LMS 21: Whirlwind PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Malinkovikh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and L Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malinkovikh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Disturbed - Down with the sickness. Aleks Malinkovikh has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Malinkovikh
vs
Sapp

220 cm
23
296 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

165 cm
20
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Likes ground

Team S.W.A.T.

Lightning Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleks Malinkovikh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, L Sapp!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Malinkovikh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sapp looks up at the clock. Bad move! Malinkovikh lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sapp. Malinkovikh pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleks Malinkovikh!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
13%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tung Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orange Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orange Juice will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Po
vs
Juice

150 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tung Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Orange Juice!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Juice tries to avoid it but Po manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Juice to the ground. Juice escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Po tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Juice swivels and escapes.
Po seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Juice shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Po is backing up but Juice catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Po covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Juice Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orange Juice!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butter Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Dobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Ball
vs
Dobbs

180 cm
19
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
19
285 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butter Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Dobbs!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobbs uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ball.

Ball has closed the distance and engaged Dobbs in a clinch.

Dobbs pulls guard effortlessly.
Dobbs looking for a sweep. Not yet Dobbs, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ball has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dobbs is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ball won't allow Dobbs to sweep him here.
Ball wanted to stand there but Dobbs had control of the position.
Dobbs trying to control the position.
Ball trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dobbs's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oooh a lovely combination from Ball sends Dobbs down but not out. Ball dives into side control looking to finish.

It looks like Shane Dobbs has been cut.

Dobbs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Dobbs looks gassed!
Ball fakes the body blow, causing Dobbs to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Dobbs goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Butter Ball!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Richolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and keith steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richolds comes to the cage accompanied by Slayer - Skeletons of Society. steele has chosen "Can't Be Touched" as his entrance music. Jim Richolds looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Richolds
vs
steele

195 cm
19
275 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

199 cm
18
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Plays chess

Demonic Drugs
5th Round

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Richolds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, keith steele!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
steele lands a big uppercut and Richolds crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Richolds looks OK.

Richolds is rocked!

It looks like Jim Richolds has been cut.
Richolds is looking for a sweep. steele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oh Richolds is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

steele decides to return to a standing position.
steele connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Richolds is breathing heavily.
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!
steele fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
steele throws a head kick but Richolds moves out of range.
steele lands with a big right hook that stumbles Richolds - he's out on his feet here! steele follows up with another monster hook that separates Richolds from consciousness! Richolds falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! steele stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). keith steele!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lispen Familia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Like Whao kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Lispen Familia is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Familia
vs
Connor

184 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lispen Familia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Connor!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor doesn't manage to clinch there - Familia circles away.
Carl Connor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Connor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Familia misses the jab.

Connor moves into the clinch successfully.

Connor breaks the clinch.
Familia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Familia misses with an uppercut. Connor saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Connor misses.
Familia keeps the fight on the outside.
Familia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Familia misses the jab.
Familia lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Connor falls backwards - clearly groggy! Familia dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lispen Familia!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holla Back (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Wayne
vs
Back

190 cm
21
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
262 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Holla Back!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown but Back shows good takedown defense.
Wayne is looking to clinch but Back is avoiding it.
Wayne shoots in looking for a takedown. Back tries to sprawl out of it but Wayne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Back manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Back paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Back as he avoids it easily.
Wayne tries for a takedown but Back sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Back lands a big uppercut and Wayne crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wayne looks OK.

It looks like Bruce Wayne has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Back with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Back is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wayne!
Wayne is in all sorts of trouble here.

Back stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Wayne shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Back pinned against the cage. Back gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
Back throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wayne stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holla Back is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Back changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Back tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holla Back seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Back scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Back moves into the clinch.
Back with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wayne tries to pull guard but Back holds him up against the cage and eventually Wayne drops back down to his feet.
Back works on Wayne's body with a couple of short punches.
Back unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wayne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Back scores with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Back.
Back lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Back.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Wayne. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Back unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wayne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice right hand lands inside from Back.
Back scores with a hook to the body.
Back lands a body punch in the clinch.
Back lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Back - that landed with a thud.
Back misses with a knee to the head.
Back with a knee to the head.
Back scores with a shot to the side of Wayne's head.
Back pushes Wayne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Back lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Back.
Back lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Back throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Back.
Back pushes Wayne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Back lands a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Back.
Back works on Wayne's body with a couple of short punches.
Back misses with a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Back smiles and moves away.

