SPFT #10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Ascheulov (ranked 5160 p4p, 5809 weight class) and Watchman Nee (ranked 579 p4p, 602 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ascheulov
vs
Nee

185 cm
24
220
1 - 3 - 0

177 cm
37
204
4 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Ascheulov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Watchman Nee!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ascheulov throwing a counter right hand but Nee manages to avoid it.
Nee misses with a hook
and Ascheulov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ascheulov lands a really nice looking cross but Nee seems unphased.
Pavel Ascheulov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ascheulov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Ascheulov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ascheulov missing with a left hand there. Nee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ascheulov scores with a sloppy right hand. Nee should have avoided that one.
Ascheulov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ascheulov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Nee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ascheulov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Despite the aggression on Nee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ascheulov lands an uppercut.
Ascheulov gets through Nee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Ascheulov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ascheulov prevents a body shot from Nee.
Nee throws a punch but it's blocked by Ascheulov.
Nee prevents a body shot from Ascheulov.
Nee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ascheulov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ascheulov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ascheulov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ascheulov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nee tries to work over Ascheulov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nee works on Ascheulov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nee swings wildly with an uppercut but Ascheulov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ascheulov misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nee.
Nee working aggressively here.
Nee misses with some punches.
Nee misses with a punch on the inside.
Ascheulov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Nee misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ascheulov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ascheulov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nee gets through Ascheulov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nee prevents a body shot from Ascheulov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ascheulov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Nee rushes Ascheulov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Ascheulov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ascheulov can't find room to land a body shot as Nee controls the action.
Nee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ascheulov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nee backwards.
Ascheulov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ascheulov lands with a right to the head.
Ascheulov blocks an uppercut.
Ascheulov tries a body shot but Nee blocks it.
Ascheulov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nee's elbow.
Nee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nee lands a right hand.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nee throws a punch but it's blocked by Ascheulov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ascheulov breaks from the clinch.
Nee throws a right and a left that Ascheulov avoids nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nee looks to throw the jab but Ascheulov is out of range.
Nice shot lands for Nee.
Ascheulov misses with a hook.
Ascheulov throws a hook to the side of Nee's head but Nee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nee fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Ascheulov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ascheulov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ascheulov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nee is just out of range.
Nee fails to land with a series of punches.

Ascheulov pushes Nee up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Ascheulov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ascheulov misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nee.
Ascheulov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nee backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ascheulov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ascheulov can't find room to land a body shot as Nee controls the action.

Ascheulov breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ascheulov. Nee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ascheulov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ascheulov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ascheulov throws a lazy right hand but Nee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nee throws a counter combo.
Nee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ascheulov moves away.
Nee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nee wants to clinch.

Nee pushes Ascheulov up against the cage in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Ascheulov dominated that round.
That's time! Ascheulov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nee lands a nice shot to the body.
Ascheulov tries to bum rush Nee with a series of wild strikes but Nee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice uppercut there from Ascheulov.
Ascheulov swings for the body but Nee moves out of range.
Nee looks to land a right hand but Ascheulov moved out of range.

Ascheulov throws a left that rocks Nee and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Ascheulov dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Nee regain composure!

Nee is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nee wants to control but Ascheulov postures up.
Nee is still in real trouble! Can Ascheulov finish him?
Nee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ascheulov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Ascheulov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Nee seems to have recovered his senses.
Nee wants to slow Ascheulov down by chopping away at his legs.
Nee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ascheulov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nee.
Ascheulov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ascheulov throws a shot to the body.
Ascheulov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ascheulov on the side of the head.
Nee tries to bum rush Ascheulov with a series of wild strikes but Ascheulov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nee looks to throw the jab but Ascheulov is out of range.
Nee throws a series of punches but Ascheulov moves out of range.
Nee lands a really nice looking cross but Ascheulov seems unphased.
No joy there for Nee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ascheulov.
Ascheulov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Ascheulov backs off Nee throws a huge counter combo but Ascheulov manages to avoid it all.
Nee throws out a loose jab but Ascheulov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ascheulov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ascheulov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nee misses with a series of wild punches.
Watchman Nee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Ascheulov closes the distance but Nee moves to the side
and Nee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ascheulov moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Nee goes down! Can Ascheulov finish him!?
Ascheulov postures up in Nee's guard and throws a big left but Nee blocks it.
Ascheulov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nee is on top in guard.

Ascheulov controls Nee momentarily but Nee frees himself.
Nee pushing down on Ascheulov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nee trying to mount his opponent but Ascheulov defends it.
Nee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ascheulov gets full guard.
Nee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ascheulov looking for a sweep. Not yet Ascheulov, not yet.
Ascheulov is working hard here to advance position.
Ascheulov being controlled here, momentarily.
Ascheulov looking to control.

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.
Nee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ascheulov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nee's guard.

Nee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ascheulov wants to stand and escape but instead Nee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Ascheulov wants to sweep but no luck.
Ascheulov controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ascheulov is trying to hold Nee in close to prevent damage but Nee has managed to pass into half guard.
Nee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Ascheulov 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!

