seemed like Dimateo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Altini moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Altini lands with a nice body kick.
Altini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Altini moves into the clinch.
Dimateo is trying to drag Altini to the mat but Altini just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Knees to the body from Altini.
Altini is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dimateo can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Altini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Altini misses with a knee strike.
Dimateo tries for a takedown but Altini manages to get underhooks.
Gabriele Altini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Dimateo.
Dimateo is breathing heavily.
Altini controlling the action here for a moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Altini.
Altini seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Altini displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dimateo up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Altini.
Altini connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dimateo's face.
Come on Altini - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Altini misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Altini fails to land.
Dimateo blocks an uppercut.
Altini lands a good knee to the midsection. Dimateo won't want to take too many of those.
Altini tries to land knees in the clinch but Dimateo avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dimateo.
Altini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dimateo managing to block the knees to the body from Altini.
Dimateo is trying to drag Altini to the mat but Altini just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gabriele Altini has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimateo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Altini gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dimateo blocks an uppercut.
Altini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Altini is working Dimateo over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Altini fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriele Altini dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Altini wants to clinch up but Dimateo keeps it at a distance.
Dimateo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dimateo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Altini fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dimateo, pushing him back against the cage.
Dimateo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Altini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dimateo can't get the takedown.
Altini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gabriele Altini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto Dimateo.
Altini is trying to maintain a safe position but Dimateo gets an underhook and turns Altini into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altini landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Altini.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Altini misses with a hook from the clinch.
Altini misses with a knee to the head.
Altini lands a knee to the head.
Altini throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dimateo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Altini makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Altini misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Altini.
Altini working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altini misses with the head strike.
Altini scores with a shoulder strike.
Altini lands a nice shot to the body.
Altini scores with a knee to the head.
Dimateo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Altini.
Altini misses with the head strike.
Altini utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dimateo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dimateo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Altini gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dimateo managing to block the knees to the body from Altini.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimateo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Altini pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Altini working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Altini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dimateo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dimateo avoiding damage as Altini throws knees to the body.
Altini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dimateo avoids it.
Dimateo managing to block the knees to the body from Altini.
Altini lands a body shot.
Altini holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Altini.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Altini.
Altini lands with a light punch inside.
Altini lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Altini tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dimateo avoids it.
Altini tries to land knees in the clinch but Dimateo avoids the damage to the body.
Gabriele Altini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Altini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Roberto Dimateo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dimateo as Altini tries to tie him up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriele Altini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Altini, 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriele Altini!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kario Rack (ranked 5160 p4p, 514 weight class) and Gabriel Gallager (ranked 4393 p4p, 479 weight class). Kario Rack has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Rack
vs
Gallager

165 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kario Rack!
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, Gabriel Gallager!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallager misses with a double jab

and Rack counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gallager wants to control but Rack is keeping busy.
Well, if Rack is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gallager tries to get to full guard but Rack has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rack seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gallager looking for submissions off his back.

Gallager looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gallager is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Rack has latched onto it... Big trouble! Rack pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gallager is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Rack!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kario Rack!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Macedon (ranked 2870 p4p, 356 weight class) and Andres Cardoso (ranked 4970 p4p, 503 weight class). Cardoso is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sepultura - Refuse/Resist. Alexander Macedon looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Macedon
vs
Cardoso

185 cm
25
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Macedon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andres Cardoso!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cardoso is defended easily by Macedon.

Cardoso fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Macedon sprawls well initially but Cardoso persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Cardoso is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macedon is just riding it out for now. Cardoso eventually gives up the hold.
Macedon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macedon won't allow Cardoso to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cardoso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Macedon keeps working.
Cardoso sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Macedon tries to roll over but Cardoso keeps him under control.
Cardoso is taking a breather. Macedon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Macedon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cardoso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macedon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cardoso wants to control from the top but Macedon keeps moving.
Cardoso throws a big elbow that misses.
Macedon looking for a sweep. Not yet Macedon, not yet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Macedon has Cardoso up against the cage in a clinch.
Cardoso jumps guard but Macedon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Macedon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alexander Macedon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Cardoso.
Cardoso letting Macedon take a breather here.
Cardoso tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Macedon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Macedon manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cardoso is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cardoso wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Macedon wants to control but Cardoso is keeping him busy.

