HI38: Supremacy at the Knocks PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pippo Zippo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beezow Zopittybop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zippo
vs
Zopittybop

185 cm
26
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pippo Zippo!
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, Beezow Zopittybop!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zopittybop drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zopittybop moves out of range of the body kick.
Zippo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zopittybop's coach down at Highland CT & Spar was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zopittybop's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zopittybop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A shot to the liver by Zippo. Beautiful body shot.
Zopittybop walks into a straight right hand from Zippo.
Zopittybop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zippo lands the left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zippo.
Zippo connects with the punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zopittybop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice shot by Zippo.
Zippo pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zippo scores with a hook.
Zippo scores with a jab to the head.
Zippo lands the left hand.
Zippo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zippo.
Zippo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zopittybop needs to keep his hands up - Zippo had a free shot at his head there.
Zippo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zippo scores with a nice strike.
Zopittybop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zippo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zippo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jab by Zippo.
Zopittybop takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

Zopittybop is rocked!
Zippo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zopittybop is still on wobbly legs! Can Zippo finish him?
Zippo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zippo scores with a punch to the head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Zippo! Zopittybop is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pippo Zippo!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Austamain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Everett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Austamain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Austamain
vs
Everett

189 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Austamain !
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, Chuck Everett!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Everett moves into the clinch.
Austamain digs a right hand underneath Everett's ribcage. Everett let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Everett tries a body shot but Austamain blocks it.
Austamain scores with a shot to the side of Everett's head.
Austamain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Austamain lands a left hand that snaps the head of Everett backwards.
Austamain tries a body shot but Everett blocks it.
Austamain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Austamain swings wildly with an uppercut but Everett uses good head movement to avoid it.
Everett throws a punch but it's blocked by Austamain .
Everett tries to circle away but Austamain has him pinned against the cage.
Everett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Everett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Everett blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Austamain .
Austamain presses Everett against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Everett looks winded!
Austamain misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Austamain .
Austamain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Everett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Austamain lands with a light punch inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Austamain takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Austamain .
Austamain is stalling here.
A short left from Austamain .
Everett throws a punch but it's blocked by Austamain .
Austamain has a couple of punches blocked by Everett.
A shot in the inside from Austamain .
Everett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Austamain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Austamain on the inside.
Everett takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Austamain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Austamain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Austamain lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Austamain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Austamain works on Everett's body with a couple of short punches.
Austamain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

Austamain drops Everett onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Everett is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Everett is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austamain scores with a shoulder strike.
Everett is still on wobbly legs! Can Austamain finish him?
Good body shot from Austamain .
Everett's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Austamain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Austamain lands a big right hand that drops Everett! The killer instinct kicks in and Austamain finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Austamain !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Austamain !

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghivur Thadee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Jamal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Thadee
vs
Jamal

194 cm
17
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ghivur Thadee!
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, King Jamal!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thadee throws a leg kick

and Jamal counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Thadee is trying is best to control the position here.
Ground and pound from Jamal.
Jamal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Thadee tries to roll over but Jamal keeps him under control.
Jamal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thadee defending well though.

Jamal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thadee sees it coming and defends easily.
Jamal controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Jamal is working for an americana but Thadee has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Jamal was thinking about the submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thadee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jamal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thadee is keeping the position for now.
Jamal showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jamal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jamal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jamal with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jamal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thadee is keeping the position for now.
Thadee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Jamal drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thadee is trying to control the position but Jamal postures up.
Jamal distracts Thadee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jamal stays in close to Thadee's body and controls the position.
Thadee is trying to keep Jamal in close.
Jamal stopping the sweep attempt from Thadee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamal looking to sit in guard and control but Thadee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jamal is pulling down on Thadee's head to control his posture.
Thadee trying to control the position from guard on top but Jamal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamal wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Thadee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jamal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jamal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jamal!

Jamal wants to control but Thadee is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Jamal are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

Jamal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thadee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jamal looking to control but instead Thadee has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Thadee is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thadee gets back to full guard.

Jamal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thadee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jamal has managed to get both his arms back between Thadee's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

King Jamal 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.

