SPARTA 37 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyo Yodachai (ranked 5581 p4p, 472 weight class) and Billy Gravano (ranked 24790 p4p, 558 weight class). Gravano has chosen long way to the top as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Yodachai
vs
Gravano

175 cm
26
166 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyo Yodachai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Gravano!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yodachai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Gravano shoots in and gets a takedown into Yodachai's guard.

Yodachai is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gravano is aware though and is defending well.
Gravano trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yodachai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gravano is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yodachai keeping full guard, as Gravano tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano postures up in Yodachai's guard and throws a big left but Yodachai blocks it.
Gravano postures up in Yodachai's guard and throws a big left but Yodachai blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gravano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gravano is working Yodachai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gravano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yodachai's head.
Gravano trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gravano drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gravano jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gravano sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gravano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yodachai is keeping the position for now.
Yodachai pulls Gravano in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravano throws a big right hand that misses.
Gravano looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yodachai wants to clinch up but Gravano keeps it at a distance.

Gravano shoots in and bounces Yodachai off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gravano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yodachai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gravano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

Yodachai 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Yodachai tries to free his leg and advance position but Gravano is retaining full guard.
Gravano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gravano trying to strike off his back.

Gravano working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Yodachai has passed into half guard!
Gravano flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gravano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gravano looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gravano is pressing down on Yodachai's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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

Gravano is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yodachai defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gravano wants to sweep here but Yodachai controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gravano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Gravano looking for a guillotine here but Yodachai defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Gravano dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gravano moves into the clinch.
Yodachai stalling.
Gravano has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Yodachai after a bit of a struggle.
Gravano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Yodachai gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gravano can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yodachai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kyo Yodachai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Gravano.
Yodachai wants to clinch.
Gravano wants to counter with a clinch but Yodachai pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yodachai is looking to clinch.

Gravano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yodachai, pushing him back against the cage.
Gravano blocks the elbow strike.
Gravano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gravano is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yodachai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gravano wants to take the fight to the mat but Yodachai manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gravano throws a punch but it's blocked by Yodachai.
Yodachai creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gravano's defenses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gravano.
Gravano takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Billy Gravano has been cut.
Yodachai scores a nice knee to the body.
Gravano is trying to pull guard but Yodachai turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gravano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gravano looking to stall.
Yodachai lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yodachai fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gravano is breathing heavily.

Yodachai takes the fight into the clinch.
Yodachai trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Gravano pulls guard successfully.
Yodachai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravano tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Gravano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yodachai is aware though and is defending well.
Gravano keeping moving, preventing Yodachai from controlling successfully.
Yodachai sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gravano working for a triangle but Yodachai defends it easily.

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

Gravano is looking for a triangle but Yodachai pushes his legs off easily.
Yodachai trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yodachai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gravano sneaks back into half guard.

Gravano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gravano makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gravano.
Gravano working a defensive guard but Yodachai manages to pass into side control anyway.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yodachai tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gravano's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyo Yodachai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Gravano's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gravano moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yodachai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gravano's brow.
Yodachai throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gravano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yodachais head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Gravano gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Gravano seems to be working for a kimura but Yodachai defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravano sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yodachai defending well though.

Gravano seems to be working for a kimura but Yodachai defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gravano looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gravano trying to advance position but Yodachai counters by regaining guard.
Yodachai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gravano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gravano throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Yodachai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gravano trying to control the position from guard on top but Yodachai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gravano scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yodachai is on top in guard.

Gravano has his foot on Yodachai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yodachai works his way back into a safe position though.

Gravano is looking for a triangle but Yodachai pushes his legs off easily.
Yodachai wants to pass the guard but Gravano is keeping the position.
Gravano tries to strike from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yodachai passes Gravano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Gravano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yodachai pulls his head out easily.
Gravano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gravano is in trouble now - Yodachai has advanced to mount!
Yodachai wants to control the pace but Gravano is squirming around nicely.
Gravano keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Yodachai controlling from the full mount.
Yodachai wants to control the pace but Gravano is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gravano is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Yodachai locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Gravano is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyo Yodachai!
Our winner, Kyo Yodachai, 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.
Billy Gravano spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry to my fans i'll train my ass off for the next one.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Feleti Newalu (ranked 3656 p4p, 341 weight class) and Rio Avalos (ranked 3878 p4p, 352 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Newalu
vs
Avalos

