SPFT 77: Reyes vs. Cartman PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vincent Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vega kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is You Never Can Tell. Austin Beck is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Vega
vs
Beck

176 cm
28
181 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Determined

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vincent Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Austin Beck!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beck keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vega.
Vega scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Vega looking to score a takedown here. Beck is defending well but Vega drives through and ends up in Beck's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vega 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.
Beck working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vega.
Beck being controlled here, momentarily.

Vega drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Vega as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Beck screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Vega! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Vincent Vega!
Vincent Vega tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Sameer Hamadoui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Olov Hermansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hamadoui comes to the cage accompanied by Lights Out. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Hamadoui
vs
Olov Hermansson

180 cm
29
155 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

178 cm
23
158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Good chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 Hilo, Sameer Hamadoui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Olov Hermansson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hermansson lands an overhand right.

Hermansson clinches up with Hamadoui and pushes him back against the cage.
Hamadoui is trying to pull guard but Hermansson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hamadoui drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hermansson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Hamadoui scores with a four punch combination!

Hamadoui clinches.
Hermansson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hamadoui is trying to push Hermansson away but Hermansson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Hermansson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Hermansson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hermansson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hamadoui is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Hermansson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hamadoui doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hermansson.
Hamadoui wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hermansson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hamadoui has managed to free his arm - good work.

Hermansson is trying to work for a kimura but Hamadoui is defending well.
Hermansson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hamadoui does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hamadoui won't allow Hermansson to pass to mount.

Hermansson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Hamadoui darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hermansson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hamadoui decides to stand up.
Good shot there by Hermansson.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Hamadoui manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hermansson on his heels. He'll look to pass Hermansson's guard now, I'm sure.

Hermansson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hamadoui defends it easily.
Hamadoui has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hermansson is proving hard to escape from.
Hamadoui postures up.

Hermansson has his foot on Hamadoui's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hamadoui works his way back into a safe position though.
Hermansson is pulling down on Hamadoui's head. It's preventing any offense from Hamadoui, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamadoui tries to stand but Hermansson is controlling from the bottom.

Hamadoui drops back looking for a leg! Hermansson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hermansson manages to kick Hamadoui off! Hamadoui jumps back into Hermansson's guard.

Hamadoui is posturing up here but Hermansson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hamadoui tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hamadoui has to tap! Slick submission there by Hermansson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jan Olov Hermansson!
Jan Olov Hermansson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Francisco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Coming Home. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Francisco
vs
Jones

225 cm
35
280 lbs
20 - 9 - 0

225 cm
23
272 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 20 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Francisco !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Francisco .
Francisco fails with a takedown attempt.
Francisco closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Francisco pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Francisco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Francisco .
Francisco ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones misses with a right hand

and Francisco decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Francisco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Francisco tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Francisco throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Francisco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Francisco has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Francisco 's legs - danger averted.
Jones passes into half guard.
Francisco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones controlling the action here.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Francisco tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Francisco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francisco gets full guard.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones trying to control but Francisco is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jon Jones was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Francisco .
Jones throws a leg kick

and Francisco counters with a shoot takedown. Jones fights it but they end up in guard.

Francisco has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Francisco 's guard.
Francisco trying to keep a closed guard but Jones is proving a slippery customer.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Francisco . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Francisco 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Francisco working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jones looking to pass the guard.

Jon Jones has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Francisco closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Francisco lands in his opponent's guard.
Jones wants to stand up but Francisco is controlling him.
Francisco trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Francisco drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Francisco as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jones screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Francisco ! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gabriel Francisco !
After the fight, Gabriel Francisco 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.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bako King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaakko Parantainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parantainen has chosen Gasellit - Ime Huiluu as his entrance music. Jaakko Parantainen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

King
vs
Parantainen

225 cm
33
289 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

194 cm
24
290 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bako King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaakko Parantainen!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Parantainen wants to clinch
and King counters with a two punch combo.
King looks to land a combination but Parantainen avoids it well.

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

Parantainen looking for a guillotine from mount but King is having none of it.
Parantainen prevents King from getting the reversal.
Parantainen lands with some vicious ground and pound - can King hang on?
Parantainen dominating with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King tries to lock up and control but Parantainen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Parantainen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Parantainen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
King really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
King working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parantainen is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and King goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Parantainen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaakko Parantainen!
In his post fight interview, Jaakko Parantainen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zenek Ziemski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Les Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Les Paul has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Ziemski
vs
Paul

187 cm
23
155 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

160 cm
32
153 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Very quick

ADCC Champion
Good kicks
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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zenek Ziemski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Les Paul!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziemski fails to land the takedown.
Paul throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Paul does it's job there.
Paul misses with a hook.

Paul throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ziemski was covering up waiting for the punch and Paul finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Paul is pushing down on Ziemski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ziemski is fighting to maintain full guard but Paul has managed to sneak the leg through.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ziemski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paul's back!

