UPF 41: Korek Vs. Poe PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sum Ting Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wallace Wynsusher (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.

Ting Wong
vs
Wynsusher

162 cm
24
143 lbs
13 - 3 - 0

177 cm
26
139 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Arcticus University: London
Voodoo Nutrition

On Tap (160Q & Laundry)

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 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sum Ting Wong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wallace Wynsusher!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wong moves into the clinch successfully.
Wong connects with a knee to the head.
Wong has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wong landing knees to the head.
Wynsusher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wong.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wong obliges.
Wynsusher looks winded!
Wong lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Wynsusher is rocked!

It looks like Wallace Wynsusher has been cut.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wynsusher is still on wobbly legs! Can Wong finish him?
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!
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wynsusher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Wynsusher blocks with his arms.
Wynsusher wants to take the fight to the mat but Wong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wong with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wynsusher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wong looking to throw knees to the head but Wynsusher is blocking nicely.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Wynsusher blocks with his arms.
Wong lands a nice knee to the body.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wong tries a knee to the head but Wynsusher blocks it.
Wong throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Wynsusher tries to score a body lock takedown but Wong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wynsusher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wynsusher is trying to drag Wong to the mat but Wong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sum Ting Wong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wallace Wynsusher.
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wong.
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wynsusher tries to score a body lock takedown but Wong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wynsusher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wong just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong looking to throw knees to the head but Wynsusher is blocking nicely.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wynsusher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wong misses with a knee to the head.
Wong crunches a lovely knee into Wynsusher's ribcage.
Wong looking to throw knees to the head but Wynsusher is blocking nicely.
Wong prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wong misses with a knee strike.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Wynsusher blocks with his arms.
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wong tries a knee to the head but Wynsusher blocks it.
Wynsusher looking for a takedown.
Wong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wynsusher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wong with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wynsusher seems to have recovered his senses.
Wynsusher wants a takedown but no success here.
Wong landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wynsusher can't get the takedown.
Wong landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wynsusher takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wong connects with a knee to the head.
Wong with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wynsusher's face.
Wong connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wynsusher's face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wong.
Wong landing knees to the head.
Wong crunches a lovely knee into Wynsusher's ribcage.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wynsusher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wong unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wong has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Wynsusher - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Wong, and another! Wynsusher is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sum Ting Wong!
After the fight, Sum Ting Wong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mutant Morais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matteo Mancini (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.

Morais
vs
Mancini

203 cm
30
290 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

194 cm
21
277 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mutant Morais!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matteo Mancini!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mancini missing with a left hand there. Morais was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Morais bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Morais both land. Nice combination.
Mancini misses with a low kick.
Morais throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mancini.
Morais feints a jab promting Mancini to slip. Morais then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mancini slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Matteo Mancini has been cut.
A combination from Morais does no damage.
Mancini tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morais manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mancini listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

It looks like Mutant Morais has been cut.
Mancini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Morais momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Morais.
Mancini throws a lazy right hand but Morais sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mancini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Morais checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morais throws the left hand but Mancini avoids the punch easily.
Morais throws a looping overhand right but Mancini ducks down to avoid it.
Mancini is looking for the big counter here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mancini moves into range and connects with a jab.
Morais comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mancini clobbers Morais with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Mutant Morais's cut is getting worse.
We've been told by Morais's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morais throws a body shot but no joy.
Morais throws a right hand that Mancini ducks under and follows up with a left that Mancini also avoids with ease.
Mancini circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Morais to the canvas! Morais doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mancini keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matteo Mancini!
Our winner, Matteo Mancini, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taufiqul Haq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Wrestler Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Haq
vs
Wrestler Ii

190 cm
30
255 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

180 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

AnonymouS

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taufiqul Haq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Wrestler Ii!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestler Ii steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Haq.
Wrestler Ii 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.
Haq pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wrestler Ii back to the cage. Haq follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wrestler Ii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Wrestler Ii misses.
Haq has a takedown stuffed.
Wrestler Ii has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Haq uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Haq throws a nice looking combination but Wrestler Ii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wrestler Ii wants to counter with a clinch but Haq pushes him away.
Nice defenses there by Haq.
Wrestler Ii misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Haq closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wrestler Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Haq controls his hands.

