S02:E05 135lbs Grand Prix PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rascals Alfalfa (ranked 23727 p4p, 308 weight class) and One Fortythree (ranked 7692 p4p, 285 weight class). One Fortythree has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alfalfa
vs
Fortythree

160 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

168 cm
18
143 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rascals Alfalfa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortythree connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alfalfa is looking to clinch.

Fortythree closes the distance and clinches.
Alfalfa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alfalfa misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Fortythree.
Fortythree lands a hook that snaps the head of Alfalfa backwards.
Alfalfa throws an elbow that misses.
Fortythree lands with a short shot to the head.
Fortythree gets through Alfalfa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alfalfa tries a knee to the head but Fortythree blocks it.
Fortythree blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the fighters up against the cage, Alfalfa throws an elbow but misses.
Still in the clinch, Fortythree scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fortythree throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alfalfas head.

Alfalfa is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Fortythree.
Oh Alfalfa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortythree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortythree lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alfalfa.
Alfalfa is breathing heavily.
Fortythree working aggressively here.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortythree throws a punch but it's blocked by Alfalfa.
Alfalfa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alfalfa.
Fortythree throws a punch but it's blocked by Alfalfa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alfalfa.
Alfalfa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alfalfa blocking some punches.
Fortythree lands a body punch.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Alfalfa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortythree throws a punch but it's blocked by Alfalfa.
Fortythree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Alfalfa blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortythree.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alfalfa.
Fortythree misses with the head strike.
Alfalfa blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Fortythree fails to land.
Fortythree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alfalfa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortythree has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alfalfa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fortythree can turn it around.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alfalfa tries to land knees in the clinch but Fortythree avoids the damage to the body.
Fortythree has a couple of punches blocked by Alfalfa.
A head punch on the inside from Fortythree fails to land.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alfalfa is looking to control Fortythree's arms but Fortythree gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alfalfa has his back to the cage.
Alfalfa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortythree misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortythree.
Fortythree misses with some punches.
Fortythree misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortythree misses with the head strike.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Fortythree has a couple of punches blocked by Alfalfa.
Fortythree misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alfalfa misses with a knee strike.
Alfalfa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree has a couple of punches blocked by Alfalfa.
A right handed body shot lands from Fortythree.
Fortythree throws a head punch that misses.
Fortythree misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fortythree misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Fortythree fails to land.
Fortythree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fortythree misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alfalfa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alfalfa blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fortythree fails to land.
Fortythree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alfalfa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fortythree on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fortythree lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alfalfa.
Fortythree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fortythree misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Fortythree.
Alfalfa blocks an uppercut.
Fortythree presses Alfalfa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fortythree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Fortythree.
Fortythree misses with the head strike.
Fortythree throws a head punch that misses.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortythree.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Fortythree as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortythree.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortythree.
Fortythree misses with some punches.
Fortythree throws a head punch that misses.
Fortythree working aggressively here.
Fortythree fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortythree misses with some punches.
Alfalfa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alfalfa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortythree swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alfalfa.
Fortythree has a couple of punches blocked by Alfalfa.
Fortythree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alfalfa blocks an uppercut.
Fortythree misses with the head strike.
Alfalfa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fortythree swings wildly with an uppercut but Alfalfa uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alfalfa.
Fortythree misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alfalfa.
Fortythree throws a punch but it's blocked by Alfalfa.
Fortythree misses with the head strike.
Alfalfa is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fortythree.
Alfalfa blocks an uppercut.
Fortythree misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alfalfa blocking some punches.
Fortythree swings wildly with an uppercut but Alfalfa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortythree working aggressively here.
Fortythree lands a shot to the body.
Alfalfa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fortythree misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fortythree swings wildly with an uppercut but Alfalfa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortythree misses with a punch on the inside.
Alfalfa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alfalfa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Alfalfa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fortythree swings wildly with an uppercut but Alfalfa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alfalfa blocking some punches.
Alfalfa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alfalfa seems to have got his legs back now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alfalfa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alfalfa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alfalfa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice elbow from Alfalfa.
Alfalfa lands a good knee to the midsection. Fortythree won't want to take too many of those.
A short uppercut from Fortythree.
Fortythree takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fortythree lands a nice shot to the body.
Alfalfa trying to control the position but instead, Fortythree has worked for underhooks and has pushed Alfalfa into the cage.
Fortythree scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alfalfa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Alfalfa landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Fortythree scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fortythree managing to block the knees to the body from Alfalfa.
Alfalfa has Fortythree pressed against the cage.
Fortythree lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alfalfa pushes off an throws an elbow but Fortythree leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fortythree managing to block the knees to the body from Alfalfa.
Fortythree lands a big right hand that drops Alfalfa! The killer instinct kicks in and Fortythree finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fortythree!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). One Fortythree!
One Fortythree took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportivité for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nilton Guimaraes (ranked 8511 p4p, 303 weight class) and Pete Peterson (ranked 7555 p4p, 282 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Guimaraes
vs
Peterson