Back clinches up with Wayne and pushes him back against the cage.
Back makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Back softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Back.
Wayne drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Back trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Back misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holla Back dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Wayne's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Nice takedown defense from Back. No joy for Wayne on that attempt.
Wayne shoots in but Back avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Back throws a head kick but Wayne moves out of range.
Back tries a head kick but it misses.
Back keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne looks to clinch

and Back counters by clinching up.
Back gets through Wayne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wayne goes for a takedown in the clinch but Back prevents it.
Good body shot from Back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Back works on Wayne's body with a couple of short punches.
Back lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Back lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Back.
Nice body punch from Back - that landed with a thud.
Wayne avoiding damage as Back throws knees to the body.
Back lands a body shot.
Back with a knee to the head.
Back scores with a hook to the body.
Knees to the body from Back.
Back lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Back softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Back.
A right hook to the body lands for Back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Back lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Back has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Back lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Back.
Back landing knees to the body.
Back lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Back as the two fighters clinch.
Back misses with a knee strike.
Back connects with a knee to the head.
Back scores with a knee to the head.
Back scores with a hook to the body.
Wayne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Back fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Back misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Back counters with a straight right hand.
Wayne on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Back lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Back fails in his attempt to clinch.

Back has managed to clinch.
Holla Back seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Back tries to land a knee to the head but Wayne blocks with his arms.
Back scores with a knee to the head.
Wayne wants to get back to striking at distance but Back won't allow it.
Back tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wayne's elbow.
Wayne trying to land knees to the body.
Wayne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Back misses with a knee strike.
Back misses with a short punch on the inside.
Back lands a hook that snaps the head of Wayne backwards.
Wayne blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Back misses with a punch to the body.
Back misses with some punches.
Wayne wants a takedown but no success here.
Back works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Holla Back showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruce Wayne's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Back pushes Wayne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wayne is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wayne tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wayne managing to block the knees to the body from Back.
Wayne has Back pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Back manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Wayne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Back.
Back misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wayne tries to stall but Back uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Back tries a knee to the head but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne avoiding damage as Back throws knees to the body.
Wayne lands a nice shot to the body.
Wayne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Back smiles and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wayne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Back counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wayne thinking.
Back misses with a head kick.
Wayne will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Back throws a nice head kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Back is looking to clinch but Wayne is avoiding it.
Wayne has his takedown stuffed

and Back counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Back.
Back lands with a right to the head.
Wayne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A hook to the body from Back.
Still in the clinch, Back scores with a nice short uppercut.
Back lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Back digs a right hand into Wayne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wayne's gas tank.
Back lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Back tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Back doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Back landing knees to the head.
A hook to the body from Back.
Wayne missing with knees to the body.
Back has a couple of punches blocked by Wayne.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wayne.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Back creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wayne blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Back.
Back lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wayne is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Back gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Back connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wayne's face.
Back lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wayne has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Back is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bruce Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Still in the clinch, Back scores with a nice short uppercut.
Back landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Back digs a right hand into Wayne's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wayne's gas tank.
Back unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wayne lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Back pushes Wayne back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Back.
Back lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Back misses with some punches.
Back tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Back prevents the takedown attempt.
Back working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Back.
Wayne wants a takedown but no success here.
Wayne tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wayne is trying to break the clinch but Back has him pressed against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Holla Back comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Back 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holla Back!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Rhubarb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cairne Bloodhoof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhubarb comes to the cage accompanied by m.o.v.e - Over Drive. The crowd seem to be enjoying Bloodhoof's choice of entrance music: Ghostface Killah - Daytona 500. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rhubarb
vs
Bloodhoof

