K016 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maui Wowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Shepherd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Shepherd is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Wowie
vs
Shepherd

185 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Can Moonwalk

Alpha Nutrition HIGHEST QUALITY ON THE ISLAND
Vikai Gear Island

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Maui Wowie!
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, Jason Shepherd !
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wowie lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Jason Shepherd has been cut.
Shepherd avoids the body shot from Wowie.
Wowie goes for a small jab and connects. Now Wowie goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Shepherd stumbles back but Wowie runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Shepherd to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Shepherd will ever be the same after a knockout like that.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Maui Wowie!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Eugemia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lamont Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Eugemia has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Eugemia
vs
Banner

175 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

171 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Eugemia!
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, Lamont Banner!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eugemia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banner sprawls well. Banner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eugemia gets slowly back to his feet.
Banner defending well as Eugemia loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Banner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eugemia closes the distance and clinches up with Banner, looking for a takedown. Eugemia pushes Banner against the cage but Banner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Eugemia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Eugemia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Eugemia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eugemia closes the distance and clinches up with Banner, looking for a takedown. Eugemia pushes Banner against the cage but Banner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Banner unleashes a big counter combination but Eugemia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Banner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Eugemia.
John Eugemia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Eugemia.
No luck for Eugemia with that takedown attempt.
Eugemia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banner as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eugemia looks to land a body kick but Banner moved away.
Banner throws a counter combo.
Eugemia avoids a punch combination nicely.

Eugemia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Banner did well to prevent Eugemia getting side control.
Banner is refusing to be controlled, as Eugemia sits in half guard.

Eugemia is looking for a kimura here.
Banner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking for a sweep. Eugemia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Eugemia seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Banner is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Eugemia!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Winner Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oha Noha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winner Four has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Four
vs
Noha

179 cm
25
183 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

150 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Winner Four!
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, Oha Noha!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Noha drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Noha is working to tighten his grip on Four's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Four has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Noha is really squeezing tight and eventually Four passes out! Noha breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Oha Noha!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Peas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Peas
vs
Gracie

183 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juan Peas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gracie looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Peas moves out of range.
Peas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Peas sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Juan Peas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.

Peas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gracie quickly recovers to half guard.
Peas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Peas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie pushes Peas off looking to stand but Peas dives back in and keeps control.
Peas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Peas lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Peas there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Peas scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Peas throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Gracie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Peas.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Peas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Peas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nice strikes from Peas there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie wants to control but Peas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie wants to control but Peas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Peas scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Peas slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.

Gracie is rocked!

Peas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Peas finish him?
Peas stops Gracie from getting back to his feet.
Peas lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Gracie quite badly. Gracie pulls Peas in close trying to recover. Peas postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Gracie on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Gracie doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Peas!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Segurado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, "Scarface Theme Song" by Giorgio Morodor. Pablo Segurado will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Montana
vs
Segurado

168 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Montana!
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, Pablo Segurado!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oooooh!!! Montana has knocked Segurado down with a huge combo! Montana steps away and waves a wobbly Segurado back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Segurado is rocked!

It looks like Pablo Segurado has been cut.
Montana looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Segurado tries to counter it with a takedown but Montana pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Segurado is still on wobbly legs! Can Montana finish him?
Segurado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Segurado seems to have recovered his senses.
Montana with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Montana. Segurado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Segurado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Montana misses the shot to the body.
Montana rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Segurado counters with a shoot takedown. Montana fights it but they end up in guard.

Segurado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

Segurado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Montana pulls Segurado in close to prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Segurado drops back looking for a leg! Montana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Montana manages to kick Segurado off! Segurado jumps back into Montana's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Segurado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Montana holds on and takes a little breather.

Segurado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Segurado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pablo Segurado!
After the fight, Pablo Segurado 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.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hit Run (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moka Moka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Run
vs
Moka

160 cm
25
145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hit Run!
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, Moka Moka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Run will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Moka throws a leg kick which misses Run's front leg but catches the back leg as Run tries to avoid it.
Run blocks a low kick nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Run has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Moka tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Run is able to avoid easily.
Moka throws a low kick but it's checked well by Run.
Moka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Moka misses with a low kick.
Moka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Run moves away.
Moka throws a chopping leg kick but Run manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Run feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Run loads up on a big right hand but Moka slips the punch.
Moka is looking to score with low kicks.
Moka throws an overhand right that lands on Run's shoulder, as Run tries to avoid the shot.
Moka lands with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Run fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Run shoots in but Moka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hit Run. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moka throws a quick inside leg kick.
Moka misses with a few strikes there.

Run bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Moka is trying to control Run's posture but Run avoids it.
Moka gets back to half guard.

Moka is defending against the submission attempts here by Run.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moka is trying is best to control the position here.

Run is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moka sees it coming and defends easily.
Run wants to pass the guard but Moka is defending well.
Moka trying to control here.

Run is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moka keeping hold of Run's head, controlling as best he can.
Moka is continuing to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Run is working for a kimura but Moka is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Run looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Moka trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moka gets back to full guard.
Moka has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Hut - $50. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moka looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Run tries to free his leg and advance position but Moka is retaining full guard.
Run trying to control the position from guard on top but Moka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Moka pulls Run in close to prevent any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Run throws a hook to the side of Moka's head but Moka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Run closes the distance and clinches up with Moka, looking for a takedown. Run pushes Moka against the cage but Moka circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moka throws a series of punches but Run avoids them all with ease.
A slow jab from Moka misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moka Moka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Moka throws a low kick but Run avoids it.
Moka scores with a hook to the body. Run takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Moka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Run is defended easily by Moka.
A leg kick checked by Run.
Moka Moka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moka tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moka looks to throw the jab but Run is out of range.
Moka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Run.
Run defending well as Moka loads up on a big left hand.
Run half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moka lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Run tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moka swivels and escapes.
Run shoots in for a takedown but Moka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hit Run. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moka misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, jab by Moka - just one landing.
Run takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Moka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Run fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moka is looking to slow Run down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Run pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Run sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moka moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Moka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Moka throws a head kick that misses.
Run feinted with a counter takedown.
Moka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Run drops down looking for a counter takedown but Moka sprawls and moves away.
Run keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Run gets a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moka is looking to improve his position.
Moka desperately trying to maintain half guard.