Thadee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jamal has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jamal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Thadee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jamal has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jamal and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Thadee cracks the inside of Jamal's front leg.
Thadee avoids the body shot from Jamal.
Jamal shoots in and drives through. Thadee sprawls well.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Thadee enables Jamal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Thadee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jamal chips away with some ground and pound.
Jamal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thadee working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamal is looking to work some ground and pound but Thadee has wrist control.
Jamal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamal looking to sit in guard and control but Thadee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jamal is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Jamal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jamal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thadee keeps working.
Jamal working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamal lands an elbow.
Jamal working the ground and pound.
Thadee tries to bench press Jamal off him but Jamal keeps the position.
Jamal wants to control but Thadee is keeping him busy.
Thadee wants to control but Jamal postures up.
Jamal cracks Thadee with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jamal is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Thadee's shoulder. That is not cool.
Thadee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Thadee is desperately trying to improve his position but Jamal has a good base and remains in mount.
Jamal sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thadee wants to control but Jamal is having none of it.
Jamal scoring with strikes but Thadee is staying in there.

It looks like Ghivur Thadee has been cut.
Jamal looking to finish Thadee with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thadee!
The referee warns Thadee that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Ghivur Thadee's cut is getting worse.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jamal cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Ghivur Thadee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Thadee tries to hold on but Jamal pushes him away.
Jamal tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thadee tries to lock up and control but Jamal gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jamal is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Jeez, Ghivur Thadee's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). King Jamal!
King Jamal bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Miles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Ramirez had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Ramirez
vs
Miles

191 cm
25
183 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
197 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Knockout power

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Diego Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benjamin Miles !
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Miles clinches.
Ramirez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miles is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ramirez can't get the takedown.
A body shot lands from Miles .
Miles scores with a shoulder strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Miles .
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Miles won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miles lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Miles lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ramirez backwards.
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Miles on the inside.
Miles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice left hand lands by Miles .
Miles pushes Ramirez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miles scores with a shot to the side of Ramirez's head.
Ramirez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Miles pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Miles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Ramirez is rocked!
A short left from Miles .
Oh Ramirez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miles controlling the action here for a moment.
Ramirez seems to have got his legs back now.
Miles has Ramirez pushed against the cage.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miles just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Miles on the inside.
Miles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Miles .
Miles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Miles .
Miles lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Miles lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Miles .
Miles throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miles lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miles has Ramirez pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Miles .
Miles lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miles works on Ramirez's body with a couple of short punches.
Miles pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Miles .
A short left from Miles .
A nice right hand lands inside from Miles .
Miles stops a takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Miles lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Miles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Miles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Miles - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miles lands a right hand.

Miles drops Ramirez onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Ramirez is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Miles makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Miles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miles unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ramirez! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Miles is unloading with more strikes now! Ramirez drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Miles !

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobbi Sue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bert Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Sue
vs
Jackson

210 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bobbi Sue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bert Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a head kick but Sue moves out of range.
Sue lands with a right hand.
Sue lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Sue moved out of range nicely.
Sue connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Bert Jackson has been cut.
Sue lands a two punch combo.
Sue blocks a head kick by Jackson.
We've been told by Sue's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sue lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Jackson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sue connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jackson scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sue stalks Jackson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jackson's face. Jackson staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sue throws a one two combo.
Jackson is looking to clinch but Sue is avoiding it.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sue.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sue scores with a nice right hand.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson throws a push kick but Sue slaps the foot to one side.
Sue lands with a nice body punch.
Sue comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Sue counters with a stiff right hand.
Sue lands a body shot.
Sue lands with a nice body punch.
Sue blocks a head kick by Jackson.
A low kick from Jackson misses
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sue lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Sue scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throws a lazy body kick
letting Sue counter with a right hand.
Jackson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sue with a jab.
Sue bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sue stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Sue was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jackson.
Sue is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sue throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sue lands the left hand.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body
and Sue counters with a left to the body.
Jackson looks winded!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sue!
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Sue counters with a straight right hand.
Sue scores with a sloppy right hand. Jackson should have avoided that one.
Sue scores with a hook.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick
and Sue counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Sue finish him?
Sue rushes Jackson with punches - Jackson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Jackson goes down! Sue follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobbi Sue!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tangaroa Ngata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Fibonacci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ngata comes into the arena with Soundcritters - Haka War Chant blaring out of the sound system. Fibonacci has chosen Con te partiro as his entrance music. Tangaroa Ngata has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ngata
vs
Fibonacci

185 cm
25
187 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
197 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

Leviathan Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tangaroa Ngata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Otto Fibonacci!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ngata wants to clinch up but Fibonacci keeps it at a distance.