190 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

197 cm
22
285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Bushido Clothing
Synergy Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacob Rhubarb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cairne Bloodhoof!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhubarb tries a head kick but it misses.
Rhubarb missing with a left hand there. Bloodhoof was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bloodhoof slips under a jab from Rhubarb.
Rhubarb throws a solid leg kick but Bloodhoof takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rhubarb.
Rhubarb scores with a jab to the head.
Jab by Rhubarb.
Rhubarb lands with a right that hurts Bloodhoof. Bloodhoof looks to clinch but Rhubarb throws a short knee that drops Bloodhoof. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Jacob Rhubarb!
Jacob Rhubarb retains his super heavyweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russel Ebert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Statham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ebert comes to the cage accompanied by Buckethead - Beaten with Sledges. Jason Statham has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ebert
vs
Statham

182 cm
23
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

183 cm
22
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

2KMMA Ultimate Nutrition 144 Quality

Monster MMA

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russel Ebert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Statham!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Statham shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ebert but Ebert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Statham shoots in for a takedown but Ebert shows good takedown defense.
Statham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ebert scores with a one two! Statham had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Statham is rocked!
Ebert lands a glancing blow to the side of Statham's head.
Statham is still on wobbly legs! Can Ebert finish him?
Ebert lands a body shot.
Ebert circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Statham to the canvas! Statham doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Ebert keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Russel Ebert!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between CHUCK LA DEELAR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Honcho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Honcho is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 30 Seconds to Mars- Battle of One. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

LA DEELAR
vs
Honcho

182 cm
23
170 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

181 cm
23
165 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, CHUCK LA DEELAR!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Honcho!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LA DEELAR shoots in for a takedown but Honcho shows good takedown defense.
LA DEELAR takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
LA DEELAR looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Honcho closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Honcho is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

Honcho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - LA DEELAR looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LA DEELAR shoots in but no luck this time.
A punch combination from LA DEELAR misses.
LA DEELAR changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Honcho tries to avoid it but LA DEELAR manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Honcho to the ground. Honcho escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for CHUCK LA DEELAR. That's going to take a lot out of him.
LA DEELAR tries to clinch but Honcho is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from LA DEELAR.
LA DEELAR fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
LA DEELAR shoots in for a double leg but Honcho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
LA DEELAR is breathing heavily.
LA DEELAR tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Honcho counters with a single leg into guard. LA DEELAR didn't expect that.
Honcho 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.

Honcho stands up and waves to LA DEELAR to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LA DEELAR darts in trying to clinch

and Honcho counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Honcho stands up from LA DEELAR's guard - Honcho perhaps looking for a knockout.
LA DEELAR looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Honcho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Honcho working for a submission but LA DEELAR is keeping him at bay.
Honcho raining down shots from the mount!
Honcho looking to finish LA DEELAR with some ground and pound. This is bad for LA DEELAR!
Honcho is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honcho with good strikes from the mount here!
Honcho lands with some strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Honcho.
Honcho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Honcho wants to control the pace but LA DEELAR is squirming around nicely.
Honcho with the ground and pound from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Honcho working LA DEELAR over with strikes here.
Honcho looking to control but LA DEELAR is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Honcho looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Honcho pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Honcho.
LA DEELAR tries to hold on but Honcho pushes him away.
Honcho controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honcho with the ground and pound from mount.
Honcho lands a nice shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honcho controlling from mount.
LA DEELAR wants to control but Honcho is having none of it.
LA DEELAR is bucking up trying to escape but Honcho cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Honcho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Honcho can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as LA DEELAR is looking to escape.
Honcho fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honcho lands with some vicious ground and pound - can LA DEELAR hang on?
Honcho lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Honcho lands a heavy elbow.
Honcho looking to finish LA DEELAR with some ground and pound. This is bad for LA DEELAR!
Honcho tries to control but LA DEELAR wriggling away.
Honcho fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Honcho with good strikes from the mount here!
Honcho working LA DEELAR over with strikes here.
Honcho with a couple of short strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Honcho postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. LA DEELAR looks a forlorn figure.

