HI47: Fight & Furious V PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar The Eastern Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

The Eastern Assassin
vs
Ramirez

180 cm
24
183 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

191 cm
25
183 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunnar The Eastern Assassin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Diego Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Eastern Assassin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ramirez unleashes a big counter combination but The Eastern Assassin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Eastern Assassin misses with the combination.
The Eastern Assassin looks to land a combination but Ramirez avoids it well.
Ramirez unleashes a big counter combination but The Eastern Assassin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
The Eastern Assassin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ramirez circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramirez is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ramirez is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Eastern Assassin misses the body punch
and Ramirez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The Eastern Assassin misses with a body shot.
Ramirez steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The Eastern Assassin connects with a body shot.
The Eastern Assassin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Eastern Assassin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramirez throws a fast counter high kick but The Eastern Assassin manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramirez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Eastern Assassin.
Gunnar The Eastern Assassin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Eastern Assassin lands with a good body shot.
The Eastern Assassin catches Ramirez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ramirez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ramirez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Eastern Assassin missing with a left hand there. Ramirez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Eastern Assassin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramirez in his tracks.
Ramirez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Eastern Assassin.
Ramirez tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Eastern Assassin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ramirez somewhat.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ramirez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The Eastern Assassin pushes Ramirez off but Ramirez dives into side control.
The Eastern Assassin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at KING OF PAIN, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
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!

Ramirez has worked his way into a potential kimura here. The Eastern Assassin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ramirez yanks on the arm and The Eastern Assassin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ramirez.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diego Ramirez!
Diego Ramirez bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juno August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pipis Skatias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juno August has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

August
vs
Skatias

167 cm
26
142 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

175 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juno August!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pipis Skatias!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skatias moves away from the strike by August.
Skatias uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by August.
August scores with a sloppy right hand. Skatias should have avoided that one.
Juno August seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skatias staying out of range there.
Skatias lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Skatias moves forwards but August connects with a nice, crisp jab.
August lands with an uppercut that bounces Skatias off the cage and back into range.
Skatias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from August.
Skatias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from August.
Skatias throws a looping overhand right but August ducks down to avoid it.
August appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Skatias misses with a few strikes there.
August misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skatias slips a straight right by August.
August throws a jab but it's blocked by Skatias.
Skatias takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Skatias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from August.
A left lands for August.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
August ducks under a wild hook from Skatias.
August throwing a counter right hand but Skatias manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
August ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Skatias moves away.
August takes a swing at Skatias's ribcage but misses.
Skatias now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
August throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
August paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
August will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Skatias's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nice jab there from August.
August misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Skatias misses its intended target.
Skatias avoids the body shot from August.
August throws a good cross that connects.
August throws a looping overhand right but Skatias ducks down to avoid it.
Skatias avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
August swings for the body but Skatias moves out of range.
August throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skatias scores with a jab.
Skatias moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
August swings widly with a right hand
and Skatias counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Skatias swinging wildly here.
August throws a series of punches but Skatias avoids them all with ease.
August definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Skatias gets cracked there but stands up to it.
August takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
August throws out a powerful jab.
August is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skatias.
As August backs off Skatias throws a huge counter combo but August manages to avoid it all.
Skatias misses with a few strikes there.
August blocks a jab.
Jab, jab by Skatias - just one landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
August swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skatias.
August is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
August throws an overhand right that lands on Skatias's shoulder, as Skatias tries to avoid the shot.
Skatias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from August.
A telegraphed right hand from August misses the target.
August misses with an uppercut. Skatias saw that one coming.
Skatias moves out of range of the strikes.
Skatias slips a jab from August.
Skatias keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from August.
Skatias ducks under a wild hook from August.
Skatias misses with a two punch combination.
August throws a series of punches but Skatias avoids them all with ease.
Skatias steps to the side to avoid the strikes from August.
Skatias misses with a series of wild punches.
Skatias displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as August throws out the jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skatias walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
August throws a shot from downtown. Skatias moves away and avoids it.
Skatias throws a counter combo.
August lands with a cross.
August defending well as Skatias loads up on a big left hand.
August appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skatias rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but August moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
August throwing a counter right hand but Skatias manages to avoid it.
August misses with a lunging right hand
and Skatias counters with a nice uppercut.
Skatias scores with a nice right hand.
August throws a hook to the side of Skatias's head but Skatias sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
August loads up on a big right hand but Skatias slips the punch.
August lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed right hand from August misses the target.
Skatias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from August lands.
Skatias ducks under a wild hook from August.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

August throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skatias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pipis Skatias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
August throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
August misses the jab.
Skatias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Skatias stalks August and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into August's face. August staggers backwards, shaken.
Skatias displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as August throws out the jab.
Skatias lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
August is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skatias.
Skatias slips a jab from August.
August scores with a jab. Skatias acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skatias throws a looping overhand right but August ducks down to avoid it.
August is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Skatias can do to turn this around?
Skatias moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
August throws a jab but it's blocked by Skatias.
A punch combination from Skatias misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts August, as that shot connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
August scores with a punch to the head.
August misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skatias.
Juno August is winning the standup battle so far.
Skatias throws a right and a left that August avoids nicely.
August lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Skatias throws a nice looking combination but August bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
August 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.
August throws a hook to the side of Skatias's head but Skatias sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Skatias might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, August has got the better of the exchanges.
August misses with a few strikes there.
August swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Skatias.
August misses with a straight right.
August throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skatias looks to land a combination but August avoids it well.
August misses with a few strikes there.
Skatias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from August.
Jab by Skatias.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
August ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
August is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Skatias shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
August paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
August misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Skatias's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Skatias takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
August misses with a left hand
and Skatias counters with a straight right hand.
Skatias misses with a jab, cross combination.
August was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Skatias misses with a series of wild punches.
Skatias misses with a looping right.
August misses with a hook. Skatias ducked under it nicely.
Skatias throws out a counter right but August avoids it with no problem.
August missing with a left hand there. Skatias was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
August misses with a looping right.
Skatias dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
August misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
August shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Skatias eats them both and turns towards August to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Skatias misses with a series of wild punches.
Skatias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skatias looks to throw the jab but August is out of range.
Skatias ducks under a wild hook from August.
Skatias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skatias has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Skatias will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
August throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skatias moves out of range as August strikes.
Skatias lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch combination from Skatias misses.
Skatias throws a right and a left that August avoids nicely.
Skatias is breathing heavily.
August pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skatias appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
August slips a jab and a cross from Skatias.
August throws a nice looking combination but Skatias bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skatias moves out of range of the strikes.
Skatias shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - August throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
August works the jab nicely.
Skatias ducks under a wild hook from August.
August throws the left hand but Skatias avoids the punch easily.
Skatias throws a hook to the side of August's head but August sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
August throws a jab but it's blocked by Skatias.
A swing and a miss from August.
It seemed like Skatias was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
August throws a body shot but no joy.
Skatias bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skatias misses with a jab, cross combination.
August seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juno August dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Skatias misses with a hook
and August counters with a left to the body.
August waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Skatias.
Skatias staying out of range there.
Skatias showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from August.
August connects with a crisp jab.
August lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
August walks into a left hand.
Skatias swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting August counter with a right hand.
August looks to throw the jab but Skatias is out of range.
Skatias swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
August tries to bum rush Skatias with a series of wild strikes but Skatias uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
August lands with a right hand.
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!
August jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A punch lands to the side of Skatias 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
August tries to bum rush Skatias with a series of wild strikes but Skatias uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
August looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Skatias throws a series of punches but August avoids them all with ease.
Skatias looks to land a combination but August avoids it well.
August was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
August throws a combination that misses
and Skatias counters with a straight right hand.
Skatias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by August.
August's jab looks to have found its range, popping Skatias under the eye.
August lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
August swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
August throws a hook but Skatias blocks it.
August thuds a left hand into Skatias's body.
Skatias connects with a body shot that sends August's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skatias slips a jab and a cross from August.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skatias moves out of range of the strikes.
August misses with an uppercut
and August takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
August pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skatias scores with a one two! August had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
August rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Skatias moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Skatias goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
August throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
August throws a jab but it's blocked by Skatias.
Skatias misses with the combination.
Skatias keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from August.
Skatias moves out of range as August strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skatias throws a nice looking combination but August bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skatias missing with a left hand there. August was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Skatias throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skatias misses with a double jab.
August throws a looping overhand right but Skatias ducks down to avoid it.
August misses with a straight right.
Skatias fakes high and swings low for a body shot but August manages to avoid it.
August went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
August lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
August throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skatias counters with a lovely straight right hand!
August throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skatias.
August misses the jab.
Skatias dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
August swings widly with a right hand
and Skatias counters with a nice body shot.
August throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skatias fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skatias takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skatias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for August.
A swing and a miss from August.
Skatias throws a right hand that August ducks under and follows up with a left that August also avoids with ease.
No joy there for August, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd cheers as August lands an impressive looking overhand right. Skatias doesn't seem phased though.
Juno August is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
August lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Skatias circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
August tests Skatias's chin there with a solid looking shot.
August misses with a straight left.
Skatias throws a nice looking combination but August bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pipis Skatias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - August throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juno August showed his dominance in that final round.
Well August 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juno August!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnar Ljus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Nobody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Ljus
vs
Nobody