Ascheulov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nee.
Ascheulov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ascheulov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nee scrambles back to his feet.
Nee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ascheulov.
Ascheulov with a nice cross.
Nee throws a jab but it's blocked by Ascheulov.
Ascheulov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ascheulov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Nee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ascheulov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nee scrambles back to his feet.
Nee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ascheulov swivels and escapes.
Ascheulov throws a big counter combination but Nee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pavel Ascheulov is winning the standup battle so far.

Ascheulov clinches.

Ascheulov breaks from the clinch.
Nee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ascheulov.
Nee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ascheulov with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ascheulov circles away quickly and effectively.
Nee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ascheulov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nee moves forwards but Ascheulov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ascheulov throws a nice looking combination but Nee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ascheulov lands a jab to the head.
Nee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut lands for Nee. That snapped Ascheulov's head back.
Ascheulov finds Nee's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Nee flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Ascheulov lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Nee will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pavel Ascheulov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lysander Pollio (ranked 4009 p4p, 22184 weight class) and Peetu Tam (ranked 435 p4p, 566 weight class). Pollio comes into the arena with I'd Love To Knock The Hell Out Of You blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!

Pollio
vs
Tam

172 cm
23
270
6 - 9 - 0

198 cm
39
255
11 - 17 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lysander Pollio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peetu Tam!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pollio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Peetu Tam has been cut.
Pollio throws out a loose jab but Tam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pollio tries for a takedown but Tam sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pollio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tam paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pollio stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tam.
Pollio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Tam looking to score a takedown here. Pollio is defending well but Tam drives through and ends up in Pollio's guard.
Tam is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pollio doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pollio thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Tam stays in close to Pollio's body and controls the position.
Pollio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tam on the ground.
Pollio striking off his back but it's not causing Tam any problems.
Pollio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pollio tries to get out of the position.
Tam is stalling in the full guard.

Pollio has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tam is in close to Pollio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tam scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pollio trying to strike off his back.
Tam is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pollio's head.
Tam controlling from the top position.
Pollio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

Pollio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tam is aware though and is defending well.
Tam is stalling in the full guard.
Tam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pollio doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tam not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pollio lands a decent shot there.
Tam trying to control the position from guard on top but Pollio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tam works over Pollio with some ground and pound from guard.
Pollio wants to sweep here but Tam controlling him for the moment.
Pollio throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Tam slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pollio is looking to stand up but Tam isn't so interested in that idea.
Tam postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tam stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pollio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tam is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tam passes Pollio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tam has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tam raining down shots from the mount!
Pollio trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Tam.
Tam trying to control but Pollio is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tam postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pollio looks a forlorn figure.

It looks like Lysander Pollio has been cut.
Pollio is in a horrible position here. Tam smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tam connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Pollio is rocked!

Lysander Pollio's cut is getting worse.
Tam with shots to the head and body - Pollio looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oh Pollio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Lysander Pollio's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tam lands a big shot to the head and Pollio winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Peetu Tam!
An out of breath Peetu Tam 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
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Killer Kid (ranked 2622 p4p, 23666 weight class) and Ozaki Buakaw (ranked 223 p4p, 407 weight class). Kid comes into the arena with The Machine blaring out of the sound system. Ozaki Buakaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kid
vs
Buakaw

174 cm
23
134
9 - 8 - 0

180 cm
26
140
6 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid 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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Killer Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ozaki Buakaw!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid wants to clinch up but Buakaw keeps it at a distance.
Buakaw throws out a counter right but Kid avoids it with no problem.
Kid works the jab nicely.

Kid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kid pushes off an throws an elbow but Buakaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kid scores with a shot to the side of Buakaw's head.
Buakaw tries to circle away but Kid has him pinned against the cage.
Kid misses with a knee to the head.
Buakaw wants to break free but Kid has control.
Kid keeps control of Buakaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buakaw's brow.
Kid misses with an elbow strike.
Kid lands a nice elbow.
Buakaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buakaw is trying to push Kid away but Kid has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kid blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buakaw's brow.
Kid lands an elbow inside that Buakaw shrugs off.

It looks like Ozaki Buakaw has been cut.
Kid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Buakaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Kid has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buakaw's defenses.

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

Kid has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kid lands an elbow inside that Buakaw shrugs off.
Kid lands an elbow that stopped Buakaw in his tracks for a moment.
Buakaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buakaw is trying to break the clinch but Kid is controlling him.
Buakaw dodges an elbow strike from Kid.
Buakaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Kid has double underhooks.

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

Kid takes the fight into the clinch.
Kid pushes off an throws an elbow but Buakaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Buakaw takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kid landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Kid breaks from the clinch.

Kid has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buakaw tries to circle away but Kid has him pinned against the cage.
Buakaw is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Buakaw tries to break the clinch but Kid is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Buakaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kid is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

Kid has managed to clinch.
Kid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kid tries to land a knee to the head but Buakaw blocks with his arms.
Kid pushes off an throws an elbow but Buakaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kid misses with an elbow strike.
Kid scores with a knee to the head.
Kid misses with an elbow strike.
Kid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Buakaw is trying to break free.
Kid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Buakaw wants to break the clinch but can't.

