BANDAI 8: Pride PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Bisping (ranked 7685 p4p, 592 weight class) and Yuri Stosic (ranked 5148 p4p, 491 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bisping might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blues Saraceno - Evil Ways. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bisping
vs
Stosic

192 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Forrest Bisping!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yuri Stosic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bisping gets tackled into the cage by Stosic. Stosic maintains the clinch.
Stosic takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Yuri Stosic has been cut.
Stosic takes an elbow to the temple.
Bisping struggles to land a body shot inside as Stosic controls his hands.
Bisping lands a left hand.
Bisping lands an elbow inside that Stosic shrugs off.
Stosic takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bisping tries to throw a body punch but Stosic avoids it by throwing Bisping back against the cage.
Bisping misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stosic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bisping putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stosic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bisping struggles to land a body shot inside as Stosic controls his hands.
Stosic wants to get back to striking at distance but Bisping won't allow it.
Bisping lands an elbow that stopped Stosic in his tracks for a moment.

That has opened up Yuri Stosic's cut even more.
Stosic misses with a body punch.
Stosic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bisping gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bisping comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bisping keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stosic's efforts to push away.
Bisping crunches a lovely knee into Stosic's ribcage.
Stosic looks winded!
Bisping lands a nice elbow.

The cut above Yuri Stosic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bisping scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stosic's defenses.
Bisping doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bisping lands an elbow inside that Stosic shrugs off.

Yuri Stosic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bisping lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bisping gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bisping misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stosic.
Bisping creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stosic's defenses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Forrest Bisping!
After the fight, Forrest Bisping was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Fitzgerald (ranked 4775 p4p, 423 weight class) and Matt Biceps (ranked 5061 p4p, 440 weight class). Matt Biceps struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Fitzgerald
vs
Biceps

175 cm
25
183 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Fitzgerald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Biceps!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biceps swinging wildly here.
Biceps misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fitzgerald is looking for a counter combo.
Biceps gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fitzgerald counters with a stiff right hand.
Matt Biceps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Fitzgerald blocks the low kick.
Biceps pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Biceps.
We've been told by Fitzgerald's head coaches at Alvey's House of MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A nice combination there by Biceps.
Biceps looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biceps will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fitzgerald misses with a series of wild punches.
Fitzgerald misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald connects with a nice looking jab.
Biceps misses with a left hand
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Biceps throws a leg kick that misses.
Fitzgerald's corner calls for a 1-2. Fitzgerald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Biceps throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fitzgerald counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No joy there for Fitzgerald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Biceps misses with a wild body shot.
As Biceps looks to move away, Fitzgerald throws a big counter combo but Biceps just gets out of the way.
Biceps throws a nice looking combination but Fitzgerald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitzgerald seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Don Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Fitzgerald.
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!

Fitzgerald pushes Biceps up against the cage in a clinch.
Fitzgerald lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Biceps is rocked!
Fitzgerald lands a nice uppercut.
Biceps is still on wobbly legs! Can Fitzgerald finish him?
Fitzgerald unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Biceps! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fitzgerald is unloading with more strikes now! Biceps drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Fitzgerald!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Chaos (ranked 216 p4p, 36 weight class) and Julio Regueiro (ranked 4336 p4p, 401 weight class). Chaos comes to the cage accompanied by Cannibal Corpse - Hammer Smashed Face. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Chaos
vs
Regueiro

180 cm
20
180 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

174 cm
20
174 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

THE END 32

Hell's Balls Recovery (160)
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Chaos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julio Regueiro!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regueiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Chaos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Regueiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chaos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Regueiro working for a triangle but Chaos defends it easily.

Regueiro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chaos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Regueiro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chaos defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaos cracks Regueiro with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chaos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chaos pushes down on Regueiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chaos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chaos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Regueiro keeps working.
Chaos with the ground and pound but Regueiro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Chaos passes Regueiro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Regueiro tries to roll over but Chaos keeps him under control.
Regueiro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Regueiro won't allow Chaos to pass to mount.
Chaos 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.