168 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

173 cm
18
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nilton Guimaraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pete Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson scores with a jab. Guimaraes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Peterson scores with a three punch combo!
Guimaraes throws an off balance right hand
and Peterson counters with a two punch combo.
Guimaraes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Peterson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Guimaraes tries to clinch up but Peterson circles away and keeps his distance.
Guimaraes misses with a right hand
and Peterson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Guimaraes is rocked!
Peterson throws an overhand right that drops Guimaraes like a sack of potatoes! Peterson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Peterson!

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Chaitle (ranked 7934 p4p, 292 weight class) and Gichin Funakoshi (ranked 6407 p4p, 271 weight class). Chris Chaitle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gichin Funakoshi's chin.

Chaitle
vs
Funakoshi

170 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

169 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Chaitle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gichin Funakoshi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Funakoshi clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Funakoshi fails to land.
Funakoshi working aggressively here.

Chaitle jumps guard and drags Funakoshi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Funakoshi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Funakoshi chips away with some ground and pound.
Funakoshi postures up in Chaitle's guard and throws a big left but Chaitle blocks it.
Funakoshi lands a couple of elbows.
Funakoshi lands a couple of digs.
Funakoshi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funakoshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Funakoshi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Funakoshi content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Funakoshi landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaitle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Funakoshi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Funakoshi works over Chaitle with some ground and pound from guard.
Funakoshi throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Funakoshi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaitle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funakoshi is one step ahead there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Funakoshi working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Chaitle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funakoshi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Funakoshi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Funakoshi working some strikes from top position.
Funakoshi chips away with some ground and pound.
Funakoshi with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Funakoshi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Funakoshi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Funakoshi lands a couple of digs.
Funakoshi working some strikes from top position.
Funakoshi chips away with some ground and pound.

Funakoshi stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Chaitle has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Funakoshi manages to get his head free but now Chaitle has transitioned to an armbar! Funakoshi grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Chaitle! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Chaitle!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Duke Nukem (ranked 7252 p4p, 277 weight class) and Anders Silver (ranked 5852 p4p, 259 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nukem
vs
Silver

170 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Sportivité
Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Nukem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anders Silver!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nukem looks to land a combination but Silver avoids it well.
Silver swinging wildly here.
Silver thuds his right hand into Nukem's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Silver throws a series of strikes that have Nukem backpedaling.
Silver lands a really nice looking cross but Nukem seems unphased.
Silver scores with a jab to the head.
Nukem takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silver throws a shot from downtown. Nukem moves away and avoids it.
Nukem is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Silver.
Silver buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Silver is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nukem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silver moves away.
Anders Silver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silver connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nukem misses with a combination
and Silver counters with an outside leg kick.
Nukem misses with a wild body shot.
Nukem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silver.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Silver.
Silver takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Silver slips a jab and a cross from Nukem.
Nukem wants to clinch.
Silver lands a head kick. Nukem smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nukem misses with an uppercut
and Silver counters with a body kick that stops Nukem in his tracks momentarily.
Silver misses with a lunging right hand
and Nukem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silver connects with a single shot there.
Silver scores with a kick to the midsection.
Silver tries to close the distance and clinch but Nukem swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nukem's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silver connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nukem scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nukem walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silver lands a jab-cross combination.
Nukem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nukem avoids the head kick by Silver.
Nukem is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Silver.
Nukem throws a body punch but Silver moves out of range.
Silver throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nukem definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silver lands with a kick to the temple. Nukem shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nukem takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That kick from Silver tenderised Nukem's leg. Nukem is trying to keep his angry face on.
Silver tests Nukem's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silver is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Silver scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Silver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Nukem closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Silver.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nukem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nukem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nukem misses with the head strike.
Nukem throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silvers head.
Silver looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nukem scores with a shot to the side of Silver's head.
Silver looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nukem misses with a hook from the clinch.