178 cm
19
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arnar Ljus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guy Nobody!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nobody slips a jab and a cross from Ljus.
Nobody throws out a counter right but Ljus avoids it with no problem.
Ljus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nobody waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ljus.
Ljus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nobody has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nobody connects with a body shot.
Ljus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ljus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nobody was well out of range. Poor timing from Ljus.
Ljus staying out of range there.
Ljus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ljus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ljus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nobody jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nobody jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nobody is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ljus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nobody connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ljus's hands.
Nobody has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ljus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nobody bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ljus's head.
Nobody takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nobody fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ljus on the side of the head.
Ljus misses with the combination.
Nice shot lands for Nobody.
Nobody is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ljus had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Ljus just misses with a punch to the body.
Ljus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ljus digs a good body shot into Nobody's ribs.
Ljus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nobody.
Ljus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobody throws the left hand but Ljus avoids the punch easily.
Nobody takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ljus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ljus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ljus feints a jab promting Nobody to slip. Ljus then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Nobody slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nobody thuds his right hand into Ljus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ljus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ljus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ljus.
Ljus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ljus throws a jab when Nobody was well out of range.
Ljus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nobody.
Nobody might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Nobody just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ljus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ljus throws a shot from downtown. Nobody moves away and avoids it.
Nobody lands with a straight right. Ljus didn't see that one coming.
Nobody connects with a looping right hand.
Nobody's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ljus under the eye.
Ljus is looking to wear down Nobody with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ljus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ljus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nobody.
Nobody steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ljus.
Nobody swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nobody dips to his left and cracks Ljus with an uppercut!
Nobody uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ljus has time to react.
Nobody walks into a straight right hand from Ljus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobody misses with a left hand
enabling Ljus to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ljus throws a hook but Nobody avoids it easily.
Nobody lands a slapping body shot.
Nobody throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ljus counters with a nice uppercut.
Ljus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Nobody to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Nobody finds it's way through Ljus's defenses.
Ljus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nobody.
An attempted straight right counter from Ljus misses the target.
Ljus defending well as Nobody loads up on a big left hand.
Nobody slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ljus is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nobody keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nobody takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nobody swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ljus.
Nobody paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Nobody dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nobody connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ljus momentarily.
Nobody avoids the body shot from Ljus.
Ljus ducks under a wild hook from Nobody.
Ljus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ljus takes a swing at Nobody's ribcage but misses.
Nobody steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ljus.
Nobody throws a looping overhand right but Ljus ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Ljus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nobody misses with an uppercut
and Ljus counters with a two punch combo.
Ljus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nobody.
Nobody tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nobody scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ljus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nobody moves away.
Nobody misses the shot to the body.
Ljus throws a nice looking combination but Nobody bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ljus misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nobody looks to score with a jab to the body but Ljus is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nobody tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ljus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ljus swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nobody scores with a jab.
Ljus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ljus throws a body punch but Nobody moves out of range.
Ljus misses with a series of wild punches.
Nobody avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ljus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ljus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Ljus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nobody looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nobody connects with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Nobody.
Ljus connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nobody looks to throw the jab but Ljus is out of range.
Ljus appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nobody slips a jab and a cross from Ljus.
Guy Nobody seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nobody connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ljus. Ljus circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nobody uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ljus has time to react.
Nobody thuds his right hand into Ljus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ljus throws a series of punches but Nobody avoids them all with ease.
Nobody lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nobody lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ljus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nobody was well out of range. Poor timing from Ljus.
Ljus walks into a stiff left hand from Nobody.

Ljus is rocked!
Nobody drops Ljus with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ljus! Nobody dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Nobody!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Olly The Sock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luciano Maciel (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.