Ngata gets a clinch.
Fibonacci tries a body shot but Ngata blocks it.
Fibonacci lands a shot to the body.
Ngata lands a left hand.
Fibonacci can't find room to land a body shot as Ngata controls the action.
Fibonacci blocking some punches.
Fibonacci stalling in the clinch but Ngata improves position.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fibonacci backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ngata prevents Fibonacci from breaking the clinch.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Fibonacci wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fibonacci backwards.
A short left from Ngata.
Fibonacci is trying to force a seperation but Ngata has the dominant position.
Ngata definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata blocks a body shot from Fibonacci.
A short left from Ngata.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Fibonacci.
Fibonacci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
Ngata lands a body shot.
Fibonacci is stalling here.
Fibonacci lands a nice uppercut.
Fibonacci lands with a short shot to the head.
Fibonacci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by Fibonacci.
Ngata has Fibonacci pressed against the cage, preventing Fibonacci from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ngata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fibonacci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata misses with the head strike.
Fibonacci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Fibonacci breaks the clinch.
Ngata is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tangaroa Ngata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fibonacci avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ngata displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fibonacci throws out the jab.

Ngata has closed the distance and engaged Fibonacci in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ngata lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Ngata fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Ngata.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Fibonacci controls the action.
Ngata working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fibonacci looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ngata lands a left hand.
Ngata keeps control of Fibonacci as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Ngata.
Fibonacci trying to control the position but instead, Ngata has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fibonacci into the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ngata.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ngata lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ngata has a couple of punches blocked by Fibonacci.
Fibonacci wants to get back to striking at distance but Ngata won't allow it.
Fibonacci lands with a short shot to the head.
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Fibonacci's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ngata tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ngata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fibonacci backwards.
Ngata misses with the head strike.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ngata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fibonacci backwards.
Fibonacci wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ngata has him pressed against the cage.
Fibonacci prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
Fibonacci struggles to land a body shot inside as Ngata controls his hands.
Fibonacci blocks an uppercut.
Ngata misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fibonacci is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fibonacci tries to throw a body punch but Ngata avoids it by throwing Fibonacci back against the cage.
Ngata misses with a body punch.
Ngata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ngata lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ngata tries a body shot but Fibonacci blocks it.
Ngata lands an uppercut.
Ngata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fibonacci working hard to break the clinch.
Ngata lands with a right to the head.
Ngata lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ngata.
Ngata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fibonacci working hard to break the clinch.
Ngata tries a body shot but Fibonacci blocks it.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fibonacci swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fibonacci misses with a wild combination.
Fibonacci swats away the attempt to clinch by Ngata.
Ngata tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fibonacci paws at him with a jab and circles away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ngata lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ngata cracks Fibonacci with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fibonacci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ngata gets through Fibonacci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ngata prevents a body shot from Fibonacci.
Ngata dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ngata lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ngata.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ngata throws a punch but it's blocked by Fibonacci.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Fibonacci controls the action.
Fibonacci looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fibonacci can't break the clinch.
Fibonacci is trying to push Ngata away but Ngata has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ngata can't find room to land a body shot as Fibonacci controls the action.
Fibonacci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fibonacci misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Fibonacci.
A right hand to the body from Ngata.
Fibonacci looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ngata lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fibonacci.
Ngata throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ngata lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fibonacci backwards.
Fibonacci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Ngata.
Fibonacci is breathing heavily.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fibonacci blocks an uppercut.
Fibonacci is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ngata has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Still in the clinch, Ngata scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ngata lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fibonacci backwards.
A short right from Ngata.
Ngata misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fibonacci tries to circle away but Ngata has him pinned against the cage.
Ngata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ngata misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ngata slows down the pace here.
Ngata works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ngata is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Ngata.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fibonacci prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ngata creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fibonacci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fibonacci fails to land.
Fibonacci misses with some punches.
Ngata scores with a shot to the side of Fibonacci's head.
Ngata misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Ngata on the inside.
Ngata scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ngata misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Ngata.
Fibonacci wants to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fibonacci.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Fibonacci controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ngata goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ngata tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fibonacci's elbow.
Ngata lands a shot to the body.
Fibonacci has a couple of punches blocked by Ngata.
Fibonacci blocks a body shot from Ngata.
Ngata stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ngata.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fibonacci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Ngata tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fibonacci lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fibonacci is trying to force a seperation but Ngata has the dominant position.