Silver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Silver throws out a loose jab but Nukem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nukem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nukem drops his hands momentarily and Silver takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nukem throws a body shot but no joy.
Silver throws a head kick but Nukem moves out of range.
Silver misses with a series of wild punches.
Nukem scores with a shot to the body.
Silver has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silver throws a hook but Nukem avoids it easily.
Nukem went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Nukem forces Silver back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silver blocks an uppercut.
Nukem tries to work over Silver's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Silver tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nukem avoids it.
Silver prevents a body shot from Nukem.
Silver tries to work over Nukem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nukem managing to block the knees to the body from Silver.
Nukem misses with a punch on the inside.
Silver pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Silver wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silver misses with a body punch.
Silver tries to circle away but Nukem has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Silver's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nukem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silver tries to circle away but Nukem has him pinned against the cage.
Nukem blocks an elbow strike from Silver.
Nukem misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nukem.
Nukem misses with some punches.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Nukem tries a body shot but Silver blocks it.
Nukem lands an uppercut.

Silver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nukem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silver.
Silver with a hook.

Nukem clinches up with Silver and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Silver.
Nukem has Silver pressed against the cage, preventing Silver from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nukem tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Silver's elbow.
Nukem prevents a body shot from Silver.
Silver blocking some punches.
Silver using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nukem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Silver has had enough of the clinch but Nukem keeps him there for the moment.
Nukem lands a nice uppercut.
Nukem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Nukem.
Nukem misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nukem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nukem gets through Silver's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Silver is rocked!
Nukem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silver is still on wobbly legs! Can Nukem finish him?

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Nukem throws a big uppercut that drops Silver! More strikes from Nukem and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Silver lies dazed against the cage as Nukem celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Nukem!
Duke Nukem spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Temir Temirov (ranked 21400 p4p, 652 weight class) and Yoshihiro Sexyama (ranked 7789 p4p, 603 weight class). Temirov comes to the cage accompanied by Snow Money. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Temirov
vs
Sexyama

181 cm
22
200 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

177 cm
29
190 lbs
6 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Temir Temirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yoshihiro Sexyama!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sexyama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sexyama throws a lazy right hand but Temirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Temirov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Sexyama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Temirov did well to prevent Sexyama getting side control.
Sexyama is trying to control. Temirov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Temirov wants to control but Sexyama is keeping busy.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Sexyama has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sexyama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Temirov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Sexyama is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Temirov defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sexyama is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Temirov has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Temirov is looking for a sweep. Sexyama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov is staying active underneath Sexyama, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Temirov wants to get back to full guard.
Sexyama tries to pass to full mount but Temirov defends it.
Sexyama stalling away here and it's allowed Temirov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sexyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Temirov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sexyama showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

Sexyama fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Temirov to the ground. Sexyama is now in Temirov's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temirov keeping moving, preventing Sexyama from controlling successfully.
Sexyama's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Temirov wants to sweep here but Sexyama controlling him for the moment.
Sexyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Temirov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Temirov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Sexyama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temirov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Temirov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sexyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Temirov is keeping the position for now.
Temirov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sexyama's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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.
Sexyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Temirov is retaining full guard.
Sexyama trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Temirov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Temirov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sexyama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Temirov is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sexyama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Temirov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sexyama cracks Temirov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sexyama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sexyama throws a chopping leg kick but Temirov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Sexyama tries to get set, Temirov tries to push him back and clinch up but Sexyama manages to avoid the attempt.
Sexyama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sexyama moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sexyama with a hook.