Chaos moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Regueiro.

Chaos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Regueiro has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaos tries to move to mount but Regueiro blocks the move with his legs.

Chaos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Regueiro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Regueiro wants to improve his position but Chaos is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Regueiro looking for submissions off his back.
Regueiro makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Regueiro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaos pushes down on Regueiro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Chaos seems content to control.
Chaos working the head and body with strikes.
Regueiro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chaos is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Regueiro!
Chaos tries to control but Regueiro wriggling away.
Chaos punching from mount but Regueiro doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Chaos is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Regueiro is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Regueiro flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Chaos anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Regueiro and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Chaos slips an arm under Regueiro chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Chaos has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Chaos is squeezing on Regueiro like an anaconda would it's prey. Regueiro fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Chaos!
During a confident post fight interview, Max Chaos thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jab Buckeye (ranked 5718 p4p, 520 weight class) and Brutalis Rhino (ranked 6552 p4p, 545 weight class). Buckeye comes to the cage accompanied by Lose my mind young jeezy. Jab Buckeye has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Buckeye
vs
Rhino

184 cm
18
196 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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 Los Angeles, Jab Buckeye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brutalis Rhino!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhino misses with a head kick.

Rhino gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Buckeye to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rhino avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Buckeye stops Rhino from standing up.
Buckeye postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buckeye makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rhino is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buckeye is aware though and is defending well.

Buckeye drops back looking for a leg! Rhino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rhino manages to kick Buckeye off! Buckeye jumps back into Rhino's guard.
Rhino wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckeye works over Rhino with some ground and pound from guard.
Rhino trying to keep a closed guard but Buckeye is proving a slippery customer.
Buckeye 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.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye stands up over Rhino, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rhino keeping moving, preventing Buckeye from controlling successfully.

Rhino looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rhino is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Buckeye stands and throws Rhino's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Buckeye advances to full mount.
Buckeye landing strikes from the mount.
Rhino is in a horrible position here. Buckeye smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rhino squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rhino can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rhino is desperately trying to improve his position but Buckeye has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Buckeye fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rhino really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Buckeye dominating with strikes here.
Rhino regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Buckeye is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rhino defends it well.
Buckeye lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Rhino tries to kick Buckeye off in order to stand up. Buckeye Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Buckeye wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rhino keeps working.
Rhino gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhino tries to kick Buckeye off in order to stand up. Buckeye Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Rhino tries to buck Buckeye off but Buckeye is having none of it.
Rhino gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Buckeye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Buckeye looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rhino with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rhino is trying to stand up here but Buckeye is controlling him well.
Rhino is looking to improve his position.

Rhino looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye is nestled in close to Rhino, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buckeye working the head and body with strikes.
Buckeye winds up and cracks Rhino with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rhino has hold of Buckeye's hands but Buckeye slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Buckeye winds up and cracks Rhino with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Rhino is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Buckeye pulls his head out easily.
Buckeye 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.

Rhino is rocked!
Buckeye winds up and cracks Rhino with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rhino is still in real trouble! Can Buckeye finish him?
Buckeye is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Buckeye is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rhino has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buckeye landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckeye scores with a big shot! Rhino's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Rhino! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jab Buckeye!
In his post fight interview, Jab Buckeye started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yun Gyu Yeob (ranked 4429 p4p, 373 weight class) and Oskar Bluza (ranked 7935 p4p, 503 weight class). Yun Gyu Yeob has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Gyu Yeob
vs
Bluza

215 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

195 cm
18
258 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Arcticus University: London