Ziemski is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Ziemski looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Paul taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zenek Ziemski!
During a confident post fight interview, Zenek Ziemski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Kiptanui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Aldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kiptanui comes into the arena with Teflon Brothers - Hoodilammas feat. Juju blaring out of the sound system. Aldo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rough Rida. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kiptanui
vs
Aldo

173 cm
28
181 lbs
15 - 10 - 1

180 cm
32
185 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150

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 15 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Kiptanui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Aldo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aldo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aldo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kiptanui's waist but Kiptanui gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aldo off to one side.

Kiptanui clinches up with Aldo and pushes him back against the cage.
Aldo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kiptanui.

Kiptanui has hold of one of Aldo's legs. Aldo is fighting the takedown attempt but Kiptanui gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Aldo wants to stand up but Kiptanui is controlling him.
Kiptanui pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aldo is keeping the position for now.
Kiptanui stopping the sweep attempt from Aldo.
Kiptanui passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kiptanui looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Kiptanui is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aldo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Kiptanui working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo wants to control but Kiptanui postures up.

Kiptanui thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aldo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kiptanui wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aldo struggling a bit here.
Kiptanui is looking to take a break and control but Aldo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kiptanui working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo is trying to improve his position.

Kiptanui tries for a kimura but Aldo is defending well.

Kiptanui is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Aldo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kiptanui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aldo keeps working.
Aldo is trying to control Kiptanui's posture but Kiptanui avoids it.
Aldo is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aldo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Aldo can't escape the position.
Aldo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kiptanui looking to control but Aldo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Kiptanui looking for a guillotine from mount but Aldo is having none of it.
Kiptanui can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aldo is looking to escape.

Kiptanui looking for a guillotine from mount but Aldo is having none of it.
Aldo working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

Kiptanui is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Aldo to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Aldo shrugs it off.
Aldo is looking to improve his position but Kiptanui isn't that keen on the idea.

Aldo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Kiptanui.
Kiptanui is landing with some decent strikes but Aldo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiptanui pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kiptanui can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Aldo is looking to escape.
Kiptanui is really struggling to control Aldo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kiptanui tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aldo swivels and escapes.
Aldo avoids the head kick by Kiptanui.
Gabriel Kiptanui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiptanui throws out a powerful jab.
Aldo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kiptanui.
Kiptanui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aldo manages to avoid it.
Aldo moves out of range of the body kick from Kiptanui.
A lazy left from Aldo finds it's target.
Kiptanui misses with the combination.
Kiptanui changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aldo tries to avoid it but Kiptanui manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aldo to the ground. Aldo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kiptanui scores with a decent looking hook.
Kiptanui throws a hook but Aldo avoids it easily.
Kiptanui misses with a takedown
and Aldo counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Kiptanui. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aldo shoots in but no luck this time.
Kiptanui is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aldo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aldo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aldo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kiptanui's waist but Kiptanui gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aldo off to one side.
Kiptanui tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aldo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kiptanui swings for the body but Aldo moves out of range.
Kiptanui dodges the punch combination from Aldo.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kiptanui.
Kiptanui throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aldo.

Kiptanui bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Aldo is looking to reverse the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kiptanui is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aldo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Kiptanui thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kiptanui working away.
Kiptanui wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aldo keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kiptanui working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Kiptanui is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Aldo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kiptanui is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aldo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aldo is looking to regain half guard here but Kiptanui keeps moving and retains side control.
Kiptanui sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Aldo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Kiptanui wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Aldo, who protects the arm well.

Kiptanui is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aldo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kiptanui wants to control but Aldo is keeping him busy.
Aldo is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Kiptanui are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gabriel Kiptanui overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aldo tries to control but Kiptanui manages to take his back.
Aldo breaks Kiptanui's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Aldo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kiptanui 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Aldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiptanui has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Aldo has managed to get both his arms back between Kiptanui's legs - danger averted.
Aldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiptanui is keeping the position for now.
Kiptanui keeping moving, preventing Aldo from controlling successfully.
Aldo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kiptanui is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo wants to control from the top but Kiptanui keeps moving.

Kiptanui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Kiptanui dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Kiptanui pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kiptanui wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance.

Aldo takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kiptanui.
Aldo working aggressively here.
Kiptanui blocks an uppercut.

