ROTI-11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Do You Really Want To Hurt (ranked 2844 p4p, 283 weight class) and Rick Laws (ranked 3555 p4p, 339 weight class). Rick Laws has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

You Really Want To Hurt
vs
Laws

185 cm
25
285 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Do You Really Want To Hurt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Laws!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Laws.
Laws misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
You Really Want To Hurt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
You Really Want To Hurt lands a body shot.
Laws misses with a takedown
and You Really Want To Hurt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Do You Really Want To Hurt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rick Laws.

Oooooh!!! You Really Want To Hurt has knocked Laws down with a huge combo! You Really Want To Hurt steps away and waves a wobbly Laws back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

You Really Want To Hurt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
You Really Want To Hurt lands a body punch.
Laws looks winded!
Laws looking for a takedown.
You Really Want To Hurt taking a breather.
You Really Want To Hurt gets underhooks to prevent Laws's takedown attempt.
Laws can't get the takedown.
You Really Want To Hurt effectively controlling the action here.
Laws's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's one minute gone in the round.
You Really Want To Hurt lands a shot to the body.
You Really Want To Hurt lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laws or not.
You Really Want To Hurt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
You Really Want To Hurt stalling against the cage.
You Really Want To Hurt works on Laws's body with a couple of short punches.
Laws has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by You Really Want To Hurt after a bit of a struggle.
You Really Want To Hurt leaning against his opponent.
You Really Want To Hurt leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with You Really Want To Hurt for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from You Really Want To Hurt.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Do You Really Want To Hurt.
You Really Want To Hurt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Laws's head.
You Really Want To Hurt lands with a good body shot.
You Really Want To Hurt catches Laws with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Laws forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Do You Really Want To Hurt!
A very excited looking Do You Really Want To Hurt 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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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turd McPherson (ranked 3000 p4p, 132 weight class) and Mister Mojo (ranked 4527 p4p, 178 weight class). Mister Mojo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Turd McPherson's chin.

McPherson
vs
Mojo

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
277 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Turd McPherson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mister Mojo!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Mojo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mojo.
McPherson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Mojo there.
Mojo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McPherson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mojo.
McPherson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mojo catches McPherson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mister Mojo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mojo avoids the head kick by McPherson.
Mojo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McPherson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McPherson throws a push kick but Mojo slaps the foot to one side.
McPherson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mojo as he avoids it easily.

McPherson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

McPherson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
McPherson working away.
McPherson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McPherson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
McPherson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McPherson scores with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Mojo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mojo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mojo is not content to let McPherson control the position.
Mojo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McPherson cracks Mojo with a big elbow.
McPherson 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.
McPherson looks up at the clock and then as Mojo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McPherson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McPherson scores with a couple of short elbows.
McPherson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mojo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McPherson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mojo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McPherson's guard! Nice work there by Mojo!

McPherson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mojo defends it easily.
McPherson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McPherson has his feet on Mojo's thighs here. He's pushed Mojo 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! Mojo screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Turd McPherson!
A victorious Turd McPherson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kai Kealoha (ranked 4632 p4p, 451 weight class) and Good Vibes (ranked 5869 p4p, 500 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Kealoha
vs
Vibes

180 cm
23
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kai Kealoha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Good Vibes!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vibes clinches with his opponent.
A shot in the inside from Kealoha.
Kealoha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vibes tries to score a body lock takedown but Kealoha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vibes.
Vibes has Kealoha pressed against the cage, preventing Kealoha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kealoha effectively controlling the action here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vibes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kealoha smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vibes moves out of range of the strikes.

Vibes has closed the distance and engaged Kealoha in a clinch.
Kealoha is trying to break free.

Vibes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealoha throws a body punch but Vibes moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kealoha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kealoha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Vibes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kealoha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kealoha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vibes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kealoha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kai Kealoha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Good Vibes.
Kealoha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Vibes clinches up with Kealoha and pushes him back against the cage.
Vibes blocking some punches.
Vibes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kealoha gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vibes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kealoha smiles and moves away.
Vibes takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vibes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kealoha's waist but Kealoha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vibes off to one side.
Vibes tries for a takedown but Kealoha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vibes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kealoha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vibes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vibes slips a jab and a cross from Kealoha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kealoha tests Vibes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kai Kealoha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kealoha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vibes at a distance.
Kealoha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kealoha tries to clinch but Vibes moves out of range.
Vibes shoots in but Kealoha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vibes looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kealoha takes the fight into the clinch.
Kealoha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from Kealoha.
Kealoha is trying to break the clinch but Vibes is controlling him.
Vibes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vibes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kealoha's brow.
Kealoha stalling in the clinch.