Run is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Moka sees it coming and defends easily.
Moka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Moka is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Moka is controlling Run's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Moka is looking to improve his position.

Run is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Moka is looking for a sweep. Run is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moka keeping control of the position.
Moka works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moka Moka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Moka jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Moka motions for Run to come forward. Moka throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Moka lands a nice shot that snaps Run's head back.
Run moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Run shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moka as he jumps to the side.
Moka wants to slow Run down by chopping away at his legs.
Moka swings for the body but Run moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moka misses with a low kick.

Run looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Run is trying to work for a kimura but Moka is defending well.
Run could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moka is doing well to control the position and prevent Run from advancing to side control.

Run is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Run is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moka tries to roll over but Run keeps him under control.

Run is trying to work for a kimura but Moka is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moka tries to roll over but Run keeps him under control.
Moka works his way to full guard. Good work.

Run is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Run wants to pass the guard but Moka is keeping the position.
Moka tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moka pulls Run in close to prevent any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Run won't allow Moka to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Run shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moka pinned against the cage. Moka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hit Run has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Run misses with a takedown attempt - Moka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hit Run. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moka throws a body punch but Run moves out of range.
Moka Moka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Moka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Run slips a jab from Moka.
Moka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Run has time to react.
Moka paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Moka is looking to chop away at Run's legs.
Run tries to clinch but Moka moves out of range.
A jab from Moka finds it's way through Run's defenses.
Moka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Run on the side of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moka 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.
Moka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Moka Moka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Moka 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moka Moka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mister Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and IB Strokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strokin has chosen I Be Strokin' as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Average
vs
Strokin

165 cm
25
145 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

150 cm
25
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mister Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, IB Strokin!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average fails with the takedown.
Average staying out of range there.
Average throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Average throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Average throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strokin scores with a sloppy right hand. Average should have avoided that one.
Strokin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Average in his tracks.
A chopping leg kick lands by Average.
Strokin scores with a nice head shot.
Average throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Average takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Average misses.
Average misses with a leg kick.
Strokin checks a leg kick nicely.
Average staying out of range there.
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!
Average tries to work over Strokin's front leg with a kick but Strokin checks it.
A head kick misses from Average.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Average.
Strokin cracks Average with a good jab.
Average misses with a two punch combination.
Average lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Average cracks the inside of Strokin's front leg.
Average throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Average swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Strokin thuds a left hand into Average's body.
Average tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Strokin is able to avoid easily.
Strokin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Average with a lazy takedown attempt
and Strokin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Average misses with a takedown attempt
and Average takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strokin throws a jab but it's blocked by Average.
It looked like Average was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Strokin.
Strokin throws a lazy right hand but Average sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Strokin finds it's way through Average's defenses.
Strokin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strokin connects with a right hand. Average shakes it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strokin lands a jab to the head.
Strokin cracks Average with a good jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Strokin misses the target.
A head kick from Average lands but Strokin takes it in his stride.
Average motions for Strokin to come forward. Average throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Strokin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Strokin lands with a good body shot.
Strokin digs a good hook to Average's body.
Strokin scores with a jab to the body.
Strokin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Strokin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Average in his tracks.
Average throws a sloppy head kick and Strokin moves out of range easily.
Strokin lands a nice looking body shot.
Average tries for a takedown but Strokin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Average ducks right into an uppercut from Strokin.
Strokin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strokin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Average can pounce on him.
Strokin digs a good body shot into Average's ribs.
Average takes a swing at Strokin's ribcage but misses.
Average scoring well with a low kick there.
Strokin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Strokin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Average paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Average definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good standup being displayed there by Strokin as he connects with a hook.

Average is rocked!
IB Strokin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strokin avoids a kick to the body.
Oh Average is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strokin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Strokin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Average seems to have got his legs back now.
Strokin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Average throws the kick towards the body but Strokin avoids it.
Strokin checks a leg kick.
Strokin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Average lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Average throws a sloppy head kick
and Strokin counters with a straight right hand.
Average is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Average misses the body punch
and Strokin counters with a nice body shot.
Average takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strokin drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Average right on the button. Average goes down! Strokin follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Strokin gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). IB Strokin!
IB Strokin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Tow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucia Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Tow
vs
Gracie

198 cm
25
276 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple 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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Big Tow!
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, Lucia Gracie !
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Tow. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Tow will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tow misses with a double jab.
Tow misses with the combination.

Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tow's guard.
Tow wants to stand and escape but Gracie is having none of it.
Tow keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Tow preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie trying to control but Tow is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tow keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie 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.

Tow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie , pushing him back against the cage.
Tow gets through Gracie 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

It looks like Lucia Gracie has been cut.
Tow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
Tow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tow throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie .
Tow tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.

Tow manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Tow.

Tow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Tow's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tow chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Tow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tow distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tow trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Tow working some strikes from top position.
Tow is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Tow content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Gracie is rocked!
Tow landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie is still in real trouble! Can Tow finish him?
Tow trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tow defends it easily.
Tow connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tow gets to his feet and stands over Gracie , holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Gracie felt that one! Tow unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Gracie from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Tow!
In his post fight interview, Big Tow started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.