The Sock
vs
Maciel

186 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

177 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Olly The Sock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luciano Maciel!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Sock shoots in looking for a takedown. Maciel tries to sprawl out of it but The Sock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maciel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maciel connects with a jab.
We've been told by The Sock's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The Sock blocks a jab.
The Sock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maciel.
The Sock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Maciel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Sock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maciel.
The Sock shoots in looking for a takedown. Maciel tries to sprawl out of it but The Sock keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Maciel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Maciel misses the target.
Maciel has a takedown stuffed.
The Sock attempts a counter takedown but Maciel avoids it well and moves away.
The Sock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maciel defends well and The Sock ends up having to push Maciel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Maciel's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Olly The Sock. That's going to take a lot out of him.

The Sock looking to score a takedown here. Maciel is defending well but The Sock drives through and ends up in Maciel's guard.
The Sock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Sock with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The Sock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

The Sock swings around for an armbar but Maciel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into The Sock's guard.
Maciel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maciel trying to control the position from guard on top but The Sock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The Sock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maciel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maciel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maciel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Sock works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maciel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Maciel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maciel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Sock defending well though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Sock is refusing to be controlled, as Maciel sits in half guard.
Maciel not doing much here.
Maciel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for The Sock!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maciel wants to control the pace but The Sock is squirming around nicely.
The Sock can't escape the position.
Maciel controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Maciel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The Sock is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Sock blocking the ground and pound.

Maciel goes for an armbar but The Sock turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from The Sock.
The Sock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maciel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The Sock actively working from the bottom here.
The Sock is looking for a sweep. Maciel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maciel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for The Sock!
Maciel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The Sock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maciel on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Sock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maciel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for The Sock because Maciel loaded up on that one.
Maciel thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Sock is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luciano Maciel 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.

Maciel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Maciel.
Maciel misses with a hook

and The Sock counters with a single leg into guard. Maciel didn't expect that.

Maciel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Sock throws a big right hand that misses.
Maciel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maciel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Sock stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maciel swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maciel keeping moving, preventing The Sock from controlling successfully.

The Sock sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Maciel doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! The Sock paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Maciel - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Luciano Maciel!
A very excited looking Luciano Maciel 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
39%

Undercard bout

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

Viljanen
vs
Boss

185 cm
26
176 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

179 cm
26
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jouko Viljanen!
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, Rogueo Boss!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viljanen misses the shot to the body.
Viljanen throws a series of punches but Boss avoids them all with ease.
Boss now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Viljanen misses with a looping left.
Viljanen throws a hook but Boss blocks it.
Viljanen swings widly with a right hand