Kid pulls Buakaw into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Buakaw defends well.
Buakaw with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw prevents Kid from getting back to his feet.

Kid working for a triangle but Buakaw defends it easily.

Buakaw has gone for a leg lock! Kid slips out almost immediately though and dives into Buakaw's guard.

Buakaw escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kid gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kid has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kid missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four 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.

Buakaw has his foot on Kid's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kid works his way back into a safe position though.

Buakaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kid landing with the ground and pound.
Kid engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Buakaw looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kid passes into half guard.
Kid seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Kid dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ozaki Buakaw's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Kid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Buakaw tries to circle away but Kid has him pinned against the cage.
Kid using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buakaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kid throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buakaw blocks it with crossed arms.
Buakaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kid lands an elbow that stopped Buakaw in his tracks for a moment.
Kid lands an elbow that stopped Buakaw in his tracks for a moment.
Kid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buakaw's efforts to push away.
Buakaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Kid won't allow it.
Kid keeps control of Buakaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Buakaw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Buakaw working aggressively here.

Kid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buakaw misses with a straight right.
Buakaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buakaw is looking for the big counter here.
Killer Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buakaw throws a jab when Kid was well out of range.
Kid is looking to clinch but Buakaw is avoiding it.
Kid tries to clinch but Buakaw is having none of it.
Buakaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Kid.
Buakaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Kid.
Kid scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

Kid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buakaw, pushing him back against the cage.
Buakaw blocks an elbow strike from Kid.

Kid breaks the clinch.
Kid wants to clinch up but Buakaw keeps it at a distance.
Buakaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buakaw is looking for the big counter here.
Buakaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Kid.
Buakaw raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buakaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kid tries to clinch
and Buakaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buakaw throws a series of punches but Kid moves out of range.
Kid moves in looking to clinch but Buakaw pushes him off.
Kid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buakaw swats him away and circles back towards the center.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kid pushes off an throws an elbow but Buakaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Buakaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kid tries to pull guard but Buakaw forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Killer Kid has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Buakaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kid lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Buakaw throws an overhand right that lands on Kid's shoulder, as Kid tries to avoid the shot.
Kid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kid is looking to clinch but Buakaw is avoiding it.
Kid is looking to clinch but Buakaw is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buakaw under the eye.

Kid gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kid pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Buakaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Kid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Buakaw's face.
Buakaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kid utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kid lands an elbow inside.
Kid lands an elbow that stopped Buakaw in his tracks for a moment.
Kid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buakaw's efforts to push away.
Kid throws an elbow that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Buakaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buakaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buakaw dodges an elbow strike from Kid.
A frustrated look appears on Buakaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buakaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buakaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Buakaw is trying to break the clinch but Kid has him pressed against the cage.
Buakaw is looking to break free of the clinch but Kid has double underhooks.
Buakaw blocks an elbow strike.
Kid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kid.
Kid lands a damaging elbow.
Kid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buakaw can do to turn this around?
Buakaw is trying to force a seperation but Kid has the dominant position.
Kid with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kid tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Buakaw's face.
Kid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kid is trying to pull guard but Buakaw turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killer Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buakaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kid tries to land knees in the clinch but Buakaw avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Killer Kid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ozaki Buakaw's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Kid clinches up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kid.
Buakaw blocks an elbow strike from Kid.
Buakaw tries to break the clinch but Kid is controlling the position.
Kid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Buakaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Kid throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nice elbow from Kid.
Buakaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buakaw is trying to break free.
Kid creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kid lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Buakaw fails to land.
Kid lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Kid.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buakaw dodges an elbow strike from Kid.
Kid crunches a lovely knee into Buakaw's ribcage.
Kid tries a knee to the head but Buakaw blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buakaw is trying to force a seperation but Kid has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kid.
Buakaw is trying to force a seperation but Kid has the dominant position.
Kid lands a knee to the head.
Kid comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kid jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buakaw walks away with a smile on his face. Kid gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buakaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buakaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buakaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buakaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Kid.

Kid gets a clinch.
Kid working Buakaw over with knees to the body.

Buakaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buakaw circles away from the clinch attempt
and Buakaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Buakaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Buakaw looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kid doesn't manage to clinch there - Buakaw circles away.
Kid cracks Buakaw with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kid is looking to clinch.
Kid blocks a jab.

Kid has Buakaw up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kid.
Kid lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kid.
Buakaw takes a shot to the head.
Buakaw takes an elbow to the temple.
A frustrated look appears on Buakaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kid lands an elbow that stopped Buakaw in his tracks for a moment.
Kid throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Buakaw fails to land.
Kid prevents Buakaw from breaking the clinch.
Kid tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kid pushes off an throws an elbow but Buakaw leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kid just misses with a elbow thrown towards Buakaw's brow.
Buakaw blocks an elbow strike.
Kid lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kid lands with a left to the head.
Kid tries to pull guard but Buakaw won't allow it.
Buakaw avoids a wild elbow strike from Kid.

Buakaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kid tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Buakaw counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Kid forces Buakaw back against the cage and clinches.

