ILV - 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo DeRosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Bach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

DeRosa
vs
Bach

193 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
23
217 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BioPharm Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leonardo DeRosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sebastian Bach!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeRosa checks a low kick from Bach.
Sebastian Bach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bach fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but DeRosa is out of range.
DeRosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
DeRosa scores with a spinning back kick!
Bach throws a body punch but DeRosa moves out of range.
Bach throws a lazy right hand but DeRosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
DeRosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bach.
Bach throws a leg kick that is checked
and DeRosa counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bach attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bach smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeRosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeRosa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Sebastian Bach has been cut.
DeRosa checks a low kick from Bach.
DeRosa checks a low kick from Bach.
Bach has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeRosa.
A big right from Bach misses.
DeRosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeRosa throws a front kick that sends Bach stumbling back into the cage.

Bach darts in and clinches DeRosa up against the cage.

DeRosa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeRosa throws a sloppy head kick and Bach moves out of range easily.
Bach keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bach throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bach throws a low kick but it's checked well by DeRosa.
DeRosa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bach doesn't manage to clinch there - DeRosa circles away.
DeRosa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
DeRosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bach throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bach throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeRosa.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bach moves out of range as DeRosa throws a body kick.
DeRosa misses with a body kick.
DeRosa keeps the fight on the outside.
Good leg kick by DeRosa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeRosa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bach throws a series of strikes that have DeRosa backpedaling.
DeRosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Bach scores with a nice right hand.
Bach takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DeRosa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
DeRosa scores with a spinning back kick!
Bach swings for the body but DeRosa moves out of range.
DeRosa throws a head kick that misses.
Bach fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bach lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bach throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bach avoids the head kick by DeRosa.
Bach takes a swing at DeRosa's ribcage but misses.
Bach throws a jab when DeRosa was well out of range.
DeRosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Bach attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeRosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bach steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeRosa. That one must have hurt.
DeRosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bach blocks a head kick by DeRosa.
A leg kick checked by Bach.
Bach throws a body punch but DeRosa moves out of range.
DeRosa tries a head kick but it misses.
DeRosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bach jabs DeRosa right on the nose. DeRosa blinks but takes it well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as DeRosa checks a leg kick.
Bach connects with a body shot.
Bach thows a body shot but no joy.
DeRosa lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
DeRosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeRosa is breathing heavily.
DeRosa throws a head kick but Bach moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bach connects with a right hand. DeRosa shakes it off.
Bach scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bach throws a big shot that misses.
DeRosa tries to land a front kick but Bach steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bach tries to work over DeRosa's front leg with a kick but DeRosa checks it.
Bach moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
DeRosa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Bach dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Bach's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

DeRosa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bach is looking to score with low kicks.
Bach falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeRosa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
DeRosa ducks under a wild hook from Bach.
DeRosa looks to land a body kick but Bach moved away.
Bach lands with a nice combination. DeRosa backs away looking to recover.
DeRosa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bach throws out a powerful jab.
Bach throws a front kick aimed at DeRosa's knee but DeRosa avoids it well.
Bach motions for DeRosa to come forward. Bach throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sebastian Bach seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeRosa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bach stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for DeRosa.
Bach is looking to score with low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeRosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeRosa throws a head kick that misses.
Bach moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bach walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. DeRosa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bach misses with a leg kick.
DeRosa throws a sloppy head kick and Bach moves out of range easily.
Bach tries to clinch but DeRosa moves out of range.
Bach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
DeRosa tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeRosa moves out of range of the strikes.
Bach will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
DeRosa lands with a slapping head kick.

Bach moves into range and clinches up with DeRosa.
DeRosa is trying to force a seperation but Bach has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeRosa is looking to break free of the clinch but Bach has double underhooks.

