EG 6: Day of Wreckoning PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Kotrc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Imperial March (L.O.D. Rage Mix). Jonathan Davis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Davis
vs
Kotrc

170 cm
18
141 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
134 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petr Kotrc!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Kotrc counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kotrc lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotrc prevents Davis from standing back up.
Kotrc slips a nice elbow through Davis's hands, connecting with Davis's forehead.
Davis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kotrc.
Kotrc stalling away here and it's allowed Davis to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kotrc forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kotrc decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kotrc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis dips to his left and cracks Kotrc with an uppercut!
Davis lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Davis takes a swing at Kotrc's ribcage but misses.

Davis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kotrc to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Davis is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kotrc dives into side control.

Davis is pushing Kotrc's head away, looking to escape. Kotrc manages to hold on to the position though.
Kotrc connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Davis some visible discomfort.
Kotrc working the strikes but Davis uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Kotrc decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Davis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good shot there by Davis.
Jonathan Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kotrc backs up against the cage.

Kotrc is rocked!
Jonathan Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kotrc slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Kotrc is still on wobbly legs! Can Davis finish him?
Kotrc shoots in looking for a takedown. Davis tries to sprawl out of it but Kotrc keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Davis lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Kotrc falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonathan Davis!
Jonathan Davis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Toxic Fucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaiah Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaiah Monroe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fucker
vs
Monroe

189 cm
25
194 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

184 cm
19
191 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Cuts easily

Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Toxic Fucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaiah Monroe!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fucker shoots for a double leg takedown but Monroe sprawls well. He's pushed Fucker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice defenses there by Fucker.
Fucker moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fucker.
Fucker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fucker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Monroe scores with a one two! Fucker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Toxic Fucker has been cut.
Fucker shoots in looking for a takedown but Monroe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fucker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe misses with a looping right.
A head kick from Fucker lands but Monroe takes it in his stride.
Fucker has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Monroe.
Fucker slips a jab from Monroe.
Fucker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fucker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fucker slips under a jab.
Fucker throws a hook but Monroe avoids it easily.
Fucker slips a jab from Monroe.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Fucker moved out of range.
Monroe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fucker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Fucker misses the target.
Monroe misses with a straight left.
Fucker shoots for a takedown but Monroe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toxic Fucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monroe walks into a straight right hand from Fucker.
Fucker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fucker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Monroe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fucker slips a jab from Monroe.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Fucker's head but Fucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fucker lands with a right hand.
Monroe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fucker throws a hook to the side of Monroe's head but Monroe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Monroe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Fucker slips the punch.
Monroe connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monroe misses with a right hand
and Fucker counters with a one-two to the body.
Fucker slips under a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fucker wants to clinch but Monroe slips to the side
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monroe misses with a hook
and Fucker counters with a left and a right that stings Monroe.
Fucker misses with a takedown attempt
and Fucker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fucker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fucker. Monroe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fucker.
Fucker fails to land the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fucker looks for a takedown but Monroe sprawls well.
Monroe misses with a hook.
A jab from Monroe misses.
Monroe throws a hook to the side of Fucker's head but Fucker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Fucker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fucker scores with a nice strike.
Isaiah Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monroe tests Fucker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fucker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monroe throws out a loose jab but Fucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Monroe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toxic Fucker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Monroe misses with a straight right.
Fucker falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
Isaiah Monroe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Fucker is out of range.
Fucker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Monroe sprawls and moves away.
Monroe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Monroe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fucker.
Monroe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fucker fails with the takedown
and Monroe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big left from Monroe misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Fucker saw that one coming.
Fucker tries to counter with a takedown but Monroe is quick to defend against it.
Monroe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fucker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monroe wants it to stay on the feet.
Monroe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fucker slips a jab from Monroe.
Monroe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fucker has his takedown stuffed
and Monroe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toxic Fucker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fucker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Fucker saw that one coming.
Fucker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe throws an overhand right that lands on Fucker's shoulder, as Fucker tries to avoid the shot.
Monroe misses with an uppercut.
Fucker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.