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yun Gyu Yeob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oskar Bluza!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gyu Yeob takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bluza scores with a nice head shot.
Bluza looks to score with a jab to the body but Gyu Yeob is just out of range.
Oskar Bluza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gyu Yeob slips a jab from Bluza.
Gyu Yeob drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bluza sprawls and moves away.
Bluza misses with a lunging right hand

and Gyu Yeob counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bluza working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bluza might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gyu Yeob haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gyu Yeob decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bluza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bluza misses with a straight right.
Gyu Yeob moves out of range as Bluza strikes.
Gyu Yeob changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gyu Yeob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gyu Yeob half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gyu Yeob keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gyu Yeob half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bluza connects with a body shot that sends Gyu Yeob's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bluza misses with an uppercut.
Gyu Yeob half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gyu Yeob avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gyu Yeob uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bluza.
Oskar Bluza is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gyu Yeob moves forwards but Bluza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gyu Yeob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bluza.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bluza misses the shot to the body.
Bluza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gyu Yeob's hands.
Gyu Yeob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bluza.
Gyu Yeob half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gyu Yeob takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice straight punches there by Bluza. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bluza.
Bluza throws an overhand right that drops Gyu Yeob like a sack of potatoes! Bluza dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oskar Bluza!
In his post fight interview, Oskar Bluza started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olivier Enoh (ranked 3450 p4p, 306 weight class) and Tony Twist (ranked 2351 p4p, 219 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.

Enoh
vs
Twist

185 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Olivier Enoh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Twist!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enoh throws a hook to the side of Twist's head but Twist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Twist has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Enoh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Enoh throws a hook but Twist blocks it.
The fighters circling - Enoh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Enoh avoids the body shot from Twist.
Enoh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Enoh is looking to counter punch.
Twist lands with a right hand.

It looks like Olivier Enoh has been cut.
Twist misses with a straight right.
Twist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Twist moves into range and clinches up with Enoh.
Twist lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twist misses with a punch on the inside.
Twist lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Twist.

Enoh is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Twist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oh Enoh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Twist creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Enoh's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Enoh drops to his knees and Twist pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Twist!
Tony Twist seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Snake Under A T Rex Bottom (ranked 6506 p4p, 508 weight class) and Jess Halaby (ranked 8206 p4p, 550 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think A T Rex Bottom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to A Tribe Called Kotori. Halaby has chosen Shiraz ft balancos as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Under A T Rex Bottom
vs
Halaby

170 cm
19
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Snake Under A T Rex Bottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jess Halaby!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halaby tries to clinch up
and A T Rex Bottom counters with a nice uppercut.
Halaby fails in his attempt to clinch.
A T Rex Bottom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Halaby shoots in looking for a takedown. A T Rex Bottom tries to sprawl out of it but Halaby keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. A T Rex Bottom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A T Rex Bottom appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A T Rex Bottom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halaby shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. A T Rex Bottom defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halaby moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Halaby shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with A T Rex Bottom but A T Rex Bottom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Snake Under A T Rex Bottom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jess Halaby.
Halaby looks to clinch
and Halaby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halaby will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halaby.
A T Rex Bottom attempts a counter takedown but Halaby avoids it well and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halaby with a poor takedown
letting A T Rex Bottom counter with a right hand.
Halaby with a lazy takedown attempt
and A T Rex Bottom counters with an inside leg kick.
Halaby looks winded!
Halaby shoots in looking for a takedown but A T Rex Bottom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Halaby's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Halaby tries to clinch but A T Rex Bottom moves away

and A T Rex Bottom counters with a single leg into guard. Halaby didn't expect that.
A T Rex Bottom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Halaby is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A T Rex Bottom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halaby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with A T Rex Bottom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A T Rex Bottom seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halaby for as long as he can get away with.
A T Rex Bottom advances position into side control!
The referee asks A T Rex Bottom politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. A T Rex Bottom prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A T Rex Bottom working the ground and pound.
A T Rex Bottom scores with punches from side control.
Halaby seems a little lost for a moment, as A T Rex Bottom dominates the positioning.

A T Rex Bottom is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Halaby is trying to escape and A T Rex Bottom transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Halaby is forced to tap! Nice work there by A T Rex Bottom! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Snake Under A T Rex Bottom!
In his post fight interview, Snake Under A T Rex Bottom gave a big smile as he said 'Orange Do Oh Hope just whooped your ass, hooray I won! Keyboard warriors!'.