PSE 31 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leondardo Song (ranked 7184 p4p, 590 weight class) and Ricardo Rebenta (ranked 23381 p4p, 652 weight class). Song comes to the cage accompanied by Oldboy OST - The Last Waltz. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Song
vs
Rebenta

180 cm
20
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
185 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leondardo Song!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Rebenta!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rebenta lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Song backs up against the cage.

Song closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rebenta's guard.
Song passes into half guard.

Rebenta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Song pulls his head out easily.
Song is stalling here. Rebenta is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Song seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rebenta has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Song is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Song prevents Rebenta from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Song is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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!
Rebenta is pressing down on Song's thigh, looking to free his foot. Song is holding on for now.
Rebenta wants to stand up but Song has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Rebenta seems to be working for a kimura but Song defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Song is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rebenta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rebenta's back!

Rebenta defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Song's arms.

Song working for a choke but Rebenta reverses nicely into Song 's guard.
Song wants to sweep here but Rebenta controlling him for the moment.
Rebenta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Song is trying to control the position but Rebenta postures up.
Rebenta works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Song is trying to get back to full guard.

Rebenta is trying to work for a kimura but Song is defending well.

Song looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rebenta landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Song wants to improve his position but Rebenta is controlling well.

Rebenta is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Song defends it well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rebenta connects with a nice short shot to Song's temple.

Song looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta slips a nice elbow through Song's hands, connecting with Song's forehead.
Song wants to get back to full guard.
Rebenta works his foot free and advances to mount.
Song is trying to escape the mount.
Rebenta avoids the attempt from Song to control.
Song slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta lands strikes from half guard.
Song wants to control but Rebenta is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Rebenta is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rebenta is looking to take a break and control but Song is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Song is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rebenta pulls his head out easily.
Song is trying to get back to full guard.
Song gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Rebenta dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rebenta clinches up with Song and pushes him back against the cage.
Song tries to pull guard but Rebenta won't allow it.
Rebenta tries to stall but Song uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rebenta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Song pulls Rebenta into guard.

Song is looking for a triangle but Rebenta pushes his legs off easily.

Song looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Song looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rebenta is one step ahead there.
Rebenta wants to control from the top but Song keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Song wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Song trying to control the position.
Rebenta content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Rebenta avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Song has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rebenta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rebenta trying to control but Song is working from the bottom.
Rebenta stopping the sweep attempt from Song.
Rebenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Song is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rebenta forces his way into half guard.
Rebenta has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Rebenta lands a couple of good shots and Song has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Rebenta has the hooks in. Song is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rebenta cracks Song with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Song from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rebenta wants to control but Song is keeping busy.
Rebenta is trying to stick to Song's back but Song is turning into Rebenta. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rebenta's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Song.
Song looking to pass the guard.
Song is working hard here to advance position.
Song trying to control but Rebenta is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rebenta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Rebenta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Song slips nicely into half guard.
Ricardo Rebenta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rebenta is trying to get back to full guard.
Song passes the guard and advances to mount!
Song prevents Rebenta from getting the reversal.
Rebenta is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Song moves to back control.

Song goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Rebenta escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Rebenta is nestled in close to Song, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rebenta winds up and cracks Song with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rebenta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rebenta wants to take a breather but Song is having none of it.
Song has hold of Rebenta's hands but Rebenta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Song wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Rebenta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Song misses with a takedown attempt - Rebenta sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Song shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rebenta as he jumps to the side.
Song fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leondardo Song. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Song dives in and grabs Rebenta's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rebenta pushes down on Song's head and hops out.
Song fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Rebenta is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Song's half guard.

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

Rebenta is trying to work for a kimura but Song is defending well.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rebenta lands a nice short elbow.

Rebenta 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.
Rebenta scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Song trying to control but Rebenta postures up.
Rebenta is looking to take a break and control but Song is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Song trying to hold on to Rebenta's head to control him but Rebenta postures up.
Rebenta is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rebenta looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rebenta lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Song is looking for a sweep. Rebenta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rebenta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rebenta thows a huge punch but Song dodges it nicely.
Rebenta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rebenta content to control rather than advance.
Rebenta is just content to waste time from the top position. Song takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Song looking for a sweep. Not yet Song, not yet.
Song keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.
Rebenta working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Song escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rebenta gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rebenta trying to control but Song is working from the bottom.