Haq gets control of Wrestler Ii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Haq will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haq working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wrestler Ii.
Haq is trying to keep Wrestler Ii in close.
Haq keeping full guard, as Wrestler Ii tries to pass.
Wrestler Ii is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Haq is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Haq has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Haq on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haq tries to get out of the position.
Wrestler Ii is looking to pass into half guard but Haq pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Haq is in guard.

Haq missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Haq slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Haq seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wrestler Ii for as long as he can get away with.
Haq trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrestler Ii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haq seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wrestler Ii holds on and takes a little breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler Ii keeping full guard, as Haq tries to pass.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Wrestler Ii has eaten all the pies!
Wrestler Ii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Haq's guard.

Wrestler Ii being controlled here momentarily.
Wrestler Ii looking to sit in guard and control but Haq gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Wrestler Ii working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haq.
Haq is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Haq decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wrestler Ii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Haq lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haq misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Danga de danga de dang - Haq scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haq with a nice cross.
Haq ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taufiqul Haq dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Haq misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haq throws a one two combo.
Wrestler Ii misses the jab.
Haq misses with a few strikes there.
Taufiqul Haq seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrestler Ii misses with a straight left.
Haq throws a big counter combination but Wrestler Ii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Haq displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrestler Ii throws out the jab.
Wrestler Ii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Haq to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haq looks to land a combination but Wrestler Ii avoids it well.
Wrestler Ii let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wrestler Ii dodges the punch combination from Haq.
A left lands for Haq.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haq will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wrestler Ii takes one to the chin there.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Haq here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Haq throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haq throws a series of punches but Wrestler Ii moves out of range.
Wrestler Ii shoots in but no luck this time.
Haq stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haq wants it to stay on the feet.

Wrestler Ii tries to keep at a distance but Haq has taken the fight into the clinch.

Haq manages to break the clinch.
A nice combination there by Haq.
Haq takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Haq is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wrestler Ii can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler Ii moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrestler Ii swings widly with a right hand
and Haq connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wrestler Ii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haq at a distance.
Wrestler Ii shoots in but no luck this time.
Taufiqul Haq has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Wrestler Ii.
Haq fails with the takedown.
Haq lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Haq.
Haq looks to land a body kick but Wrestler Ii moved away.
Haq sets himself, and Wrestler Ii steps forward looking for the clinch! Haq avoids it this time.
Wrestler Ii dodges the punch combination from Haq.
Haq displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wrestler Ii throws out the jab.
Haq bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haq paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Haq scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wrestler Ii misses with an uppercut. Haq saw that one coming.
Haq throws a big counter combination but Wrestler Ii scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Haq rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wrestler Ii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Haq has a takedown stuffed.
Wrestler Ii takes a swing at Haq's ribcage but misses.
Wrestler Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haq sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haq tries to clinch up.
Haq is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wrestler Ii sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Haq connects with a crisp jab.
Wrestler Ii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wrestler Ii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haq misses with a two punch combination.
Taufiqul Haq is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haq lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Haq.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Wrestler Ii.
Haq fails to land with a series of punches.
Haq scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wrestler Ii is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wrestler Ii's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Haq connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wrestler Ii scrambles back to his feet.
Haq scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haq misses with a double jab.
Wrestler Ii wants to counter the offense by Haq and move into the clinch position.

Haq shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haq was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wrestler Ii is looking to reverse the position.
Haq controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taufiqul Haq dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Haq lands a nice shot that snaps Wrestler Ii's head back.
Wrestler Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
Haq lands a two punch combo.
Haq misses with a series of wild punches.
And Wrestler Ii tries to counter it with a takedown but Haq pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haq digs a good body shot into Wrestler Ii's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestler Ii tries to clinch but Haq is having none of it.

