Highland Games 15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jax Dax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy The Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dax
vs
The Kid

202 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
25
235 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jax Dax!
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, Billy The Kid!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Kid avoids the body shot from Dax.
Dax thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dax avoids the body shot from The Kid.
The Kid blocks a jab.
Dax blocks a head kick by The Kid.

The Kid has managed to clinch.
The Kid lands a hook that snaps the head of Dax backwards.
Dax throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from The Kid.
Dax works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dax is trying to break free.
Dax wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Kid connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dax's face.

It looks like Jax Dax has been cut.
The Kid drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dax pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Kid throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Kid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dax throws a lazy right hand but The Kid sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dax keeps the fight on the outside.
Dax misses with a straight right.
The Kid has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dax is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dax.
The Kid takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

It looks like Billy The Kid has been cut.

The Kid moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Dax's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dax wants to break free but The Kid has control.

The Kid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Kid swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dax.
The Kid slips a jab and a cross from Dax.
The Kid tries to clinch there but Dax circles away.
Dax keeps the fight on the outside.
Dax looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dax scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dax uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Kid.
The Kid cracks Dax with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dax lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

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

The Kid is rocked!
Dax drops The Kid with a straight right hand, right on the button! Dax follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jax Dax!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

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

Dorrance
vs
Mutombo

197 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

218 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edmund Dorrance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dikembe Mutombo!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutombo throws a shot from downtown. Dorrance moves away and avoids it.
Dorrance tries to clinch there but Mutombo circles away.
Dorrance looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Edmund Dorrance has been cut.
Dorrance misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Dorrance throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mutombo connects with a body shot.
Mutombo takes a swing at Dorrance's ribcage but misses.
Dorrance misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Mutombo gets caught flat footed, as Dorrance shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dorrance trying to control the position from guard on top but Mutombo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dorrance won't allow Mutombo to sweep him here.
Dorrance tries to free his leg and advance position but Mutombo is retaining full guard.
Dorrance wants to control from the top but Mutombo keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutombo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mutombo avoids the body shot from Dorrance.
Dorrance walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dorrance moves forwards but Mutombo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Dorrance misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorrance shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mutombo as he jumps to the side.
Nice uppercut lands for Mutombo. That snapped Dorrance's head back.
Mutombo cracks a nice hook into Dorrance's ribs.
Dorrance is breathing heavily.
Mutombo feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Dorrance crashing to the mat! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dikembe Mutombo!
Dikembe Mutombo 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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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Mcginty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Peterson
vs
Mcginty

191 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Peterson!
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, Scott Mcginty!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcginty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Mcginty lands a big right hand that sends Peterson crashing to the mat! Mcginty stays standing though and waves Peterson back to his feet!

Peterson is rocked!

It looks like Mike Peterson has been cut.
Mcginty digs a good body shot into Peterson's ribs.
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson is breathing heavily.
Peterson drops his hands momentarily. Mcginty doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Peterson staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Peterson doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Mcginty!
A very excited looking Scott Mcginty 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.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rape Alarm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grey Blanchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alarm
vs
Blanchard

185 cm
25
235 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rape Alarm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grey Blanchard!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alarm misses with a two punch combination.
Blanchard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Blanchard throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alarm tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blanchard is in Alarm's guard.

Alarm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Alarm looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Blanchard is defending well. Alarm quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Blanchard has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Alarm celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rape Alarm!

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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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Puszke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Lazaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedro Lazaro will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Puszke
vs
Lazaro

193 cm
25
234 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mateusz Puszke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Lazaro!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazaro connects with a single shot there.
Lazaro lands the left hand.
The crowd cheers as Lazaro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Puszke doesn't seem phased though.

