EFC Irvin vs Maturov PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Davis (ranked 3185 p4p, 425 weight class) and Billy Butcher (ranked 3705 p4p, 466 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by In to Deep. Butcher has chosen Won't Back Down as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Davis
vs
Butcher

170 cm
35
202 lbs
19 - 11 - 1

188 cm
38
210 lbs
20 - 20 - 0

Great wrestler
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hector Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Butcher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Hector Davis has been cut.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Butcher enables Davis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Butcher manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Butcher avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Butcher wants to sweep but no luck.
Davis chips away with some ground and pound.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butcher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Butcher holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butcher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis throwing strikes but missing.
Butcher is trying to hold Davis in close to prevent damage but Davis has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is looking to advance position but Butcher won't allow it.
Davis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Butcher wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Davis lands a nice short elbow.
Butcher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Davis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Davis lands with a punch from half guard.
Butcher won't allow Davis to pass to mount.
Butcher trying to get back to full guard but Davis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butcher is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Davis controlling from the full mount.
Davis working Butcher over with strikes here.
Davis fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Butcher just holding on.
Davis scoring with strikes but Butcher is staying in there.
Butcher tries to reverse the position but Davis maintains control.
Davis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Davis working for a submission but Butcher is keeping him at bay.
Davis tries to push Butcher's head away but Butcher is holding on tight.
Butcher really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control the pace but Butcher is squirming around nicely.
Davis lands a big shot there that rocks Butcher but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Butcher is trying to escape the mount.
Davis dominating with strikes here.

Davis is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Butcher is surviving well by controlling Davis's body position as best he can.
Davis 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.
Davis avoids the attempt from Butcher to control.
Davis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis with good strikes from the mount here!
Davis softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Butcher is out cold! Davis jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Davis!
Our winner, Hector Davis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kung Po (ranked 3003 p4p, 324 weight class) and Max Paddy (ranked 2808 p4p, 313 weight class). The key to victory for Kung Po has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Po
vs
Paddy

185 cm
25
177 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

185 cm
23
170 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter
Bee Krazy

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kung Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Paddy!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po tries to clinch but Paddy is having none of it.
Paddy tries for a takedown but Po sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Po thows a left - swing and a miss!
Po connects with an inside leg kick.
Paddy throws a body punch but Po moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Po misses the target.
Po looks to land a right hand but Paddy moved out of range.
Paddy throws a hook but Po avoids it easily.
It looked like Po was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Paddy.
Po lands a slapping body shot.
Po scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Paddy swings away with a body shot that misses
and Po counters with a nice body kick.
Po blocks a head kick by Paddy.
Po looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Po with a jab.
Po throws a big shot that misses.
Paddy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Po lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po loads up on a big right hand but Paddy slips the punch.
Po backing away here, and Paddy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Paddy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paddy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Po scores with a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Po.
Paddy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Po looks to land a right hand but Paddy moved out of range.
Paddy ducks under a wild hook from Po.
Po buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Paddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Paddy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Po avoids it really well and circles away.
Po lands a jab to Paddy's midsection.
Paddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paddy throws a series of punches but Po avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po looks to throw the jab but Paddy is out of range.
A slow jab from Po misses its intended target.
Paddy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Po is out of range.
Paddy staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Paddy.
Po misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Paddy misses the target.
Po takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Po lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paddy feints the counter takedown.
Paddy lands the left hand.
Po tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paddy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Po backing away here, and Paddy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Paddy throws a nice looking combination but Po bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Po throws a hook but Paddy blocks it.
Paddy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Paddy misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Paddy misses.
Po lands a slapping body shot.
Po throws a head kick that half lands.
Paddy takes a jab right on the kisser.

Paddy gets tackled into the cage by Po. Po maintains the clinch.
Po gets through Paddy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Po works on Paddy's body with a couple of short punches.
Paddy is trying to push Po away but Po has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Paddy wants to break free but Po has control.
Po throws an elbow that misses.
Po tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Paddy avoids it.
Po lands with a right to the head.
Paddy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Po fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kung Po has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Paddy.
Po scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Paddy is just out of range.
Po misses with an uppercut. Paddy saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paddy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Po pinned against the cage. Po gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Paddy swinging wildly here.
Po ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paddy moves away.
Paddy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paddy is looking to take this one to the mat.
A right hook to the body lands for Po.
Paddy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Po has him pressed against the cage.