Sexyama closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Temirov did well to prevent Sexyama getting side control.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sexyama is looking to take a break and control but Temirov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Temirov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sexyama trying to mount his opponent but Temirov defends it.
Sexyama sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Sexyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Temirov is just riding it out for now. Sexyama eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Temirov wants to get back to full guard.
Sexyama wants to lay and pray for a moment but Temirov keeps working.
Temirov is trying to control but can't.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Temirov is refusing to be controlled, as Sexyama sits in half guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama tries to bum rush Temirov with a series of wild strikes but Temirov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Temirov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Temirov takes one to the side of the head.
Sexyama throws an overhand right that lands on Temirov's shoulder, as Temirov tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Temirov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Temirov shoots in but Sexyama avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Temirov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sexyama circles away.
Sexyama tries to counter with a clinch but Temirov shakes him off and moves away.
Sexyama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Temirov ducks under a wild hook from Sexyama.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sexyama!
Yoshihiro Sexyama seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Sexyama shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Temirov manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sexyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Temirov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sexyama wants to control from the top but Temirov keeps moving.
Temirov trying to control the position.
Sexyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Temirov is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sexyama postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Temirov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Temirov has his hands on Sexyama's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Sexyama 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!

Sexyama throws a shot from downtown. Temirov moves away and avoids it.
Temirov needs to keep his hands up - Sexyama had a free shot at his head there.
Temirov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sexyama throws a right and a left that both miss.

Temirov tries to sprawl but Sexyama drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Sexyama seems content to control.
Temirov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sexyama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sexyama is keen to just control but Temirov is a slippery customer.
Sexyama wants to pass the guard but Temirov is defending well.
Temirov is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temirov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Temirov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Sexyama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Temirov is just riding it out for now. Sexyama eventually gives up the hold.
Yoshihiro Sexyama has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sexyama is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sexyama tries to pass the half guard into mount. Temirov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two 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.
Temirov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Sexyama content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Temirov has locked up a guillotine! Temirov's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Sexyama is holding on here and Temirov must be using up a lot of energy. Sexyama has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Temirov gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Temir Temirov!
A very excited looking Temir Temirov 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
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Slasher (ranked 3606 p4p, 188 weight class) and Crisostomo Ibarra (ranked 25329 p4p, 332 weight class). Joe Slasher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Slasher
vs
Ibarra

162 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

169 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Slasher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crisostomo Ibarra!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibarra misses with a looping right.
Ibarra throws a hook but Slasher avoids it easily.
Ibarra misses with an uppercut
and Slasher counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A big right from Ibarra misses.
Ibarra misses with a right hand
and Slasher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibarra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Slasher looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibarra is just out of range.
Ibarra scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Decent striking displayed by Ibarra there.
Ibarra takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Ibarra is rocked!
Ibarra throws an off balance right hand

and Slasher counters by moving into the clinch.
Ibarra is still on wobbly legs! Can Slasher finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slasher misses with an elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Slasher.
Ibarra tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slasher pushes Ibarra against the cage. Slasher is working some dirty boxing. Slasher pushes off with a quick right hook! Ibarra goes down! Ibarra tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Slasher moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Slasher!
An out of breath Joe Slasher thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Able Archer (ranked 7547 p4p, 281 weight class) and Polly Paulson (ranked 4109 p4p, 211 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Archer
vs
Paulson

168 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
18
141 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Able Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Polly Paulson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Archer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Archer has closed the distance and engaged Paulson in a clinch.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulson misses with the head strike.
Paulson swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Paulson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Archers head.
Paulson lands a hook that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Paulson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Paulson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
A short left from Paulson.
Paulson misses with the head strike.
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!
Paulson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer lands a body shot.
Paulson tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Paulson throws a head punch that misses.
Paulson misses with some punches.
Archer stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Paulson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Archer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Paulson fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Paulson fails to land.
Archer is struggling to control the position.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Paulson.
Paulson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Paulson misses with the head strike.
Paulson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Paulson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Paulson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Paulson backwards.
Paulson has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
Paulson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Paulson.
Paulson lands an uppercut.
Archer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Paulson misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulson throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Paulson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
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!
Archer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Archer is stalling here.
Paulson throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Paulson throws a head punch that misses.
Paulson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Archer lands a hook that snaps the head of Paulson backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Paulson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Paulson controls the action.
Paulson misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer lands a hook that snaps the head of Paulson backwards.
Archer blocking some punches.
Paulson can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action.
Archer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Paulson misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulson misses with a body punch.
Paulson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Paulson's elbow.
Paulson lands with a short shot to the head.