and Boss moves into the clinch.
Viljanen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Boss gets through Viljanen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viljanen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boss tries to stall but Viljanen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boss.
A right hook to the body lands for Viljanen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viljanen throws a punch but it's blocked by Boss.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Viljanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Boss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viljanen's elbow.
Viljanen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Boss.
Boss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Viljanen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Boss backwards.
Boss scores with a shoulder strike.
Viljanen slows down the pace here.
Boss's coach down at Highland CT & Spar was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boss's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boss takes a shot to the head.
Boss prevents a body shot from Viljanen.
Viljanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Boss controls his hands.
Viljanen pushes Boss back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boss lands an uppercut.
Viljanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Viljanen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viljanen.
Boss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viljanen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Boss fails to land.
Viljanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boss misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viljanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viljanen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Viljanen blocks an uppercut.
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!
Viljanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viljanen takes a shot to the head.
Boss tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viljanen's elbow.
Viljanen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Viljanen.
Viljanen throws a head punch that misses.
Boss working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Viljanen fails to land.
Viljanen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boss lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viljanen backwards.
Boss tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viljanen can't break the clinch.
Viljanen slows down the pace here.
Viljanen misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss blocks a body shot from Viljanen.
Boss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boss lands a hook that snaps the head of Viljanen backwards.
Viljanen working aggressively here.
Viljanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Boss trying to stall but Viljanen improves his position.
Boss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viljanen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Viljanen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A left hand lands to the body for Boss.
Viljanen can't break the clinch.
Viljanen is struggling to control the position.
Boss blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Boss lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Viljanen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss throws a punch but it's blocked by Viljanen.
Good body shot from Boss.
Boss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Viljanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boss connects with a right hand. Viljanen shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viljanen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Viljanen scores with a nice head shot.
Boss misses with a low kick.
Viljanen moves away from the strike by Boss.
Viljanen misses with a wild body shot.
Viljanen throws a leg kick but Boss checks it.
Boss is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Boss slips a straight right by Viljanen.
Boss throws a head kick that misses.
Viljanen is looking to land body kicks.
Boss uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Viljanen.
Boss lands with a thumping leg kick.
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 Jouko Viljanen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A left lands for Boss.
Viljanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Viljanen throws a leg kick but Boss sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boss raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boss works Viljanen's body with a nice hook.
Viljanen tries to land a leg kick but Boss saw it coming and moves away.
Boss lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Viljanen takes a swing at Boss's ribcage but misses.
Viljanen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viljanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Boss counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Viljanen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boss misses with a low kick.
Viljanen lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Boss.
Boss scores with a crisp jab that stopped Viljanen in his tracks.
Viljanen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boss let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
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!
A shot to the liver by Viljanen. Beautiful body shot.
Viljanen scores with a jab. Boss acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss misses with a looping left.
Viljanen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boss checks it well.
A cross from Viljanen lands.
Viljanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boss ducks under a wild hook from Viljanen.
Boss misses with a head kick.
Boss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boss defending well as Viljanen loads up on a big left hand.
Viljanen throws a head kick that misses.
Viljanen scores with a body shot.
Boss swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Viljanen.
Viljanen scores with the left hand. Boss knows he should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Viljanen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boss connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Viljanen momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viljanen swings for the body but Boss moves out of range.
Jab from Boss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viljanen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boss.
Viljanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boss.
Viljanen takes a swing at Boss's ribcage but misses.
Boss avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Viljanen missing with a left hand there. Boss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boss wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Viljanen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boss lands a nice shot to the body.
Viljanen throws a head kick that misses.
Viljanen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boss takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boss needs to keep his hands up - Viljanen had a free shot at his head there.
Viljanen tries to clinch but Boss is having none of it.
Viljanen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Boss counters with a left to the body.
Viljanen tries to close the distance and clinch but Boss swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boss tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viljanen throws a hook but Boss blocks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Boss.
Boss throws a looping overhand right but Viljanen ducks down to avoid it.
Boss has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jab, jab by Boss - just one landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boss darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A low kick from Viljanen misses
and Boss counters with a straight right hand.
Boss checks a leg kick.
Boss scores with a jab.
Jouko Viljanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viljanen connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viljanen scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Viljanen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That kick from Boss tenderised Viljanen's leg. Viljanen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Viljanen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Viljanen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss moves away from the strike by Viljanen.
Boss tries a head kick but it misses.
Boss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boss lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Boss throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Viljanen misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Boss blocks the leg kick.
Boss is looking to score with low kicks.
A swing and a miss from Boss.
Viljanen throws a low kick, looking for Boss's leg but Boss calmly moves out of range.
Viljanen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boss.
Viljanen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Viljanen tries to work over Boss's front leg with a kick but Boss checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Viljanen tries to bum rush Boss with a series of wild strikes but Boss uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boss misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Viljanen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boss lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Viljanen at a distance.
Viljanen tries to clinch up
letting Boss counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rogueo Boss will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A swing and a miss from Viljanen.
Viljanen throws a head kick that Boss semi-blocks.

Boss is rocked!
Viljanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boss.
Boss is still on wobbly legs! Can Viljanen finish him?
Viljanen thuds a left hand into Boss's body.
Boss throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boss gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Viljanen points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Boss wakes up just in time to hear Viljanen thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jouko Viljanen!
A victorious Jouko Viljanen 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
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 Tapio Sammalkorpi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luna Ploy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tapio Sammalkorpi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Sammalkorpi
vs
Ploy

177 cm
26
176 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

178 cm
19
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tapio Sammalkorpi!
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, Luna Ploy!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ploy connects with a looping right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Ploy. No joy for Sammalkorpi on that attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Sammalkorpi 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Sammalkorpi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ploy did well to prevent Sammalkorpi getting side control.
Sammalkorpi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ploy wants to stand back up but Sammalkorpi manages to pass into side control.
Ploy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sammalkorpi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sammalkorpi is pressing down on Ploy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ploy is holding on for now.
Sammalkorpi is thwarting Ploy's attempts to control the position.
Sammalkorpi blocks the strikes from Ploy.