DeRosa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bach moves out of range of the body kick.
DeRosa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bach scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
DeRosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bach slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bach tries to land a front kick but DeRosa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bach moves out of range of the body kick.
Bach throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bach connects with a body shot that sends DeRosa's belly button to the back.
Bach throws a leg kick but DeRosa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bach throws a looping overhand right but DeRosa ducks down to avoid it.
DeRosa moves out of range of the leg kick from Bach.
Bach uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bach misses with a low kick.
Bach is looking to chop away at DeRosa's legs.
Bach loads up on a big right hand but DeRosa slips the punch.
Bach throws a lazy right hand but DeRosa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeRosa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bach avoids the head kick by DeRosa.
Bach misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeRosa manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Bach. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bach.
Bach cracks a nice hook into DeRosa's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bach tried to score with a low kick but DeRosa checks it.
DeRosa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeRosa throws a head kick but Bach moves out of range.
Bach has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from DeRosa.
Bach takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bach with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bach digs a good body shot into DeRosa's ribs.
DeRosa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeRosa throws a sloppy head kick and Bach moves out of range easily.
DeRosa checks the leg kick.
Bach tries to clinch up but DeRosa circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bach missing with a left hand there. DeRosa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bach blocks a head kick by DeRosa.
Bach connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Bach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Bach'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!

DeRosa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeRosa misses with a head kick.
Bach pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeRosa is out of range and Bach settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for DeRosa.
Bach shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bach misses with a straight left.
Bach throws a big shot that misses.
DeRosa looks for the body kick but Bach saw that one coming.
DeRosa throws a head kick but Bach moves out of range.
DeRosa throws a front kick that sends Bach stumbling back into the cage.
DeRosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bach.
Bach tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
DeRosa moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeRosa.
Bach tries to close the distance and clinch up but DeRosa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bach lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and DeRosa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeRosa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
DeRosa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bach.
DeRosa lands a nice looking body kick.
DeRosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bach.
DeRosa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bach.
Bach fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bach blocks the body kick.
Bach lands a jab to DeRosa's midsection.
Bach waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeRosa.
Bach throws a low kick, looking for DeRosa's leg but DeRosa calmly moves out of range.
Bach steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeRosa. That one must have hurt.
DeRosa throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bach. DeRosa does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bach ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bach throws a low kick but DeRosa avoids it.
Bach connects with a nice looking jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeRosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bach.
A low kick from Bach is predictable there
and DeRosa counters with a slapping leg kick.
DeRosa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeRosa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bach.
DeRosa throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Some bone on bone action there as DeRosa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
DeRosa lands a nice looking body kick.
Bach smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
DeRosa delivers a nice body kick.
DeRosa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bach looks to land a left hand but DeRosa moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeRosa scores with a kick to the midsection.
DeRosa tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from DeRosa.
Bach throws a chopping leg kick but DeRosa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
DeRosa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bach avoids the head kick by DeRosa.
Bach throws a good cross that connects.
DeRosa tries a head kick but it misses.
DeRosa ducks under a wild hook from Bach.
Bach lands with a nice body punch.
Bach jabs DeRosa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bach dips to his left and cracks DeRosa with an uppercut!
Bach throws a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bach finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bach motions for DeRosa to come forward. Bach throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bach throws a leg kick
and DeRosa makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bach really felt that one!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeRosa is looking to chop away at Bach's legs.
Sebastian Bach is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bach wants to clinch.
Bach tries to clinch up but DeRosa circles away and keeps his distance.
DeRosa throws a head kick that misses.
Bach fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeRosa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Leonardo DeRosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bach digs a good body shot into DeRosa's ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Bach. Beautiful body shot.
Bach avoids the head kick by DeRosa.
Bach connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Bach comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bach winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Bach!
After the big win, Sebastian Bach made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BioPharm Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Shaman Moorhead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Moorhead
vs
Smith