Fibonacci's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fibonacci swats away the attempt to clinch by Ngata.
Fibonacci avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fibonacci circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tangaroa Ngata dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Ngata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fibonacci manages to avoid it.
Fibonacci looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fibonacci throws a jab but it's blocked by Ngata.

Ngata gets a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fibonacci looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ngata lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fibonacci backwards.
Ngata lands with a left to the head.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike.
Ngata keeps control of Fibonacci as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ngata throws a head punch that misses.
Ngata lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fibonacci misses with some punches.
Fibonacci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ngata cracks Fibonacci with a nice body shot.
Fibonacci swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ngata struggles to land a body shot inside as Fibonacci controls his hands.
Ngata tries a body shot but Fibonacci blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Ngata.
Ngata scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fibonacci lands a hook that snaps the head of Ngata backwards.
Ngata working aggressively here.
Fibonacci tries to throw a body punch but Ngata avoids it by throwing Fibonacci back against the cage.
Fibonacci prevents a body shot from Ngata.
Fibonacci gets through Ngata's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tangaroa Ngata has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fibonacci tries to break free but Ngata pushes him back against the cage.
Fibonacci blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Ngata.
Fibonacci blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Ngata.
Fibonacci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fibonacci.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ngata takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Fibonacci wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ngata tries a body shot but Fibonacci blocks it.
Fibonacci has had enough of the clinch but Ngata keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Fibonacci's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ngata lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ngata is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fibonacci can do to turn this around?
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Ngata softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ngata gets through Fibonacci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Fibonacci is rocked!
Ngata lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fibonacci to his knees! Ngata keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tangaroa Ngata!
Tangaroa Ngata thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Provenza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olly The Sock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Provenza comes to the cage accompanied by Madreblu - Certamente. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Provenza
vs
The Sock

182 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Leviathan Clothing

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Silvio Provenza!
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, Olly The Sock!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Sock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Provenza tries to clinch but The Sock moves out of range.
Provenza moves out of range as The Sock strikes.
Provenza tries to counter with a takedown but The Sock is quick to defend against it.
Provenza wants to clinch but The Sock slips to the side

and The Sock counters with a single leg into guard. Provenza didn't expect that.
Provenza pulls The Sock in close to prevent any damage.
Provenza has momentary wrist control but The Sock slips an elbow through the middle.
We've been hearing good reports from Provenza's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Provenza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Provenza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Sock trying to control but Provenza is working from the bottom.
Provenza has The Sock pulled in close to control his posture.
The Sock throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Provenza utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Provenza looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Provenza's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The Sock trying to control the position from guard on top but Provenza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Sock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Provenza works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two 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.
The Sock preventing the sweep.
The Sock missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Provenza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Sock throws a strike but Provenza rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Provenza postures up in The Sock's guard and throws a big left but The Sock blocks it.

The Sock looking for a guillotine here but Provenza defends easily.

The Sock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Provenza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Provenza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

The Sock working for a triangle but Provenza defends it easily.
Provenza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Sock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The Sock looking for a guillotine here but Provenza defends easily.
The Sock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The Sock has his foot on Provenza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Provenza works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at Cozad The Island inform us that The Sock has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Provenza stands up over The Sock, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The Sock is looking for a triangle but Provenza pushes his legs off easily.
The Sock looks winded!
Provenza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Sock can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Provenza controls the pace.
Provenza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Provenza stopping the sweep attempt from The Sock.
Provenza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of The Sock's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Provenza content to stall in guard here.
Provenza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Provenza postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Provenza has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

The Sock is looking for a triangle here but Provenza uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Provenza in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... The Sock is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Silvio Provenza!
During a confident post fight interview, Silvio Provenza thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Julio Cesar Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Lesley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Don Julio Cesar Chavez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stephen Lesley's chin.