Honcho has hold of LA DEELAR's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and LA DEELAR manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Honcho dominated that round.
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.

LA DEELAR tries to clinch up
and Honcho counters with a two punch combo.
LA DEELAR with a lazy takedown attempt

and Honcho counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for LA DEELAR!
Honcho working the ground and pound effectively.
LA DEELAR is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Honcho working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Honcho tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honcho landing strikes from the mount.
Honcho controlling the position easily from mount.
Honcho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LA DEELAR wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
LA DEELAR taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honcho with the ground and pound from mount.
Honcho trying to control but LA DEELAR is having none of it.
Honcho controlling the position easily from mount.
The referee warns LA DEELAR that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Honcho looking to finish LA DEELAR with some ground and pound. This is bad for LA DEELAR!
Honcho controlling the position easily from mount.
Honcho raining down shots from the mount!
Honcho with the ground and pound from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LA DEELAR is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Honcho connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Honcho looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
LA DEELAR can't escape the position.
Honcho avoids the attempt from LA DEELAR to control.
Honcho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
LA DEELAR really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four 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.
Honcho looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Honcho scores with a couple of good head shots there.
LA DEELAR is in all sorts of trouble here.
LA DEELAR is bucking up trying to escape but Honcho cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Honcho lands with some vicious ground and pound - can LA DEELAR hang on?
LA DEELAR is desperately trying to improve his position but Honcho has a good base and remains in mount.
Honcho working the ground and pound effectively.
Honcho looking to control but LA DEELAR is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Honcho landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Honcho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Honcho cracks a nice hook into LA DEELAR's ribs.

Honcho has closed the distance and engaged LA DEELAR in a clinch.

Honcho manages to break the clinch.
LA DEELAR misses with a takedown

and Honcho counters with a takedown into side control.
LA DEELAR tries to buck Honcho off but Honcho is having none of it.
Honcho cracks LA DEELAR with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Honcho stands up.
Honcho throws a head kick that half lands.
LA DEELAR misses with a takedown attempt
and Honcho counters with a left and a right that stings LA DEELAR.
Honcho throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Honcho throws a right and a left that both miss.

Honcho drives through with a takedown into guard.
Honcho is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Honcho's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Honcho stays in close to LA DEELAR's body and controls the position.

LA DEELAR looking for a guillotine here but Honcho defends easily.
Honcho lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mike Honcho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Honcho is in close to LA DEELAR's body, working some short punches and elbows.
LA DEELAR 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.
LA DEELAR is striking but Honcho is not phased and passes to half guard.
Honcho is nestled in close to LA DEELAR, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

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.
Honcho is trying to control the action in half guard but LA DEELAR is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Honcho lands a nice short elbow.
Honcho wants to control but LA DEELAR is keeping him busy.
Honcho is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

LA DEELAR is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Honcho pulls his head out easily.

Honcho is trying to work for a kimura but LA DEELAR is defending well.
LA DEELAR has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Honcho is working away from the top position though.
Honcho takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honcho takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Honcho lands with a punch from half guard.
Honcho wants to stand but LA DEELAR has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

LA DEELAR looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
LA DEELAR throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Honcho counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

LA DEELAR is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Honcho pulls his head out easily.
Honcho looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks LA DEELAR with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
LA DEELAR is not content to let Honcho control the position.
Honcho slows the pace down in half guard.
Honcho landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honcho is pressing down on LA DEELAR's thigh, looking to free his foot. LA DEELAR is holding on for now.
LA DEELAR avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Honcho.

LA DEELAR actively working from the bottom here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Honcho throws a series of strikes that have LA DEELAR backpedaling.

LA DEELAR rushes Honcho and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Honcho is stalling here.

Honcho wants the takedown. LA DEELAR is fighting it off but Honcho persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in LA DEELAR's guard against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honcho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Honcho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LA DEELAR swivels though and keeps the full guard.
CHUCK LA DEELAR has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

LA DEELAR escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Honcho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Honcho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Honcho 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 25:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Honcho!