166 cm
25
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

162 cm
26
152 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Feleti Newalu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rio Avalos!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newalu looks to land a left hand but Avalos moved out of range nicely.
Newalu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Avalos.
Avalos shoots in for a takedown but Newalu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Avalos has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Avalos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avalos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newalu.
Newalu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Avalos sprawls and moves away.
Newalu fails with a takedown attempt.
Avalos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Newalu.
Newalu feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice defenses there by Avalos.
Newalu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Avalos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newalu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avalos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Avalos as Newalu shoots in.
Avalos tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Newalu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Avalos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Newalu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Avalos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Avalos's back!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Newalu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Avalos is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Newalu gets his way!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Avalos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Avalos is in bad spot here.

Avalos defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Newalu looking for the choke from the back.

Newalu looking for the choke but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalos is trying to break free.

Avalos fending off the submission attempt from Newalu.
Avalos is really stuck here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Newalu looking for the choke but no joy.

Avalos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Newalu's arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Avalos right now.

Newalu has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avalos is really stuck here.
Avalos rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Avalos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Avalos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newalu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newalu's back!
Avalos keeps control of the position as Newalu tries to break free.
Avalos is punishing Newalu with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalos lands strikes to the head.
Newalu is trying to remain composed but Avalos is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Avalos lands a series of strikes from the back and Newalu goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rio Avalos!
Rio Avalos was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 3906 p4p, 410 weight class) and Banchamek Buakaw (ranked 3037 p4p, 334 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Mayweather
vs
Buakaw

173 cm
26
159 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

178 cm
26
158 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Banchamek Buakaw!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buakaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayweather.
A big right from Mayweather misses.
Mayweather misses with a wild body shot.
Mayweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buakaw manages to avoid it.
Buakaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayweather ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buakaw looks to land a left hand but Mayweather moved out of range nicely.
Mayweather cracks Buakaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mayweather misses with a hook. Buakaw ducked under it nicely.
Buakaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buakaw missing with a left hand there. Mayweather was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayweather was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Buakaw wants to clinch
enabling Mayweather to counter with a crisp jab.
Floyd Mayweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Buakaw darts in and clinches Mayweather up against the cage.
Mayweather definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Buakaw lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather is trying to push Buakaw away but Buakaw has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buakaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buakaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Buakaw.
Mayweather throws a head punch that misses.
Mayweather misses with a punch to the body.
Buakaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buakaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mayweather's elbow.
Mayweather tries a body shot but Buakaw blocks it.
Buakaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buakaw.
Mayweather misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buakaw has a couple of punches blocked by Mayweather.
Mayweather throws a head punch that misses.
Buakaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buakaw blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather gets through Buakaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buakaw lands with a right to the head.
Buakaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buakaw lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buakaw.
Mayweather throws a head punch that misses.
Buakaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buakaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mayweather misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Buakaw as the two fighters clinch.
Buakaw tries to work over Mayweather's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buakaw lands with a right to the head.
Mayweather misses with the head strike.
Buakaw gets through Mayweather's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buakaw lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayweather tries to circle away but Buakaw has him pinned against the cage.
Mayweather blocks a body shot from Buakaw.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mayweather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buakaw.
Mayweather swings wildly with an uppercut but Buakaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buakaw lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayweather backwards.
Mayweather lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buakaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buakaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Buakaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Mayweather misses with a punch on the inside.
Mayweather misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Mayweather fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buakaw.
Buakaw misses with some punches.
Mayweather misses with the head strike.
Mayweather's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mayweather tries to work over Buakaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayweather can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mayweather.
Buakaw tries to work over Mayweather's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mayweather.
Buakaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buakaw misses with the head strike.
Mayweather swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buakaw.
Mayweather misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mayweather lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Buakaw misses
and Mayweather cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayweather throws a sloppy body shot
and Buakaw counters with a straight right hand.
Mayweather throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Buakaw counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Mayweather is rocked!
Mayweather misses with a body shot
and Buakaw rattles Mayweather with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Mayweather tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Buakaw dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Mayweather stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Banchamek Buakaw!
Banchamek Buakaw tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mbekezeli Ndawonde (ranked 3387 p4p, 326 weight class) and Samart Payakaroon (ranked 3644 p4p, 338 weight class). Samart Payakaroon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Ndawonde
vs
Payakaroon

