TFH - TNF PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William OConnor (ranked 7054 p4p, 25130 weight class) and Chris Hopkins (ranked 108 p4p, 121 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

OConnor
vs
Hopkins

183 cm
22
190
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
165
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very confident

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, William OConnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chris Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins dives in for a single leg takedown but OConnor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
OConnor throws a big counter combination but Hopkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hopkins shoots in looking for a takedown. OConnor tries to sprawl out of it but Hopkins keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. OConnor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like OConnor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
OConnor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OConnor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Chris Hopkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hopkins tries to keep at a distance but OConnor has taken the fight into the clinch.
OConnor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hopkins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OConnor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
OConnor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins throws a punch but it's blocked by OConnor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hopkins looks winded!
OConnor is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hopkins is defending well for now.
Hopkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
OConnor stalling.
Knees to the body from OConnor.
OConnor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopkins avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

OConnor jumps guard.
OConnor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
OConnor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hopkins manages to get himself to full guard.

Hopkins trying to keep a closed guard but OConnor is proving a slippery customer.
OConnor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
OConnor is in close to Hopkins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hopkins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as OConnor controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OConnor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
OConnor pushes down on Hopkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
OConnor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins pushes OConnor off looking to stand but OConnor dives back in and keeps control.
OConnor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
OConnor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
OConnor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hopkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It looked like OConnor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
William OConnor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Hopkins.
Hopkins tries to clinch but OConnor is having none of it.
OConnor circles away from the clinch attempt.
OConnor throws a counter high kick but Hopkins was just alert enough to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to clinch but OConnor is having none of it.
OConnor is looking to counter the offense by Hopkins and move into the clinch.
Hopkins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hopkins tries to clinch but OConnor moves out of range.
OConnor lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
OConnor swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.

Hopkins gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OConnor working Hopkins over with knees to the body.
OConnor throws an elbow but it misses.
OConnor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hopkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
OConnor is looking for a counter combo.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but OConnor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
OConnor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
William OConnor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
OConnor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hopkins doesn't manage to clinch there - OConnor circles away.
OConnor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
OConnor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and OConnor wants it to stay on the feet.
OConnor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hopkins.
No luck for Hopkins with that takedown attempt.
OConnor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hopkins manages to circle out of the way.
Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
William OConnor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Hopkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
OConnor stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hopkins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OConnor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. OConnor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OConnor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

OConnor clinches up against the cage.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with OConnor's elbow.
OConnor lands an elbow inside.
Hopkins lands a left hand that snaps the head of OConnor backwards.
Hopkins is trying to break the clinch but OConnor has him pressed against the cage.

OConnor drags the fight down to the ground.
Hopkins is fighting to break OConnor's control of his arms but OConnor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hopkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Hopkins drops back, looking for a kneebar! OConnor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. OConnor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from OConnor!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to escape the position but OConnor is controlling the position.
Hopkins takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
OConnor controls the position from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnor in side control lands a decent elbow.
William OConnor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.
Hopkins is looking to regain half guard here but OConnor keeps moving and retains side control.
OConnor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hopkins to see if he's OK.
OConnor controlling the position from side mount.
OConnor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hopkins for as long as he can get away with.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hopkins tries to clinch up.
As Hopkins tries to get set, OConnor tries to push him back and clinch up but Hopkins manages to avoid the attempt.
OConnor swats away the attempt to clinch by Hopkins.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hopkins.
OConnor throws a big counter combination but Hopkins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hopkins wants to clinch.
Hopkins will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
OConnor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hopkins manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Hopkins.
Nice takedown defense from OConnor. No joy for Hopkins on that attempt.
OConnor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
William OConnor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Hopkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OConnor rushes Hopkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OConnor misses with a knee to the head.
Hopkins has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
William OConnor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
OConnor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hopkins in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hopkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
OConnor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hopkins's efforts to push away.
OConnor trying to land knees to the body.
OConnor prevents a body shot from Hopkins.
OConnor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins is trying to drag OConnor to the mat but OConnor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hopkins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
OConnor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hopkins avoids it.
Hopkins trying to control the position but instead, OConnor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hopkins into the cage.
OConnor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, OConnor throws an elbow but misses.
Hopkins trying to land knees to the body.