Sammalkorpi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ploy defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ploy is trying to get back to full guard.
Ploy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sammalkorpi.
Sammalkorpi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sammalkorpi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ploy sees it coming and defends easily.
Ploy won't allow Sammalkorpi to pass to mount.
Sammalkorpi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sammalkorpi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ploy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ploy can't keep his opponent in guard - Sammalkorpi advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sammalkorpi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sammalkorpi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ploy is trying is best to control the position here.
Ploy taking some punishment here, with Sammalkorpi in his half guard.
Sammalkorpi is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Sammalkorpi is working for a kimura but Ploy is defending it quite comfortably.
Sammalkorpi is looking to take a break and control but Ploy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sammalkorpi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sammalkorpi slips a nice elbow through Ploy's hands, connecting with Ploy's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi tries to pass to full mount but Ploy defends it.
Ploy is doing well to control the position and prevent Sammalkorpi from advancing to side control.
Sammalkorpi controlling the pace.
Ploy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sammalkorpi wants to pass to mount but Ploy is defending the position.
Sammalkorpi looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ploy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sammalkorpi stalling.
Ploy is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tapio Sammalkorpi 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.

Ploy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sammalkorpi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ploy defends well and Sammalkorpi ends up having to push Ploy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sammalkorpi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ploy can do to turn this around?
Ploy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Sammalkorpi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ploy's half guard.
Ploy tries to roll over but Sammalkorpi keeps him under control.
Sammalkorpi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sammalkorpi slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Sammalkorpi there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sammalkorpi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tapio Sammalkorpi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ploy is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi drops an elbow to the side of Ploy's head.
Ploy is pressing down on Sammalkorpi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sammalkorpi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ploy has his foot on Sammalkorpi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sammalkorpi works his way back into a safe position though.
Sammalkorpi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sammalkorpi passes Ploy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sammalkorpi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sammalkorpi connects with a nice short shot to Ploy's temple.
Sammalkorpi is nestled in close to Ploy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sammalkorpi trying to pass the guard but Ploy defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi is controlling the pace.
Ploy gets full guard.
Sammalkorpi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sammalkorpi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sammalkorpi lands a couple of digs.
Sammalkorpi postures up and lands a big shot to Ploy's brow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi passes Ploy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sammalkorpi is taking a breather. Ploy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ploy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sammalkorpi is working away from the top position though.
Sammalkorpi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ploy keeps working.
Ploy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sammalkorpi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.

Sammalkorpi working for a guillotine from mount but Ploy is in no mood to give up.
Ploy wants to control but Sammalkorpi is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sammalkorpi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sammalkorpi lands a big elbow.
Sammalkorpi tries to control but Ploy wriggling away.
Ploy is in a horrible position here. Sammalkorpi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ploy is looking to improve his position but Sammalkorpi isn't that keen on the idea.
Sammalkorpi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ploy's face.

Ploy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sammalkorpi connects with a bit shot that sees Ploy covering up! More strikes from Sammalkorpi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sammalkorpi is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapio Sammalkorpi!
An out of breath Tapio Sammalkorpi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felix Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arjan Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Fonseca
vs
Kush

185 cm
26
140 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

156 cm
26
145 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felix Fonseca!
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, Arjan Kush!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonseca buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kush doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fonseca connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kush's hands.
Fonseca bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fonseca thows a body kick. Kush tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fonseca lands with a slapping head kick.
Fonseca scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fonseca scores with a hook.
Kush's coach down at Highland CT & Spar was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kush's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kush crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Fonseca - the referee stops the clock and Kush gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Fonseca. Kush manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonseca throws a front kick that sends Kush stumbling back into the cage.
Kush walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fonseca. Kush does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kush tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Fonseca gets caught flat footed, as Kush shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kush throws an elbow that misses. Fonseca uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kush's guard. Nice move by Fonseca!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fonseca stays in close to Kush's body and controls the position.

Kush has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Fonseca doesn't defend quickly enough and Kush has managed to lock this one up! Can Fonseca escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Kush on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arjan Kush!

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
79%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Sloan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Parlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Sloan
vs
Parlow

185 cm
26
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Sloan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Parlow!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloan swings for the body but Parlow moves out of range.
Sloan ducks under a wild hook from Parlow.
Parlow misses the shot to the body.
Parlow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parlow let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tom Sloan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parlow misses with a straight left.
Sloan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Sloan.
Sloan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sloan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Parlow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parlow.
A little jabbing left from Parlow on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Parlow throws a looping overhand right but Sloan ducks down to avoid it.
Sloan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parlow.
Parlow uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sloan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloan slips a straight right by Parlow.
Sloan scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Sloan.
Sloan is looking to land body kicks.
Sloan throws a body shot but no joy.
Parlow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parlow looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parlow lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloan looks to throw the jab but Parlow is out of range.
Sloan throws a lazy right hand but Parlow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Parlow connects with a single shot there.