Song is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rebenta is aware though and is defending well.
Song trying to control the position.
Rebenta has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rebenta scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rebenta preventing the sweep.
Song keeping moving, preventing Rebenta from controlling successfully.

Song is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rebenta working some strikes from top position.
Rebenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Song is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Song is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rebenta trying to control but Song is working from the bottom.
Rebenta lands a couple of decent looking shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Rebenta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rebenta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Rebenta!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Diaz (ranked 6399 p4p, 565 weight class) and Wacanda Forever (ranked 5442 p4p, 533 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Diaz
vs
Forever

190 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
198 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wacanda Forever!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Forever sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Diaz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Diaz slips a straight right by Forever.
Diaz closes the distance and clinches up with Forever, looking for a takedown. Diaz pushes Forever against the cage but Forever circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Forever displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forever connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diaz's hands.

It looks like Nate Diaz has been cut.
Diaz has his takedown stuffed
letting Forever counter with a right hand.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Forever connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Forever scores with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Forever.
Diaz shoots and misses
and Forever counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Forever defends well and Diaz ends up having to push Forever into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Oooooh!!! Forever has knocked Diaz down with a huge combo! Forever steps away and waves a wobbly Diaz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Diaz is rocked!
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!
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Forever counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Diaz out cold! What a finish! Forever is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wacanda Forever!

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 Max Train (ranked 5943 p4p, 249 weight class) and Pella Du Preez (ranked 5944 p4p, 250 weight class). Du Preez has chosen Gonna Fly Now as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Train
vs
Du Preez

170 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

163 cm
25
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Train!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pella Du Preez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du Preez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Train jabs Du Preez right on the nose. Du Preez blinks but takes it well.
Du Preez shoots in for a takedown but Train shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Train connects with a good right hand that stumbles Du Preez. Du Preez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Du Preez takes one to the chin there.
Du Preez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Du Preez shoots in looking for a takedown but Train manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Du Preez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Du Preez shoots for a double leg takedown but Train sprawls well. He's pushed Du Preez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Train seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Max Train has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pella Du Preez.
Train scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Train. No joy for Du Preez on that attempt.
Du Preez tries to move into range but Train moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Du Preez is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Du Preez throws a right and a left that Train avoids nicely.
Du Preez is still on wobbly legs! Can Train finish him?
Train is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

Train has Du Preez up against the cage in a clinch.
Du Preez seems to have recovered his senses.
Train lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Train breaks the clinch.

Train pushes Du Preez up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Preez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Train scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Train lands an elbow that stopped Du Preez in his tracks for a moment.
Train lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Train misses with an elbow over the top.
Du Preez looking to stall.
Train tries to work over Du Preez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Du Preez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Du Preez fails with the takedown.

Train closes the distance and clinches.
Du Preez avoids a wild elbow strike from Train.
Train lands a shot to the body.
Train tries a body shot but Du Preez blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Pella Du Preez has been cut.
Train blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Du Preez tries to pull guard but Train won't allow it.
Train lands with a right to the head.
Du Preez is trying to pull guard but Train turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Du Preez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Train lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Du Preez tries for a takedown but Train manages to get underhooks.
Train tries to throw a body punch but Du Preez avoids it by throwing Train back against the cage.
Train cracks Du Preez with a nice body shot.
Train tries to work over Du Preez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Train tries to throw a body punch but Du Preez avoids it by throwing Train back against the cage.
Du Preez jumps guard but Train stands there with Du Preez around his waist. Du Preez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Du Preez throws an elbow but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Train scores with a nice short uppercut.
Train lands a hook to the side of the head.
Train scores with a hook to the body.
Train tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Train lands with a right to the head.
Train lands with a left to the head.
Train lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Du Preez is trying to pull guard but Train has him pressed against the cage.
Train misses with the head strike.
Du Preez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Train misses with a body punch.
Train lands a nice uppercut.
Train lands a right hand that snaps the head of Du Preez backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Du Preez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Train tries to throw a body punch but Du Preez avoids it by throwing Train back against the cage.
Train tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Du Preez smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Du Preez there as he acknowledges the shot.