Archer is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paulson swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paulson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulson.
Paulson misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulson misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulson misses with some punches.
Paulson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Paulson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Paulson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paulson working aggressively here.
Paulson misses with the head strike.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Paulson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Paulson misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Archer misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Paulson fails to land.
Paulson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Paulson fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Paulson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Paulson fails to land.
Paulson working aggressively here.
Paulson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paulson misses with a punch on the inside.
Paulson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulson swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paulson misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Archer seems to have got his legs back now.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Paulson.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Paulson.

Archer pulls Paulson into guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Archer holds on and takes a little breather.

Archer has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Paulson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Archer has tightened it up now! Paulson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Able Archer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tom Baker (ranked 3748 p4p, 195 weight class) and Balor Fino (ranked 5441 p4p, 253 weight class). Fino is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Torso fuck - Raped by Elephants. Balor Fino is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Baker
vs
Fino

150 cm
18
138 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
140 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Balor Fino!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fino lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fino throws the left hand but Baker avoids the punch easily.
Fino closes the distance but Baker moves to the side
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fino throws a jab when Baker was well out of range.
Fino tries to clinch but Baker moves away
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fino misses with a straight left.
Fino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Balor Fino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fino momentarily.
Fino lands a right hook to the body.
We've been told by Baker's head coaches at Super Awesome Ninja McDojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baker throws a big shot that misses.
Fino misses with an uppercut
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fino has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Fino clinches up with Baker and pushes him back against the cage.

Baker breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fino throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Fino clinches up against the cage.
Fino misses with the head strike.
Fino lands a nice uppercut.
Baker gets through Fino's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fino tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Baker.
Fino presses Baker against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker is trying to push Fino away but Fino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice left hand lands by Fino.
Fino misses with a punch on the inside.
Baker lands a hook that snaps the head of Fino backwards.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fino lands a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Fino lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fino misses with some punches.
Fino lands with a light punch inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fino lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fino can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Fino has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Baker leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fino lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fino throws a head punch that misses.
Baker blocking some punches.
Fino can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Fino throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Fino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fino throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Baker working hard to break the clinch.
Fino throws a head punch that misses.
Fino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fino lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker is trying to push Fino away but Fino has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fino struggles to land a body shot inside as Baker controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fino working aggressively here.
Fino lands with a right to the head.
Baker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fino throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Fino throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Fino tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Fino is working Baker over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Fino.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker scores with a shot to the side of Fino's head.
A shot in the inside from Fino.
Fino has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Fino throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Fino tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Baker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fino.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fino has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Fino misses with some punches.
Fino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker lands a left hand.
Fino misses with some punches.
Fino misses with some punches.
Fino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Baker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fino swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fino misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fino takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fino fails to land.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Baker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Fino scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fino lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baker or not.
A short left from Baker.
Fino can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fino lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fino throws a head punch that misses.
Fino working aggressively here.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker blocking some punches.
Fino misses with a punch on the inside.
Fino can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fino tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fino doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fino lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fino lands a nice uppercut.
Baker is trying to force a seperation but Fino has the dominant position.
Fino tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fino blocking some punches.
Fino lands with a short shot to the head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fino tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Fino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fino misses with some punches.
Baker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fino misses with the head strike.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Fino blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fino backwards.
Fino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fino lands an uppercut.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Fino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
Baker is pushing Fino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A nice left hand lands by Baker.
Fino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Baker pushes Fino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fino has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Fino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Fino fails to land.
Fino lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Balor Fino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Fino connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Baker scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fino in his tracks.
Baker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fino. Fino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fino scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fino just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
Fino misses with a shot to the body
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Baker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baker is looking to counter punch.