Haq rushes Wrestler Ii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Haq breaks from the clinch.
Haq pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Haq scores with a four punch combination!
Haq fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wrestler Ii with the counter takedown but Haq avoids it easily.

Haq moves into the clinch.
Wrestler Ii looking to stall.
Wrestler Ii is trying to stall.

Haq manages to break the clinch.
Taufiqul Haq is winning the standup battle so far.
Wrestler Ii tries to clinch but Haq moves out of range.
Haq scores with a jab to the head.
Haq is looking to clinch but Wrestler Ii is avoiding it.
Haq lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wrestler Ii circles away quickly and effectively.
Haq connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wrestler Ii momentarily.
Haq misses with a two punch combination.
Taufiqul Haq is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler Ii dodges the punch combination from Haq.
Haq keeps the fight on the outside.
Wrestler Ii takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Haq!
Wrestler Ii tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haq paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haq throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wrestler Ii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Wrestler Ii closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wrestler Ii lands in his opponent's guard.
Wrestler Ii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler Ii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Haq keeping moving, preventing Wrestler Ii from controlling successfully.
Wrestler Ii controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Wrestler Ii has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Haq pushes Wrestler Ii off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Haq.
Wrestler Ii waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haq.
Haq tries to land a body kick
and Haq takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wrestler Ii dodges the punch combination from Haq.
Wrestler Ii swings for the body but Haq moves out of range.

Haq rushes Wrestler Ii and presses him up against the cage.
Wrestler Ii has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wrestler Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haq blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wrestler Ii has a couple of punches blocked by Haq.
The Wrestler Ii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Haq.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taufiqul Haq showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haq has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taufiqul Haq!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Olamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Blade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Olamon
vs
Blade

189 cm
21
216 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

193 cm
21
212 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hank Olamon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Blade!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blade bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Olamon's head.
Blade lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Olamon tries to keep at a distance but Blade has taken the fight into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Blade.
Blade lands with a right to the head.
Olamon takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blade.
Blade tries to work over Olamon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A bit of stalling here from Olamon.
Olamon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blade's elbow.
Blade lands a nice shot to the body.
Blade lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blade lands a nice uppercut.
Olamon misses with some punches.
Blade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Olamons head.

Olamon is rocked!
Blade lands a left hand.
Oh Olamon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blade lands a big right hand that drops Olamon! The killer instinct kicks in and Blade finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Blade!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Blade!
A victorious Jake Blade thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

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

Guttuierez
vs
Matos

188 cm
23
200 lbs
9 - 3 - 1

188 cm
21
189 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250
Bullet Proof System

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 9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Oscar Guttuierez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Caliman Matos!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matos fails to land the takedown.

Matos darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Guttuierez won't allow Matos to pass to mount.
Matos stops Guttuierez from getting back to his feet.

Matos is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guttuierez is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guttuierez is trying to get back to full guard.
Guttuierez wants to get back to his feet.
Guttuierez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Matos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Guttuierez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Matos.
Matos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Matos is working for a kimura but Guttuierez is defending it quite comfortably.
Matos wants to pass the guard but Guttuierez is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Matos takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Matos thows a huge punch but Guttuierez dodges it nicely.

Matos is working for a kimura but Guttuierez is defending it quite comfortably.
Matos is looking to advance position but Guttuierez won't allow it.
Matos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Matos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matos unloading with bombs!

Matos is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Guttuierez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Guttuierez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Matos.
Matos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Guttuierez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Guttuierez avoids a series of strikes thrown by Matos.
Matos throws some wild stikes that Guttuierez manages to avoid easily.

