IFF - 20 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between RC RS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan Ritchie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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!

RS
vs
Ritchie

220 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

195 cm
18
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, RC RS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dylan Ritchie!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritchie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ritchie tries to close the distance and clinch up but RS swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ritchie has managed to clinch.

Ritchie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
RS throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
RS falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ritchie counters with a good low kick that RS was not able to check.

Ritchie drives through and clinches with RS against the cage.

Ritchie gets control of RS's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ritchie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ritchie trying to keep a closed guard but RS is proving a slippery customer.
Ritchie wants to get back to his feet but RS is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Ritchie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and RS defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ritchie wants to get back to his feet but RS is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

RS got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ritchie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, RS has managed to get both his arms back between Ritchie's legs - danger averted.
Ritchie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritchie is trying to control the position but RS postures up.
RS preventing the sweep.
Ritchie keeps trying to improve his position.
Ritchie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and RS is now in half guard.
Ritchie wants to get back to full guard.
RS will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
RS passes into side control, despite Ritchie's attempt to control the position.
RS looking to control but instead Ritchie has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Ritchie manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. RS keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

RS pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ritchie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from RS.
RS throws a series of punches but Ritchie avoids them all with ease.
RS misses with a double jab

and Ritchie moves into the clinch.
Ritchie is trying to pull guard but RS turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ritchie breaks the clinch.
RS misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ritchie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in RS's half guard.

Ritchie stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows RS to get to his feet.

Ritchie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ritchie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables RS to keep the fight standing.
Ritchie is looking to take this one to the mat.
RC RS has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Ritchie.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ritchie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but RS gets the underhooks and prevents it.

RS escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ritchie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Ritchie changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. RS looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Ritchie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, RS has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ritchie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but RS is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
RS dodges the ground and pound from Ritchie.
Ritchie wants to lay and pray for a moment but RS keeps working.

Ritchie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. RS knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ritchie trying to control the position but RS is working away.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Ritchie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ritchie clinches.

RS manages to break the clinch.
RS misses with a double jab.

Ritchie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for RS!
Ritchie wants to control but RS is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Ritchie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ritchie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Ritchie wants to control but RS is keeping him busy.

Ritchie has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ritchie closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. RS did well to prevent Ritchie getting side control.
Ritchie not doing much here.
RS really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ritchie trying to pass the guard but RS defending well.

Ritchie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
RS on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ritchie stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows RS to get to his feet.
Ritchie misses with a jab, cross combination.
RS falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ritchie counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
RS pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ritchie back to the cage. RS follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Ritchie closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into RS's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ritchie stands up and waves to RS to follow him.
RC RS is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ritchie feints and then cracks RS's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow RS down.

Ritchie moves into the clinch.

RS breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritchie misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ritchie is looking to clinch but RS is avoiding it.
RS misses with a jab, cross combination.

A momentary lapse in concentration from RS enables Ritchie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. RS manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dylan Ritchie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ritchie advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ritchie in particular looking to stall.
Ritchie is looking to advance position but RS won't allow it.
Ritchie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ritchie should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dylan Ritchie was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Ritchie closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ritchie lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ritchie advances to half guard.
Ritchie works his way into full mount!

RS defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ritchie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

RS defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ritchie.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Dylan Ritchie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ritchie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
RS wants to stand up but Ritchie is controlling him.
RS keeping moving, preventing Ritchie from controlling successfully.
Ritchie wants to pass the guard but RS is keeping the position.
RS is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
RS is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ritchie dives into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ritchie stands up and we're back to a striking position.
RS rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ritchie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Ritchie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in RS's half guard.
Ritchie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Ritchie stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows RS to get to his feet.

Ritchie shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ritchie content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritchie slips nicely into half guard.
Ritchie is taking a breather. RS says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ritchie works his way into full mount!
Ritchie scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Ritchie controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ritchie raining down hammerfists from mount.
RS taking shots to the head.
Ritchie landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ritchie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can RS hang on?
Ritchie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Ritchie stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

RS tries to keep at a distance but Ritchie has taken the fight into the clinch.