Kid pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kid tries to clinch but Buakaw is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kid clinches up against the cage.
Kid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kid keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buakaw's efforts to push away.
Buakaw is trying to force a seperation but Kid has the dominant position.
Kid throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kid lands an elbow inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buakaw wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ozaki Buakaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kid.
Buakaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kid lands a nice knee to the body.

Kid successfully pulls guard.
Kid manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buakaw manages to get himself to full guard.

Buakaw working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

And that's the end of the fight!
Killer Kid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kid, 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 Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killer Kid!
A relieved looking Killer Kid thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

#R1##CL2#
Ali'i moves into range and clinches up with Knox.
Knox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ali'i prevents Knox from breaking the clinch.
Knox has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ali'i after a bit of a struggle.
Ali'i lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ali'i works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali'i lands with a right to the head.
Ali'i is pressed up against the cage. Knox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ali'i down to the mat. Ali'i avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ali'i gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knox is trying to pull guard but Ali'i turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Knox tries to pull guard but Ali'i forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox is trying to push Ali'i away but Ali'i has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ali'i works on Knox's body with a couple of short punches.
Ali'i prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ali'i lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Ali'i.
Knox drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ali'i pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Ali'i closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Ali'i.
Ali'i throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Ali'i presses Knox against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ali'i misses with a punch to the body.
Knox is trying to force a seperation but Ali'i has the dominant position.
Ali'i lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox prevents a body shot from Ali'i.
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Ali'i has double underhooks.
Ali'i lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knox or not. #T2#
Ali'i lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knox wants a takedown but no success here.
Ali'i lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ali'i lands a shot to the body.
Ali'i lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ali'i lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ali'i is pressed up against the cage. Knox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ali'i down to the mat. Ali'i avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Ali'i closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Ali'i.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Ali'i.
Ali'i is leaning against Knox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ali'i lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2#Knox is rocked!
Ali'i lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Ali'i.
A left hand lands to the body for Ali'i. #T3#
Ali'i lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Ali'i makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ali'i lands a big right hand that drops Knox! The killer instinct kicks in and Ali'i finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ali'i!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kekoa Ali'i!
After the fight, Kekoa Ali'i was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Miles Knox stepped up to the mic, saying 'PIRANHA '.

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Fu (ranked 2938 p4p, 3004 weight class) and Nathan Cruz (ranked 336 p4p, 345 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fu
vs
Cruz

166 cm
19
166
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
28
160
6 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Fu !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruz stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fu lands with a slapping head kick.
Cruz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fu ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
Fu works Cruz's body with a nice hook.
Fu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fu lands with an uppercut that bounces Cruz off the cage and back into range.
Fu misses with a head kick.
Cruz tries to clinch but Fu moves away
and Fu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fu connects with a crisp jab.
Fu slips a straight right by Cruz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Fu is out of range.
Fu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Cruz throws a looping overhand right but Fu ducks down to avoid it.
Fu lands with a kick to the temple. Cruz shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fu connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Fu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big left from Cruz misses.
Nice defenses there by Fu .
Fu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz in his tracks.
Fu lands with a nice body kick.
Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cruz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A head kick from Fu lands but Cruz takes it in his stride.
Cruz misses with a hook.
Cruz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fu ducks under a wild hook from Cruz.
No joy there for Cruz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fu lands a nice hook to Cruz's body. Cruz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu lands a nice looking body shot.
Fu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fu scores with a sloppy right hand. Cruz should have avoided that one.
Cruz blocks a head kick by Fu .
Cruz takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fu connects with a leg kick.
Fu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cruz throws a hook but Fu avoids it easily.
Fu throws a nice looking combination but Cruz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch lands to the side of Cruz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cruz throws a hook but Fu avoids it easily.
Cruz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fu .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fu .
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Fu is out of range.
Cruz walks into a jab.
Fu lands with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Fu .
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fu counters with a series of strikes. Cruz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruz takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cruz 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.
Fu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fu .
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!
A shot to the body from Cruz misses
and Fu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fu cracks Cruz with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Cruz is rocked!
Cruz misses with the combination.
Cruz 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 low kick lands for Fu .
Fu connects with the punch.
Nathan Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fu swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruz sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cruz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Fu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Fu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab, jab by Fu - just one landing.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Fu finish him?
Fu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fu slips under a jab from Cruz.
Cruz seems to have recovered his senses.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Cruz throws a right hand that misses
and Fu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fu cracks Cruz with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fu misses with a few strikes there.
Cruz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cruz missing with a left hand there. Fu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fu keeps Cruz at a distance using the push kick.
Fu lands with a hook. Cruz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his 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!
Cruz misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fu , as that shot connected.
Cruz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fu can pounce on him.
Fu scores with a jab.
Cruz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Fu lands a big head kick that sends Cruz tumbling to the mat! Fu takes a step backwards and waves Cruz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz loads up on a big right hand but Fu slips the punch.
Cruz has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fu .
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Fu counters with a nice leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Cruz might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fu has got the better of the exchanges.
Cruz throws a lazy uppercut
and Fu counters with a body kick that stops Cruz in his tracks momentarily.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Fu counters with a series of strikes. Cruz will be more careful next time no doubt.