Po manages to break the clinch.
Po bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Paddy's head backwards.
Paddy misses with a wild body shot.
Paddy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Po rather than just go for the knockout.

Po gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Po lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Po with a nice cross.
Paddy moves out of range as Po strikes.
Po is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paddy can do to turn this around?
Po tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paddy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Paddy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paddy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Po lands a glancing blow to the side of Paddy's head.
Paddy swings widly with a right hand
and Po counters with a thumping low kick.
Po lands a nice shot to the body.
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paddy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Po.
Paddy misses with a shot to the body
and Po counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Po changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Po fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paddy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Paddy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Po lands a jab to Paddy's midsection.
Paddy takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lazy left from Po finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Paddy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Po darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Po looks to throw the jab but Paddy is out of range.
Po throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paddy on the side of the head.
Paddy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Po counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Paddy ducks under a wild hook from Po.
Po moves out of range of the strikes.
Paddy misses with a combination
and Po counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Paddy thinking.
Po lands with a kick to the temple. Paddy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Po keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paddy.
Po scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paddy in his tracks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paddy walks into a left hand.

Paddy is rocked!
Po connects with a nice looking jab.
Paddy is still on wobbly legs! Can Po finish him?
Paddy walks into a stiff left hand from Po.
An inside leg kick lands from Po.
Po lands a nice hook to Paddy's body. Paddy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paddy looks to score with a jab to the body but Po is just out of range.
Paddy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Po finds it's way through Paddy's defenses.
Po pounces like a tiger and cracks Paddy with a vicious hook! Paddy is down but not out! Po follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kung Po!
In his post fight interview, Kung Po started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Schubert (ranked 2628 p4p, 371 weight class) and Atreyu Nakamotto (ranked 2886 p4p, 395 weight class). 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?

Schubert
vs
Nakamotto

198 cm
25
221 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

190 cm
30
213 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franz Schubert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Atreyu Nakamotto!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamotto tries to clinch up but Schubert circles away and keeps his distance.
Schubert swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamotto.
Nakamotto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schubert swats him away and circles back towards the center.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nakamotto has a couple of punches blocked by Schubert.
Schubert is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nakamotto throws a head punch that misses.
Schubert effectively controlling the action here.
Nakamotto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schubert blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nakamotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Schubert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakamotto misses with a body punch.
Schubert wants a takedown.
Nakamotto misses with some punches.
Nakamotto tries to work over Schubert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakamotto scores with a hook to the body.
Nakamotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamotto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nakamotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Schubert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamotto throws a head punch that misses.
Schubert blocking some punches.
Nakamotto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nakamotto misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Nakamotto fails to land.
Nakamotto has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Schubert seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nakamotto can turn it around.
Nakamotto misses with the head strike.
Schubert is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franz Schubert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schubert blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schubert wants to stall.
Nakamotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamotto throws a punch but it's blocked by Schubert.
Nakamotto misses with some punches.
Nakamotto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Schubert.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamotto lands with a right to the head.
Nakamotto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nakamotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Schubert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakamotto tries a body shot but Schubert blocks it.
Schubert fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schubert blocking some punches.
Nakamotto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schubert takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schubert tries to break the clinch but Nakamotto is controlling the position.
Nakamotto is working Schubert over against the cage.
Nakamotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakamotto working aggressively here.
Nakamotto stops a takedown attempt from Schubert.
Nakamotto misses with a body punch.
Nakamotto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Schubert backwards.
Nakamotto throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamotto misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Schubert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nakamotto tries to clinch up but Schubert circles away and keeps his distance.
Schubert swats away the attempt to clinch by Nakamotto.
Schubert attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nakamotto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Schubert paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Nakamotto closes the distance and clinches.
Nakamotto working aggressively here.
Nakamotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Schubert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schubert has a couple of punches blocked by Nakamotto.
Nakamotto lands a hook that snaps the head of Schubert backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakamotto.
Nakamotto has a couple of punches blocked by Schubert.
Nakamotto swings wildly with an uppercut but Schubert uses good head movement to avoid it.