Toxic Fucker's cut is getting worse.
Fucker moves away from the strike by Monroe.
Fucker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Monroe to counter with a crisp jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Fucker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Monroe lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe looks to throw the jab but Fucker is out of range.
Monroe fails to land with a series of punches.
Monroe loads up on a big right hand but Fucker slips the punch.
Fucker catches Monroe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fucker takes one on the button.
Fucker ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Fucker is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Monroe.
Fucker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monroe defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Fucker ducks down to avoid it.
Fucker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monroe is fending him off so far but Fucker persists. Nope, Monroe circles away and we're back to standing.
Monroe throws a hook but Fucker blocks it.
Monroe missing with a left hand there. Fucker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Monroe.
Fucker slips a jab from Monroe.
Fucker doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Monroe counters with a nice uppercut.

Toxic Fucker's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Fucker ducks down to avoid it.
Monroe misses with a hook. Fucker ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Isaiah Monroe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toxic Fucker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Monroe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fucker.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monroe! But no joy.
A big right from Monroe misses.
Fucker feinted with a counter takedown.
Fucker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Monroe.
Fucker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monroe circles away.
Fucker moves out of range of the strikes.
Fucker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monroe is fending him off so far but Fucker persists. Nope, Monroe circles away and we're back to standing.
A slow jab from Monroe misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe misses with a straight right.
Fucker tries to counter with a takedown but Monroe is quick to defend against it.
Fucker sizes up Monroe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Monroe throws a looping overhand right but Fucker ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Isaiah Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe throws a jab when Fucker was well out of range.
Fucker blocks a jab.
Fucker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Monroe throws a combination that misses

and Fucker counters with a shoot takedown. Monroe fights it but they end up in guard.
Monroe is looking to stand back up but Fucker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Monroe.
Monroe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fucker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Monroe pushes Fucker off, looking to escape but Fucker dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Monroe is forced to tap! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Toxic Fucker!
A victorious Toxic Fucker 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
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kelvin Gastelum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuri Ustinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ustinov has chosen ENERGIA! as his entrance music. The key to victory for Kelvin Gastelum has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gastelum
vs
Ustinov

180 cm
19
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

179 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Urban Fighter
KAISER Nutrition - Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kelvin Gastelum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yuri Ustinov!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gastelum misses with a kick to the body

and Ustinov counters by moving into the clinch.
Gastelum trying to land knees to the body.
Gastelum lands a right hand.
Gastelum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gastelum lands an uppercut.
Ustinov dodges an elbow strike from Gastelum.
Ustinov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gastelum pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ustinov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gastelum missing with knees to the body.
Ustinov jumps guard but Gastelum stands there with Ustinov around his waist. Ustinov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kelvin Gastelum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Ustinov.
Gastelum is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gastelum has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ustinov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gastelum avoiding Ustinov 's attempts to control his hands.
Ustinov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gastelum haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Ustinov right now.
Gastelum is looking to control Ustinov but Ustinov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Gastelum has the hooks in. Ustinov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ustinov keeps trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gastelum is trying to control but Ustinov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Gastelum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gastelum avoids the attempt from Ustinov to control.
Ustinov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ustinov holds on, trying desperately to control.
Ustinov tries to hold on but Gastelum pushes him away.
Ustinov is trying to escape the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gastelum thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ustinov is squirming around, avoiding Gastelum's attempts to control the action.
Gastelum wants to control but Ustinov has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gastelum prevents Ustinov from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ustinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Ustinov rushes Gastelum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ustinov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gastelum tries to land knees in the clinch but Ustinov avoids the damage to the body.
Gastelum tries to break the clinch but Ustinov is controlling the position.
Nice body punch from Gastelum.
Gastelum misses with a body punch.

Ustinov drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ustinov controlling Gastelum's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gastelum wants to control from the top but Ustinov keeps moving.
Gastelum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ustinov can do to turn this around?
Ustinov looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've been informed that Ustinov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ustinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ustinov pulls Gastelum in close to his closed guard and prevents Gastelum from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gastelum trying to control but Ustinov is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A left and a right from Gastelum both land. Nice combination.
Ustinov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gastelum but Gastelum pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gastelum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gastelum throws a combination. Ustinov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gastelum shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ustinov eats them both and turns towards Gastelum to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Ustinov forces Gastelum back against the cage and clinches.
Ustinov tries to pull guard but Gastelum won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gastelum is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ustinov can't fight it off and eventually Gastelum manages to take the fight to the floor. Ustinov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Ustinov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Gastelum is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