OConnor jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OConnor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hopkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
OConnor keeping moving, preventing Hopkins from controlling successfully.
OConnor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
William OConnor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
OConnor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OConnor is on top in guard.

OConnor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hopkins tries to clinch but OConnor moves out of range.
William OConnor is winning the standup battle so far.

OConnor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hopkins managing to block the knees to the body from OConnor.
Hopkins tries to break the clinch but OConnor is controlling the position.
Hopkins trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopkins lands a good knee to the midsection. OConnor won't want to take too many of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to maintain a safe position but OConnor gets an underhook and turns Hopkins into the cage.
OConnor using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OConnor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hopkins tries to break the clinch but OConnor is controlling the position.
Hopkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from OConnor.
OConnor managing to block the knees to the body from Hopkins.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins is trying to force a seperation but OConnor has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for OConnor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins works on OConnor's body with a couple of short punches.
OConnor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hopkins's defenses.
Chris Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

It looks like Chris Hopkins has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.

And that's the end of the fight!
William OConnor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well OConnor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William OConnor!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buassi Alu (ranked 5589 p4p, 6574 weight class) and Donny Dillman (ranked 77 p4p, 102 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Alu
vs
Dillman

187 cm
18
255
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
18
210
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buassi Alu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donny Dillman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot by Dillman.
Alu goes for a double leg but Dillman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dillman continues to drive forward.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alu.
Alu shoots and misses
and Dillman counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buassi Alu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alu shoots and misses
and Dillman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donny Dillman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dillman to score with a decent uppercut.
Alu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dillman lands a jab to the head.
Alu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

Alu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Alu showed some decent athleticism there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Dillman pushes Alu off and gets back to his feet.
Dillman lands a jab to the head.
Dillman scores with a sloppy right hand. Alu should have avoided that one.
Dillman checks a leg kick.
Dillman cracks Alu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dillman defends well and Alu ends up having to push Dillman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dillman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alu had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice uppercut there from Dillman.
Alu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Donk. Dillman catches Alu right on the button with a cross.
A leg kick checked by Dillman.
Dillman scores with a three punch combo!
Alu walks into a jab.
Dillman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Alus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A lazy left from Dillman finds it's target.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dillman!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Dillman as Alu shoots in.
Dillman throws a jab when Alu was well out of range.
Alu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dillman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Alu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dillman circles away.
Dillman looks to land a left hand but Alu moved out of range nicely.
Donny Dillman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dillman lands with a shot to the body.
Alu moves out of range as Dillman strikes.
Dillman looks winded!
Alu dives in and grabs Dillman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dillman pushes down on Alu's head and hops out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alu ducks right into an uppercut from Dillman.
Dillman lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dillman.
Alu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dillman misses with a wild body shot.
Alu tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dillman manages to circle out of the way.
Dillman misses with a hook.
Alu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dillman lands a jab.
Dillman throws out a loose jab but Alu uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

Alu seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Dillman is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Buassi Alu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alec Burns (ranked 2212 p4p, 3595 weight class) and Baby Slice (ranked 24 p4p, 35 weight class). Burns kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Alberto Del Rio theme song. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Burns
vs
Slice

168 cm
23
157
12 - 12 - 0

180 cm
26
165
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alec Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Baby Slice!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice stalks Burns and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Burns's face. Burns staggers backwards, shaken.
Slice tried to score with a low kick but Burns checks it.
Burns gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slice cracks Burns with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burns blocks the body kick.
Burns looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slice avoids the head kick by Burns.
And Slice tries to counter it with a takedown but Burns pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Burns takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Slice takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Slice 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.
A right-left combo lands from Slice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Slice gets caught flat footed, as Burns shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice being controlled here, momentarily.
Burns prevents Slice from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burns slips nicely into half guard.

Burns gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Slice throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Burns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burns.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Slice really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burns. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Slice is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea.
Slice told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Burns is stalling in the full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

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

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Burns misses with the combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns slips a straight right by Slice.
Burns throws a quick counter head kick but Slice was just out of range.