Matos looking for a guillotine from mount but Guttuierez is having none of it.
Matos thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Guttuierez wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Matos.
Matos throws some wild stikes that Guttuierez manages to avoid easily.
Guttuierez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matos on the ground.
Matos misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Matos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Matos goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Guttuierez turns into him and now he's in Matos's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matos keeping moving, preventing Guttuierez from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Caliman Matos dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Matos shoots in looking for a takedown but Guttuierez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
An attempted straight right counter from Guttuierez misses the target.
Matos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Guttuierez cracks Matos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Matos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Guttuierez moves into the clinch successfully.
Guttuierez prevents the takedown attempt.
Matos tries to pull guard but Guttuierez holds him up against the cage and eventually Matos drops back down to his feet.
Oscar Guttuierez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caliman Matos.
Matos wants a takedown.

Guttuierez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guttuierez throws a lazy right hand but Matos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matos slips under a jab from Guttuierez.
Matos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slow jab from Guttuierez misses its intended target.
As Guttuierez backs off Matos throws a huge counter combo but Guttuierez manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Guttuierez rushes Matos and presses him up against the cage.
Guttuierez prevents the takedown attempt.

Guttuierez is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Matos can't fight it off and eventually Guttuierez manages to take the fight to the floor. Matos looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guttuierez is looking to stand up but Matos won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Guttuierez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Matos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guttuierez has managed to get both his arms back between Matos's legs - danger averted.

Matos looking for a guillotine here but Guttuierez defends easily.
Matos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Matos tries to free his leg and advance position but Guttuierez is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matos throws a big right hand that misses.
Matos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guttuierez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Matos is pushing down on Guttuierez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Guttuierez is fighting to maintain full guard but Matos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Matos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Matos uses his free foot to push down on Guttuierez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Guttuierez.
Guttuierez wants to control but Matos is having none of it.
Matos throwing strikes but Guttuierez bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Matos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Guttuierez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Matos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Matos is looking for a triangle but Guttuierez pushes his legs off easily.
We've been informed that Matos has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Matos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Caliman Matos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Matos throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Matos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Matos is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Matos looking for a guillotine here but Guttuierez defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matos controls Guttuierez momentarily but Guttuierez frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oscar Guttuierez will probably get the nod.
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!

Guttuierez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oscar Guttuierez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guttuierez leaves Matos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Matos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Guttuierez to the mat! Guttuierez manages to get full guard.
Matos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Guttuierez's guard.

Matos seems to be working for a kimura but Guttuierez defends the submission attempt.

Matos is trying to work for a kimura but Guttuierez is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matos is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Matos moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Guttuierez has worked his arm free - good work by Guttuierez!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matos lands some shots froms side control.
Matos moves into full mount!
Matos thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Matos wants to finish this one by submission but Guttuierez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Matos.

Matos has control of Guttuierez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Guttuierez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Matos avoids the attempt from Guttuierez to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matos with a couple of short strikes.

Matos looking for a guillotine from mount but Guttuierez is having none of it.
Matos looking to ground and pound but Guttuierez is blocking nicely.
Matos punching from mount but Guttuierez doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Matos throws some wild stikes that Guttuierez manages to avoid easily.

Matos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Guttuierez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Guttuierez shrugs it off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matos working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Guttuierez wants to control but Matos is having none of it.
Matos throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Guttuierez because Matos loaded up on that one.
Guttuierez is bucking up trying to escape but Matos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Matos misses with a head shot.

Matos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Guttuierez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Matos throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matos passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Guttuierez!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matos with a couple of short strikes.