Ustinov pulls guard effortlessly.
Ustinov wants to sweep but no luck.
Gastelum tries to free his leg and advance position but Ustinov is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gastelum throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ustinov pulls Gastelum in to control the position.
Gastelum looking to sit in guard and control but Ustinov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Ustinov pushes down on Gastelum's leg and manages to get into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Ustinov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ustinov wants to pass to mount but Gastelum is defending the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ustinov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Yuri Ustinov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gastelum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Ustinov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gastelum wants to stall.
Gastelum is trying to break the clinch but Ustinov is controlling him.
Gastelum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gastelum struggles to land a body shot inside as Ustinov controls his hands.
Gastelum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ustinov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gastelum to keep the fight standing.
Ustinov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gastelum smiles and moves away.
Ustinov fails with the takedown
and Gastelum counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kelvin Gastelum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuri Ustinov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ustinov misses with a body shot.
Kelvin Gastelum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ustinov moves into the clinch.
Gastelum is trying to push Ustinov away but Ustinov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ustinov tries to pull guard but Gastelum forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Ustinov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ustinov manages to end up in side control.
Ustinov is looking to take a break and control but Gastelum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ustinov has hold of Gastelum's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Gastelum seems comfortable defending it but Ustinov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Gastelum is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Gastelum is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ustinov couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuri Ustinov!
Yuri Ustinov is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bombs Away Bin Laden (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.

Taylor
vs
Away Bin Laden

186 cm
25
207 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
214 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

IniTech Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jesse Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bombs Away Bin Laden!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bin Laden moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bin Laden.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Bin Laden turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bin Laden.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Bin Laden won't allow it.
Bin Laden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bin Laden swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.

Bin Laden has clasped his hands together around Taylor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Taylor regains half guard.

Taylor actively working from the bottom here.

Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bin Laden pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bin Laden is nestled in close to Taylor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Taylor manages to get to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Taylor is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bin Laden throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Taylor's body to avoid the submission. Taylor has instead reached around Bin Laden's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Taylor arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesse Taylor!
Jesse Taylor is the new light heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Twister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solongo Umtiti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umtiti has chosen Three 6 Mafia - Some Bodies Gonna Get It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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.

Twister
vs
Umtiti

190 cm
25
300 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident

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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mr Twister!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Solongo Umtiti!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Twister.
Twister pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Twister throws a sloppy head kick and Umtiti moves out of range easily.
Umtiti drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Twister defends it well.
A punch lands to the side of Umtiti 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Umtiti rushes Twister and presses him up against the cage.
Twister lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Umtiti backwards.

Twister has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Umtiti uses from the top position.
Twister is trying to control the position but Umtiti postures up.
Twister wants to sweep but no luck.
Umtiti postures up and lands a big shot to Twister's brow.
Umtiti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Umtiti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Twister's head.
Twister controls Umtiti momentarily but Umtiti frees himself.
Twister wants to sweep here but Umtiti controlling him for the moment.
Twister is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Umtiti's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Umtiti trying to control the position from guard on top but Twister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umtiti with a nice head shot there.
Umtiti stays in close to Twister's body and controls the position.

Twister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Umtiti can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Umtiti won't allow Twister to sweep him here.
Umtiti trying to control but Twister is working from the bottom.
Umtiti with a nice head shot there.
Umtiti trying to control the position from guard on top but Twister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umtiti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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.

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

Twister is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Umtiti defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umtiti slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Twister pulls Umtiti in close to prevent any damage.
Umtiti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Twister might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Umtiti works over Twister with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umtiti working some strikes from top position.
Umtiti trying to control the position from guard on top but Twister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Umtiti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Umtiti advances position into side control!
Umtiti looks up at the clock and then as Twister takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Umtiti smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Umtiti grinds an elbow into Twister's temple.
Twister looks to move to half guard but instead Umtiti has passed into mount! Damn!
Twister takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Umtiti scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Umtiti working the ground and pound effectively.
Twister is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Umtiti lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Twister! Umtiti sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Twister and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Solongo Umtiti! Solongo Umtiti retains his super heavyweight title!
Solongo Umtiti decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.