FV #4 Small World PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macadam Baird has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Wallace
vs
Baird

187 cm
19
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
190 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Good low kicks
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Baird shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Baird showed some decent athleticism there.
Baird lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Baird there.
Wallace tries to get to full guard but Baird has control of the leg.
Baird stalling.
Wallace looks like he's trying to stand up.
Baird frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Baird lands with some strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird scoring with strikes but Wallace is staying in there.
Baird landing punches.
Baird controlling from mount.
Baird's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Baird has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Baird swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Macadam Baird!
A determined Macadam Baird didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

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A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Izya Haimovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Izya Haimovich has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brock Lesner's chin.

Lesner
vs
Haimovich

210 cm
18
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

197 cm
26
258 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Lesner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Izya Haimovich!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haimovich dodges the punch combination from Lesner.
Lesner looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Haimovich bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Haimovich landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesner is pushing Haimovich's head away, looking to escape. Haimovich manages to hold on to the position though.
Haimovich landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lesner takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
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!
Lesner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Lesner is rocked!

It looks like Brock Lesner has been cut.
Lesner is letting Haimovich control him for a moment.
Lesner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Oh Lesner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haimovich lands a big left to the face of Lesner, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Haimovich and another - Lesner is out! Haimovich stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Izya Haimovich!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Calloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Osty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that James Osty was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Calloway
vs
Osty

208 cm
21
330 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

184 cm
26
297 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Calloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Osty!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calloway dodges the punch combination from Osty.
Osty throws a combination that misses
and Calloway counters with a series of strikes. Osty will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Calloway. Those never looked like landing.
Osty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Calloway counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Osty to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Calloway!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mark Calloway!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Palmer might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to It's Raining men - The Weather Girls. Jones has chosen Hi my name is as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Palmer
vs
Jones

195 cm
25
276 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
284 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.

It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Palmer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones dives in and grabs Palmer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Palmer pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Palmer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Palmer misses with the combination.
Jones blocks a head kick by Palmer.
Palmer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Palmer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palmer.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Palmer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Palmer could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palmer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Palmer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Palmer defends it nicely.
We've been told by Palmer's head coaches at BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tyler Palmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Jones.
Palmer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Palmer scores with a push kick.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Palmer swinging wildly here.
Palmer tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Palmer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Palmer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Palmer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Palmer sprawls well. Palmer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jones is defended easily by Palmer.
Jones looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Palmer counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Palmer connects with a superb combination that knocks Jones out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Palmer before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyler Palmer!
A pretty intense looking Tyler Palmer took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Ghazzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xyxer Zahard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Ghazzi
vs
Zahard

192 cm
25
250 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
24
235 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Solid chin

Backyard Fighting
Knox Energy

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Ghazzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xyxer Zahard!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zahard shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ghazzi as he jumps to the side.
Zahard tries to clinch there but Ghazzi circles away.
Zahard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zahard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zahard is looking to clinch but Ghazzi is avoiding it.
Zahard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zahard misses with a wild combination.
Zahard fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ghazzi scores with a shot to the body.
Zahard tries to clinch
and Ghazzi counters with a left to the body.
Zahard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ghazzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ghazzi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ghazzi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zahard wants to clinch
and Ghazzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zahard thinking.
Zahard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ghazzi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zahard is looking to clinch.
Ghazzi connects with a looping right hand.
Ghazzi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ali Ghazzi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xyxer Zahard.
Nice body punch from Ghazzi.
Zahard looks winded!
The crowd cheers as Ghazzi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zahard doesn't seem phased though.
Zahard goes for a double leg but Ghazzi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ghazzi continues to drive forward.
Ghazzi controlling the action here for a moment.
Zahard tries to pull guard but Ghazzi holds him up against the cage and eventually Zahard drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghazzi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
I was talking to Ghazzi's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghazzi tries to circle away but Zahard has him pinned against the cage.
Zahard tries to pull guard but Ghazzi holds him up against the cage and eventually Zahard drops back down to his feet.
Zahard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ghazzi is struggling to control the position.
Zahard lands a nice elbow.
Ghazzi is pushing Zahard up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zahard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ghazzi slowing the pace effectively.
Zahard throws an elbow that misses.
Zahard pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Zahard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zahard tries to clinch but Ghazzi moves out of range.
Xyxer Zahard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghazzi keeps the fight on the outside.
Ghazzi lands a nice shot that snaps Zahard's head back.
We've been informed that Zahard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ghazzi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zahard.
Ghazzi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zahard shoots in but Ghazzi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zahard throws a head kick that half lands.
Ghazzi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Xyxer Zahard has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghazzi cracks Zahard with a good jab.
Ghazzi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zahard wants to clinch.
Zahard tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Ghazzi counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghazzi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ghazzi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zahard momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Ghazzi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xyxer Zahard'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.