Puszke darts in and clinches Lazaro up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Puszke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lazaro trying to control the position but instead, Puszke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lazaro into the cage.
Lazaro avoids the elbow strike from Puszke, against the cage.
Lazaro blocks a body shot from Puszke.
Lazaro blocks an elbow strike from Puszke.
Lazaro's coach down at Foot Loves was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lazaro's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puszke lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Pedro Lazaro has been cut.
Lazaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Lazaro as the two fighters clinch.
Puszke misses with a body punch.
Puszke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lazaro lands a body punch.
Lazaro stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puszke misses with a punch to the body.
Lazaro lands with a light punch inside.
Puszke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Puszke throws an elbow but it misses.
Lazaro is trying to maintain a safe position but Puszke gets an underhook and turns Lazaro into the cage.
Puszke struggles to land a body shot inside as Lazaro controls his hands.
Puszke throws an elbow that misses.
Lazaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puszke or not.
Puszke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lazaro's elbow.
Lazaro taking a breather.
Lazaro taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lazaro taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Lazaro.
Lazaro lands a body shot.
Puszke is breathing heavily.
Puszke throws an elbow but it misses.
Lazaro dodges an elbow strike from Puszke.
Lazaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puszke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puszke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lazaro gets through Puszke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lazaro works on Puszke's body with a couple of short punches.
Lazaro lands a hook that snaps the head of Puszke backwards.
Lazaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lazaro.
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!
Lazaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Lazaro lands a shot to the body.
Lazaro lands a shoulder strike.
Lazaro avoids the elbow strike from Puszke, against the cage.
A short right from Lazaro.
Lazaro stalls.
Lazaro receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
A short right from Lazaro.
Lazaro is leaning against Puszke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro displaying some good clinch control by pressing Puszke up against the cage.
A short left from Lazaro.
Lazaro'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Lazaro.
Lazaro cracks Puszke with an open hand slap.
Lazaro is looking to clinch.
Lazaro throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Puszke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Lazaro takes the fight into the clinch.
Lazaro lands a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Lazaro.
Lazaro cracks Puszke with a nice body shot.
Lazaro lands a body shot.
Puszke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lazaro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lazaro working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Lazaro as the two fighters clinch.
Lazaro gets through Puszke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lazaro.
Lazaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lazaro scores with a hook to the body.
Lazaro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puszke backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lazaro scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Lazaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Lazaro's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lazaro ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lazaro lands with a cross.
Lazaro connects with a body shot.

Lazaro has Puszke up against the cage in a clinch.
Puszke misses with an elbow over the top.
A short body shot lands from Lazaro as the two fighters clinch.
Lazaro digs a right hand into Puszke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puszke's gas tank.
Lazaro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Lazaro digs a right hand into Puszke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puszke's gas tank.
Lazaro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Lazaro.
Lazaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lazaro gets through Puszke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lazaro lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Puszkes head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazaro pushes Puszke back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lazaro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puszke.
Lazaro stalling.
Lazaro works on Puszke's body with a couple of short punches.
Lazaro is struggling to control the position.
Lazaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lazaro works on Puszke's body with a couple of short punches.
Come on Lazaro - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lazaro lands an uppercut.
Lazaro lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Lazaro.
Lazaro presses Puszke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lazaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lazaro lands a body shot.
Lazaro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Puszke is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Lazaro's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Lazaro gets through Puszke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lazaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puszke backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazaro digs a right hand into Puszke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puszke's gas tank.
Lazaro is struggling to control the position.
Lazaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Puszkes head.
Lazaro lands a body shot.
Lazaro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lazaro cracks Puszke with a nice body shot.
Lazaro lands a shot to the body.
Lazaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lazaro lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lazaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Lazaro.
Lazaro stalling against the cage.
Lazaro scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Lazaro.
Lazaro is struggling to control the position.
Lazaro scores with a hook to the body.
Lazaro works on Puszke's body with a couple of short punches.
Lazaro'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.
Lazaro pushes Puszke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lazaro avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pedro Lazaro.
Lazaro cracks Puszke with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mateusz Puszke is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lazaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lazaro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Puszke under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puszke takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Lazaro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lazaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lazaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lazaro pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lazaro lands a shot to the body.
Lazaro stalling against the cage.
A short right from Lazaro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pedro Lazaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pedro Lazaro's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Lazaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Puszke circles away.
Nice body punch from Lazaro.
Lazaro connects with a body shot.
Lazaro lands a nice hook to Puszke's body. Puszke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lazaro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Lazaro waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Puszke. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Puszke to the canvas! Can he finish him!?