Schubert's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Atreyu Nakamotto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakamotto tries to clinch but Schubert moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nakamotto clinches with his opponent.
Nakamotto can't find room to land a body shot as Schubert controls the action.
Nakamotto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakamotto tries a body shot but Schubert blocks it.
Nakamotto cracks Schubert with a nice body shot.
Nakamotto misses with a punch on the inside.
Schubert is trying to pull guard but Nakamotto turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Schubert jumps into guard, dragging Nakamotto to the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nakamotto would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Nakamotto stopping the sweep attempt from Schubert.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nakamotto is looking to stand up but Schubert won't let him.

Schubert has his feet on Nakamotto's thighs here. He's pushed Nakamotto off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Nakamotto screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Franz Schubert!
A relieved looking Franz Schubert thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between John Miller (ranked 2713 p4p, 302 weight class) and David DeCastro (ranked 2418 p4p, 276 weight class). John Miller is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Miller
vs
DeCastro

178 cm
28
185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

184 cm
28
184 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David DeCastro!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller misses with an uppercut
and DeCastro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miller tried to score with a low kick but DeCastro checks it.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've been informed that DeCastro has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Miller falls off balance throwing a combination
and DeCastro counters with a straight right hand.
Miller closes the distance and clinches up with DeCastro, looking for a takedown. Miller pushes DeCastro against the cage but DeCastro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like David DeCastro has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCastro keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Miller.
DeCastro unleashes a big counter combination but Miller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
John Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller with a poor takedown
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller is looking to clinch but DeCastro is avoiding it.
Miller tries to clinch there but DeCastro circles away.
Miller tries to clinch but DeCastro moves out of range.
DeCastro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming DeCastro to the mat! DeCastro manages to get full guard.

DeCastro wriggles free and stands up.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeCastro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.
DeCastro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller misses with a combination
and DeCastro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miller misses with a takedown
and DeCastro counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller dives in for a single leg takedown but DeCastro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Despite the aggression on DeCastro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Miller dives in for a single leg takedown but DeCastro sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeCastro! But no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to score a power double leg takedown but DeCastro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Miller somewhat.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and DeCastro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Miller is predictable there
and DeCastro scores with a counter punch that sends Miller to the canvas! DeCastro smells blood - he's punishing Miller with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Miller has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David DeCastro!
David DeCastro decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jo Boo (ranked 1861 p4p, 217 weight class) and Roy Finnegan (ranked 2715 p4p, 303 weight class). Finnegan has chosen The Rogues - Gravel Walk as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Boo
vs
Finnegan

187 cm
26
180 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

175 cm
29
180 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jo Boo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Finnegan!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boo moves to clinch but Finnegan breaks away
and Finnegan counters with a series of strikes. Boo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Finnegan misses with a hook. Boo ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan misses with a double jab

and Boo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Finnegan has one foot on Boo's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Boo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Finnegan.
Boo lands with a hook. Finnegan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Finnegan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Boo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Boo.
Boo trying to control the position from guard on top but Finnegan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boo forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Finnegan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Finnegan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Finnegan keeping moving, preventing Boo from controlling successfully.
Boo wants to pass the guard but Finnegan is keeping the position.
Boo throws a big right hand that misses.
Finnegan wants to sweep but no luck.
Finnegan controlling Boo's posture.
Boo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Finnegan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Boo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Finnegan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Finnegan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Finnegan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Finnegan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boo defending well though.
Boo tries to roll over but Finnegan keeps him under control.
Finnegan is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boo is refusing to be controlled, as Finnegan sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boo tries to roll over but Finnegan keeps him under control.
Boo trying to control here.
Boo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Boo working for a triangle but Finnegan defends it easily.