175 cm
25
151 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
146 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mbekezeli Ndawonde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samart Payakaroon!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ndawonde throws the kick towards the body but Payakaroon avoids it.
Ndawonde has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ndawonde gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Payakaroon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Payakaroon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Ndawonde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Payakaroon finds it's target.
Payakaroon throws a big shot that misses.
Payakaroon moves away from the strike by Ndawonde.
Ndawonde misses with a body punch
and Payakaroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Ndawonde loads up on a big right hand but Payakaroon slips the punch.
Payakaroon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Payakaroon has closed the distance and engaged Ndawonde in a clinch.
Ndawonde tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payakaroon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Ndawonde manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Ndawonde.
Ndawonde throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Payakaroon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch but Ndawonde swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ndawonde dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ndawonde throws an overhand right that lands on Payakaroon's shoulder, as Payakaroon tries to avoid the shot.
Payakaroon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Payakaroon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ndawonde misses with an uppercut.
Ndawonde throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Ndawonde.
Payakaroon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ndawonde throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick there by Ndawonde.
Ndawonde throws a head kick that half lands.
Ndawonde's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Payakaroon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ndawonde scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Ndawonde throws a head kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ndawonde throws a leg kick but Payakaroon moved away.
Payakaroon throws a counter combo.
Ndawonde slips a jab from Payakaroon.
Ndawonde appears to be looking for a big counter.
Payakaroon moves in looking to clinch but Ndawonde pushes him off.
Ndawonde appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Ndawonde.
Ndawonde will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Payakaroon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Payakaroon jabs Ndawonde right on the nose. Ndawonde blinks but takes it well.
Ndawonde digs a good hook to Payakaroon's body.
Ndawonde misses with a kick to the body.
Despite the aggression on Payakaroon's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ndawonde throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Payakaroon's corner calls for a 1-2. Payakaroon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Payakaroon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ndawonde.
Ndawonde was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

Payakaroon cracks Ndawonde with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ndawonde looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Payakaroon finish him?

Ndawonde is rocked!
Ndawonde misses with the body kick
and Payakaroon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Ndawonde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ndawonde looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ndawonde seems to have got his legs back now.
Payakaroon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ndawonde had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Payakaroon avoids the head kick by Ndawonde.
A countering left hand to the body from Payakaroon misses.
Payakaroon lands with an overhand left.
Ndawonde defending well as Payakaroon loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Ndawonde misses
and Payakaroon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ndawonde thinking.
Ndawonde takes a swing at Payakaroon's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Payakaroon. Ndawonde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ndawonde appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Payakaroon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payakaroon avoids the head kick by Ndawonde.
Payakaroon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ndawonde walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ndawonde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payakaroon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ndawonde throws a body kick that misses
and Payakaroon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ndawonde pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good work by Payakaroon as he checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payakaroon works the jab nicely.

Payakaroon pushes Ndawonde up against the cage in a clinch.
Ndawonde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Payakaroon scores with a hook to the body.
Ndawonde blocks a body shot from Payakaroon.
Payakaroon lands a nice uppercut.
Payakaroon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Payakaroon lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payakaroon.
Ndawonde is trying to push Payakaroon away but Payakaroon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Payakaroon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Payakaroon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid body kick from Ndawonde.
Ndawonde ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ndawonde misses with a two punch combination.
Ndawonde throws a low kick but Payakaroon avoids it.
Payakaroon lands with a straight right. Ndawonde didn't see that one coming.
Payakaroon throws a jab when Ndawonde was well out of range.
Ndawonde just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ndawonde.
An inside leg kick lands from Ndawonde.
Payakaroon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ndawonde paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Payakaroon scores with the left hand. Ndawonde knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ndawonde tries a head kick but it misses.
Ndawonde tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Payakaroon is able to avoid easily.
Ndawonde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ndawonde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ndawonde throws a quick counter head kick but Payakaroon was just out of range.
A head kick misses from Ndawonde.
Payakaroon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ndawonde.
Ndawonde throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Payakaroon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ndawonde tries to land a body kick