Puszke is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazaro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oh Puszke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Puszke seems to have got his legs back now.
Lazaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Puszke is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Puszke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lazaro is looking to stand up but Puszke won't let him.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lazaro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lazaro throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Puszke on the side of the head.
Puszke throws a lazy right hand but Lazaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puszke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lazaro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lazaro is looking to clinch.

Lazaro clinches up with Puszke and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Lazaro.
Lazaro trying to control the position but instead, Puszke has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lazaro into the cage.
Lazaro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lazaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Puszke or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lazaro.
Lazaro digs a right hand into Puszke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puszke's gas tank.
Lazaro stalling.
Lazaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lazaro stalling the fight.
A right hand to the body from Lazaro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lazaro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lazaro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puszke backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lazaro.
Lazaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro presses Puszke against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Lazaro.
Puszke being controlled against the cage.
Lazaro lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Lazaro as the two fighters clinch.
Lazaro digs a right hand into Puszke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puszke's gas tank.
Lazaro is looking to control Puszke's arms but Puszke gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lazaro has his back to the cage.
Lazaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lazaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lazaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pedro Lazaro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lazaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Puszke backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Lazaro.
A shot in the inside from Lazaro.
Lazaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro lands a body shot in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lazaro lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazaro lands with a left to the head.
Lazaro digs a right hand into Puszke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puszke's gas tank.
Lazaro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Puszke has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Lazaro just leaning against Puszke, taking a breather.
Lazaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mateusz Puszke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lazaro takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Lazaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lazaro 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Lazaro!
A relieved looking Pedro Lazaro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eff Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yaazi Qyzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yaazi Qyzan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Man
vs
Qyzan

165 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

160 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eff Man!
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, Yaazi Qyzan!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man misses with a hook. Qyzan ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Man throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Man explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A slapping body kick lands there for Man.
Qyzan avoids the body shot from Man.
Man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body kick from Man.
Qyzan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man with a nice cross.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man throws a hook but Qyzan avoids it easily.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Man explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Man swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Qyzan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Man swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Man throws a sloppy head kick and Qyzan moves out of range easily.
Man throws a predictable looking body shot
and Qyzan counters with a stiff right hand.
Man misses the body punch
and Qyzan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Man is rocked!
Man throws a combination that misses
and Qyzan counters with a right hand from hell and Man is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yaazi Qyzan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

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

Sock
vs
MuayThai

175 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
194 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Sock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Razor MuayThai!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sock needs to keep his hands up - MuayThai had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Jack Sock has been cut.
Sock misses with a wild body shot.
MuayThai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

MuayThai lands a big head kick that sends Sock tumbling to the mat! MuayThai takes a step backwards and waves Sock back to his feet - he wants the finish!
MuayThai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sock fails with the takedown.
Sock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but MuayThai manages to avoid it.
Sock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MuayThai.
Sock takes a body punch but keeps moving.
MuayThai fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sock blocks a head kick by MuayThai.
Sock misses with a lunging right hand

and MuayThai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sock! MuayThai lets Sock back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Sock is rocked!
MuayThai scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Sock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sock lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
MuayThai thows a body kick. Sock tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sock is breathing heavily.
MuayThai cracks a nice hook into Sock's ribs.
Sock seems to have got his legs back now.
Are you kidding me?! MuayThai ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Sock clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Razor MuayThai!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rice Aroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Jawetz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Aroni
vs
Jawetz