Kiptanui manages to break the clinch.
Kiptanui scores with a head kick. Aldo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Gabriel Kiptanui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiptanui wants to clinch.
Kiptanui wants to clinch up but Aldo keeps it at a distance.
Aldo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kiptanui is fending him off so far but Aldo persists. Nope, Kiptanui circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiptanui throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiptanui shoots in for a takedown but Aldo shows good takedown defense.
Kiptanui tries to land a front kick but Aldo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kiptanui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiptanui misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kiptanui swinging wildly here.
Aldo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kiptanui circles away.
Gabriel Kiptanui is winning the standup battle so far.
Aldo misses with a two punch combination.
Aldo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aldo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kiptanui pinned against the cage. Kiptanui gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gabriel Kiptanui has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Aldo.
Kiptanui lands with a kick to the temple. Aldo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jose Aldo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aldo shoots for a takedown but Kiptanui saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kiptanui shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aldo defends it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kiptanui.
Kiptanui pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aldo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiptanui but Kiptanui pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Aldo gets a clinch.
Kiptanui has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aldo after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aldo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kiptanui fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui jumps guard but Aldo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Aldo gets control of Kiptanui's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aldo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Aldo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kiptanui's guard.
Aldo passes Kiptanui's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kiptanui wants to sweep but Aldo has passed to side control!
Aldo advances to mount.

Aldo is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kiptanui can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kiptanui is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gabriel Kiptanui is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kiptanui tries to buck Aldo off but Aldo takes his back!
Aldo is hanging on to Kiptanui's back as he tries to escape.
Kiptanui turns into Aldo and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aldo wriggles free and stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aldo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiptanui but Kiptanui pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kiptanui takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kiptanui lands a leg kick that knocks Aldo off balance momentarily.
Kiptanui dodges the punch combination from Aldo.
Aldo stuffs the takedown attempt from Kiptanui. Kiptanui gets slowly back to his feet.
Aldo lands with a nice body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aldo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kiptanui.

Aldo clinches up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Aldo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kiptanui has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Kiptanui!
Gabriel Kiptanui bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grand Master Yip Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by Malukah & Wolfgang - The Dragonborn Comes. Yip Man has chosen Everything in it's right place as his entrance music. Johnny Knox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Knox
vs
Master Yip Man

225 cm
29
300 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
13 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

STEEL PENN'S - STEEL TERROR: Video Proven 160Q

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 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grand Master Yip Man!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Knox instigates a clinch.
Knox prevents the takedown attempt.
Yip Man working hard to break the clinch.
Knox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knox presses Yip Man against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yip Man tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knox displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yip Man up against the cage.
Knox prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnny Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grand Master Yip Man.
Knox tries to throw a body punch but Yip Man avoids it by throwing Knox back against the cage.
Knox lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knox just leaning against Yip Man, taking a breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox has Yip Man pressed against the cage, preventing Yip Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knox misses with a punch to the body.
Knox scores with a shoulder strike.
Yip Man is trying to break the clinch but Knox is controlling him.
Yip Man is looking to take this one to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yip Man tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Knox just stands there and leans against the cage.
Yip Man is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Knox struggles to land a body shot inside as Yip Man controls his hands.
Yip Man wants to break the clinch but can't.

Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yip Man has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Knox tries to clinch up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Yip Man crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Knox - the referee stops the clock and Yip Man gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Knox. Yip Man manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Yip Man looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yip Man walks into a straight right hand from Knox.

Knox drops Yip Man with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Yip Man looks back up at him and smiles so Knox waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Yip Man is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox is stalking Yip Man. Yip Man circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Knox, and it's lights out! Yip Man really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Knox!
Johnny Knox made sure to mention his sponsor, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Riel Dan Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cartman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartman has chosen Santana Ft Everlast - Put Your Lights On as his entrance music. Riel Dan Reyes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dan Reyes
vs
Cartman

180 cm
25
183 lbs
17 - 1 - 1

170 cm
33
185 lbs
22 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under!
Wolfpack Threadz

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 17 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Riel Dan Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eric Cartman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartman stuffs the takedown.
Reyes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartman manages to avoid it.
Cartman throws a shot from downtown. Reyes moves away and avoids it.
Reyes throws a body punch but Cartman moves out of range.
Reyes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reyes looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartman is just out of range.
Cartman misses with a wild body shot.

Reyes shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cartman is trying to control but can't.
Reyes wants to take a breather but Cartman is having none of it.
Cartman wants to get back to full guard.
Reyes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cartman defending well though.
Cartman is trying to get back to full guard.
Cartman is trying to maintain the position but Reyes is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cartman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reyes is working away from the top position though.
Cartman gets back to full guard.
Reyes throwing strikes but missing.
Reyes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reyes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cartman 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.
Reyes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reyes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Reyes throwing strikes but Cartman manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
What's Reyes going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Reyes tries to buck Cartman off but Cartman is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Cartman working the ground and pound.

It looks like Riel Dan Reyes has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartman scores with punches from side control.
Cartman lands some shots froms side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Cartman's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Reyes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reyes regains half guard, as Cartman was trying to land strikes.
Reyes wants to improve his position but Cartman is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Riel Dan Reyes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Reyes is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Reyes is looking to control Cartman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reyes avoid being mounted?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reyes tries to roll over but Cartman keeps him under control.
Cartman working Reyes over with strikes.

Jeez, Riel Dan Reyes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Riel Dan Reyes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eric Cartman!
Our winner, Eric Cartman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.