Julio Cesar Chavez
vs
Lesley

189 cm
25
176 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Julio Cesar Chavez !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stephen Lesley!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cesar Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Cesar Chavez misses.
Lesley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez scores with a one two! Lesley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lesley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot lands for Lesley.
Cesar Chavez stuns Lesley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cesar Chavez throws a hook but Lesley avoids it easily.
Cesar Chavez loads up on a big right hand but Lesley slips the punch.
Lesley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Decent striking displayed by Lesley there.
Lesley ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cesar Chavez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cesar Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesley manages to avoid it.
Cesar Chavez moves out of range as Lesley strikes.
Lesley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lesley misses with a hook.

Lesley rushes Cesar Chavez and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Lesley scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lesley fails to land.
Cesar Chavez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lesley just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lesley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lesley lands a body punch in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lesley.
A right hand to the body from Lesley.
Lesley lands with a short shot to the head.
Cesar Chavez takes a shot to the head.

Lesley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lesley slips a straight right by Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez throws a series of punches but Lesley moves out of range.
Cesar Chavez lands with a good body shot.
Lesley lands with a right hand.
Cesar Chavez misses with a wild combination.
Lesley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Don Julio Cesar Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cesar Chavez lands with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Lesley.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cesar Chavez misses with a series of wild punches.
Cesar Chavez feints a jab promting Lesley to slip. Cesar Chavez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lesley slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cesar Chavez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lesley.
A big right from Lesley misses.
Lesley throws a jab when Cesar Chavez was well out of range.
Cesar Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Lesley throws a big shot that misses.
Cesar Chavez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cesar Chavez takes a swing at Lesley's ribcage but misses.
Lesley dodges the punch combination from Cesar Chavez .
Lesley stuns Cesar Chavez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lesley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez misses the shot to the body.
A left and a right from Cesar Chavez both land. Nice combination.
Cesar Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lesley momentarily.
Cesar Chavez moves away from the strike by Lesley.
Lesley misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Cesar Chavez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lesley.
Cesar Chavez 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lesley connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cesar Chavez scrambles back to his feet.
Lesley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cesar Chavez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Cesar Chavez misses.
Cesar Chavez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesley.
It looked like Cesar Chavez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cesar Chavez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Lesley misses.
Cesar Chavez is looking to counter punch.
Lesley throws a body punch but Cesar Chavez moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Lesley.
Lesley lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cesar Chavez avoids the head kick by Lesley.
Lesley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cesar Chavez throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lesley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lesley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cesar Chavez manages to avoid it.
Cesar Chavez scores with a decent looking hook.
Lesley misses with a body shot.
Cesar Chavez looks to land a combination but Lesley avoids it well.
Good work by Cesar Chavez as he checks the leg kick.
Lesley misses with a low kick as Cesar Chavez jumps back.
Lesley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lesley takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cesar Chavez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cesar Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Lesley moves away and avoids it.
Lesley wants to counter with a clinch but Cesar Chavez pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lesley.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lesley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Don Julio Cesar Chavez will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lesley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cesar Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesley is just out of range.
Cesar Chavez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lesley slips a straight right by Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Lesley digs a good hook to Cesar Chavez 's body.
Cesar Chavez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lesley tries to move into range but Cesar Chavez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lesley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lesley scores with a jab.
Lesley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cesar Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cesar Chavez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lesley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cesar Chavez misses with a straight left.
Lesley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lesley.
Cesar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Cesar Chavez misses with a right hand
and Lesley counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cesar Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lesley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lesley misses with a straight left.
Lesley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lesley misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Cesar Chavez was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lesley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cesar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
Lesley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lesley misses with a kick to the body.
Cesar Chavez digs a good hook to Lesley's body.