Guttuierez is rocked!
Guttuierez is looking to improve his position but Matos isn't that keen on the idea.
Oh Guttuierez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matos loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Guttuierez scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Matos land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Matos stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caliman Matos!
A relieved looking Caliman Matos 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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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

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

Fuller
vs
Acosta

195 cm
26
179 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
19
202 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q)

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ash Fuller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Acosta!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acosta misses with a straight right.
Acosta fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

It looks like Ash Fuller has been cut.
Acosta works Fuller's body with a nice hook.
Thiago Acosta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Acosta looks to throw the jab but Fuller is out of range.
Acosta slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Acosta swinging wildly here.
Acosta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fuller is looking to clinch but Acosta is avoiding it.
Fuller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Acosta to score with a decent uppercut.
Acosta stuns Fuller with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Acosta plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Fuller swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Fuller face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thiago Acosta!
A very excited looking Thiago Acosta 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.
Ash Fuller spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you everyone. And congratulations to my very worthy opponent. Hey hey hey hey....smoke weed everyday. '.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Immortal Technique (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Payne's entrance music is Bad Company. A fine choice. Technique has chosen Eye in the sky as his entrance music. 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.

Payne
vs
Technique

174 cm
23
187 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

179 cm
23
172 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Immortal Technique!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Technique takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Technique shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Payne pinned against the cage. Payne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Payne lands with a nice combination. Technique backs away looking to recover.
Jab from Payne.
Payne thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payne lands with a thumping leg kick.
Payne misses with a double jab.
Payne throws a right and a left that Technique avoids nicely.
Payne lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Payne catches Technique with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Payne lands a leg kick that knocks Technique off balance momentarily.
Payne lands a lovely overhand right.

Technique feints and as Payne raises his hands in defense, Technique changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Technique throws an elbow that misses. Payne uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Technique's guard. Nice move by Payne!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Technique looking for a guillotine here but Payne defends easily.
Payne won't allow Technique to get back to his feet.

Technique has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Payne should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Technique has tightened it up now! Payne 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 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Immortal Technique!
Post fight, Immortal Technique stared into the camera and said 'I hate it when they tell us how far we came to be, as if our people's history started with slavery.'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iker Dedal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crose McCringe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dedal
vs
McCringe

170 cm
30
147 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

170 cm
30
146 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Iker Dedal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Crose McCringe!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCringe throws a series of punches but Dedal avoids them all with ease.
Dedal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

McCringe shoots in and bounces Dedal off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McCringe wants to control from the top but Dedal keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCringe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCringe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McCringe trying to control but Dedal is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCringe forces his way into half guard.
McCringe passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCringe looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dedal is avoiding damage well.
Dedal is breathing heavily.
McCringe in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McCringe misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dedal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dedal tries to get out of the position.
McCringe trying to control the action but Dedal is working from the bottom.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCringe trying to control the action but Dedal is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Crose McCringe!
Crose McCringe decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cormac McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pyryx Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Fuel and Fire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McCarthy
vs
Dall

160 cm
23
139 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

170 cm
22
148 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pyryx Dall!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dall being controlled here momentarily.
Dall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
Dall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McCarthy tries to buck Dall off but Dall is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy prevents Dall from improving position.
McCarthy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dall wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Dall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McCarthy is trying to control Dall's posture but Dall avoids it.

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.

Dall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McCarthy has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on McCarthy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Dall swings around for an armbar but McCarthy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dall's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCarthy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCarthy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCarthy is one step ahead there.
McCarthy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Dall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Dall has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCarthy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Dall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pyryx Dall 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.

McCarthy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Left hook, right uppercut from Dall.
McCarthy tries to clinch up
and Dall counters with a right hand to the body.
Dall throws a low kick but McCarthy moves out of range easily.
McCarthy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Dall.
McCarthy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Pyryx Dall has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Dall.
Dall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCarthy ducks under a wild hook from Dall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.
McCarthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cormac McCarthy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall throws a front kick aimed at McCarthy's knee but McCarthy avoids it well.
McCarthy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from McCarthy misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall moves out of range as McCarthy throws a body kick.
McCarthy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dall throws a jab when McCarthy was well out of range.
McCarthy lands a front kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Dall - that will leave a mark!
McCarthy scores with a nice body kick.
McCarthy lands a nice shot that snaps Dall's head back.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
McCarthy lands with an overhand left.
McCarthy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pyryx Dall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarthy.
McCarthy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McCarthy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCarthy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarthy.
Dall fails with the takedown
and McCarthy counters with a stiff right hand.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Dall is rocked!
McCarthy scores with a jab to the body.
Dall is still on wobbly legs! Can McCarthy finish him?
Dall is breathing heavily.
A chopping leg kick lands by McCarthy.
McCarthy finds Dall's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Dall flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. McCarthy lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Dall will be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cormac McCarthy!
Cormac McCarthy seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michal Korek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and EA Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Korek might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Touch me - Samantha Fox. This should be a great matchup!