Ritchie works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ritchie postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritchie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Ritchie decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on RS, up you get!
Ritchie lands a nice shot to the body.

Ritchie throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. RS was covering up waiting for the punch and Ritchie finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Ritchie gets to his feet - RS follows without any prompting.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ritchie gets a double leg takedown into RS's guard.
Ritchie stays in close to RS's body and controls the position.
RC RS has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dylan Ritchie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ritchie advances position into side control!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Ritchie!
An intense looking Dylan Ritchie took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'If he dies...........he dies!.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snow Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrisio Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snow Ball has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ball
vs
Freire

190 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

173 cm
24
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Snow Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patrisio Freire!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ball connects with a good right hand that stumbles Freire. Freire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Freire throws a nice looking combination but Ball bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ball will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Freire tries to bum rush Ball with a series of wild strikes but Ball uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ball swats away the attempt to clinch by Freire.
Freire scores with a sloppy right hand. Ball should have avoided that one.
Ball lands a slapping body shot.
Freire misses with the combination.
Freire misses with a double jab
and Ball counters with a right hand to the body.
Freire connects with a single shot there.
Freire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ball moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ball dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freire swings for the body but Ball moves out of range.
Ball cracks a nice hook into Freire's ribs.
Freire misses with a wild body shot.
Freire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Ball counters with a single leg into guard. Freire didn't expect that.
Freire looks winded!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Freire has momentary wrist control but Ball slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball is working Freire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ball stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Freire should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ball is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ball scoring with some ground and pound.
Freire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ball landing with the ground and pound.

Freire has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ball should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Freire has tightened it up now! Ball 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 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Patrisio Freire!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dude Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dude Love . 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!

Marsden
vs
Love

181 cm
24
192 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

197 cm
25
194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

Ace of Spades Clothing

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Marsden !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dude Love!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Love throws a looping overhand right but Marsden ducks down to avoid it.
Love on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marsden fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Love avoids it really well and circles away.
Mark Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick by Marsden misses
and Love connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Mark Marsden has been cut.
Love blocks a head kick by Marsden .
Marsden wants to clinch up but Love keeps it at a distance.

Marsden rushes Love and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Love breaks from the clinch.
Love takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Love displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marsden .
Marsden throws a lazy body kick
and Love makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Love misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden looks to clinch
and Love counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marsden misses with a leg kick
and Marsden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marsden misses with a leg kick
and Love counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Love looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Marsden avoids the head kick by Love.
Marsden throws a jab but it's blocked by Love.
Love takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Marsden is rocked!

Mark Marsden 's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Love throws a leg kick which misses Marsden 's front leg but catches the back leg as Marsden tries to avoid it.
Love steps in with a hook that catches Marsden right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Love follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Marsden looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dude Love!
In his post fight interview, Dude Love 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
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Mckracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dewey Foley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert Mckracken could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dewey Foley's chin.

Mckracken
vs
Foley

185 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

192 cm
19
192 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Mckracken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dewey Foley!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foley misses with a few strikes there.
Mckracken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Mckracken moves into the clinch successfully.

Mckracken manages to break the clinch.
Foley's coach down at Basics -LOD- was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Foley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Mckracken rushes Foley and presses him up against the cage.

Mckracken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mckracken misses with a takedown attempt - Foley sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Mckracken has closed the distance and engaged Foley in a clinch.