Boo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Finnegan is aware though and is defending well.

Boo is working an open guard so Finnegan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No joy there for Finnegan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boo moves out of range of the strikes.
Finnegan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boo on the side of the head.
Boo avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Boo is looking to chop away at Finnegan's legs.
Boo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finnegan misses with a straight left.
Finnegan looks to throw the jab but Boo is out of range.
Boo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finnegan works Boo's body with a nice hook.
Finnegan throws the left hand but Boo avoids the punch easily.

Boo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Boo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Finnegan misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Boo slips a jab from Finnegan.
Boo moves to clinch but Finnegan breaks away
and Finnegan counters with a nice uppercut.
Finnegan stalks Boo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boo's face. Boo staggers backwards, shaken.
Finnegan throws a nice looking combination but Boo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Finnegan manages to circle out of the way.
Boo slips under a jab.
Boo attempts a counter takedown but Finnegan avoids it well and moves away.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut. Boo saw that one coming.
Finnegan scores with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Boo lands but Finnegan takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Finnegan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boo.
Boo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boo is looking to clinch.
Finnegan throws a hook but Boo blocks it.
Boo avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Boo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
It looked like Boo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Finnegan misses.
Boo moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
Boo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Finnegan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boo scores with a head kick. Finnegan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Boo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Finnegan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Finnegan tries to get set, Boo tries to push him back and clinch up but Finnegan manages to avoid the attempt.
Finnegan misses with a wild combination.
Boo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Finnegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Boo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Finnegan tries to keep at a distance but Boo has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boo is trying to drag Finnegan to the mat but Finnegan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Finnegan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Finnegan has had enough of the clinch but Boo keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finnegan working aggressively here.
Finnegan managing to block the knees to the body from Boo.
Boo is looking to control Finnegan's arms but Finnegan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Boo has his back to the cage.
Boo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boo controlling the action here for a moment.
Finnegan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Finnegan misses with a body punch.
Boo wants a takedown.
Finnegan is trying to push Boo away but Boo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Finnegan swings wildly with an uppercut but Boo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boo'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.
Boo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Finnegan is defending well for now.
Boo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Roy Finnegan has been cut.
Finnegan misses with some punches.
Finnegan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Finnegan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A knee to the head by Boo.
Finnegan takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan is trying to force a seperation but Boo has the dominant position.
Jo Boo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boo scores a nice knee to the body.
Boo controlling the action here for a moment.
Boo blocks a body shot from Finnegan.
Boo blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Boo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boo blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Finnegan.
Boo looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jo Boo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boo crunches a lovely knee into Finnegan's ribcage.
Boo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Finnegan.
Finnegan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Finnegan swings wildly with an uppercut but Boo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boo working Finnegan over with knees to the body.
Finnegan misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roy Finnegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roy Finnegan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Finnegan throws the left hand but Boo avoids the punch easily.
Finnegan takes a swing at Boo's ribcage but misses.
Finnegan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Finnegan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Finnegan cracks Boo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Finnegan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finnegan misses with a straight left.
Finnegan misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boo.
Finnegan misses the shot to the body.
Boo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnegan throws the left hand but Boo avoids the punch easily.
Boo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big right from Finnegan misses.
Finnegan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Finnegan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Finnegan avoids the head kick by Boo.
Finnegan throws a lazy right hand but Boo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finnegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boo.
Boo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Finnegan sprawls and moves away.
Finnegan throws a right hand that misses

and Boo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Boo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Boo is thwarting Finnegan's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boo content to control rather than advance.
Boo is looking to advance position but Finnegan won't allow it.
Finnegan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Finnegan trying to control here.
Boo is keen to just control but Finnegan is a slippery customer.