Macedon tries for a kimura but Cardoso is defending well.
Macedon is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macedon trying to control the position but Cardoso is working away.
Cardoso gets back to half guard.
Cardoso is staying active underneath Macedon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cardoso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Macedon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Macedon's back!
Macedon grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Cardoso is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andres Cardoso will probably get the nod.
That's time! Macedon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Macedon takes a swing at Cardoso's ribcage but misses.
Cardoso is looking for the big counter here.

Macedon drives through and clinches with Cardoso against the cage.

Macedon has clasped his hands together around Cardoso's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardoso is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Macedon is trying to control the action in half guard but Cardoso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Cardoso makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Macedon misses with a straight right.
Cardoso darts in looking for a takedown but Macedon gets double underhooks and turns Cardoso into the cage.
Cardoso fails with a takedown attempt.
Cardoso is breathing heavily.
Macedon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cardoso throws a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cardoso avoids the body shot from Macedon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso shoots in looking for a takedown but Macedon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cardoso's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Alexander Macedon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andres Cardoso.
Macedon scores with a shot to the body.

Macedon clinches with his opponent.
Cardoso is looking for a takedown.
Macedon leaning his opponent against the cage.
Macedon has Cardoso pushed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Macedon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Macedon wants the takedown. Cardoso is fighting it off but Macedon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cardoso's guard against the cage.
Cardoso trying to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macedon advances position into side control!
Cardoso dodges the ground and pound from Macedon.
Macedon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardoso keeps working.
Macedon working away.
Macedon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cardoso keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso wants to control but Macedon postures up.
Macedon wants to control but Cardoso is keeping him busy.
Macedon sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cardoso is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Cardoso is not content to let Macedon control the position.
Macedon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Cardoso tries to bench press Macedon off him but Macedon keeps the position.

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

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.

Macedon closes the distance and clinches.
Cardoso misses with an elbow over the top.
Macedon scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Macedon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Macedon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Macedon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardoso looking to slow down the pace here.
Macedon dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Macedon is stalling here.
Macedon seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Macedon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Macedon moves into range and clinches up with Cardoso.
Macedon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cardoso up against the cage.
Macedon wants a takedown.
Cardoso trying to land knees to the body.
Cardoso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Macedon smiles and moves away.

Cardoso shoots in and gets a takedown into Macedon's guard.
Macedon wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cardoso manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Macedon wants to improve his position but Cardoso is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cardoso prevents Macedon from standing back up.
Macedon is not content to let Cardoso control the position.

Cardoso postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Macedon to stand up.
Macedon throws a body shot but no joy.

Cardoso dives in and scores a takedown into Macedon's guard.
Cardoso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso trying to control but Macedon is working from the bottom.
Macedon is trying to keep Cardoso in close.
Macedon is trying to hold Cardoso in close to prevent damage but Cardoso has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macedon trying to control from the bottom.
Cardoso is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Cardoso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cardoso 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.

Cardoso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macedon tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cardoso trying to stand up but can't free himself from Macedon's guard.
Cardoso scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cardoso shoots in for a takedown but Macedon shows good takedown defense.
Macedon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macedon with a jab.
Cardoso keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Andres Cardoso.
I think Cardoso has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andres Cardoso!
In his post fight interview, Andres Cardoso 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
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Myles Brady (ranked 1931 p4p, 207 weight class) and Gross Erock (ranked 7076 p4p, 456 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brady might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Aaron Lewis - Country Boy. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Brady
vs
Erock

168 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

169 cm
22
159 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Myles Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gross Erock!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady throws a combination that misses

and Erock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Erock from controlling successfully.

Erock drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brady dives on top into guard.

Brady wants to get up but he can't break Erock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Erock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erock is pulling down on Brady's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady wants to pass the guard but Erock is keeping the position.