and Payakaroon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ndawonde! Payakaroon lets Ndawonde back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ndawonde misses with a few strikes there.
Payakaroon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Payakaroon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ndawonde counters with a body kick that stops Payakaroon in his tracks momentarily.
Payakaroon missing with a left hand there. Ndawonde was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ndawonde jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Payakaroon throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payakaroon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ndawonde's hands.
Ndawonde uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Payakaroon.
A lazy body kick from Ndawonde
and Payakaroon counters with a right hand to the body.
Payakaroon avoids the head kick by Ndawonde.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Ndawonde.
Payakaroon lands a right hook to the body.
Samart Payakaroon seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Payakaroon drops Ndawonde with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ndawonde looks back up at him and smiles so Payakaroon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Payakaroon lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Ndawonde falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Samart Payakaroon!
Samart Payakaroon decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Harvey (ranked 2896 p4p, 287 weight class) and Aaron Casaus (ranked 2707 p4p, 268 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Harvey
vs
Casaus

169 cm
25
154 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
26
147 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jonathan Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Casaus!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey missing with a left hand there. Casaus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Casaus throws out a counter right but Harvey avoids it with no problem.

Casaus instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Casaus.
Casaus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Casaus lands a nice uppercut.
Harvey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Casaus misses with some punches.
Casaus lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harvey backwards.
Casaus lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Casaus.
Casaus lands a left hand.
Casaus misses with a punch on the inside.
Harvey throws a punch but it's blocked by Casaus.
Casaus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casaus lands a hook that snaps the head of Harvey backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Casaus.
Casaus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Casaus.
Casaus blocks an uppercut.
Harvey is trying to pull guard but Casaus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Harvey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harvey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Casaus smiles and moves away.
Harvey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Casaus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harvey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Harvey misses with an uppercut. Casaus saw that one coming.
Casaus scores with a jab to the head.
Casaus misses with a straight left.
Harvey throws a right hand that misses
and Casaus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harvey throws a looping overhand right but Casaus ducks down to avoid it.
Harvey has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Casaus.
Casaus throws a jab when Harvey was well out of range.
Harvey moves forwards but Casaus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Casaus clobbers Harvey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casaus slips under a jab from Harvey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Casaus counters with a stiff right hand.
Harvey throws a lazy right hand but Casaus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harvey shoots in and drives through. Casaus sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Harvey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harvey tries for a takedown but Casaus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Casaus lands a slapping body shot.
Casaus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Casaus tests Harvey's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Harvey is rocked!

It looks like Jonathan Harvey has been cut.

Casaus sends Harvey crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Casaus is motioning to the referee to let Harvey up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Harvey is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harvey walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Casaus swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Aaron Casaus!
After the fight, Aaron Casaus was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sherlock Holmes (ranked 2285 p4p, 281 weight class) and Drotenkov Filippovich (ranked 2547 p4p, 310 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Holmes
vs
Filippovich

175 cm
26
178 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

175 cm
25
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sherlock Holmes!
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, Drotenkov Filippovich!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Filippovich with the counter takedown but Holmes avoids it easily.
Filippovich misses with a hook.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Holmes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filippovich is fending him off so far but Holmes persists. Nope, Filippovich circles away and we're back to standing.
Holmes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holmes scores with a jab to the body.
Filippovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holmes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sherlock Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filippovich.
Holmes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Filippovich manages to avoid it.
Filippovich has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Filippovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holmes's head backwards.

Holmes gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Filippovich to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Filippovich wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.

Filippovich drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Filippovich jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Holmes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Filippovich passes into half guard.
Filippovich prevents Holmes from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Filippovich trying to control from half guard but Holmes is working away.

Holmes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holmes won't allow Filippovich to pass to mount.
Filippovich is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Holmes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holmes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Filippovich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Filippovich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Holmes is looking for a sweep. Filippovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Holmes trying to hold on to Filippovich's head to control him but Filippovich postures up.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Filippovich is controlling well.

Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes is staying active underneath Filippovich, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Filippovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well.

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

Holmes actively working from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is doing well to control the position and prevent Filippovich from advancing to side control.
Holmes trying to control here.
Filippovich tries to pass to full mount but Holmes defends it.

Filippovich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holmes is just riding it out for now. Filippovich eventually gives up the hold.
Filippovich is pressing down on Holmes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Holmes is holding on for now.

Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filippovich pulls his head out easily.

Filippovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
Filippovich is thwarting Holmes's attempts to control the position.

Holmes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holmes is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holmes manages to get to full guard.

Holmes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Filippovich throws the left hand but Holmes avoids the punch easily.
Holmes throws a series of punches but Filippovich avoids them all with ease.
Filippovich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Holmes digs a good hook to Filippovich's body.
Filippovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Holmes sprawls well. Holmes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Filippovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Filippovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holmes.
Holmes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Filippovich.
Filippovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holmes as he avoids it easily.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Filippovich throws the left hand but Holmes avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes takes a swing at Filippovich's ribcage but misses.
Filippovich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holmes just misses with a punch to the body.
Holmes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Filippovich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Holmes somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes shoots in for a takedown but Filippovich shows good takedown defense.
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Filippovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holmes.

Filippovich throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holmes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Filippovich is in Holmes's guard.

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

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

Holmes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Filippovich wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filippovich not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Holmes looking for a guillotine here but Filippovich defends easily.
Holmes controlling the position.
Filippovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

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

Filippovich drops back looking for a leg! Holmes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holmes manages to kick Filippovich off! Filippovich jumps back into Holmes's guard.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Holmes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Filippovich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Filippovich passes into half guard.

Filippovich is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably.

Filippovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Filippovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holmes sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Holmes wants to control but Filippovich is keeping busy.

Holmes looking for submissions off his back.
Holmes trying to control but Filippovich postures up.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Filippovich is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Filippovich is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drotenkov Filippovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Holmes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Filippovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Holmes.
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Filippovich misses with a hook. Holmes ducked under it nicely.
Holmes throws a hook but Filippovich avoids it easily.
Filippovich throws a shot from downtown. Holmes moves away and avoids it.
Filippovich avoids the body shot from Holmes.
Filippovich throws out a loose jab but Holmes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holmes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filippovich takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Filippovich defending well as Holmes loads up on a big left hand.
Filippovich drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Holmes defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes misses with a few strikes there.
Holmes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Filippovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holmes.
Filippovich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Filippovich throws the left hand but Holmes avoids the punch easily.
Holmes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Filippovich manages to circle out of the way.
Filippovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Holmes misses the shot to the body.
Filippovich shoots in but no luck this time.
Filippovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Holmes staying out of range there.
Filippovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holmes.
Some wild striking there from Holmes.
Holmes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Filippovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes is looking to wear down Filippovich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Filippovich misses with a looping left.
Holmes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Holmes scores with a shot to the body.
Filippovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holmes tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Filippovich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Filippovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Holmes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Filippovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Holmes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holmes looking for subs off his back but Filippovich has passed one foot through into half guard.
Holmes preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holmes tries to roll over but Filippovich keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Filippovich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holmes sees it coming and defends easily.
Sherlock Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Filippovich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to maintain the position but Filippovich is very close to passing his half guard.
Holmes is looking for a sweep. Filippovich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Filippovich pulls his head out easily.
Holmes is looking to improve his position.
Filippovich moves nicely into side control.
Filippovich working away.
Holmes prevents Filippovich from moving into mount.
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Drotenkov Filippovich is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes can't do much from the bottom here.
Filippovich is looking to take a break and control but Holmes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Filippovich tries to advance to mount but can't.
Holmes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drotenkov Filippovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Filippovich 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drotenkov Filippovich!
Drotenkov Filippovich tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Arteezy (ranked 2071 p4p, 212 weight class) and Dome Graybeard (ranked 2222 p4p, 227 weight class). Graybeard has chosen Remember The Name as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dome Graybeard will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Arteezy
vs
Graybeard

166 cm
26
152 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

179 cm
26
150 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shawn Arteezy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dome Graybeard!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Graybeard.
Graybeard connects with a right hand. Arteezy shakes it off.
Graybeard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graybeard. Arteezy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arteezy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Arteezy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No luck for Arteezy with that takedown attempt.
Graybeard lands with a good body shot.
Arteezy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arteezy avoids the body shot from Graybeard.
Graybeard slaps away a takedown attempt from Arteezy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Arteezy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graybeard looks to land a right hand but Arteezy moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graybeard lands a nice looking body shot.
Graybeard connects with a right hand. Arteezy shakes it off.
Arteezy slips under a jab.
Arteezy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graybeard sprawls well. Graybeard wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arteezy gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from Arteezy misses its intended target.
Arteezy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Arteezy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Graybeard to the ground. Arteezy is now in Graybeard's guard.
Arteezy has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Graybeard trying to keep a closed guard but Arteezy is proving a slippery customer.