Burns closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Slice is trying to escape the position but Burns is controlling the position.
Slice is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Burns is controlling him well.
Burns taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns tries to move into full mount but can't pass Slice's legs.
Burns postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Burns slows the pace down.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Slice feints a jab promting Burns to slip. Slice then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Burns slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Burns misses with an attempted mid kick.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Burns looking to score a takedown here. Slice is defending well but Burns drives through and ends up in Slice's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burns controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Burns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Burns throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Baby Slice will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Burns throws a looping overhand right but Slice ducks down to avoid it.
Slice changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Slice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burns.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Slice.
Slice works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Slice is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Slice throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slice misses with a body shot.
Slice lands a head shot.

Burns throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Slice tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Burns is in Slice's guard.
Burns is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slice for as long as he can get away with.
Slice is looking to stand up but Burns isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns looking to pass the guard.
Burns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Burns passes Slice's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Burns stalling.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Slice keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Slice makes his way to full guard, as Burns worked for a kimura.
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burns continues to stall.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Burns lands with a kick to the temple. Slice shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A right-left combo lands from Slice.
Slice misses with a straight right.
Slice avoids the head kick by Burns.
It seemed like Slice was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Burns throws a head kick that misses.
Slice connects with a single shot there.
Slice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burns was well out of range. Poor timing from Slice.
Slice chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burns can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Slice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slice throws a leg kick that is checked

and Burns counters by moving into the clinch.
Burns wants to take the fight to the mat but Slice manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Slice misses with a body shot.
Burns avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Burns lands a head kick. Slice smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Slice throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burns stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Slice throws a low kick but Burns avoids it.
Burns checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Burns seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Slice lands a two punch combo.
Baby Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Slice is predictable there
and Burns counters with a head kick.

Burns shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Slice's guard.
Burns pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slice is keeping the position for now.
Burns is pushing down on Slice's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slice is fighting to maintain full guard but Burns has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alec Burns will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Slice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burns half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Burns misses.
Burns connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Burns throws a chopping leg kick but Slice manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Burns.
Slice misses with a lunging right hand
and Burns counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Slice is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Slice swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Slice misses with a looping left.
Slice scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Burns is predictable there
and Burns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns throws a wild body kick that Slice sees coming a mile off.
Slice misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slice scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slice swinging wildly here.
Burns is looking for a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Baby Slice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Slice throws the left hand but Burns avoids the punch easily.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Burns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Slice is trying to defend but Burns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Burns stalling.

Slice has one foot on Burns's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Alec Burns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Slice catches Burns with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Slice.
Slice throws a right and a left that both miss.
Slice uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burns.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.

Burns gets a double leg takedown into Slice's guard.
Burns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Burns throws a big right hand that misses.
Burns is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Burns lands a nice forearm strike.

Burns swings around for an armbar but Slice sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Burns's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Burns pushes Slice off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Slice misses with a body shot.
Slice just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBurns.
Burns tries to move into range but Slice moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Burns lands with a nice body kick.
Burns lands with a straight right. Slice didn't see that one coming.
Baby Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Slice takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice thows a leg kick but Burns checks it
letting Burns counter with a right hand.
Burns throws a jab when Slice was well out of range.
Slice throws a series of strikes that have Burns backpedaling.

Burns scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Slice is trying to escape back to his feet but Burns uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Burns is staying tight to Slice's torso, preventing him from escaping.

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 Alec Burns.
I think Burns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alec Burns!
An out of breath Alec Burns 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
58%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Whopbob Aloobop (ranked 1427 p4p, 2350 weight class) and Jamie Portman (ranked 17 p4p, 26 weight class). Jamie Portman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Aloobop
vs
Portman

178 cm
25
170
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
214
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Whopbob Aloobop!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jamie Portman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aloobop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Portman.
Aloobop lands with an uppercut that bounces Portman off the cage and back into range.
Portman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aloobop tries to avoid it but Portman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aloobop to the ground. Aloobop escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Portman scores with a jab. Aloobop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aloobop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Portman.
A jab from Portman misses.