Mckracken gets control of Foley's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mckracken will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Foley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mckracken's guard.
Mckracken knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Foley on the ground.
Foley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley wants to stand but Mckracken has his arm trapped.
Mckracken is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Foley off and has taken his back!
Mckracken trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Foley doesn't escape.
Mckracken punches the canvas rather than the man.
Foley is in bad spot here.
Mckracken throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Foley covering up well and avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckracken is working the ground and pound. Can Foley escape?
Mckracken misses with an elbow to the head.
Foley trying to control the position but Mckracken manages to sink in the hooks.
Mckracken is landing with strikes from the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mckracken throws strikes from the back but Foley rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Foley.
Mckracken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Foley swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mckracken drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Foley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mckracken has Foley in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckracken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foley pushes down on Mckracken's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foley tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mckracken is looking to improve his position.
Foley trying to pass the guard but Mckracken defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mckracken tries to roll over but Foley keeps him under control.
Foley has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Mckracken works to full guard.
Mckracken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Foley tries to stand but Mckracken is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mckracken pulls Foley in close to prevent any damage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Mckracken dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mckracken tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Foley swivels and escapes.
Foley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mckracken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mckracken throws a half hearted mid kick.

Mckracken gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Mckracken breaks from the clinch.

Mckracken lands a left and a right that send Foley crashing to the mat, dazed. Mckracken thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Foley is rocked!

It looks like Dewey Foley has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Foley checks a leg kick nicely.
Foley is still on wobbly legs! Can Mckracken finish him?

Mckracken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Foley seems to have recovered his senses.
Foley trying to control the position but instead, Mckracken has worked for underhooks and has pushed Foley into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mckracken tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Foley smiles and moves away.
Robert Mckracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mckracken is trying to pull guard but Foley has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Mckracken. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mckracken breaks the clinch.
Foley throws a series of punches but Mckracken moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley punishes Mckracken's body with a nice straight punch.
Mckracken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Mckracken has taken the fight to the clinch.

Mckracken lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mckracken lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Foley is looking to improve his position.
Foley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mckracken.
Foley is not content to let Mckracken control the position.
Foley wants to control but Mckracken is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mckracken with the ground and pound but Foley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mckracken has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mckracken throws a big right hand that misses.
Mckracken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mckracken in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Foley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mckracken throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Mckracken stands up and waves to Foley to follow him.
A shot to the body from Mckracken misses
and Mckracken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Mckracken darts in and clinches Foley up against the cage.

Mckracken breaks the clinch.
Mckracken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mckracken shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Foley defends it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mckracken takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Mckracken takes the fight into the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Mckracken dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dewey Foley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Foley lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Foley scores with a one two! Mckracken had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Mckracken closes the distance and clinches.
Mckracken is looking for a takedown.

Mckracken breaks the clinch.
Mckracken moves in looking to clinch but Foley pushes him off.
Nice body punch from Foley.
Foley cracks Mckracken with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foley leaves Mckracken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Mckracken rushes Foley and presses him up against the cage.
Foley is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mckracken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mckracken fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dewey Foley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Foley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mckracken.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Mckracken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Decent striking displayed by Foley there.
Mckracken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foley lands with a right that hurts Mckracken. Mckracken looks to clinch but Foley throws a short knee that drops Mckracken. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Dewey Foley!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Ritchie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Barns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Danny Barns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ritchie
vs
Barns

181 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
18
174 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karl Ritchie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Danny Barns!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritchie doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Barns counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ritchie's guard now.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barns landing with the ground and pound.
Barns scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ritchie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barns is one step ahead there.
Ritchie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barns can't escape the position.
Ritchie trying to control but Barns is having none of it.
Barns tries to lock up and control but Ritchie gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barns is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barns is still trying to improve position.
Ritchie fails to move to back control.
Barns sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ritchie is working for a kimura but Barns is defending it quite comfortably.
Barns is doing well to control the position and prevent Ritchie from advancing to side control.
Barns is looking for a sweep. Ritchie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barns works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ritchie preventing the sweep.
Ritchie controlling from the top position.

Barns looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ritchie passes into half guard.
Ritchie looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ritchie trying to control from half guard but Barns is working away.
Barns keeping control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ritchie trying to control from half guard but Barns is working away.