Boo looking for a submission but Finnegan manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boo wants to pass the guard but Finnegan is keeping the position.
Roy Finnegan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan pulls Boo in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Finnegan misses with a wild combination.
Boo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Finnegan.
Nice body punch from Finnegan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Finnegan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boo wants to clinch.
A big left from Finnegan misses.
Boo throws a lazy head kick
enabling Finnegan to counter with a crisp jab.
Finnegan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finnegan connects with a nice looking jab.
Jo Boo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Finnegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finnegan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Finnegan!
A very excited looking Roy Finnegan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tusing Pocc (ranked 2223 p4p, 203 weight class) and Leto Camille (ranked 1320 p4p, 136 weight class). Leto Camille has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pocc
vs
Camille

165 cm
36
150 lbs
16 - 18 - 1

177 cm
21
150 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tusing Pocc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leto Camille!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pocc closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pocc lands in his opponent's guard.
Pocc lands a couple of digs.
Camille is trying to keep Pocc in close.
Camille really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pocc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Pocc postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Camille is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pocc, into his guard.

Pocc is striking but Camille is not phased and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pocc flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Pocc with the active half guard here but Camille passes nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pocc is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pocc manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Pocc is working for a kimura but Camille is defending it quite comfortably.
Pocc is looking to take a break and control but Camille is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camille has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Stark Combat Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.

Pocc is looking for a kimura here.

Pocc is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pocc 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pocc is trying to control. Camille wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pocc missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Pocc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been hearing that Pocc has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pocc not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pocc is keen to just control but Camille is a slippery customer.
Camille avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pocc.

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

Pocc seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camille trying to control from the bottom.
Camille has hold of Pocc's hands but Pocc slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Pocc wants to work for an arm triangle but Camille is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Pocc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pocc landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pocc is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Camille doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pocc.
Pocc throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pocc is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pocc not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

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

Pocc maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Camille could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pocc has cracked it and Camille is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pocc!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tusing Pocc!
Tusing Pocc thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bronson (ranked 2351 p4p, 249 weight class) and Simon Vale (ranked 1618 p4p, 188 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by Charles Bronson - Youth Attack. Vale has chosen Motorhead-Iron Fist as his entrance music. Charles Bronson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Simon Vale's chin.

Bronson
vs
Vale

188 cm
31
242 lbs
15 - 9 - 0

190 cm
37
245 lbs
21 - 22 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

BONGOL BRAND ($50 for all design)

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 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Vale!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Bronson catches Vale right on the button with a cross.
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vale is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronson.
Bronson throws a hook to the side of Vale's head but Vale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson staying out of range there.
Vale throws a combination. Bronson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bronson throws a head punch that misses.
Vale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bronson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
Bronson throws a hook but Vale blocks it.
It seemed like Vale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bronson lands a jab to Vale's midsection.
Vale throws a leg kick but Bronson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bronson tries to land a leg kick but Vale saw it coming and moves away.
Vale walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Bronson finds it's way through Vale's defenses.
Bronson connects with a single shot there.
Vale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bronson manages to avoid it.
Bronson lands with an overhand left.
Bronson lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson moves out of range as Vale strikes.
Vale throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vale connects with a looping right hand.
Vale throws an off balance right hand
and Bronson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vale's knee momentarily.
Vale shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bronson defends it nicely.
Bronson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vale at a distance.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Vale's shoulder, as Vale tries to avoid the shot.