Lesley clinches up with Cesar Chavez and pushes him back against the cage.
Lesley struggles to land a body shot inside as Cesar Chavez controls his hands.
Stalling in the clinch from Lesley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lesley content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lesley manages to break the clinch.
Lesley tries a head kick but it misses.
Don Julio Cesar Chavez is winning the standup battle so far.
Cesar Chavez throws a nice looking combination but Lesley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lesley avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Cesar Chavez misses its intended target.
Lesley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cesar Chavez .
Lesley lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lesley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cesar Chavez .
Lesley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Cesar Chavez misses.
Don Julio Cesar Chavez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cesar Chavez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lesley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cesar Chavez 's calf.
Cesar Chavez misses with a hook. Lesley ducked under it nicely.
Lesley lands with a nice body punch.
Lesley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Cesar Chavez misses the target.
Cesar Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cesar Chavez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Cesar Chavez throws a jab when Lesley was well out of range.
Lesley avoids the body shot from Cesar Chavez .
Lesley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cesar Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Lesley tenderised Cesar Chavez 's leg. Cesar Chavez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lesley stuffs the takedown attempt from Cesar Chavez . Cesar Chavez gets slowly back to his feet.
Cesar Chavez defending well as Lesley loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Cesar Chavez .
A punch combination from Cesar Chavez misses.
Lesley misses with a body punch
and Cesar Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cesar Chavez throws the left hand but Lesley avoids the punch easily.
Cesar Chavez misses with a straight right.

Cesar Chavez gets tackled into the cage by Lesley. Lesley maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lesley - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cesar Chavez takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesley pushes Cesar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lesley lands a left hand.
Cesar Chavez lands with a light punch inside.
Lesley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lesley lands a body punch.
Lesley prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short body shot lands from Lesley as the two fighters clinch.
Lesley lands a shoulder strike.
Lesley pushes Cesar Chavez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Lesley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lesley punishes Cesar Chavez 's body with a nice straight punch.
Lesley connects with an inside leg kick.
Cesar Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephen Lesley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

A swing and a miss from Lesley.
Lesley missing with a left hand there. Cesar Chavez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lesley tries a head kick but it misses.
Lesley misses with a straight right.
Cesar Chavez throws a big counter combination but Lesley scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lesley misses with a hook. Cesar Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Lesley throws a jab but it's blocked by Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Lesley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cesar Chavez misses with an uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cesar Chavez .
Lesley misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Cesar Chavez misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cesar Chavez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cesar Chavez connects with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Lesley.
Cesar Chavez stalks Lesley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lesley's face. Lesley staggers backwards, shaken.
Cesar Chavez throws a right hand that Lesley ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesley also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Lesley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Cesar Chavez .
Lesley blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Lesley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Cesar Chavez finds it's way through Lesley's defenses.
Cesar Chavez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lesley throws out a powerful jab.
Cesar Chavez throws a right hand that Lesley ducks under and follows up with a left that Lesley also avoids with ease.
Cesar Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lesley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lesley! But no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lesley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cesar Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lesley moves away.
Lesley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lesley looks to throw the jab but Cesar Chavez is out of range.
Cesar Chavez misses with a double jab.

Lesley forces Cesar Chavez back against the cage and clinches.
Lesley taking a breather.
Lesley leaning his opponent against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesley works on Cesar Chavez 's body with a couple of short punches.
Lesley lands a hook that snaps the head of Cesar Chavez backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Lesley.
Lesley presses Cesar Chavez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cesar Chavez jumps guard but Lesley turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Lesley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cesar Chavez misses with a body shot.
Lesley tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Lesley. That snapped Cesar Chavez 's head back.
Cesar Chavez misses with a hook.
Cesar Chavez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from Cesar Chavez misses.
Lesley throws a hook but Cesar Chavez avoids it easily.
Cesar Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Lesley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lesley throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Lesley there.
Cesar Chavez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cesar Chavez misses with the combination.
Cesar Chavez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesley swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lesley works Cesar Chavez 's body with a nice hook.
Lesley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lesley scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cesar Chavez in his tracks.
Lesley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lesley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lesley lands a lovely overhand right.
Cesar Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesley was well out of range. Poor timing from Cesar Chavez .
Cesar Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesley throws a jab but it's blocked by Cesar Chavez .
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lesley.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lesley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lesley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lesley scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lesley.
Nice body punch from Lesley - that landed with a thud.
Lesley will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cesar Chavez up against the cage.
Lesley lands a shoulder strike.