Ritchie is looking for a kimura but Barns is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ritchie to get the leverage.
Ritchie throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ritchie wants to control but Barns is keeping him busy.
Barns manages to get to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ritchie trying to control but Barns is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Barns shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ritchie napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Danny Barns has got the better of the ground game so far.
Barns connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ritchie some visible discomfort.
Barns in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ritchie taking a bit of punishment here - Barns scoring with strikes.
Ritchie wants to get back to his feet.
Ritchie wants to control but Barns postures up.
Barns is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ritchie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big shot lands for Barns! That's hurt Ritchie! Will he recover? Barns fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Barns!
Danny Barns 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.
Karl Ritchie was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck sake'.

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FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zone Loire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Worf Roshenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roshenko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by QoNos Death Swell. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Loire
vs
Roshenko

225 cm
18
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
25
266 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zone Loire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Worf Roshenko!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roshenko shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Loire defends it nicely.
Roshenko throws out a leg kick but Loire moves out of range and Roshenko only half commits.
Roshenko wants to clinch.
A clash of legs there as Loire blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshenko moves in looking to clinch but Loire pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loire checks a leg kick nicely.
Loire really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roshenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Loire pinned against the cage. Loire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Roshenko instigates a clinch.
Loire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Loire fails to land.
Roshenko looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loire.
A nice left hand lands by Loire.
Loire swings wildly with an uppercut but Roshenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roshenko is trying to drag Loire to the mat but Loire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zone Loire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Worf Roshenko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loire lands with a left to the head.
Roshenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Loire misses with a punch on the inside.
Loire misses with a punch on the inside.
Loire keeps control of Roshenko as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Loire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loire lands a left hand.
Loire keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Roshenko's efforts to push away.
Loire is pressed up against the cage. Roshenko has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Loire down to the mat. Loire avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Roshenko throws a hook but Loire avoids it easily.

Loire gets tackled into the cage by Roshenko. Roshenko maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roshenko has Loire pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Loire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshenko is looking for a takedown.
Roshenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Roshenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roshenko is trying to pull guard but Loire turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Loire missing with knees to the body.
Loire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roshenko.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Loire.
Loire lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roshenko.
Loire gets through Roshenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roshenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Roshenko looks winded!
A short left from Loire.
Loire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roshenko.
Roshenko avoiding damage as Loire throws knees to the body.
Loire putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roshenko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Loire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Loire misses with a punch on the inside.
Roshenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loire lands a shoulder strike.
Loire scores with a shoulder strike.
Roshenko takes a shot to the head.
Loire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Loire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roshenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roshenko.
Loire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roshenko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Loire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Roshenko is trying to drag Loire to the mat but Loire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Roshenko is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Loire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loire scores with a shot to the side of Roshenko's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Loire.
Loire missing with knees to the body.
Roshenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Roshenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Roshenko is defended easily by Loire.
Roshenko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Loire as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roshenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Zone Loire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Worf Roshenko.
Roshenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Loire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roshenko somewhat.
Zone Loire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loire blocks a head kick by Roshenko.
Roshenko misses with a body kick.
Worf Roshenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roshenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Loire circles away.
Roshenko misses with a hook. Loire ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Roshenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Loire sprawls well. Loire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roshenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Roshenko shoots in but Loire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roshenko tries for a takedown but Loire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Loire. No joy for Roshenko on that attempt.
Roshenko misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roshenko is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roshenko fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Roshenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roshenko.
Roshenko lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Roshenko.
Worf Roshenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Roshenko looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roshenko throws a body kick that misses.
Roshenko is looking to clinch but Loire is avoiding it.
Roshenko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Loire defends well and Roshenko ends up having to push Loire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Loire fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roshenko wants a takedown.
Loire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roshenko is trying to break the clinch but Loire has him pressed against the cage.
Roshenko wants to take the fight to the mat but Loire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Roshenko avoiding damage as Loire throws knees to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Worf Roshenko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Roshenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loire checks a low kick from Roshenko.
Roshenko is looking to clinch but Loire is avoiding it.
Roshenko closes the distance and clinches up with Loire, looking for a takedown. Roshenko pushes Loire against the cage but Loire circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Roshenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roshenko.
Roshenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Loire manages to avoid it.
Roshenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roshenko throws a body punch but Loire moves out of range.
Loire stuffs the takedown.
Zone Loire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Worf Roshenko.
Roshenko misses with a straight right.
Roshenko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Loire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roshenko somewhat.
Loire slaps away a takedown attempt from Roshenko, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roshenko does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Roshenko shoots for a takedown but Loire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Roshenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Roshenko misses with a right hand