Bronson darts in and clinches Vale up against the cage.
Vale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson working aggressively here.
Vale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vale misses with a body punch.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bronson or not.
Vale struggles to land a body shot inside as Bronson controls his hands.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Vale controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronson tries a body shot but Vale blocks it.
Bronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vale.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vale throws a head punch that misses.
Vale lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vale blocking some punches.
Vale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bronson lands with a left to the head.
Bronson working aggressively here.
Vale wants a takedown but no success here.
Charles Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Vale.
Bronson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bronson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Bronson.
Vale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale scores with a shoulder strike.
Vale lands a shoulder strike.
Bronson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vale has a couple of punches blocked by Bronson.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Vale.
Bronson lands with a left to the head.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Vale controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bronson misses with the head strike.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bronson misses with a punch on the inside.
Vale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Bronson fails to land.
Vale misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vale blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson lands with a left to the head.
Bronson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bronson tries to throw a body punch but Vale avoids it by throwing Bronson back against the cage.
Bronson has a couple of punches blocked by Vale.
Vale misses with a punch to the body.
Vale misses with some punches.
Bronson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vale misses with some punches.
Vale softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bronson as the two fighters clinch.
Vale lands with a light punch inside.
Vale working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bronson blocks a body shot from Vale.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronson misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson misses with a punch on the inside.
Bronson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Bronson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vale defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson misses with a wild body shot.
Bronson moves away from the strike by Vale.
Bronson looks to throw the jab but Vale is out of range.
Vale looks to throw the jab but Bronson is out of range.
Bronson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bronson tries to clinch up.
Vale loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Vale misses with a looping right.
It looked like Bronson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vale throws a lazy uppercut
letting Bronson counter with a right hand.
Charles Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Vale throws a series of punches but Bronson avoids them all with ease.
Bronson digs a good body shot into Vale's ribs.
Vale closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Vale misses its intended target.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Vale's head.

It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
Bronson works the jab nicely.

Vale is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Vale's defenses. It connects perfectly with Vale's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Bronson!
Charles Bronson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Simon Vale had this to say: 'This is my last fight. Time to retire, thanks to OFC your a great company to work for'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kristof Sienly (ranked 1137 p4p, 121 weight class) and Tyaf Daeland Puno (ranked 308 p4p, 39 weight class). Puno is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm a soldier - Tupac. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sienly
vs
Daeland Puno

175 cm
35
155 lbs
23 - 9 - 1

183 cm
35
155 lbs
16 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kristof Sienly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyaf Daeland Puno!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Sienly does no damage.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Puno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Puno drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Puno throws a good cross that connects.
Sienly fails in his attempt to clinch.

Puno looking to score a takedown here. Sienly is defending well but Puno drives through and ends up in Sienly's guard.
Puno loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno with a flurry of punches that miss.
Puno is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Puno is looking to work some ground and pound but Sienly has wrist control.
Sienly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno throws an elbow that misses. Sienly uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Puno's guard. Nice move by Sienly!

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puno wants to sweep but no luck.
Sienly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sienly is looking to take a break and control but Puno is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sienly taking a breather here.
Puno is trying to get back to half guard.
Sienly controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Puno is trying to improve his position.
Puno is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sienly off and has taken his back!
Puno missing with strikes.
Sienly covering up well under a series of strikes from Puno.
Puno lands a shot to the body.
Puno trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sienly is really stuck here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Puno lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Puno scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Sienly is looking for a way out.
Puno lands punches and elbows.
Sienly controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
Sienly trying to control the hands but Puno won't let him.
Sienly manages to reverse the position and now he's in Puno's guard. Nice work there by Sienly.
Sienly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Puno's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sienly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sienly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Puno is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sienly tries to pass the half guard into mount. Puno knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sienly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Puno controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Puno wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyaf Daeland Puno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sienly looks to throw the jab but Puno is out of range.
Puno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Puno misses.
Puno misses with a left hand
and Sienly counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A punch combination from Sienly misses.
Sienly tries a low kick but Puno avoids it.
Puno misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sienly counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sienly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sienly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sienly looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Puno misses with a hook.
Puno takes a swing at Sienly's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sienly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puno.
Nice shot lands for Sienly.
Sienly throws a chopping leg kick but Puno manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Puno swinging wildly here.
Sienly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Puno is out of range.
Kristof Sienly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sienly slips under a jab from Puno.
Puno's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sienly under the eye.
Sienly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Puno.
Puno avoids the head kick by Sienly.
Sienly looks to score with a jab to the body but Puno is just out of range.
Puno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Puno will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sienly throws a body kick that misses.
Sienly takes one to the side of the head.
Sienly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Puno lands a jab.
Sienly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sienly slips under a jab from Puno.
Puno cracks Sienly with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puno misses with an uppercut.
Puno fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sienly throws a body shot but no joy.
Puno moves out of range of the strikes.
Puno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sienly fails in his attempt to clinch.
Puno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sienly was well out of range. Poor timing from Puno.
Tyaf Daeland Puno seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Puno connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Puno lands an overhand right.
Puno missing with a left hand there. Sienly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sienly tries to move into range but Puno moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Puno dips to his left and cracks Sienly with an uppercut!
Puno moves away from the strike by Sienly.
Sienly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puno swats away the attempt to clinch by Sienly.
Puno throws a lazy right hand but Sienly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sienly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Puno cracks Sienly with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Puno has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno lands with a straight right. Sienly didn't see that one coming.
Sienly throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Puno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A low kick from Sienly is predictable there