Ghazzi lands with a nice combination. Zahard backs away looking to recover.
Ghazzi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ghazzi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ghazzi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ghazzi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zahard backs up against the cage.

That has opened up Xyxer Zahard's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghazzi circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Ghazzi counter with a right hand.
Ghazzi lunges at Zahard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zahard's hand.
Zahard gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zahard closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Ghazzi to counter with a crisp jab.

Zahard is rocked!

The cut above Xyxer Zahard's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghazzi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zahard.
Zahard tries to clinch up
and Ghazzi counters with a straight right hand.
Zahard is still on wobbly legs! Can Ghazzi finish him?
Zahard is breathing heavily.
Zahard tries to clinch
and Ghazzi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zahard seems to have recovered his senses.
Zahard shoots in but no luck this time.
Ali Ghazzi is winning the standup battle so far.
Zahard is looking to clinch.
Ghazzi scores with a jab to the head.
Zahard tries to clinch there but Ghazzi circles away.
Ghazzi scores with a jab. Zahard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Xyxer Zahard's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zahard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zahard takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ghazzi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zahard can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Zahard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zahard tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Ghazzi to counter with a crisp jab.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ali Ghazzi!
In his post fight interview, Ali Ghazzi started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doc Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Narvaez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holliday comes to the cage accompanied by Wanted Dead Or Alive. Narvaez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Soca Warriors Anthem kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Holliday
vs
Narvaez

188 cm
33
202 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

191 cm
33
200 lbs
24 - 14 - 1

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Fast

Just Fight (Everything 7$)

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 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doc Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Narvaez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Holliday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Narvaez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Holliday tries to bum rush Narvaez with a series of wild strikes but Narvaez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Holliday scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Holliday throwing shots but Narvaez is blocking nicely.
Holliday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Narvaez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Holliday pulls his head out easily.
Narvaez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holliday is working away from the top position though.
Holliday is nestled in close to Narvaez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Holliday is keen to just control but Narvaez is a slippery customer.
Holliday seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narvaez taking some punishment here, with Holliday in his half guard.
Narvaez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Narvaez is looking to control Holliday's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Narvaez avoid being mounted?
Narvaez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Narvaez's head.

Narvaez looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Holliday has picked Narvaez up and slammed him! Narvaez can't keep hold of the triangle and Holliday manages to pass to side control!
Holliday is working Narvaez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Narvaez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holliday throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Holliday.
Narvaez tries to bench press Holliday off him but Holliday keeps the position.
Holliday scoring with punches from side control.
Narvaez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Holliday has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday manages to get to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday is trying to keep Narvaez in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Narvaez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Narvaez throws a big right hand that misses.
Narvaez trying to control the position from guard on top but Holliday is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Narvaez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Holliday has locked up a guillotine! Holliday's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Narvaez is holding on here and Holliday must be using up a lot of energy. Narvaez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Holliday gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Doc Holliday!
A very excited looking Doc Holliday made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.