Fu lands a big head kick that sends Cruz tumbling to the mat! Fu takes a step backwards and waves Cruz back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fu defending well as Cruz loads up on a big left hand.
Fu thinks about countering with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cruz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fu pushes Cruz away with a front kick.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
Fu scores with a jab.
Fu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cruz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
A jab from Fu finds it's way through Cruz's defenses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cruz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cruz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fu . That one must have hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu connects with a solid leg kick.
Tommy Fu is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fu finds it's way round the side to connect with Cruz's head.
Fu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Fu . Beautiful body shot.
Cruz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
Cruz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Fu counters with a head kick that drops Cruz to the mat! Cruz scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Fu lands a head 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!
Fu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cruz has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cruz there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fu blocks a jab.

Fu drops Cruz with a beautiful combination! Cruz stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fu is looking for the KO!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu looks to land a combination but Cruz avoids it well.
Fu drops Cruz with a naaaaasty hook - Cruz is in real trouble here! Fu dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Fu !
In his post fight interview, Tommy Fu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CJ Fredrich (ranked 2090 p4p, 3845 weight class) and Lance Walker (ranked 276 p4p, 462 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fredrich
vs
Walker

174 cm
22
180
7 - 3 - 0

187 cm
26
175
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Fast

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, CJ Fredrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lance Walker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fredrich rushes Walker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Fredrich wants the takedown. Walker is fighting it off but Fredrich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Walker's guard against the cage.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Fredrich from controlling successfully.
Fredrich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fredrich pushes down on Walker's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fredrich content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fredrich works his way into side control.
Fredrich tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fredrich goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Walker rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fredrich's guard! Nice work there by Walker!
Fredrich is trying to control the position but Walker postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Fredrich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker looks winded!
Fredrich wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fredrich seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Fredrich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fredrich is on top in guard.

Fredrich looking to pass the guard.
Fredrich trying to control the position from guard on top but Walker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to keep a closed guard but Fredrich is proving a slippery customer.
Fredrich is stalling in the full guard.

Fredrich drops back looking for a leg! Walker is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Walker manages to kick Fredrich off! Fredrich jumps back into Walker's guard.
Walker can't keep his opponent in guard - Fredrich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to control but Fredrich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fredrich passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walker!
Fredrich controlling his opponent.

Fredrich looking to isolate an arm here. Walker doesn't see it coming and as Fredrich extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Fredrich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). CJ Fredrich!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Hudak (ranked 1983 p4p, 2696 weight class) and Cody Evans (ranked 171 p4p, 229 weight class). Cody Evans has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hudak
vs
Evans

174 cm
28
150
10 - 4 - 0

171 cm
28
152
12 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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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 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamal Hudak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Evans!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans connects with a nice looking jab.
Hudak throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Evans on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hudak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Evans.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Evans has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Evans misses the shot to the body.
Evans misses with a hook. Hudak ducked under it nicely.
Hudak sizes up Evans with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hudak tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.

Hudak gets caught napping as Evans dives in and scores a takedown. Hudak manages to retain guard.

Hudak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Hudak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Evans postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Hudak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Evans content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Evans avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Hudak working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Hudak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Hudak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Evans 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.
Hudak looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudak, not yet.

Hudak has his foot on Evans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Evans works his way back into a safe position though.
Evans sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Evans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hudak has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Evans has managed to get both his arms back between Hudak's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans distracts Hudak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Evans with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Evans's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Evans preventing the sweep.
Evans postures up.
Evans postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Hudak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Evans is aware though and is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans scoring with some ground and pound.

Hudak escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans working some strikes from top position.
Hudak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Evans distracts Hudak with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Evans working some strikes from top position.
Evans lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hudak working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Evans has passed into half guard!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Evans dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Evans looks to throw the jab but Hudak is out of range.
Hudak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A cross from Hudak lands.
Hudak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but Hudak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Hudak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Evans lands a left hand.
Hudak is trying to drag Evans to the mat but Evans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Evans has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hudak regains guard immediately.
Hudak has momentary wrist control but Evans slips an elbow through the middle.
Hudak looking for a sweep. Not yet Hudak, not yet.

Hudak looking for a guillotine here but Evans defends easily.
Evans wants to control from the top but Hudak keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudak lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hudak wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Hudak is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Evans is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Evans is trying to control the position but Hudak postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

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

Hudak is looking for a sweep.
Evans is staying tight to Hudak's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hudak is trying to get back to half guard.
Evans lands a nice forearm strike.
Hudak is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands an elbow.
Evans scoring with punches from side control.
Hudak is trying to get back to half guard.
Hudak taking punishment in the form of punches.
Evans lands a few punches from side control.
Evans working away.
Hudak is trying to improve his position.
Evans lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hudak is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hudak is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hudak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Evans is working away from the top position though.
Evans wants to take a breather but Hudak is having none of it.
Hudak wants to get back to full guard but Evans has mounted him!
Cody Evans has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hudak tries to hold on but Evans pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans landing shots from mount.
Evans working Hudak over with strikes here.
Evans is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cody Evans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

No luck for Hudak with that takedown attempt.
Evans feints the counter takedown.