Erock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brady looking to pass the guard.
Brady stopping the sweep attempt from Erock.
Erock working a defensive guard here.
Erock pulls Brady in to control the position.
Erock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brady 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brady tries to free his leg and advance position but Erock is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Erock trying to control the position here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brady thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erock throws a big counter head kick but Brady avoids it with no problem.
Brady seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brady throws a jab but it's blocked by Erock.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Erock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brady.
Erock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brady lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady lands a body shot.
Erock moves away from the strike by Brady.
Erock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brady as he avoids it easily.
Brady misses with a looping right.
Erock throws a fast counter high kick but Brady manages to duck under it in time.
Erock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brady as he jumps to the side.
Erock fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Brady misses its target.
Myles Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gross Erock.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erock moves out of range as Brady strikes.
Erock feints a counter leg kick.
Brady throws out a loose jab but Erock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erock misses with a takedown attempt - Brady sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brady throws a right hand that Erock ducks under and follows up with a left that Erock also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myles Brady dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Brady throws a left and a right that both miss
and Erock finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brady on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brady looks to land a left hand but Erock moved out of range nicely.
Erock throws a big counter head kick but Brady avoids it with no problem.
Brady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Erock throws a fast counter high kick but Brady manages to duck under it in time.
Brady loads up on a big right hand but Erock slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady works the jab nicely.
Erock ducks under a wild hook from Brady.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Erock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brady quickly recovers to half guard.
Erock wants to control but Brady is keeping him busy.
Brady is looking to escape.
Erock wants to pass to mount but Brady is defending the position.
Erock controlling the pace.
Erock stops Brady from getting back to his feet.
Erock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erock stalling away here and it's allowed Brady to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Erock with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brady can't keep his opponent in guard - Erock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Erock has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Brady really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Erock sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Erock scoring with strikes but Brady is staying in there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erock misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Erock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Erock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Erock throwing strikes but Brady bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Erock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Erock trying to keep a closed guard but Brady is proving a slippery customer.
Erock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Erock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady scoring with some ground and pound.
Brady controlling from the top position.
Erock looking to control.
Erock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brady slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Erock controlling Brady's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erock is looking to sweep but instead, Brady has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gross Erock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Brady. Those never looked like landing.
Erock throws a big counter head kick but Brady avoids it with no problem.
Brady is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brady is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erock.
Erock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Brady wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brady throws out a loose jab but Erock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erock throws a big counter head kick but Brady avoids it with no problem.
Brady is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erock.
Erock thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brady throws a series of punches but Erock avoids them all with ease.
Myles Brady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady misses with a left hand
and Erock counters with a body kick that stops Brady in his tracks momentarily.
Brady misses with a looping left.

Erock looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Erock is trying to control the action in half guard but Brady is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Erock is pressing down on Brady's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brady is holding on for now.
Erock prevents Brady from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erock is just content to waste time from the top position. Brady takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Erock stops Brady from standing up.
Brady on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brady tries to get out of the position.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Erock from controlling successfully.
Erock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brady preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Erock postures up in Brady's guard and throws a big left but Brady blocks it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brady fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Brady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Erock is trying to counter with his kicks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Erock dives in for a single leg takedown but Brady sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brady throws an off balance right hand
and Erock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brady throws a right hand that misses
and Erock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Erock takes one to the chin there.
Brady throws an overhand right that lands on Erock's shoulder, as Erock tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Erock - that will leave a mark!
Erock slips a jab from Brady.
Erock throws a fast counter high kick but Brady manages to duck under it in time.
Brady misses with a hook
and Erock counters with a head kick.
Erock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Brady throws a hook but Erock avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brady misses with a hook
and Erock counters with a head kick that wobbles Brady - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Erock sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gross Erock!
An out of breath Gross Erock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Mogweister (ranked 4067 p4p, 450 weight class) and James Bucky Barnes (ranked 4359 p4p, 469 weight class). Mogweister kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Show me how to live, Audioslave.. Rob Mogweister has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mogweister
vs
Bucky Barnes