Arteezy 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.
Arteezy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Arteezy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graybeard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graybeard keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully.
Arteezy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Graybeard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arteezy.
Arteezy trying to control but Graybeard is working from the bottom.
Graybeard trying to control the position here.
Arteezy looking to pass the guard.
Graybeard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Arteezy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Arteezy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Arteezy 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Graybeard is pulling down on Arteezy's head. It's preventing any offense from Arteezy, at least for the moment.
Arteezy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Arteezy wants to pass the guard but Graybeard is keeping the position.
Graybeard keeping moving, preventing Arteezy from controlling successfully.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Graybeard is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Graybeard takes a swing at Arteezy's ribcage but misses.
Graybeard jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Arteezy is rocked!
Graybeard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Arteezy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Graybeard counters with a left to the body.
Oh Arteezy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graybeard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Arteezy is breathing heavily.
Graybeard circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Arteezy tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Graybeard wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dome Graybeard!
A relieved looking Dome Graybeard 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
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Higgs (ranked 1248 p4p, 174 weight class) and Hulk Hogan (ranked 1933 p4p, 252 weight class). Hogan has chosen My Time Is Now as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Higgs
vs
Hogan

193 cm
26
202 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

169 cm
26
193 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Higgs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hulk Hogan!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Higgs.
Higgs shoots for a takedown but Hogan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Higgs drives through and clinches with Hogan against the cage.
Hogan throws a head punch that misses.
Higgs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hogan pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Higgs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Higgs throws the kick towards the body but Hogan avoids it.
Higgs rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Hogan counters with a single leg into guard. Higgs didn't expect that.
Higgs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hogan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hogan forces his way into half guard.

Higgs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Higgs taking some punishment here, with Hogan in his half guard.

Higgs is rocked!
Hogan unloads with some huge strikes here! Higgs is out! Hogan wins by brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hulk Hogan!
Hulk Hogan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tongchai Tor Silachai (ranked 1032 p4p, 17 weight class) and Isayev Artemovich (ranked 1917 p4p, 26 weight class). Isayev Artemovich is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Tor Silachai
vs
Artemovich

196 cm
26
255 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tongchai Tor Silachai!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isayev Artemovich!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tor Silachai misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Artemovich throws a right hand that misses
and Tor Silachai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Isayev Artemovich has been cut.

Tor Silachai drives through and clinches with Artemovich against the cage.
Artemovich wants to get back to striking at distance but Tor Silachai won't allow it.
Tor Silachai has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Artemovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tor Silachai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tor Silachai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tor Silachai pushes Artemovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Artemovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Tor Silachai has double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Artemovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tor Silachai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Artemovich backwards.
Artemovich blocks a body shot from Tor Silachai.
Artemovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tor Silachai smiles and moves away.

Artemovich shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Artemovich showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Artemovich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tor Silachai defends it well.

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

Artemovich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Artemovich has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Temp Spar Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tor Silachai tries to get to full guard but Artemovich has control of the leg.
Tor Silachai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tor Silachai tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artemovich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tor Silachai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tor Silachai manages to get to full guard.

Artemovich drops back looking for a leg! Tor Silachai is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tor Silachai manages to kick Artemovich off! Artemovich jumps back into Tor Silachai's guard.
Tor Silachai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Artemovich on the ground.
Artemovich wants to control from the top but Tor Silachai keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artemovich stopping the sweep attempt from Tor Silachai.
Tor Silachai can't keep his opponent in guard - Artemovich advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Artemovich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tor Silachai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Artemovich.
Tor Silachai is trying to control but Artemovich passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tor Silachai is looking for a sweep.
Artemovich just content to control the position.
Tor Silachai can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Artemovich has hold of Tor Silachai's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Tor Silachai tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Artemovich cranks the arm and Tor Silachai screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Tor Silachai, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Isayev Artemovich!
Isayev Artemovich is the new super heavyweight champion!
After the fight, Isayev Artemovich was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Tongchai Tor Silachai was interviewed post fight and said 'You are just lucky today!'.