DUEL#74 Bomb vs Crimson PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between This Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hughie Fury (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.

Guy
vs
Fury

195 cm
25
245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
24
258 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, This Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hughie Fury!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Lou da Vinci and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Fury rushes Guy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guy misses with an elbow over the top.
Fury stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fury jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Guy walks away with a smile on his face. Fury gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fury.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fury moves into the clinch.

Guy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guy throws a nice looking combination but Fury bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guy shoots in for a takedown but Fury shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy has a takedown stuffed.
Guy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFury.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for This Guy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fury shoots in for a double leg but Guy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Fury looks to move away, Guy throws a big counter combo but Fury just gets out of the way.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guy swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Guy closes the distance and clinches.
Guy lands with a short shot to the head.
Guy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Fury crunches a lovely knee into Guy's ribcage.
Guy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fury pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fury darts in looking for a takedown but Guy gets double underhooks and turns Fury into the cage.
Guy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Guy gets a clinch.
Guy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fury is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Guy's efforts to push away.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fury.
Guy jumps guard but Fury stands there with Guy around his waist. Guy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fury looking to throw knees to the head but Guy is blocking nicely.
Fury is looking for a takedown.

Guy breaks the clinch.
Fury throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Guy's waist but Guy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fury off to one side.
Guy tries for a takedown but Fury sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Fury drives through and clinches with Guy against the cage.
Fury looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guy jumps guard and drags Fury to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Guy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

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

Guy looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fury is avoiding damage well.
Fury tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Guy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury tries to improve position but can't.
Guy tries to advance to mount but Fury denies him.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). This Guy!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arystoteles Papas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacare Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Jacare Gracie was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Papas
vs
Gracie

177 cm
18
199 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
192 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arystoteles Papas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacare Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papas misses with a right hand

so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Papas wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Papas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Papas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Papas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Papas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Papas manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Papas's guard.
Papas has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Papas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Papas looking for a sweep. Not yet Papas, not yet.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Papas keeps moving.
Gracie might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Papas haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Papas working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Papas defends the submission attempt.
Papas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Papas tries to get out of the position.

Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.
Gracie is trying to control. Papas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Papas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Papas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Papas is holding on for now.
Gracie is thwarting Papas's attempts to control the position.

Papas is defending against the submission attempts here by Gracie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Papas defends it well.
We've been informed that Gracie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but Papas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Papas is looking to improve his position.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Papas is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice sprawl there from Papas as Gracie shoots in.
Arystoteles Papas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Papas throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gracie was covering up waiting for the punch and Papas finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Papas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Papas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Papas trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.

Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Papas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to bench press Papas off him but Papas keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Papas controlling the position from side mount.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.

Papas is looking to control the position but Gracie frees his trapped leg and locks up an armbar from the bottom! It looks tight! Papas grimaces and holds on for a second but is forced to tap or have his arm broken! Slick Jiu Jitsu from Gracie there - Papas really paying for some sloppy defensive work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jacare Gracie!
A very excited looking Jacare Gracie rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haldrick Baldrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Hirsch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Baldrick
vs
Hirsch

196 cm
18
232 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

One stop shop need staff

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Haldrick Baldrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldrick throws a head kick that misses.
Hirsch takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Harry Hirsch has been cut.
Hirsch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baldrick throws a big counter combination but Hirsch scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Hirsch gets a double leg takedown into Baldrick's guard.
Baldrick is trying to control the position but Hirsch postures up.
Baldrick 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.
Baldrick keeping moving, preventing Hirsch from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hirsch is looking to work some ground and pound but Baldrick has wrist control.
Hirsch postures up in Baldrick's guard and throws a big left but Baldrick blocks it.
Hirsch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hirsch working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hirsch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baldrick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hirsch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hirsch with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hirsch controlling from the top position.
Baldrick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hirsch.
Baldrick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hirsch throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Baldrick takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Baldrick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Baldrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baldrick changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Baldrick drives through and clinches with Hirsch against the cage.
Hirsch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baldrick.