and Puno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Puno uses his free foot to push down on Sienly's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sienly.
Sienly in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Puno landing strikes from the mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Puno working his ground and pound in the gym.
Sienly tries to lock up and control but Puno gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sienly blocking the ground and pound.
Tyaf Daeland Puno has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Puno can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sienly is looking to escape.
Puno raining down shots from the mount!
Puno lands a big elbow.

Sienly is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Puno cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oh Sienly is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Puno! Sienly is hurt baaadly! Puno is firing away with more strikes - Sienly is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyaf Daeland Puno!
Tyaf Daeland Puno is the new featherweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Irvin (ranked 1841 p4p, 215 weight class) and Boris Matusov (ranked 1120 p4p, 137 weight class). Boris Matusov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Irvin
vs
Matusov

184 cm
29
177 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

190 cm
21
175 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Sin City Allstars

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Paul Irvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Matusov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov closes the distance and clinches up with Irvin, looking for a takedown. Matusov pushes Irvin against the cage but Irvin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Irvin leaves Matusov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Irvin gets caught napping as Matusov dives in and scores a takedown. Irvin manages to retain guard.
Irvin can't keep his opponent in guard - Matusov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Irvin has managed to free his arm - good work.

Matusov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Irvin is just riding it out for now. Matusov eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irvin is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov wants to control but Irvin is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Irvin manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Matusov slips nicely into half guard.

Irvin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matusov pulls his head out easily.
Matusov passes to side control.
Irvin is letting Matusov control him for a moment.
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but Irvin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Matusov tries for a kimura but Irvin is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Irvin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matusov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but Irvin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Matusov tries for a kimura but Irvin is defending well.
Matusov tries to advance to mount but Irvin denies him.

Matusov tries for a kimura but Irvin is defending well.
Irvin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Irvin stops Matusov from passing to mount.
Irvin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Matusov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matusov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Matusov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Irvin!
Matusov controlling his opponent.
Matusov avoids the attempt from Irvin to control.
Irvin stops Matusov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Irvin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Spartans Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Matusov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Irvin is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Matusov has taken his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irvin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Irvin fending off the submission attempt from Matusov.

Matusov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Irvin has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Matusov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Irvin is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irvin breaks Matusov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Matusov keeping moving, preventing Irvin from controlling successfully.
Matusov wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Matusov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Matusov shoots for a double leg takedown but Irvin sprawls well. He's pushed Matusov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Irvin. No joy for Matusov on that attempt.
Irvin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Matusov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Paul Irvin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Irvin leaves Matusov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Irvin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matusov.
Matusov shoots in looking for a takedown but Irvin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matusov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Irvin appears to be looking for a big counter.

Matusov shoots in and gets a takedown into Irvin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Matusov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Irvin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matusov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matusov is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matusov looking to pass the guard.
Matusov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matusov wants to control from the top but Irvin keeps moving.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Irvin is keeping the position.

Irvin working for a triangle but Matusov defends it easily.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irvin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boris Matusov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Matusov pushing down on Irvin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Irvin tries to get to full guard but Matusov has control of the leg.

Matusov is working for a submission of some sort.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but Irvin defending well.
Matusov wants to control but Irvin is keeping him busy.

Irvin looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Matusov is working for a kimura but Irvin is defending it quite comfortably.
Irvin is refusing to be controlled, as Matusov sits in half guard.
Irvin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Matusov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Irvin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Matusov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Irvin is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Boris Matusov!