Evans closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hudak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Evans lands strikes from half guard.
Hudak wants to improve his position but Evans is controlling well.
Hudak is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Evans scores with a couple of nice shots.
Evans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hudak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hudak with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hudak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Evans lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hudak wants to get back to full guard but Evans has passed into side control.
Hudak tries to improve position but can't.
Evans passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hudak!
Hudak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hudak tries to lock up and control but Evans gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Evans controlling the position easily from mount.
Hudak regains half guard.
Evans is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans drops an elbow to the side of Hudak's head.
Evans sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hudak is trying to maintain the position but Evans is very close to passing his half guard.
Jamal Hudak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evans content to control rather than advance.
Evans working over Hudak with some ground and pound. Hudak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Hudak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evans pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hudak is trying to get back to full guard.

Hudak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Evans working over Hudak with some ground and pound. Hudak looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Still in half guard, Evans seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hudak manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hudak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Evans controls the pace.
Evans wants to control from the top but Hudak keeps moving.
Evans works over Hudak with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hudak wants to sweep here but Evans controlling him for the moment.
Evans controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Hudak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Evans pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cody Evans is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Evans uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hudak.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hudak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Evans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Evans lands a decent elbow from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Evans comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Evans has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Evans!
Cody Evans decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elinho Mineiro (ranked 2299 p4p, 2289 weight class) and Alex Steel Iii (ranked 271 p4p, 268 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Alex Steel Iii was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Mineiro
vs
Steel Iii

202 cm
25
240
13 - 11 - 0

190 cm
25
280
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Elinho Mineiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Steel Iii!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Iii jabs at Mineiro's body.
Mineiro moves out of range of the strikes.
Steel Iii misses with a shot to the body
and Mineiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mineiro takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Steel Iii.
Steel Iii lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii throws a series of punches but Mineiro avoids them all with ease.
Mineiro slips a straight right by Steel Iii.
Steel Iii digs a good body shot into Mineiro's ribs.
Steel Iii throws the left hand but Mineiro avoids the punch easily.
Mineiro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Steel Iii. That snapped Mineiro's head back.

Steel Iii clinches up with Mineiro and pushes him back against the cage.
Steel Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mineiro backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Steel Iii.
Steel Iii tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Steel Iii lands a right hand.
Mineiro misses with the head strike.
Steel Iii is stalling here.

Mineiro ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mineiro no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Steel Iii is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
It looks like Steel Iii might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Steel Iii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mineiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steel Iii in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mineiro keeping moving, preventing Steel Iii from controlling successfully.
Steel Iii is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steel Iii is looking to pass into half guard but Mineiro pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mineiro is in guard.

Steel Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel Iii, not yet.
Steel Iii is trying to control the position but Mineiro postures up.
Steel Iii has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mineiro has passed into side control.
Steel Iii is not content to let Mineiro control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Iii tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mineiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Steel Iii is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mineiro wants to control but Steel Iii is keeping him busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Steel Iii is looking to regain half guard here but Mineiro keeps moving and retains side control.

Mineiro wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Steel Iii, who protects the arm well.
Steel Iii wants to control but Mineiro postures up.

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.
Steel Iii tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Mineiro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steel Iii holding on.
Mineiro tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Steel Iii struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Steel Iii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Steel Iii moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Mineiro finds it's way through Steel Iii's defenses.
Alex Steel Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mineiro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel Iii under the eye.
Steel Iii throws a hook but Mineiro avoids it easily.
Steel Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Steel Iii tests Mineiro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steel Iii misses with a shot to the body
and Mineiro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mineiro misses with a looping right.

Steel Iii dives in and scores a takedown into Mineiro's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Iii sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steel Iii working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mineiro keeping moving, preventing Steel Iii from controlling successfully.

Mineiro is looking for a triangle but Steel Iii pushes his legs off easily.

Mineiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Steel Iii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Steel Iii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mineiro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steel Iii controls the pace.
Steel Iii throws an elbow that misses. Mineiro uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Steel Iii's guard. Nice move by Mineiro!

Elinho Mineiro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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.
Steel Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mineiro manages to get himself to full guard.

Steel Iii slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Steel Iii postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mineiro wants to sweep but no luck.

Mineiro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steel Iii passes Mineiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mineiro is looking for a sweep. Steel Iii is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Iii throwing shots but Mineiro is blocking nicely.
Steel Iii drops an elbow to the side of Mineiro's head.
Steel Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Steel Iii working over Mineiro with some ground and pound. Mineiro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mineiro is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steel Iii scores with a couple of nice shots.
Steel Iii lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Steel Iii scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steel Iii controlling the action here.
Steel Iii is continuing to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Iii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mineiro's head.
Steel Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steel Iii missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Steel Iii throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel Iii is looking to take a break and control but Mineiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel Iii perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Steel Iii winds up and cracks Mineiro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Steel Iii controlling the pace.
Steel Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Steel Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mineiro shoots in for a takedown but Steel Iii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steel Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Steel Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mineiro doesn't seem phased though.
Steel Iii throws a series of punches but Mineiro moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Mineiro tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Steel Iii lands.
BOOM! Steel Iii lands a beautiful left hook that drops Mineiro. Mineiro tries to recover but Steel Iii is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Mineiro lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Steel Iii!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tsuyoi Kakuto (ranked 1326 p4p, 2238 weight class) and Aqissiac Jacira (ranked 147 p4p, 260 weight class). Kakuto comes to the cage accompanied by Gorillaz-Dirty Harry. Tsuyoi Kakuto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kakuto
vs
Jacira