Train gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Train stalling.
Du Preez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Train is defending well.
Train fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Train misses with a punch to the body.

Du Preez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Train clinches up with Du Preez and pushes him back against the cage.
Train misses with some punches.

Train manages to break the clinch.

Train closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Train escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Du Preez misses with a takedown attempt

and Train counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Train.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Train dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pella Du Preez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Du Preez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Train avoids the head kick by Du Preez.

Train gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Du Preez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Train just stands there and leans against the cage.
Train lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Du Preez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Train creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Train lands a body shot.
Train lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Train lands with a left to the head.
Max Train has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Train has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Du Preez is trying to keep an underhook but Train manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Du Preez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Train has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
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!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Train sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Preez tries to hold on but Train pushes him away.
Train content just to control the position here.
Du Preez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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.
Train sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Du Preez is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Du Preez is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Du Preez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Train trying to control but Du Preez is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Du Preez can't escape the position.
Du Preez tries to hold on but Train pushes him away.
Train controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Du Preez wants to control but Train is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Train dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pella Du Preez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Du Preez shoots in looking for a takedown. Train tries to sprawl out of it but Du Preez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Train manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Du Preez fails with the takedown

and Train holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Train lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Train as the two fighters clinch.
Train blocking some punches.
Train tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Du Preez's elbow.
Train lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Du Preez tries to pull guard but Train forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Max Train has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pella Du Preez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Du Preez jumps guard but Train stands there with Du Preez around his waist. Du Preez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Train.
Du Preez trying to stall but Train improves his position.
Train lands a hook to the side of the head.
Train is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Du Preez can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Train.
Du Preez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Du Preez takes an elbow to the temple.
Train lands with a light punch inside.
Train leaning against his opponent.
Train can't find room to land a body shot as Du Preez controls the action.
Train lands a hook to the side of the head.
Train lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Du Preez is trying to pull guard but Train has him pressed against the cage.
Train lands an elbow just above Du Preez 's eye.
Train throws an elbow but it misses.
Train misses with some punches.

Train breaks from the clinch.
Train scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Train dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Train rushes Du Preez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Du Preez is trying to force a seperation but Train has the dominant position.
Train prevents the takedown attempt.
Train working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Train breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Train drives through and clinches with Du Preez against the cage.
Train lands a damaging elbow.
Du Preez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Train pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Train has Du Preez pressed against the cage, preventing Du Preez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Train misses with a hook to the ribs.
Train lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Du Preez jumps guard but Train turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Train throws a punch but it's blocked by Du Preez.
Train lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Du Preez has Train pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Train manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Du Preez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Du Preez trying to stall but Train improves his position.
Du Preez wants to stall.
Du Preez is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Train lands an elbow inside.
Max Train is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Du Preez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Du Preez tries to pull guard but Train holds him up against the cage and eventually Du Preez drops back down to his feet.
Train working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Train leaning against his opponent.
Train prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Train lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Du Preez backwards.
Train lands a right hand.
Du Preez struggles to land a body shot inside as Train controls his hands.
Du Preez tries to pull guard but Train won't allow it.

Train breaks the clinch.
Train with a nice cross.
Pella Du Preez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Train pushes Du Preez up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Du Preez.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Train showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Train has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:25
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Train!
Pella Du Preez was interviewed post fight and said 'Gonna fly now!'.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommaso Carsara (ranked 3854 p4p, 405 weight class) and Simba Moso (ranked 3676 p4p, 386 weight class). Moso has chosen The Lion Sleeps Tonight as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tommaso Carsara has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Carsara
vs
Moso