175 cm
25
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY
SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaman Moorhead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moorhead rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Moorhead manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Moorhead trying to land knees to the body.
Moorhead lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Moorhead.
Moorhead lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Come on Moorhead - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Moorhead lands an elbow that stopped Smith in his tracks for a moment.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moorhead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Moorhead throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moorhead throws an elbow but misses.
Moorhead putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Smith in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Moorhead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moorhead.
Moorhead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moorhead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Moorhead tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Moorhead back against the cage.
Moorhead lands a damaging elbow.
Moorhead lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Moorhead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Moorhead tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Moorhead lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moorhead tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Moorhead.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moorhead after a bit of a struggle.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Moorhead misses with a hook from the clinch.
Moorhead using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith blocks an elbow strike.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moorhead gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moorhead after a bit of a struggle.
Shaman Moorhead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moorhead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smith tries to pull guard but Moorhead forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moorhead has Smith pushed against the cage.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Moorhead.
Moorhead with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Moorhead comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moorhead throws an elbow but it misses.
Moorhead misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moorhead just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smith's brow.
Moorhead tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Moorhead is breathing heavily.
Smith tries to pull guard but Moorhead holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Moorhead avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith can't get the takedown.
Moorhead content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Moorhead misses with a knee strike.
Moorhead throws an elbow that misses.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Smith has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Moorhead is trying to keep an underhook but Smith manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Moorhead is not content to let Smith control the position.
Moorhead tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Smith manages to move to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Smith looking to ground and pound but Moorhead is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith wants to control the pace but Moorhead is squirming around nicely.

Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Moorhead to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Moorhead shrugs it off.
Moorhead is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith scoring with strikes but Moorhead is staying in there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shaman Moorhead will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smith throws a one two combo.
Smith throws a series of punches but Moorhead moves out of range.

Moorhead moves into the clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moorhead is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moorhead is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Moorhead lands an elbow inside.
Moorhead misses with an elbow strike.
Moorhead utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Moorhead lands a nice uppercut.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shaman Moorhead has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Smith.
Moorhead creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Smith's defenses.
Moorhead misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moorhead lands a damaging elbow.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Moorhead.
Moorhead misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Moorhead.
Moorhead lands an elbow inside.
Moorhead using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moorhead leaning against his opponent.
Moorhead throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Smith jumps guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Moorhead is proving a slippery customer.
Moorhead has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Moorhead got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smith has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moorhead has managed to get both his arms back between Smith's legs - danger averted.
Smith lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moorhead!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith wants to control the pace but Moorhead is squirming around nicely.
Smith thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Moorhead in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Smith breaks from Moorhead's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Moorhead is squirming around, avoiding Smith's attempts to control the action.
Moorhead is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Smith connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Smith has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Moorhead is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Smith!
Dan Smith very nearly forgot to thank SPARTA FIGHTWARE-GTI amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Angus Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hardin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Angus Young has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Young
vs
Hardin

176 cm
23
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

BioPharm Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Hardin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young lands with a shot to the body.

Young moves into the clinch.
Young is working Hardin over against the cage.
Young throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hardin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hardin is trying to pull guard but Young has him pressed against the cage.
Hardin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Young is keeping busy.
A bit of stalling here from Young.
Hardin tries to score a body lock takedown but Young shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Angus Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hardin.
Young stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Young.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Young obliges.
A short left from Young.
Hardin looks gassed!
Young presses Hardin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Young lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin is working for takedown but Young is calmly controlling the position for now.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hardin tries to break free but Young pushes him back against the cage.
Young effectively controlling the action here.
Young lands a body shot.
Young lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardin backwards.
Young presses Hardin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Young as the two fighters clinch.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardin backwards.
A body shot lands from Young.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardin is trying to break the clinch but Young has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Young.
A shot in the inside from Young.
A body shot lands from Young.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Young.
Young lands a shot to the body.
Young digs a right hand underneath Hardin's ribcage. Hardin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
Young scores with a shoulder strike.
Young lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hardin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Young is keeping busy.
Young lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Young lands with a light punch inside.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Young cracks Hardin with a nice body shot.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Young dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young is working Hardin over against the cage.
Hardin takes a shot to the head.
Young is working Hardin over against the cage.
Young is pushing Hardin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Young.
Young with a knee to the head.
Young taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Young.
A right hook to the body lands for Young.
Young cracks Hardin with a nice body shot.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardin backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Young.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Young effectively controlling the action here.
Young lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Young pushes Hardin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Young lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Young.
Young works on Hardin's body with a couple of short punches.
Hardin takes a shot to the head.
Young stalling against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Young scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Young.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Young rushes Hardin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Young is leaning against Hardin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Young - that landed with a thud.
Hardin tries to land a knee to the head but Young blocks with his arms.
Good body shot from Young.
Young lands with a left to the head.
Young lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardin backwards.
Angus Young has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Young lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hardin.
Young misses with a knee strike.
Young is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardin can do to turn this around?
Hardin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hardin tries to pull guard but Young forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Young gets through Hardin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardin is breathing heavily.
Young using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Young obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardin backwards.
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Hardin backwards.
Young presses Hardin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Young lands with a right to the head.
Young lands a body shot.
Young lands with a light punch inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Young.
Young makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Young.
A short right from Young.
Young lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hardin or not.
Young gets through Hardin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Young throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Young lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardin backwards.
A right hand to the body from Young.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 short body shot lands from Young as the two fighters clinch.
Young lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Young.
A short uppercut from Young.
Young lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Young throws a knee to the head but misses.
Young scores a nice knee to the body.
Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardins head.
A body shot lands from Young.
Young is working Hardin over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Young.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young lands a right hand.
Young cracks Hardin with a nice body shot.
Young lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hardin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young.
Young throws a knee to the head but misses.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Young lands an elbow that stopped Hardin in his tracks for a moment.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Young lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Young.
Nice body punch from Young - that landed with a thud.
A short body shot lands from Young as the two fighters clinch.
Hardin takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Young.