Aloobop takes the fight into the clinch.
Aloobop lands a shoulder strike.
Aloobop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Aloobop.
Aloobop lands a right hand.
Aloobop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aloobop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Aloobop.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aloobop is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Whopbob Aloobop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Portman.
Aloobop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aloobop scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Aloobop.
Aloobop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Portman backwards.
Still in the clinch, Aloobop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Aloobop lands an uppercut.
Aloobop lands a body shot.
A short left from Aloobop.
Portman takes a shot to the head.
Aloobop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Portman backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Aloobop.
Portman looking for a takedown.
Aloobop lands a nice uppercut.
Aloobop lands a nice shot to the body.
Aloobop lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aloobop lands a nice shot to the body.
Aloobop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aloobop gets through Portman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aloobop scores with a hook to the body.
Aloobop gets underhooks to prevent Portman's takedown attempt.
Aloobop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aloobop lands with a left to the head.
Aloobop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Aloobop as the two fighters clinch.
Portman looks winded!
Aloobop lands a shoulder strike.
Aloobop lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Portman.
Aloobop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Portman backwards.
Aloobop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Portman backwards.
Aloobop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aloobop scores with a shoulder strike.
Aloobop controlling the action here for a moment.
Portman misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloobop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Portman backwards.
Aloobop lands a nice uppercut.
Aloobop lands with a left to the head.
Portman is trying to drag Aloobop to the mat but Aloobop just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Aloobop lands a hook that snaps the head of Portman backwards.
Aloobop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've been informed that Portman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aloobop digs a right hand into Portman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Portman's gas tank.
Aloobop lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Aloobop - that landed with a thud.
Aloobop working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aloobop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aloobop scores with a shot to the side of Portman's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aloobop is struggling to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Aloobop.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aloobop.
Aloobop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice left hand lands by Aloobop.
A short right from Aloobop.
A shot in the inside from Aloobop.
Aloobop scores with a shoulder strike.
Aloobop lands a body punch in the clinch.
Aloobop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aloobop lands a left hand.
Portman can't get the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aloobop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Portman backwards.
Aloobop lands a left hand that snaps the head of Portman backwards.
Aloobop lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Aloobop.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Whopbob Aloobop dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Portman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Aloobop tries to clinch up but Portman circles away and keeps his distance.
Aloobop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Portman shoots in for a takedown but Aloobop shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aloobop with a hook.
No luck for Portman with that takedown attempt.
Portman closes the distance and clinches up with Aloobop, looking for a takedown. Portman pushes Aloobop against the cage but Aloobop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aloobop throwing a counter right hand but Portman manages to avoid it.
Whopbob Aloobop has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Portman.
Aloobop fails with an attempt to clinch.
Portman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Aloobop connects with a body shot.

Aloobop closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aloobop lands a right hand that snaps the head of Portman backwards.
Aloobop gets through Portman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Aloobop lands a nice uppercut.
Aloobop lands a right hand.
Aloobop lands a nice uppercut.
Aloobop lands a shot to the body.
Portman is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Aloobop.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aloobop scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aloobop lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Aloobop.
Aloobop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Portman backwards.
Aloobop lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aloobop creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Portman is rocked!
Aloobop lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Portman backwards.
Portman is still on wobbly legs! Can Aloobop finish him?
Aloobop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aloobop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aloobop lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aloobop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aloobop is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Portman can do to turn this around?
Good body shot from Aloobop.
Portman has Aloobop pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Aloobop manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Portman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Aloobop lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Portman or not.
Aloobop scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aloobop lands a nice shot to the body.
Portman seems to have recovered his senses.
Aloobop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Aloobop.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aloobop.
Aloobop lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Aloobop lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Portman.
A nice left hand lands by Aloobop.
Aloobop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aloobop throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Aloobop lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Aloobop.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aloobop lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Portman backwards.
Aloobop lands with a left to the head.
Aloobop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aloobop lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Aloobop scores with a nice short uppercut.
Portman takes a shot to the head.
Portman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Aloobop is defending well.
Aloobop scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Aloobop.
Aloobop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Aloobop creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Portman's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Portman drops to his knees and Aloobop pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Whopbob Aloobop!
Whopbob Aloobop is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Whopbob Aloobop thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.