190 cm
43
243
23 - 8 - 1

195 cm
22
250
4 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fantasy Threads

Knockaround Guys Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tsuyoi Kakuto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aqissiac Jacira!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacira tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Kakuto scores with a takedown into Jacira's guard.
Jacira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jacira has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kakuto has passed into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jacira is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jacira keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee asks Kakuto politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Kakuto prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kakuto tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Jacira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kakuto wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacira is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Kakuto is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jacira is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kakuto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kakuto avoids the attempt from Jacira to control.
Jacira is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakuto has a good base and remains in mount.
Jacira manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jacira is trying to get back to full guard.
Kakuto wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jacira keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kakuto prevents Jacira from improving his position.
Jacira wants to control but Kakuto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jacira is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jacira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kakuto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jacira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jacira is still trying to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kakuto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacira is looking for a sweep. Kakuto is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jacira is trying to maintain the position but Kakuto is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacira is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jacira misses with a hook. Kakuto ducked under it nicely.
Kakuto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jacira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacira throws a body shot but no joy.
Jacira punishes Kakuto's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacira swings for the body but Kakuto moves out of range.
Jacira scores with the left hand. Kakuto knows he should have avoided that one.

It looks like Tsuyoi Kakuto has been cut.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Kakuto.
Jacira is looking to reverse the position.

Kakuto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jacira strikes from the bottom but Kakuto takes advantage and advances to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacira is wriggling around trying to escape.
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!
Kakuto takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tsuyoi Kakuto's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jacira enables Kakuto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jacira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jacira is keeping the position for now.
Jacira trying to keep a closed guard but Kakuto is proving a slippery customer.
Jacira has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kakuto has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacira is looking for a sweep.

Jacira reaches up around Kakuto's neck trying to control. But Kakuto takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Jacira! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Jacira is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Kakuto celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure he mentioned Fantasy Threads, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Roberto (ranked 1267 p4p, 2148 weight class) and Tommy Walcott (ranked 121 p4p, 182 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Roberto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Samba de Roda. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Roberto
vs
Walcott

173 cm
28
149
14 - 8 - 2

170 cm
45
144
37 - 26 - 3

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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 14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Paulo Roberto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 26 - 3, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Walcott!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberto misses with an uppercut.
Walcott's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Roberto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Walcott scrambles back to his feet.
A jab from Roberto does it's job there.
Roberto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Walcotts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Walcott is rocked!
Walcott misses with a hook. Roberto ducked under it nicely.
Walcott is still on wobbly legs! Can Roberto finish him?
Nice shot by Roberto.
Roberto throws a shot to the body.
Walcott throws a low kick, looking for Roberto's leg but Roberto calmly moves out of range.
Roberto throws a looping overhand right but Walcott ducks down to avoid it.
Walcott seems to have recovered his senses.
Paulo Roberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walcott dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Roberto. That did some damage!
Roberto swings for the body but Walcott moves out of range.
Roberto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walcott.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roberto misses with the combination.
Walcott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberto.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Roberto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Walcott is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roberto with a body shot.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Roberto.
Roberto throws a shot from downtown. Walcott moves away and avoids it.
Walcott is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Roberto swings for the body but Walcott moves out of range.
Walcott doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Roberto throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Walcott to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberto connects with a good right hand that stumbles Walcott. Walcott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roberto looks to land a left hand but Walcott moved out of range nicely.
Walcott scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roberto doesn't seem bothered though.
Roberto tries to clinch up but Walcott circles away and keeps his distance.
Walcott takes a swing at Roberto's ribcage but misses.
Roberto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roberto throws a body shot but no joy.
Walcott flicks out a counter leg kick but Roberto steps away.
A jab from Roberto misses.
Roberto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Walcott cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roberto throws a body punch but Walcott moves out of range.
It seemed like Walcott was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Walcott has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Roberto. That snapped Walcott's head back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Roberto misses the target.
Walcott looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Walcott connects with a single shot there.
Roberto on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Walcott is looking to chop away at Roberto's legs.
Roberto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walcott paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Walcott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roberto's head.
Walcott lands a right hook to the body.
Roberto cracks Walcott with an open hand slap.
Walcott lands a nice hook to Roberto's body. Roberto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Walcott slips a jab from Roberto.
Roberto scores with a hook to the body. Walcott takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walcott slips under a jab.
Walcott blocks a jab.
Roberto moves away from the strike by Walcott.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Walcott.

Walcott clinches up against the cage.