185 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Mogweister !
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, James Bucky Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mogweister misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes blocks a head kick by Mogweister .
As Mogweister backs off Barnes throws a huge counter combo but Mogweister manages to avoid it all.
Barnes tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mogweister looks for the body kick but Barnes saw that one coming.
Mogweister throws a head kick but Barnes moves out of range.
A big left from Mogweister misses.
Barnes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barnes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mogweister has him pressed against the cage.
Mogweister lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barnes has a couple of punches blocked by Mogweister .
Mogweister is leaning against Barnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mogweister misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mogweister lands an uppercut.
Mogweister tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mogweister tries a body shot but Barnes blocks it.
Mogweister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barnes's elbow.
Barnes misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes takes a shot to the head.
Mogweister gets underhooks to prevent Barnes's takedown attempt.
Barnes fails to pull guard.
Mogweister misses with a body punch.
Mogweister has Barnes pressed against the cage, preventing Barnes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Mogweister backwards.
Mogweister lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mogweister lands a nice knee to the body.
Barnes looks winded!
Barnes wants to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mogweister obliges.
Mogweister lands an elbow just above Barnes 's eye.
A head punch on the inside from Mogweister fails to land.
Mogweister throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Barnes blocks it with crossed arms.
Mogweister tries to work over Barnes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mogweister .
Mogweister lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnes backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to break free of the clinch but Mogweister has double underhooks.
Mogweister throws a punch but it's blocked by Barnes.
Mogweister digs a right hand underneath Barnes's ribcage. Barnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mogweister obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mogweister gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mogweister lands an elbow that stopped Barnes in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Mogweister .
Mogweister scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mogweister .
Mogweister works on Barnes's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Mogweister .
Mogweister lands with a light punch inside.
Barnes letting Mogweister take a breather here.
Barnes takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mogweister using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mogweister 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Oooooh!!! Mogweister has knocked Barnes down with a huge combo! Mogweister steps away and waves a wobbly Barnes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like James Bucky Barnes has been cut.
Mogweister throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Mogweister swinging wildly here.
Barnes shoots in looking for a takedown. Mogweister tries to sprawl out of it but Barnes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mogweister manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rob Mogweister has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Bucky Barnes.
Mogweister circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Barnes drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Mogweister follows Barnes to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Mogweister !
Rob Mogweister was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Lang (ranked 2843 p4p, 277 weight class) and Missus DePuss (ranked 3285 p4p, 310 weight class). Lang comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger, Survivor.. Clubber Lang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lang
vs
DePuss

180 cm
26
227 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Powerful

Hot Spunk

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Clubber Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Missus DePuss!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lang throws a low kick but DePuss moves out of range easily.
Lang feints a jab promting DePuss to slip. Lang then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. DePuss slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
DePuss takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DePuss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lang misses with the combination.
DePuss wants to counter with a clinch but Lang pushes him away.
Lang misses with a low kick.
DePuss dodges the punch combination from Lang.
A combination from Lang does no damage.
Lang throws a right hand that DePuss ducks under and follows up with a left that DePuss also avoids with ease.
Lang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lang throws a right and a left that DePuss avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang misses with a wild combination.
DePuss wants to counter the offense by Lang and move into the clinch position.
Lang throws a nice looking combination but DePuss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice combination there by Lang.
Lang throws a series of punches but DePuss moves out of range.
Lang throws a shot to the body.
Lang throws a right hand that DePuss ducks under and follows up with a left that DePuss also avoids with ease.
DePuss wants to counter the offense by Lang and move into the clinch position.
Lang misses with a jab, cross combination.
DePuss takes one to the chin there.
DePuss takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DePuss is looking to clinch but Lang is avoiding it.
It looked like Lang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but DePuss circles away quickly and effectively.
Lang misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

DePuss is rocked!
Lang throws a nice looking combination but DePuss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
DePuss is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Lang plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends DePuss swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! DePuss face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Clubber Lang!
After the big win, Clubber Lang made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hot Spunk and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.