Baldrick manages to break the clinch.
Baldrick looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baldrick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Baldrick fakes the leg kick and cracks Hirsch in the body.
Hirsch looks winded!
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!

Baldrick forces Hirsch back against the cage and clinches.
Baldrick lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baldrick scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Baldrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baldrick lands a nice looking body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Baldrick lands a big head kick that sends Hirsch tumbling to the mat! Baldrick takes a step backwards and waves Hirsch back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nice body kick there by Baldrick.
Baldrick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Baldrick throws a front kick that sends Hirsch stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baldrick feints and then cracks Hirsch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hirsch down.
Baldrick throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hirsch has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baldrick.
Baldrick scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haldrick Baldrick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Look low, kick high! Baldrick uses the oldest trick in the book to send Hirsch tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Baldrick is absolutely delighted - when Hirsch wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Haldrick Baldrick!
Haldrick Baldrick bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Reilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reilly comes to the cage accompanied by The Whispers - Rock Steady. Mike Reilly had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Reilly
vs
Wayne

197 cm
21
211 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
23
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Urban Fighter
Amped Performance

RAGS of a RONIN

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reilly tries to counter by clinching up but Wayne breaks away and moves out of range.
Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on Wayne's shoulder, as Wayne tries to avoid the shot.
Wayne misses with a combination
and Reilly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wayne lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wayne throws a right and a left that Reilly avoids nicely.
Wayne throws a head kick that misses
and Reilly counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wayne misses with a kick to the body
and Reilly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wayne has his takedown stuffed
and Reilly counters with a stiff right hand.
Reilly keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wayne stalks Reilly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reilly's face. Reilly staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Reilly throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Wayne tumbling to the canvas!

Wayne is rocked!

It looks like Bruce Wayne has been cut.
Wayne looks winded!
Reilly stays in close to Wayne's body and controls the position.
Wayne is still in real trouble! Can Reilly finish him?
Reilly'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.
Reilly works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Reilly performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wayne seems to have recovered his senses.
Reilly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wayne!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly controlling the position easily from mount.
Wayne is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Reilly controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly with a couple of short strikes.
Reilly controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wayne trying desperately to get to his feet.
Reilly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Reilly lands a nice shot to the head.
Reilly avoids the attempt from Wayne to control.
Reilly controlling from the full mount.
Further stalling from Reilly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reilly is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Reilly controlling the pace for now.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Reilly is stinking the place up with his stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne tries to hold on but Reilly pushes him away.
Reilly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Reilly in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Reilly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wayne tries to buck Reilly off but he can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Reilly dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Wayne's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wayne tries to clinch up but Reilly circles away and keeps his distance.
Reilly is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wayne throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Reilly.
Reilly 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.
Wayne moves forwards but Reilly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wayne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Wayne.
Reilly is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Wayne throws a lazy uppercut
and Wayne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wayne misses with a series of wild punches.
Wayne tries a head kick but it misses.
Reilly lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reilly sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Wayne's defenses. It connects perfectly with Wayne's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Reilly!
Mike Reilly seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pekka Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Rondeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Perkele
vs
Rondeau

215 cm
25
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

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 Helsinki, Pekka Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Rondeau!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rondeau was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Rondeau tries to clinch up.
Perkele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Perkele connects with a body shot.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rondeau wants to counter with a clinch but Perkele pushes him away.
Perkele moves out of range as Rondeau strikes.
Perkele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

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

It looks like Josh Rondeau has been cut.
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!
Perkele lands with a nice body punch.
Perkele with a hook.

Rondeau is rocked!
Rondeau misses with a straight right.
Rondeau is still on wobbly legs! Can Perkele finish him?
Crack! Perkele connects with the perfect overhand right and Rondeau falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pekka Perkele!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uri Haber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galdra Kiddi (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.