Roberto breaks from the clinch.
Roberto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Walcott.
Walcott throws a chopping leg kick but Roberto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Walcott loads up on a big right hand but Roberto slips the punch.
Roberto connects with a body shot.
Roberto lands the left hand.
Roberto wants to clinch but Walcott slips to the side
and Walcott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A leg kick checked by Roberto.
A little feinted left hand from Roberto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Roberto.
Roberto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Walcott motions for Roberto to come forward. Walcott throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Walcott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberto was well out of range. Poor timing from Walcott.
Roberto misses with a jab to the body
and Walcott makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walcott slips under a jab.
Roberto lunges at Walcott with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Walcott's hand.
Roberto throws a body punch but Walcott moves out of range.
Roberto throws a looping overhand right but Walcott ducks down to avoid it.
Roberto jabs Walcott right on the nose. Walcott blinks but takes it well.
Roberto with a jab.
Roberto checks the leg kick.
Roberto throws a lazy right hand but Walcott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walcott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberto.

Oh, that's a big right hand from Roberto and Walcott goes tumbling to the canvas! Roberto follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
It looks like Roberto is going to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Roberto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sloppy strikes from Roberto. Those never looked like landing.
Walcott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roberto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walcott moves out of range of the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Walcott misses.
Roberto misses with an uppercut
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
Walcott takes one on the button.
Roberto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walcott can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from Walcott.
A swing and a miss from Roberto.
Roberto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roberto misses with a lunging right hand
and Walcott counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Walcott swings for the body but Roberto moves out of range.
Roberto misses with a straight right.
Walcott looks to throw the jab but Roberto is out of range.
Walcott moves out of range as Roberto strikes.
Roberto throws an overhand right that lands on Walcott's shoulder, as Walcott tries to avoid the shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott looks to land a left hand but Roberto moved out of range nicely.
Roberto swings widly with a right hand
and Walcott counters with a two punch combo.
Walcott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Paulo Roberto is winning the standup battle so far.
Walcott misses with an uppercut. Roberto saw that one coming.
Walcott misses with the combination.
Roberto is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Roberto scores with a sloppy right hand. Walcott should have avoided that one.
Roberto misses with a looping right.
And Walcott responds with a good body kick, but Roberto manages to step out the way in time.
Roberto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walcott at a distance.
Roberto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roberto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Roberto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walcott sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Walcott both land. Nice combination.
Walcott connects with a crisp jab.
Roberto throws a jab when Walcott was well out of range.
Roberto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott counters with a stiff right hand.
Roberto scores with a jab. Walcott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Walcott throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walcott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Roberto misses with a left hand
and Walcott counters with a nice body shot.
Walcott throws a hook to the side of Roberto's head but Roberto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walcott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Walcott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Roberto throws out the jab.
Walcott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Walcott avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto slips under a jab from Walcott.
Roberto misses with a straight left.
Roberto wants to clinch but Walcott slips to the side
and Walcott counters with an outside leg kick.

Walcott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Walcott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roberto is trying to break free.
Roberto is trying to push Walcott away but Walcott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Walcott gets through Roberto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walcott swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Roberto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberto misses the shot to the body.
Roberto misses with a left hand
and Walcott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roberto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walcott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Roberto misses its intended target.
Walcott appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walcott clobbers Roberto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice leg kick lands there from Walcott.
Roberto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roberto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Walcott lands a jab to the nose.

Roberto pushes Walcott up against the cage in a clinch.
Roberto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Roberto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walcott scores with a jab to the body.
Roberto is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Roberto.
Walcott drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Walcott ducks under a wild hook from Roberto.
Walcott takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tommy Walcott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Roberto drives through and clinches with Walcott against the cage.
Walcott misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Roberto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walcott keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roberto.
Roberto takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Roberto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walcott counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walcott lands with a shot to the body.

Roberto lands a left and a right that sends Walcott crashing to the canvas! Roberto dives into mount looking to finish!
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!
Walcott is wriggling around trying to escape.
Roberto wants to stand but Walcott is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walcott is looking to improve his position but Roberto isn't that keen on the idea.
Walcott tries to lock up and control but Roberto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Walcott is in all sorts of trouble here.
Walcott tries to hold on but Roberto pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Walcott might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Roberto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Roberto get's back to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Roberto.
Roberto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Roberto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Walcott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roberto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Roberto misses with an uppercut
and Walcott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Roberto moves to clinch but Walcott breaks away
and Walcott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walcott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Walcott fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberto.
The fighters circling - Roberto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberto misses with an uppercut. Walcott saw that one coming.
Walcott let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Roberto misses.
A little jabbing left from Walcott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Walcott lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Roberto throws a looping overhand right but Walcott ducks down to avoid it.
Walcott is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Roberto with a body shot.
Walcott avoids the body shot from Roberto.
Walcott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roberto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roberto misses with a combination
letting Walcott counter with a right hand.
Walcott just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Walcott, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Walcott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roberto.
Walcott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Roberto lands a two punch combo.
Roberto ducks under a wild hook from Walcott.
Roberto drops Walcott with a naaaaasty hook - Walcott is in real trouble here! Roberto dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Roberto!
In his post fight interview, Paulo Roberto started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.