Cesar Chavez is rocked!
Lesley lands a left hand.
Oh Cesar Chavez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lesley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cesar Chavez 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lesley lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Cesar Chavez to his knees! Lesley keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Lesley!
A very excited looking Stephen Lesley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikita Astakhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Val Halla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astakhov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tupac - Uppercut. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Astakhov
vs
Halla

190 cm
25
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

195 cm
26
257 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nikita Astakhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Val Halla!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halla scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

It looks like Nikita Astakhov has been cut.

Halla gets tackled into the cage by Astakhov. Astakhov maintains the clinch.
Astakhov scores with a shoulder strike.
Astakhov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halla.
Halla avoiding damage.
Astakhov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halla's coach down at Highland CT & Spar was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Halla's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Astakhov blocks a body shot from Halla.
Astakhov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halla tries to throw a body punch but Astakhov avoids it by throwing Halla back against the cage.
Halla throws a head punch that misses.
Astakhov misses with some punches.
Astakhov has a couple of punches blocked by Halla.
Astakhov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Halla scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astakhov misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Halla.
Still in the clinch, Halla scores with a nice short uppercut.
Astakhov swings wildly with an uppercut but Halla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halla misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halla doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Astakhov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Halla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Astakhov throws a head punch that misses.
Astakhov working aggressively here.
Halla gets through Astakhov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Astakhov misses with a punch on the inside.
Astakhov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halla.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halla.
Halla misses with some punches.
Astakhov misses with the head strike.
Astakhov misses with a hook from the clinch.

Halla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Astakhov avoids the body shot from Halla.
Astakhov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halla counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Astakhov moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Astakhov closes the distance and pushes Halla back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halla.
Astakhov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Halla stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astakhov misses with the head strike.
Halla works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Astakhov is breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Halla.
Astakhov misses with the head strike.
Astakhov misses with a punch on the inside.
Halla blocks an uppercut.
Halla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astakhov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halla misses with a punch on the inside.
Astakhov misses with a punch on the inside.
Halla tries a body shot but Astakhov blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Astakhov.
Astakhov tries to throw a body punch but Halla avoids it by throwing Astakhov back against the cage.
Halla lands with a left to the head.
Astakhov effectively controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Halla goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Astakhov misses with some punches.
Still in the clinch, Halla scores with a nice short uppercut.
Astakhov swings wildly with an uppercut but Halla uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halla has a couple of punches blocked by Astakhov.
Astakhov misses with the head strike.
Astakhov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Astakhov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halla lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Halla.
Halla tries to work over Astakhov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halla misses with a punch to the body.
Astakhov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Astakhov throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Astakhov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astakhov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Astakhov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astakhov.
Astakhov throws a head punch that misses.
Astakhov misses with the head strike.
Astakhov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halla throws a punch but it's blocked by Astakhov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halla lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Halla creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Astakhov with a big uppercut! Astakhov tries to clinch up but Halla pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Astakhov to the mat! Astakhov covers up and Halla unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Val Halla!
Val Halla thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Nikita Astakhov spoke after the fight, saying 'Fuck this shit! And fuck you Tommy Thundercunt!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ding Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ukko Metso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dong
vs
Metso

180 cm
26
215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
190 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ding Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ukko Metso!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metso looks for a takedown but Dong sprawls well.
Metso misses with a looping right.
Dong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Metso.
Ukko Metso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Metso throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dong was covering up waiting for the punch and Metso finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dong wants to stand but Metso is controlling the position.
Metso slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Metso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Metso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Metso is stalling in the full guard.
Metso lands a couple of elbows.
Metso has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad The Island. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Metso cracks Dong with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metso stays in close to Dong's body and controls the position.
Dong wants to stand up but Metso is controlling him.
Metso is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Metso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Metso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Metso scoring with some ground and pound.
Dong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dong tries to get out of the position.
Metso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metso lands a couple of digs.
Dong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Metso on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Metso forces his way into half guard.
Dong pushes Metso off looking to stand but Metso dives back in and keeps control.
Metso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Metso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Metso is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dong is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ukko Metso!
Ukko Metso decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.