Haber
vs
Kiddi

182 cm
30
176 lbs
14 - 7 - 2

184 cm
38
170 lbs
33 - 20 - 4

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Uri Haber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 20 - 4, fighting out of Amsterdam, Galdra Kiddi!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiddi scores with a punch to the head.
Kiddi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiddi looks to land a body kick but Haber moved away.
Haber feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Haber misses the target.
Kiddi misses with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Kiddi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Uri Haber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by Haber's head coaches at AK Beasties that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Kiddi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kiddi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haber stalling in the clinch but Kiddi improves position.
Kiddi misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiddi throws a head punch that misses.
Haber blocks an uppercut.
Kiddi can't find room to land a body shot as Haber controls the action.
Kiddi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kiddi is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haber working aggressively here.
Come on Haber - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Haber tries a body shot but Kiddi blocks it.
Kiddi lands a body shot.
Kiddi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kiddi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haber blocks a body shot from Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a punch but it's blocked by Haber.
Haber blocking some punches.
Kiddi prevents a body shot from Haber.
Kiddi is trying to pull guard but Haber turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kiddi misses with the head strike.
Kiddi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haber stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haber wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Haber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiddi tries to work over Haber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kiddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Haber controls his hands.
Kiddi prevents the takedown attempt.
Kiddi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kiddi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls for Haber to work.
Kiddi lands a shot to the body.
Kiddi gets through Haber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiddi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kiddi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kiddi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Haber takes a shot to the head.
Haber leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiddi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kiddi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kiddi just leaning against Haber, taking a breather.
Kiddi struggles to land a body shot inside as Haber controls his hands.
Kiddi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Haber.
Kiddi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Habers head.
Haber prevents a body shot from Kiddi.
Kiddi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kiddi lands a body shot.
Haber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Haber.
Kiddi tries to work over Haber's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haber blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Kiddi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haber prevents a body shot from Kiddi.
Haber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiddi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Haber lands an uppercut.
Kiddi taking a breather.
Haber scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kiddi's elbow.

Kiddi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kiddi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Haber got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kiddi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Haber has managed to get both his arms back between Kiddi's legs - danger averted.
Haber postures up and lands a big shot to Kiddi's brow.
Haber cracks Kiddi with a solid left hand.
Haber looking to sit in guard and control but Kiddi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galdra Kiddi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Haber misses with a takedown

and Kiddi moves into the clinch.
Haber takes a shot to the head.
Kiddi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kiddi swings wildly with an uppercut but Haber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haber takes a shot to the head.
Kiddi blocking some punches.
Kiddi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kiddi blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kiddi.
Kiddi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haber is working for takedown but Kiddi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kiddi lands with a short shot to the head.
Kiddi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haber.
Haber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kiddi is pressed up against the cage. Haber has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kiddi down to the mat. Kiddi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Haber. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi stuffs the takedown attempt from Haber. Haber gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid body kick from Kiddi.
Kiddi shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Haber eats them both and turns towards Kiddi to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Haber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kiddi looks to land a body kick but Haber moved away.
Both fighters circling a little - Kiddi finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kiddi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kiddi scores with a hook to the body. Haber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Haber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kiddi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiddi lands with an uppercut that bounces Haber off the cage and back into range.

Haber closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kiddi's guard.

Kiddi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Kiddi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haber's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Kiddi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haber is aware though and is defending well.
Kiddi 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.
Haber lands a couple of digs.

Kiddi isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Haber stacks Kiddi on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Haber!
Haber cracks Kiddi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Haber 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.
Haber landing a few strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi wants to control but Haber postures up.
Kiddi tries to bench press Haber off him but Haber keeps the position.
Kiddi is trying to control Haber's posture but Haber avoids it.
Kiddi gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Haber is nestled in close to Kiddi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Haber trying to control from half guard but Kiddi is working away.
Haber working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kiddi wants to improve his position but Haber is controlling well.

Haber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kiddi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Haber is working away from the top position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haber content to control rather than advance.