Vibes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kealoha looks to land a combination but Vibes avoids it well.
Kealoha swings for the body but Vibes moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kealoha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vibes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A counter left hand to the body from Kealoha misses its target.
Vibes closes the distance and clinches up with Kealoha, looking for a takedown. Vibes pushes Kealoha against the cage but Kealoha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Vibes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kealoha tries to avoid it but Vibes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kealoha to the ground. Kealoha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vibes shoots in looking for a takedown but Kealoha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vibes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kealoha tries to bum rush Vibes with a series of wild strikes but Vibes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kealoha sets himself, and Vibes steps forward looking for the clinch! Kealoha avoids it this time.
Vibes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kealoha jabs Vibes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kealoha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A lazy left from Kealoha finds it's target.
Vibes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kealoha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vibes.
Kealoha sets himself, and Vibes steps forward looking for the clinch! Kealoha avoids it this time.

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

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

Nice body punch from Kealoha.
Kealoha blocks a head kick by Vibes.
Kealoha stuffs the takedown attempt from Vibes. Vibes gets slowly back to his feet.
Vibes ducks right into an uppercut from Kealoha.
Vibes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kealoha sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vibes somewhat.
A quick step to the side and Kealoha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good Vibes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Kealoha.
Kealoha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kealoha throws a jab when Vibes was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kealoha has managed to clinch.
Vibes tries for a takedown. No joy.
Kai Kealoha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Good Vibes.
Vibes prevents Kealoha from breaking the clinch.

Vibes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kealoha digs a good body shot into Vibes's ribs.
Kealoha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vibes shoots and misses
and Kealoha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vibes is breathing heavily.
Kealoha works Vibes's body with a nice hook.
Kealoha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vibes can do to turn this around?
Vibes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kealoha avoids it really well and circles away.
Kealoha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Kealoha instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vibes looking to slow down the pace here.
Kealoha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vibes up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vibes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kealoha after a bit of a struggle.
Kealoha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kealoha prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kealoha misses with a punch to the body.
Kealoha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Vibes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Vibes breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Kealoha as Vibes shoots in.
Kealoha is looking to wear down Vibes with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vibes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kealoha tries to close the distance and clinch but Vibes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kealoha lands with an uppercut that bounces Vibes off the cage and back into range.
Vibes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kealoha looks to land a left hand but Vibes moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Kealoha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vibes doesn't seem phased though.

Vibes is rocked!
Kealoha grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Vibes takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Kealoha cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kai Kealoha!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Harper (ranked 4378 p4p, 486 weight class) and Will Kush (ranked 4608 p4p, 505 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Will Kush was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Harper
vs
Kush

182 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Hates pizza

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gordon Harper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Will Kush!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Harper gets a clinch.
Kush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kush prevents a body shot from Harper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harper.
Kush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Harper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Harper.
Harper misses with a wild body shot.
Harper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Kush darts in and clinches Harper up against the cage.
Harper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harper.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harper.
Kush is working for takedown but Harper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kush changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Harper fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Kush tries to keep at a distance but Harper has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gordon Harper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Kush.
Harper lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper.
Harper is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kush is defending well for now.
Harper swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kush goes for a takedown attempt but Harper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kush looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Harper lands a nice shot that snaps Kush's head back.
Kush misses with a looping left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Harper closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Harper.
Kush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harper pushes Kush back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harper lands a body punch.
Kush blocks a body shot from Harper.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harper lands an uppercut.
Kush avoiding damage as Harper throws knees to the body.
Kush blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Kush jumps guard and drags Harper to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Kush has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Harper should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kush has tightened it up now! Harper 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 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Will Kush!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Swing Wild (ranked 7245 p4p, 600 weight class) and Tottengill Bonariushausen (ranked 4472 p4p, 492 weight class). Bonariushausen has chosen Stink Foot as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Wild
vs
Bonariushausen

185 cm
25
189 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
25
182 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Woodhouse's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Swing Wild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tottengill Bonariushausen!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bonariushausen lands a left and a right that send Wild crashing to the mat, dazed. Bonariushausen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Wild is rocked!

It looks like Swing Wild has been cut.
Bonariushausen lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Wild up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Bonariushausen from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Wild's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tottengill Bonariushausen!
A victorious Tottengill Bonariushausen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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 Hamid Sourian (ranked 2873 p4p, 246 weight class) and Gogorosi Tkewelulu (ranked 3679 p4p, 286 weight class). Sourian comes to the cage accompanied by Number One. This should be fireworks!

Sourian
vs
Tkewelulu

169 cm
25
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
130 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hamid Sourian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gogorosi Tkewelulu!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sourian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tkewelulu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Tkewelulu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tkewelulu preventing the sweep.

Tkewelulu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sourian wants to sweep but no luck.
Sourian seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sourian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sourian tries to get out of the position.

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

Tkewelulu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sourian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sourian pulls Tkewelulu in to control the position.

Tkewelulu drops back looking for a leg! Sourian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sourian manages to kick Tkewelulu off! Tkewelulu jumps back into Sourian's guard.