185 cm
21
166 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

169 cm
20
158 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommaso Carsara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simba Moso!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Moso. Carsara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carsara throws a counter high kick but Moso was just alert enough to avoid it.
Carsara tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Carsara moves to clinch but Moso breaks away
and Moso counters with a good, hard body kick but Carsara shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moso is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Moso throws a sloppy head kick and Carsara moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carsara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moso goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carsara is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moso sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moso looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Carsara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moso.
Carsara fires out a quick counter leg kick but Moso just manages to avoid it.
Carsara darts in looking for a takedown but Moso gets double underhooks and turns Carsara into the cage.
Moso scores with a one two! Carsara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Carsara takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moso scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carsara tries to clinch up
enabling Moso to counter with a crisp jab.
Carsara tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Moso connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Moso has Carsara up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moso creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moso lands a knee to the body.
Moso throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carsara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Moso jumps guard.
Carsara postures up.
Moso has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Moso keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Moso has control of Carsara's left arm, preventing Carsara from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moso trying to keep a closed guard but Carsara is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carsara not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Moso wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carsara wants to clinch
and Moso counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moso misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Moso dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Moso misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Carsara misses the target.
Moso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Carsara is looking to counter punch.
Moso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Carsara misses its target.
Moso dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carsara wants to clinch
and Moso counters with a low kick, right behind Carsara 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moso throws a head kick that misses.
Moso just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCarsara.
Moso avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carsara takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Carsara dives in for a single leg takedown but Moso sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Moso let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Carsara fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Moso swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Carsara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Moso has Carsara up against the cage in a clinch.

Moso breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carsara misses with a left hand
and Moso counters with a right hand to the body.
Moso cracks Carsara with an open hand slap.

Moso takes the fight into the clinch.

Moso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moso throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carsara tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moso throws a fast counter high kick but Carsara manages to duck under it in time.
Moso has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carsara manages to avoid it.
Moso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carsara circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moso throws a combination that misses
and Carsara counters with a straight right hand.

Moso has managed to clinch.

Moso manages to break the clinch.
Carsara tries to clinch up but Moso circles away and keeps his distance.
Simba Moso seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moso scores with a crisp jab that stopped Carsara in his tracks.
Carsara takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Moso.
Moso lands a front kick.
Moso jabs at Carsara's body.
Moso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Moso is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Carsara with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moso thuds a left hand into Carsara's body.
Tommaso Carsara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carsara misses with an uppercut. Moso saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simba Moso showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Moso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Donk. Moso catches Carsara right on the button with a cross.
Carsara is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carsara takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carsara avoids the body shot from Moso.
Carsara has his takedown stuffed
and Moso counters with a one-two to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carsara takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Carsara looks to clinch
and Moso cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Moso gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Moso prevents Carsara from breaking the clinch.
Carsara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Moso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Carsara wants to break free but Moso has control.

Carsara breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Moso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carsara is looking to counter punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carsara moves in looking to clinch but Moso pushes him off.
Carsara is looking to clinch but Moso is avoiding it.
Carsara tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Moso defends well and Carsara ends up having to push Moso into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Moso misses with a double jab
and Carsara counters with a one-two to the body.
Carsara misses with a takedown attempt
and Moso counters with a series of strikes. Carsara will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommaso Carsara. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carsara wants to clinch but Moso slips to the side
and Moso counters with a good low kick that Carsara was not able to check.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moso lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tommaso Carsara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Moso goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moso has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Moso throws a head kick that misses.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Carsara. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Moso feints a jab promting Carsara to slip. Moso then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carsara slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Carsara plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jab from Moso.
Simba Moso 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.
Carsara tries to clinch up.
Carsara with a poor takedown
and Moso counters with a series of strikes. Carsara will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Moso there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Moso wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Carsara tries to keep at a distance but Moso has taken the fight into the clinch.
Moso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Carsara's elbow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simba Moso comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moso has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simba Moso!
After winning the bout, Simba Moso 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
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivashin Dmitrievich (ranked 2921 p4p, 379 weight class) and Sione Feti (ranked 2300 p4p, 321 weight class). Feti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. S-Tool - Lights Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Sione Feti has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ivashin Dmitrievich's chin.