and Loire counters by moving into the clinch.
Loire lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Loire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Loire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loire misses with some punches.
Loire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loire lands a hook that snaps the head of Roshenko backwards.
Loire lands an uppercut.
Loire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Loire swings wildly with an uppercut but Roshenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loire misses with some punches.
Loire lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Loire.
Loire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roshenko's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Loire.
A short uppercut from Loire.

Roshenko is rocked!
Loire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roshenkos head.
Roshenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Loire finish him?
Loire creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Roshenko's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Roshenko drops to his knees and Loire pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zone Loire!
In defeat, Worf Roshenko stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is a good day to die.'.

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FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branko Juric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hunt
vs
Juric

225 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
25
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Good gas tank

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Branko Juric!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juric moves to clinch but Hunt breaks away
and Hunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Juric slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
Juric looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Juric circles away easily

and Juric counters by clinching up.
Juric lands a nice elbow.
Hunt blocks the elbow strike.
Hunt wants to break free but Juric has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juric throws an elbow but misses.
Juric throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juric throws an elbow but misses.
Juric pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hunt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Juric comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Juric stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juric misses with an elbow over the top.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Juric looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Juric throws an elbow but it misses.
Juric pressing his opponent against the cage.
Juric throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow.
Juric creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juric throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt avoids the elbow strike from Juric, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juric throws an elbow that misses.
Juric throws an elbow that misses.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Juric.
Juric creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hunt's defenses.
Juric looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juric.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Juric.
Juric misses with an elbow over the top.
Hunt takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Juric just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hunt's brow.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Juric.
Juric has Hunt pressed against the cage.

Hunt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a one two! Juric had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Juric showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunt.
Juric tries to clinch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt tries to clinch but Juric moves out of range.
Hunt tries to clinch but Juric moves out of range.
Juric is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunt.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Branko Juric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunt tries to land a front kick but Juric steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Juric closes the distance and clinches.
Juric displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hunt up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juric misses with an elbow over the top.
Juric throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike.
Juric stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Juric comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Juric misses with an elbow strike.
Juric pushes off an throws an elbow but Hunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Juric.
Juric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Juric.
Hunt letting Juric take a breather here.
Hunt dodges an elbow strike from Juric.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juric avoiding damage as Hunt throws knees to the body.
Juric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Juric gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Branko Juric dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Juric doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Juric.

Juric closes the distance and pushes Hunt back into the cage.
Juric leaning against his opponent.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Hunt is trying to break free.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Juric.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch but Juric keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juric throws an elbow but misses.
Juric lands an elbow inside.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Juric.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Juric in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Juric throws an elbow that misses.
Juric pushes off an throws an elbow but Hunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juric.
Hunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt tries to break free but Juric pushes him back against the cage.
Juric taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Juric receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Branko Juric seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hunt blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Juric.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Juric misses with an elbow strike.
Juric pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hunt wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Juric has him pressed against the cage.
Hunt has had enough of the clinch but Juric keeps him there for the moment.
Juric throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hunt dodges an elbow strike from Juric.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Juric.
Juric stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to break free but Juric pushes him back against the cage.
Juric manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Branko Juric.
Juric tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Juric circles away from the clinch attempt.
Juric is looking to clinch but Hunt is avoiding it.
Juric swats away the attempt to clinch by Hunt.
Juric moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with the combination.
Juric tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Juric moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Juric circles away.
Hunt tries to clinch but Juric moves out of range.
No joy there for Hunt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mike Hunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Juric moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off.