Kiddi looking for submissions off his back.
Haber working Kiddi over with strikes.
Haber thows a huge punch but Kiddi dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galdra Kiddi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Kiddi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haber throws a hook but Kiddi avoids it easily.
Galdra Kiddi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kiddi!
Haber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiddi but Kiddi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown attempt by Haber or perhaps it was just good defense by Kiddi, which made it look bad.
Haber on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kiddi. Kiddi obviously looking to wear him down.
Haber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kiddi misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiddi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kiddi manages to avoid it.
Haber connects with a nice looking jab.
Kiddi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haber rather than just go for the knockout.
Haber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kiddi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haber moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiddi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

It looks like Uri Haber has been cut.
Kiddi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kiddi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haber.
Kiddi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Haber fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiddi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haber shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kiddi but Kiddi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Haber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haber throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Kiddi tries to counter it with a takedown but Haber pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Decent striking displayed by Kiddi there.
Nice body punch from Kiddi.
Kiddi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiddi leaves Haber with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiddi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haber doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Kiddi.
Galdra Kiddi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi cracks the inside of Haber's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiddi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick by Haber misses
and Kiddi counters with a straight right hand.
Kiddi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiddi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haber wants to land a leg kick but Kiddi is out of range.
Kiddi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haber doesn't seem bothered though.
Kiddi throws a head kick that misses.
Kiddi stuffs the takedown attempt from Haber. Haber gets slowly back to his feet.
Haber misses with a hook

and Kiddi counters with a shoot takedown. Haber fights it but they end up in guard.
Uri Haber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kiddi is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiddi postures up.
Kiddi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kiddi trying to control the position from guard on top but Haber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiddi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Haber controlling the position.
Haber 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kiddi wants to control from the top but Haber keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Haber is trying to hold Kiddi in close to prevent damage but Kiddi has managed to pass into half guard.
Haber is trying to get back to full guard.
Kiddi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Uri Haber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiddi passes to full mount!
Kiddi avoids the attempt from Haber to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galdra Kiddi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kiddi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galdra Kiddi!
Galdra Kiddi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evan Better (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Lynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Better comes into the arena with Mother by Danzig blaring out of the sound system. Russell Lynn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Better
vs
Lynn

188 cm
35
181 lbs
23 - 19 - 0

194 cm
42
189 lbs
13 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Evan Better!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Russell Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Better keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Better has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Better throws a head kick that misses.
Lynn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lynn throws a poor cross that misses
and Better counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Better takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Better tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Better.
Lynn throws a body punch but Better moves out of range.
Lynn misses the shot to the body.
Better moves out of range as Lynn strikes.
Better swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Better. Lynn does a little dance to reset his feet.

Better closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lynn did well to prevent Better getting side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynn is looking for a sweep. Better is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lynn trying to hold on to Better's head to control him but Better postures up.
Better content to control rather than advance.
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.
Better scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Better not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Better connects with a nice short shot to Lynn's temple.
Better 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.
Better slips a nice elbow through Lynn's hands, connecting with Lynn's forehead.

Better is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lynn defends it well.
Lynn is staying active underneath Better, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Better missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Better throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Better is controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Better lands a nice short elbow.

Better is looking for a kimura here.
Lynn told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Better lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lynn tries to roll over but Better keeps him under control.
Better throwing shots but Lynn is blocking nicely.
Better sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lynn defending well though.
Lynn is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Better trying to pass the guard but Lynn defending well.
Lynn is trying to maintain the position but Better is very close to passing his half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Better.
Better scores with a hook to the body. Lynn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Better connects with a leg kick. Lynn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lynn tried to score with a low kick but Better checks it.
Better feinted with a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Better wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lynn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Better lands a lovely overhand right.
Lynn has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Better dominated that round.
That's time! Better's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Better shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lynn won't allow Better to pass to mount.
Lynn wants to get back to full guard.
Better stops Lynn from getting back to his feet.

Better is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Better seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynn tries to roll over but Better keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Better in particular looking to stall.