Korek
vs
Poe

181 cm
26
161 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

181 cm
29
168 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Korek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, EA Poe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poe tries to clinch there but Korek circles away.
Poe avoids a kick to the body.
Poe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Korek throwing a counter right hand but Poe manages to avoid it.
Poe with a nice cross.
Poe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Korek tests Poe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Korek is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Korek lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korek is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Poe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poe throws a counter combo.
Poe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Korek as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Korek is looking to slow Poe down with leg kicks.
Poe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Korek scores with a nice right hand.
Poe throws a hook but Korek avoids it easily.
Michal Korek is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poe wants to clinch up but Korek keeps it at a distance.
Poe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Korek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poe at a distance.
Poe throws a right hand that misses
and Korek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice shot lands for Korek.
Nice uppercut there from Korek.
Poe tried to score with a low kick but Korek checks it.
Korek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poe loads up on a big right hand but Korek slips the punch.
Poe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Korek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe tries to clinch
and Korek counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Poe thinking.
Michal Korek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korek dips to his left and cracks Poe with an uppercut!
Poe dives in for a single leg takedown but Korek sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Michal Korek has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of EA Poe.
Poe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Poe there as he acknowledges the shot.

Poe is rocked!
Poe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Korek manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Poe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Korek back to the cage. Poe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Korek connects with the punch.
Poe is still on wobbly legs! Can Korek finish him?
Korek lunges at Poe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poe's hand.
Korek is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A shot to the body from Poe misses
and Korek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Poe tries to bum rush Korek with a series of wild strikes but Korek uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poe has his takedown stuffed
and Korek counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korek misses the shot to the body.
Poe tries to counter with a clinch but Korek shakes him off and moves away.
Poe seems to have recovered his senses.
Korek lands with an uppercut that bounces Poe off the cage and back into range.
Poe throws a jab but it's blocked by Korek.
Korek was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

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

Korek is rocked!
Korek connects with a jab.
Oh Korek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Poe dodges the punch combination from Korek.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Korek cracks a nice hook into Poe's ribs.
Korek seems to have got his legs back now.
Korek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Poe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Korek loads up on a big right hand but Poe slips the punch.
Korek misses with a body shot.
Poe blocks a head kick by Korek.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korek missing with a left hand there. Poe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Good shot there by Korek.
Poe avoids a kick to the body.
Korek swings widly with a right hand

and Poe moves into the clinch.
Poe blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Korek throws an elbow but misses.
Korek stalls.
Korek blocks an elbow strike.
Korek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Korek tries to throw a body punch but Poe avoids it by throwing Korek back against the cage.
Poe has Korek pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Korek manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Korek.
A short right from Korek.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Korek 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.

Korek throws a right hand that misses
and Poe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korek throws a jab when Poe was well out of range.
Korek scores with a body shot.
Korek thuds a left hand into Poe's body.
Poe tries a head kick but it misses.
Poe ducks under a wild hook from Korek.
Korek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Poe is pawing at Korek, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Korek's nose. Korek is badly hurt! Poe pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Korek tries desperately to hold on but Poe is relentless in his assault! As Korek receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Poe away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). EA Poe!
During a confident post fight interview, EA Poe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Michal Korek had this to say: 'I would like to apologise to my manager for letting him down. A dominating win would have matched hes heart of gold and kindness, He truly is the most humble man alive. Please forgive me'.