AWC Fighter Trials 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred One (ranked 4669 p4p, 372 weight class) and Alfred Two (ranked 4670 p4p, 374 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

One
vs
Two

193 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alfred One!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alfred Two!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Topper Green and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

One has taken the fight to the clinch.
One blocks an uppercut.
One could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
One lands a shoulder strike.
One blocks an uppercut.
One misses with a short punch on the inside.
Two scores with a nice hook to the head.
Two lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of One backwards.
Two has a couple of punches blocked by One.
Two blocking some punches.
One has a couple of punches blocked by Two.
One working aggressively here.
One misses with a punch to the body.
Two softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
One throws a head punch that misses.
Two misses with a punch to the body.
One misses with some punches.
Two swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from One as the two fighters clinch.
Two lands a right hand that snaps the head of One backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
One goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Two tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
One swings wildly with an uppercut but Two uses good head movement to avoid it.
One doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
One tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
One has a couple of punches blocked by Two.
One misses with some punches.
One misses with the head strike.

Two breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
One scores with a jab to the jaw.
One throws a low kick, looking for Two's leg but Two calmly moves out of range.
Two wants to slow One down by chopping away at his legs.
One throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
One tries to clinch there but Two circles away.

Two has managed to clinch.
Two lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by One.
One lands a hook that snaps the head of Two backwards.

It looks like Alfred Two has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by One.
Two misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by One.
Two goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for One.
Two misses with some punches.
Two tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
One misses with a short punch on the inside.
One prevents a body shot from Two.
One tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Two has a couple of punches blocked by One.
One struggles to land a body shot inside as Two controls his hands.
Two tries a body shot but One blocks it.
One scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Two misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alfred One.
I think One has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 10:10
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 10:10

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Baroza (ranked 4682 p4p, 371 weight class) and Gavin MacAllister (ranked 4681 p4p, 373 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Baroza
vs
MacAllister

191 cm
25
269 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Baroza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gavin MacAllister!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacAllister goes for a double leg but Baroza avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baroza continues to drive forward.
Baroza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacAllister pinned against the cage. MacAllister gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacAllister fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
MacAllister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Francisco Baroza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin MacAllister.
Baroza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacAllister as he jumps to the side.
Baroza shoots for a double leg takedown but MacAllister sprawls well. He's pushed Baroza's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
MacAllister fails with a takedown attempt.
Baroza shoots for a takedown but MacAllister saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baroza dives in and grabs MacAllister's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacAllister pushes down on Baroza's head and hops out.
No luck for MacAllister with that takedown attempt.

MacAllister closes the distance and clinches.
MacAllister gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baroza.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baroza tries for a takedown. No joy.
Baroza is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacAllister gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Baroza prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baroza could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Baroza gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from MacAllister.
Baroza is trying to drag MacAllister to the mat but MacAllister just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
MacAllister drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacAllister stops a takedown attempt from Baroza.
MacAllister has Baroza pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Baroza manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
MacAllister changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baroza fights it off and pushes away nicely.
MacAllister defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Baroza.
MacAllister shoots in but no luck this time.
Baroza drops down looking for a counter takedown but MacAllister sprawls and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Baroza. No joy for MacAllister on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baroza dives in and grabs MacAllister's left leg, looking for a takedown. MacAllister pushes down on Baroza's head and hops out.
MacAllister has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown attempt by MacAllister or perhaps it was just good defense by Baroza, which made it look bad.
Baroza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacAllister pinned against the cage. MacAllister gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacAllister shoots in for a takedown but Baroza shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baroza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacAllister is fending him off so far but Baroza persists. Nope, MacAllister circles away and we're back to standing.
Baroza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but MacAllister swivels and escapes.
MacAllister shoots for a takedown but Baroza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Baroza shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Baroza was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Baroza tries for a kimura but MacAllister is defending well.
Baroza is breathing heavily.

Baroza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco Baroza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baroza has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 10:9
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 10:9
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco Baroza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerhard Smakatron (ranked 4594 p4p, 488 weight class) and Gerhard Svargathon (ranked 4591 p4p, 487 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Smakatron
vs
Svargathon

192 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerhard Smakatron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerhard Svargathon!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smakatron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Smakatron throws a series of punches but Svargathon moves out of range.
Smakatron throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Svargathon's waist but Svargathon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smakatron off to one side.

Smakatron takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smakatron is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Svargathon is defending well for now.
Smakatron is trying to pull guard but Svargathon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Smakatron gets underhooks to prevent Svargathon's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smakatron is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Svargathon manages to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svargathon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svargathon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smakatron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smakatron keeping moving, preventing Svargathon from controlling successfully.
Svargathon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smakatron is keeping the position for now.
Smakatron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Smakatron looking for a guillotine here but Svargathon defends easily.
Smakatron thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Svargathon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smakatron wants to stand and escape but Svargathon is having none of it.
Svargathon postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smakatron scores with a head kick.

Smakatron shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Svargathon wants to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gerhard Smakatron showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smakatron has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerhard Smakatron!