180 cm
25
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
219 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rice Aroni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arthur Jawetz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

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

Jawetz closes the distance and clinches.
Jawetz gets through Aroni's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aroni.
Aroni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jawetz can't find room to land a body shot as Aroni controls the action.
Aroni lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jawetz backwards.
Aroni misses with a punch on the inside.
Aroni has Jawetz pressed against the cage, preventing Jawetz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Aroni lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aroni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aroni lands with a left to the head.
Aroni is working Jawetz over against the cage.
A short left from Aroni.
A body shot lands from Aroni.
Jawetz looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aroni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aroni scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aroni lands with a left to the head.
Jawetz wants to break the clinch but can't.
A nice right hand lands inside from Aroni.
A right hook to the body lands for Aroni.
Aroni stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Aroni lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Jawetz is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aroni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aroni pushes Jawetz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aroni creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jawetz is still on wobbly legs! Can Aroni finish him?
Aroni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aroni working aggressively here.
Aroni fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aroni throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jawetz.
Aroni misses with the head strike.
Aroni swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jawetz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Aroni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aroni misses with the head strike.
Jawetz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aroni.
Jawetz blocking some punches.
Jawetz blocks an uppercut.
Aroni working aggressively here.
Aroni throws a punch but it's blocked by Jawetz.
Aroni swings wildly with an uppercut but Jawetz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aroni throws a head punch that misses.
Jawetz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jawetz seems to have recovered his senses.
Jawetz misses with a punch on the inside.
Aroni unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jawetz! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Aroni is unloading with more strikes now! Jawetz drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rice Aroni!
A victorious Rice Aroni thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wo Fl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hanjong Mc Vetrol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanjong Mc Vetrol has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Fl
vs
Mc Vetrol

175 cm
25
213 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Wo Fl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hanjong Mc Vetrol!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Mc Vetrol. Fl does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Mc Vetrol has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mc Vetrol throws out a powerful jab.
Fl misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Mc Vetrol misses.
Mc Vetrol misses the jab.
Mc Vetrol misses with a hook to the body
and Fl counters with a stiff right hand.

It looks like Hanjong Mc Vetrol has been cut.
Fl thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Mc Vetrol if he has to take too many more of those.
Fl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mc Vetrol.
Mc Vetrol throws a jab when Fl was well out of range.
Fl just misses with a punch to the body.
Mc Vetrol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mc Vetrol ducks right into an uppercut from Fl.
Mc Vetrol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mc Vetrol throws out the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mc Vetrol steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fl. That one must have hurt.
Mc Vetrol avoids the body shot from Fl.
Fl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mc Vetrol stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fl blocks a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Vetrol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mc Vetrol misses with a right hand
and Fl makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mc Vetrol really felt that one!
Fl moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fl throws a body kick that misses.
Fl throws a body kick that misses.
Hanjong Mc Vetrol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fl cracks a nice hook into Mc Vetrol's ribs.
Mc Vetrol missing with a left hand there. Fl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mc Vetrol on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fl displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mc Vetrol throws the left hand but Fl avoids the punch easily.
Fl moves out of range of the strikes.
Fl misses with a body shot.
Fl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mc Vetrol.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mc Vetrol misses with a wild body shot.
Mc Vetrol with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Vetrol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fl under the eye.