Better is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Better thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lynn taking some punishment here, with Better in his half guard.
Lynn is looking to control Better's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lynn avoid being mounted?
Better thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lynn's head.
Evan Better overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Better looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Better seems content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Better is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynn can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynn is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lynn thows a leg kick but Better checks it
and Better counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Better chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lynn throws a jab but it's blocked by Better.
Better staying out of range there.
Evan Better is winning the standup battle so far.
Better lands a slapping body shot.
Lynn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lynn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A good leg kick by Better.
Lynn moves forwards but Better connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Better drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Better trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lynn is trying to control the position but Better postures up.
Better trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Better is looking to work some ground and pound but Lynn has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Better scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Better dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lynn misses with an uppercut. Better saw that one coming.
Better throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Better.
Better looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lynn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lynn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Better lands with a good body shot.
Lynn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lynn misses with a head kick.
Better is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Better slips under a jab from Lynn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Better.
Lynn gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Better.
Better throws a series of strikes that have Lynn backpedaling.
Lynn ducks right into an uppercut from Better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Better feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Better trying to control but Lynn is working from the bottom.
Better scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Better is one step ahead there.
Better postures up.
Better trying to control the position from guard on top but Lynn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Better working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lynn's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Better throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lynn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Better working some strikes from top position.
Better postures up in Lynn's guard and throws a big left but Lynn blocks it.
Lynn keeping moving, preventing Better from controlling successfully.
Better is pushing down on Lynn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lynn is fighting to maintain full guard but Better has managed to sneak the leg through.
Better is trying to control. Lynn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Better missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Better wants to free his trapped foot but Lynn is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Better is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Better scores with a hook to the body. Lynn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Russell Lynn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Better uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lynn.
Better lands a jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Better with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynn misses with some punches.
Lynn misses with a body punch.
Better misses with a hook to the ribs.
Better dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Evan Better is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Better breaks the clinch.
Better takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Better blocks a jab.
Lynn avoids the head kick by Better.
Lynn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Better closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Better lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Better content to stall in guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Better showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Better 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Better!
Evan Better decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Browne comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Knock You Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Proctor
vs
Browne

195 cm
39
285 lbs
23 - 9 - 0

205 cm
38
289 lbs
20 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Proctor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Browne!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne throws a poor cross that misses

and Proctor counters with a nice right hand that sends Browne toppling to the canvas! Browne scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Proctor finish him?!

It looks like Travis Browne has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Browne misses the target.
Proctor throwing a counter right hand but Browne manages to avoid it.
Proctor moves away from the strike by Browne.
Proctor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Proctor, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Proctor sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Browne's defenses. It connects perfectly with Browne's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Proctor!
Michael Proctor took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I knew I would knock him out, who's next?'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calm Like A Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Culver Crimson (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!

Like A Bomb
vs
Crimson

196 cm
32
251 lbs
33 - 14 - 1

191 cm
29
244 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calm Like A Bomb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A Bomb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A Bomb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Crimson throws a predictable looking body shot
and A Bomb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crimson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A Bomb avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crimson misses with a head kick.
A Bomb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A Bomb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A Bomb with a hook.
Crimson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from A Bomb. That one must have hurt.
A Bomb scores with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from A Bomb. Crimson does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crimson misses with a two punch combination.
A Bomb swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Crimson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crimson throws a head kick but A Bomb moves out of range.
Crimson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A Bomb scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Culver Crimson has been cut.
Crimson throws a sloppy head kick
and A Bomb counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Crimson looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A Bomb is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A Bomb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crimson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A Bomb misses with a body kick.
A Bomb misses the shot to the body.

A Bomb lands a big head kick that sends Crimson tumbling to the mat! A Bomb takes a step backwards and waves Crimson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Crimson.
Crimson feints and then cracks A Bomb's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow A Bomb down.
A big right from A Bomb misses.
Crimson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Crimson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and A Bomb counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Crimson badly! He tries to strike back but A Bomb puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Crimson out cold! Oh man, Crimson will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Calm Like A Bomb!
Calm Like A Bomb retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Calm Like A Bomb thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.