Tkewelulu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tkewelulu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Sourian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sourian is trying to control the position but Tkewelulu postures up.
Tkewelulu wants to pass the guard but Sourian is keeping the position.
Sourian looking for a sweep. Not yet Sourian, not yet.
Sourian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tkewelulu trying to control but Sourian is working from the bottom.

Tkewelulu is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tkewelulu trying to control but Sourian is working from the bottom.
Sourian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

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.
Sourian working a defensive guard here.
Tkewelulu won't allow Sourian to sweep him here.
Sourian is trying to control the position but Tkewelulu postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Sourian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tkewelulu tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sourian is in Tkewelulu's guard.
Sourian is in close to Tkewelulu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sourian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Sourian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tkewelulu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sourian has managed to get both his arms back between Tkewelulu's legs - danger averted.
Sourian wants to pass the guard but Tkewelulu is keeping the position.
Sourian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tkewelulu's head.

Sourian got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tkewelulu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sourian has managed to get both his arms back between Tkewelulu's legs - danger averted.
Sourian postures up in Tkewelulu's guard and throws a big left but Tkewelulu blocks it.
Tkewelulu looking to control.
Sourian scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tkewelulu working for a triangle but Sourian defends it easily.

Tkewelulu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sourian defends well.
Sourian 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.
Sourian lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Tkewelulu looking for a triangle here. Sourian is fighting it but it looks tight! Tkewelulu pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sourian is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gogorosi Tkewelulu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Whorely Alvarez (ranked 3349 p4p, 340 weight class) and Karl Lomant (ranked 4004 p4p, 398 weight class). Whorely Alvarez had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Karl Lomant acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Alvarez
vs
Lomant

185 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Woodhouse's

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Whorely Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Karl Lomant!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Lomant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alvarez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lomant was well out of range. Poor timing from Alvarez.
Alvarez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Alvarez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lomant takes one on the button.
Alvarez connects with an inside leg kick.
Alvarez lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Alvarez connects with a solid leg kick.

Alvarez clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lomant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Alvarez.
A right handed body shot lands from Alvarez.
Lomant looking for a takedown.
Lomant tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alvarez trying to land knees to the body.
Alvarez lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alvarez lands a body shot in the clinch.

Alvarez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lomant tries to keep at a distance but Alvarez has taken the fight into the clinch.

Alvarez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alvarez lands a head kick. Lomant smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Alvarez lands with a hook. Lomant tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez lands a jab.
Alvarez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Lomant moves out of range easily.
Lomant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lomant moves out of range as Alvarez throws a body kick.
A lazy left from Alvarez finds it's target.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lomant on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alvarez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

Lomant is rocked!
Alvarez wants to slow Lomant down by chopping away at his legs.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lomant feints the counter takedown.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Lomant moves out of range easily.
Lomant feints the counter takedown.
Alvarez throws a nice head kick!
Lomant is still on wobbly legs! Can Alvarez finish him?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lomant takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alvarez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lomant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
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!
Alvarez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.
Lomant tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Alvarez tries to clinch up

and Lomant counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Lomant drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Lomant seems to have locked his on tight now - Alvarez screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Lomant, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Karl Lomant!
An out of breath Karl Lomant 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
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luther Jackson (ranked 2341 p4p, 296 weight class) and Don Pelayo (ranked 3889 p4p, 449 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Jackson
vs
Pelayo

185 cm
25
197 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luther Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Don Pelayo!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Pelayo.
Jackson shoots in but Pelayo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pelayo throws a good cross that connects.

Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Pelayo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pelayo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jackson's brow.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Pelayo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pelayo cracks Jackson with a nice body shot.

Jackson jumps guard and drags Pelayo to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pelayo throws a big elbow that misses.
Pelayo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pelayo trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pelayo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Jackson is tightening it up a little... Pelayo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pelayo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pelayo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Luther Jackson!
After winning the bout, Luther Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sultan Yusupov (ranked 2650 p4p, 366 weight class) and Petr Makarov (ranked 2512 p4p, 349 weight class). Petr Makarov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Yusupov
vs
Makarov

181 cm
25
208 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Woodhouse's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sultan Yusupov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Petr Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Makarov lands with a good body shot.
Yusupov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like Sultan Yusupov has been cut.
Makarov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yusupov wants to clinch.

Makarov darts in and clinches Yusupov up against the cage.
Makarov scores with a shot to the side of Yusupov's head.
Makarov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yusupov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Yusupov tries to pull guard but Makarov holds him up against the cage and eventually Yusupov drops back down to his feet.
Makarov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Makarov manages to break the clinch.
Petr Makarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Yusupov darts in and clinches Makarov up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Makarov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makarov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Makarov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov lands a shoulder strike.
Makarov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Makarov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yusupov is trying to pull guard but Makarov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Makarov lands with a short shot to the head.
Makarov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yusupov backwards.

Yusupov drags the fight down to the ground.

Yusupov pushes a forearm under Makarov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Makarov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sultan Yusupov!
Sultan Yusupov 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.