It looks like Wo Fl has been cut.
Fl is looking to wear down Mc Vetrol with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Mc Vetrol misses.
Fl throws a jab but it's blocked by Mc Vetrol.
Mc Vetrol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fl.
Donk. Mc Vetrol catches Fl right on the button with a cross.
Fl lands a nice shot to the body.
Mc Vetrol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fl counters with a nice uppercut.
Mc Vetrol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fl sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mc Vetrol throws a big shot that misses.
Mc Vetrol lands a really nice looking cross but Fl seems unphased.
Fl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mc Vetrol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fl counters with a good, hard body kick but Mc Vetrol shrugs it off.
Mc Vetrol scores with a hook to the body. Fl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mc Vetrol.
Mc Vetrol lands a lovely overhand right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Vetrol throws a lazy right hand but Fl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mc Vetrol throws an overhand right that lands on Fl's shoulder, as Fl tries to avoid the shot.
Fl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fl ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fl stuns Mc Vetrol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mc Vetrol looks winded!
Mc Vetrol scores with a jab to the head.
Mc Vetrol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fl comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A head kick misses from Fl.
A thudding body kick lands there by Fl!
Jab by Fl.
A head kick misses from Fl.
Mc Vetrol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fl counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Fl throws a body shot but no joy.
Mc Vetrol thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc Vetrol blocks a head kick by Fl.
Mc Vetrol waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fl.
Mc Vetrol misses the jab.
Mc Vetrol throws a hook but Fl avoids it easily.
Mc Vetrol has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Fl.
Mc Vetrol misses the jab.
Fl misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Mc Vetrol misses its intended target.
Fl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mc Vetrol throws out the jab.
Mc Vetrol missing with a left hand there. Fl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mc Vetrol is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mc Vetrol. Fl does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fl connects with a solid leg kick.
Mc Vetrol misses with a looping right.
Mc Vetrol misses with an uppercut.
Fl looks to score with a jab to the body but Mc Vetrol is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wo Fl dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mc Vetrol misses with a hook. Fl ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Mc Vetrol misses.
A big right from Fl misses.
Fl throws a front kick that sends Mc Vetrol stumbling back into the cage.
Mc Vetrol misses with a body shot.
Mc Vetrol swings for the body but Fl moves out of range.
Fl with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fl connects with a body shot that sends Mc Vetrol's belly button to the back.
Fl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mc Vetrol can do to turn this around?
Fl lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mc Vetrol at a distance.
Fl cracks Mc Vetrol with a good jab.
Fl with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mc Vetrol misses with a hook.
Fl lands with a hook. Mc Vetrol tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mc Vetrol throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Fl counter with a right hand.
Mc Vetrol is breathing heavily.
Fl lands with a nice body punch.
Mc Vetrol moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fl scores with a jab. Mc Vetrol acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mc Vetrol on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mc Vetrol takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mc Vetrol takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

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

Mc Vetrol is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fl lands with a good body shot.
Mc Vetrol is still on wobbly legs! Can Fl finish him?
Fl scores with a jab to the body.
Fl connects with a body shot.
Fl throws a powerful right kick. Mc Vetrol tried to block low but the kick was high! Mc Vetrol was taken right off of his feet! Fl jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wo Fl!
In defeat, Hanjong Mc Vetrol stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well that sucked balls '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Juarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amine Nesquik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juarez comes to the cage accompanied by INTRO - DMX. Jose Juarez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Juarez
vs
Nesquik

213 cm
25
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Atlantis

Vikai Gear

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Juarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amine Nesquik!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nesquik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nesquik just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Nesquik.
Nesquik throws a series of punches but Juarez avoids them all with ease.
A nice combination there by Nesquik.
Nesquik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nesquik's coach down at The GYM (19 elite coaches on the Island !!!) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nesquik's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice body punch from Nesquik.
Nesquik keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Nesquik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Nesquik.
Juarez is looking for a takedown.
Juarez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Juarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nesquik lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juarez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nesquik pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nesquik throws a right hand that Juarez ducks under and follows up with a left that Juarez also avoids with ease.
Juarez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nesquik defends well and Juarez ends up having to push Nesquik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nesquik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Juarez is breathing heavily.
Juarez drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Nesquik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from Nesquik.

Nesquik drops Juarez onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Juarez is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nesquik slowing the pace effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Juarez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nesquik lands a big right hand that drops Juarez! The killer instinct kicks in and Nesquik finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nesquik!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amine Nesquik!
After the fight, Amine Nesquik 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.