Fino closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fino misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
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!
Fino misses with some punches.
Baker scores with a shot to the side of Fino's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Fino lands a right hand.
Balor Fino seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fino tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Fino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fino misses with some punches.
Fino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Fino.
Fino misses with a body punch.
Baker prevents a body shot from Fino.
Fino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Fino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baker content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker taking a breather.
Fino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baker's corner calls for a 1-2. Baker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fino punishes Baker's body with a nice straight punch.
Fino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Fino clinches with his opponent.
Fino misses with a body punch.
Fino lands a nice uppercut.
Baker wants to get back to striking at distance but Fino won't allow it.
Fino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baker's elbow.
Fino scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baker blocks a body shot from Fino.
Baker has a couple of punches blocked by Fino.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baker.
Fino misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Fino on the inside.
Fino misses with some punches.
Fino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fino has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Fino swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fino throws a head punch that misses.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fino swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fino cracks Baker with a nice body shot.
Fino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fino can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Fino tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fino backwards.
Fino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Baker scores with a shoulder strike.
Fino misses with some punches.
Fino misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fino misses with a body punch.
Fino scores with a shot to the side of Baker's head.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Fino.
Fino lands a shoulder strike.
Fino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Baker lands a right hand.
Fino has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Fino tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Baker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fino backwards.
Fino misses with some punches.
Baker lands with a light punch inside.
Fino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fino throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
A right hand to the body from Fino.
Fino has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Fino misses with a punch on the inside.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fino has him pressed against the cage.
Baker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fino up against the cage.
Baker pushes Fino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fino throws a head punch that misses.
Fino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fino keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baker's efforts to push away.
Fino is leaning against Baker and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fino swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Baker.
Tom Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fino has a couple of punches blocked by Baker.
Fino misses with the head strike.
Fino misses with a body punch.
Baker swings wildly with an uppercut but Fino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fino can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
Fino blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fino.
Fino misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Fino.
Fino cracks Baker with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fino.
Baker blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fino.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Baker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fino misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fino throws a head punch that misses.
Fino tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker lands an uppercut.
Fino blocking some punches.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Baker working aggressively here.
Fino misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fino can't find room to land a body shot as Baker controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Baker.
Fino working aggressively here.
Baker lands with a right to the head.
Fino swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Balor Fino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Baker lands a right hand.
Fino misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
A head punch on the inside from Baker fails to land.
Fino swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baker is trying to break the clinch but Fino is controlling him.
Fino cracks Baker with a nice body shot.
Fino blocks an uppercut.
Fino tries to work over Baker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baker misses with the head strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Balor Fino comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fino has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Balor Fino!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Balor Fino!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Balor Fino!

Balor Fino wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Balor Fino thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Tom Baker was interviewed post fight and said 'Actors are able to trick themselves into treating anything as fantastic. It's a kind of madness, really.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wrecking Ball (ranked 3147 p4p, 381 weight class) and Rogerio De Souza (ranked 2925 p4p, 354 weight class). Wrecking Ball had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Ball
vs
De Souza

188 cm
23
185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
20
196 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrecking Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rogerio De Souza!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ball takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Ball shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
De Souza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ball is working away from the top position though.
Ball seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ball trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

De Souza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ball can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ball scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza being controlled here, momentarily.
Ball lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

De Souza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ball defends well.
Ball missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

De Souza looking for a guillotine here but Ball defends easily.
Ball trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ball wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ball postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

De Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ball is aware though and is defending well.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ball slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ball 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.
De Souza takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Ball lands a nice forearm strike.
Ball moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
De Souza taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball lands a nice forearm strike.
De Souza is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ball off and has taken his back!
De Souza doesn't have the hooks in and Ball manages to turn into his guard.

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

De Souza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ball uses it to pass to side control.
De Souza wants to control but Ball postures up.
De Souza is being controlled here.
De Souza is not content to let Ball control the position.
Ball slows the pace down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball in side control lands a decent elbow.
De Souza is trying to escape the position but Ball is controlling the position.
De Souza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ball's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ball scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Ball seems content to control.
De Souza is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ball controlling the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

De Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

De Souza has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Ball. Oh but De Souza has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Ball goes limp - he's gone! De Souza jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rogerio De Souza!