It looks like Tom Sloan has been cut.
Sloan misses with a lunging right hand
and Parlow counters with a stiff right hand.
Parlow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sloan throws out the jab.
Parlow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sloan misses with the body kick
and Parlow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sloan throws a leg kick which misses Parlow's front leg but catches the back leg as Parlow tries to avoid it.
Parlow misses with a hook.
Sloan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Sloan is just out of range.
Parlow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sloan.
Parlow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Parlow pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parlow.
A jab from Sloan misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Sloan there.
Sloan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sloan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parlow.
Sloan throws a right hand that misses
letting Parlow counter with a right hand.
Sloan throws a hook but Parlow avoids it easily.
Sloan scores with a leg kick.
Sloan throws a shot from downtown. Parlow moves away and avoids it.
Parlow throws an overhand right that lands on Sloan's shoulder, as Sloan tries to avoid the shot.
Parlow misses with a looping right.

Parlow feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sloan sprawling to the canvas! Sloan rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Parlow finish him?!

Sloan is rocked!
Sloan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parlow.
Oh Sloan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed right hand from Parlow misses the target.
Sloan seems to have got his legs back now.
Parlow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Sloan looks to throw the jab but Parlow is out of range.
Parlow unleashes a big counter combination but Sloan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Parlow closes the distance and clinches.
Sloan lands with a light punch inside.
Parlow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sloans head.
Parlow has a couple of punches blocked by Sloan.
Parlow blocking some punches.
Sloan misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parlow misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sloan.
Parlow pushes Sloan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sloan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sloan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Parlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Parlow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sloan.
Parlow cracks Sloan with a nice body shot.
Sloan tries to throw a body punch but Parlow avoids it by throwing Sloan back against the cage.
Parlow blocking some punches.
Sloan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parlow throws a head punch that misses.
Sloan misses with a punch on the inside.
Sloan working aggressively here.
Sloan misses with some punches.
Parlow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sloan's elbow.
Parlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sloan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Parlow backwards.
Sloan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sloan misses with a punch on the inside.
Sloan tries to work over Parlow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parlow misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Parlow.
Sloan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sloan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parlow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Parlow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sloan.
Parlow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sloan is breathing heavily.
Parlow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Parlow working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Tom Sloan's cut is getting worse.
Sloan lands a body punch.
Sloan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Parlow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sloan.
Parlow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Parlow blocking some punches.
A short right from Parlow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parlow blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Parlow.
Sloan tries to throw a body punch but Parlow avoids it by throwing Sloan back against the cage.
Parlow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sloan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jon Parlow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tom Sloan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Parlow throws out a loose jab but Sloan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sloan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Parlow loads up on a big right hand but Sloan slips the punch.
Parlow dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Parlow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Parlow lands a big uppercut and Sloan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sloan looks OK. Parlow waves Sloan back to his feet!
Parlow cracks Sloan with a hook to the temple - Sloan is on wobbly legs here! Parlow swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sloan falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Parlow wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jon Parlow!
Jon Parlow is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Jon Parlow 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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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Afonso Cabral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Walker
vs
Cabral

190 cm
25
269 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
300 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paddy Walker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Afonso Cabral!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabral blocks a jab.
Cabral steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Walker.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cabral has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cabral slips under a jab.
Walker's corner calls for a 1-2. Walker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Walker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Walker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker throws a hook but Cabral blocks it.
Cabral moves away from the strike by Walker.
Cabral slips a jab from Walker.
Cabral steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Walker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker misses with a combination
and Cabral counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Cabral slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws out a loose jab but Cabral uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cabral wants to counter the offense by Walker and move into the clinch position.
Walker misses with a lunging right hand
and Cabral cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Paddy Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw.
Walker misses with an uppercut
and Cabral counters with a crisp right that sends Walker to the canvas! Cabral follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Afonso Cabral!
Afonso Cabral is the new super heavyweight champion!
Afonso Cabral made sure to mention his sponsor, Clearance sale in his post fight interview.