Hardin is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young lands with a left to the head.
Hardin is still on wobbly legs! Can Young finish him?
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!
Young dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Hardin's head.
A right hand to the body from Young.
Hardin seems to have recovered his senses.
Young lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Young lands with a light punch inside.
Young lands a body shot in the clinch.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Young lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Young.
Young works on Hardin's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angus Young dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Young throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Young feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hardin's calf.
Hardin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hardin takes one to the chin there.
Young connects with a nice looking jab.
Mike Hardin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid leg kick lands there for Young.
Angus Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Young changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Young jabs at Hardin's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardin has time to react.
Hardin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Young throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hardin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Young lands a nice looking body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young lands with an uppercut that bounces Hardin off the cage and back into range.
Hardin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardin shoots in and drives through. Young sprawls well.
Young throws the kick towards the body but Hardin avoids it.
Young with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That kick from Young tenderised Hardin's leg. Hardin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hardin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Young fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Angus Young is winning the standup battle so far.

Young darts in and clinches Hardin up against the cage.
Young throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hardins head.
Young has Hardin pressed against the cage.
Young pushes Hardin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Young.
Young lands a body punch.
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!
Young lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Young.
A short uppercut from Young.
Young lands with a left to the head.
Hardin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Young fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Young jabs Hardin right on the nose. Hardin blinks but takes it well.
A good leg kick by Young.
Young lands a lovely overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a leg kick which misses Hardin's front leg but catches the back leg as Hardin tries to avoid it.
Hardin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Young moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Young. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Young.
Young fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hardin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Young with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hardin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Young connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hardin scrambles back to his feet.
Hardin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Young lands with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Young.

Young drops Hardin with a beautiful combination! Hardin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Young is looking for the KO!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young scores with a jab to the body.
Hardin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Young, right into the meat.

Young lands a left and a right that send Hardin crashing to the mat, dazed. Young thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Young ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Angus Young is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Young stuns Hardin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Young.
A chopping leg kick lands by Young.
Hardin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Young lands a jab.
Hardin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hardin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Young lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mike Hardin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Young dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus Young!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Angus Young waved his t-shirt featuring BioPharm Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.

C
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Larry Fine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Fine could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Shields's chin.

Fine
vs
Shields

167 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larry Fine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Shields!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields throws a low kick but Fine moves out of range easily.
Fine throws a series of strikes that have Shields backpedaling.

It looks like Anthony Shields has been cut.
Shields takes a swing at Fine's ribcage but misses.
Shields throws a head kick that misses.
Shields will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shields fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shields throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fine misses with a takedown attempt

and Shields counters with a single leg into guard. Fine didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Fine has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Shields should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fine has tightened it up now! Shields should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Larry Fine!