Juric rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage.
Juric creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hunt's defenses.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt letting Juric take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Juric pushes off an throws an elbow but Hunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juric throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juric lands a damaging elbow.
Juric throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Juric has Hunt pressed against the cage.
Juric lands an elbow inside.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Juric keeps control of Hunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hunt wants to break the clinch but can't.
Juric lands an elbow inside.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike.
Hunt being controlled against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juric creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hunt working aggressively here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.

Branko Juric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Juric stuffs the takedown.
Hunt tries to clinch up

and Juric counters by clinching up.
Juric pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Juric's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Juric continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Juric throws an elbow but it misses.
Hunt avoids the elbow strike from Juric, against the cage.
Hunt blocks the elbow strike.
Juric lands a nice elbow.
Hunt trying to land knees to the body.
Hunt working hard to break the clinch.
Juric creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hunt's defenses.
Hunt dodges an elbow strike from Juric.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juric throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Juric slows down the pace here.
Hunt wants to break free but Juric has control.
Juric throws an elbow but it misses.
Juric lands an elbow just above Hunt 's eye.
Juric pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hunt avoids the elbow strike from Juric, against the cage.
Juric misses with an elbow over the top.
Juric looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Hunt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Juric leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juric throws an elbow but it misses.
Juric slowing the pace effectively.
Juric pushes off an throws an elbow but Hunt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Juric throws an elbow that misses.
Hunt blocks the elbow strike.
Juric creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juric throws an elbow but it misses.
Juric stalling.
Juric throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hunt dodges an elbow strike from Juric.
Hunt throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Juric to work.
Juric lands an elbow inside that Hunt shrugs off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt can't break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Juric.
Juric creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hunt avoids the elbow strike from Juric, against the cage.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt blocks an elbow strike from Juric.
Hunt tries to break free but Juric pushes him back against the cage.
Juric keeps control of Hunt as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Juric lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Juric pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Juric avoiding damage.
Juric throws an elbow but it misses.
Juric misses with an elbow strike.
Juric blocks an uppercut.
Juric looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Juric has Hunt pressed against the cage, preventing Hunt from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Juric throws an elbow that misses.
Juric throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee calls for Juric to work.
Juric creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juric throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Juric misses with an elbow over the top.
Juric creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Juric throws an elbow but it misses.
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Juric closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Juric misses with an elbow strike.
Juric has Hunt pushed against the cage.
Juric lands an elbow inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Branko Juric comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Juric 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Branko Juric!

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78%

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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladislav Vasilev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Sobando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vasilev
vs
Sobando

181 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

169 cm
25
169 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vladislav Vasilev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Koji Sobando!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobando throws a head kick but Vasilev moves out of range.
Vasilev digs a good body shot into Sobando's ribs.

Sobando closes the distance and clinches.
Sobando wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vasilev misses with a punch to the body.
Vasilev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sobando backwards.
Vasilev can't find room to land a body shot as Sobando controls the action.
Vasilev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sobando is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vasilev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sobando swings wildly with an uppercut but Vasilev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasilev content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Vasilev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vasilev punishes Sobando's body with a nice straight 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!
Vasilev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Vasilev gets a clinch.
Vasilev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vasilev controlling the action here for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilev cracks Sobando with a nice body shot.
Sobando looks winded!
Vasilev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Still in the clinch, Vasilev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vasilev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vasilev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sobando drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vasilev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vasilev lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Vasilev. That snapped Sobando's head back.

It looks like Koji Sobando has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Vasilev clinches.
Vasilev is leaning against Sobando and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilev lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Vasilev.
Vasilev pushes Sobando back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vasilev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vasilev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vasilev.
Vasilev stops a takedown attempt from Sobando.
Vladislav Vasilev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koji Sobando.
Vasilev working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Vasilev breaks from the clinch.
Vasilev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sobando ducks right into an uppercut from Vasilev.
Vasilev catches Sobando with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sobando shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jab, jab by Vasilev - just one landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vasilev, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasilev.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobando takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vasilev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sobando takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle, before Vasilev throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Sobando's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Vasilev lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Vladislav Vasilev!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

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