Dmitrievich
vs
Feti

195 cm
24
225 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

191 cm
25
213 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivashin Dmitrievich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sione Feti!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dmitrievich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Feti.
Dmitrievich throws a head kick that misses.
Ivashin Dmitrievich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Feti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dmitrievich half committed to a counter leg kick.
Feti misses with a head kick.
Dmitrievich throws a body punch but Feti moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Feti blocks the leg kick.
Dmitrievich misses with a hook.
Dmitrievich throws a jab when Feti was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dmitrievich moves away from the strike by Feti.
Feti throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Dmitrievich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Feti lands a nice shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitrievich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Feti bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Ivashin Dmitrievich has been cut.
Feti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Feti defending well as Dmitrievich loads up on a big left hand.
Dmitrievich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dmitrievich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Dmitrievich.
Dmitrievich throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters circling - Dmitrievich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dmitrievich defending well as Feti loads up on a big left hand.
Dmitrievich motions for Feti to come forward. Dmitrievich throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrievich avoids the head kick by Feti.
Dmitrievich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dmitrievich connects with a jab.
Dmitrievich misses the jab.
Feti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Feti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Dmitrievich misses.
A little jabbing left from Feti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Feti looks to land a right hand but Dmitrievich moved out of range.
Dmitrievich misses with a hook

and Feti counters with a crisp one two that drops Dmitrievich! Feti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Dmitrievich to his feet! Dmitrievich is in big trouble!

Dmitrievich is rocked!
Feti sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Dmitrievich's defenses. It connects perfectly with Dmitrievich's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sione Feti!
Sione Feti 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
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jessie James (ranked 1935 p4p, 255 weight class) and Kill Monger (ranked 1838 p4p, 242 weight class). James comes to the cage accompanied by Raining Blood - Slayer. Jessie James has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

James
vs
Monger

183 cm
24
192 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
198 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jessie James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Monger!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a looping overhand right but Monger ducks down to avoid it.
Monger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? James is fending him off so far but Monger persists. Nope, James circles away and we're back to standing.
James misses with a looping right.
Monger throws a jab when James was well out of range.
We've been told by James's head coaches at Relentless Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Monger cracks James with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Monger shoots in and bounces James off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Monger from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James is looking to stand up but Monger isn't so interested in that idea.
Monger trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monger wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
Monger wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Monger is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Monger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Monger throws a sloppy head kick and James moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Monger lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and James has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from James and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
James half committed to a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from James.

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.
A combination from James does no damage.
A punch combination from James misses.
James throws out a loose jab but Monger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Monger misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
The fighters circling - James throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jessie James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws a lazy right hand but Monger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Monger. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Monger.
No luck for Monger with that takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from James misses the target.
Monger goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
James swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jessie James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kill Monger.
Monger shoots in for a double leg but James sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from James.
Monger throws out a leg kick but James moves out of range and Monger only half commits.
Kill Monger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monger tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James throws a jab when Monger was well out of range.
James slips a jab from Monger.
Monger needs to keep his hands up - James had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Kill Monger has been cut.
James on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Monger. Monger obviously looking to wear him down.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Monger tries to land knees in the clinch but James avoids the damage to the body.

Monger pulls guard.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Monger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Monger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Monger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Monger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monger has control of James's left arm, preventing James from doing any damage.
James slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monger is trying to hold James in close to prevent damage but James has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kill Monger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kill Monger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Monger clinches up with James and pushes him back against the cage.
Monger tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
James tries to break free but Monger pushes him back against the cage.
James has had enough of the clinch but Monger keeps him there for the moment.
James tries to break the clinch but Monger is controlling the position.
James is trying to break the clinch but Monger is controlling him.

James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Monger misses with a straight left.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monger closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.
Monger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a hook but Monger blocks it.
James misses with a two punch combination.
James fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Monger is out of range.
Monger moves out of range as James strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James jabs Monger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Monger tries to score a power double leg takedown but James sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Monger somewhat.
Jessie James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kill Monger.

Monger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
James is looking to get back to his feet here but Monger is keeping cool and he's managed to take James's back.

Monger looking to break James's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. James remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Monger will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy James right now.
Will Monger go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
James trying to control the position but Monger manages to sink in the hooks.
James is trying to get back to his feet but Monger has full control of the position and if anything, James has just worked his way into a worse spot.

James 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 Monger gets his way!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monger biding his time, looking for the opening.
Monger wants to control but James is keeping busy.

James 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 Monger gets his way!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James staying busy and making it hard for Monger to control.

Monger working for a choke but James is defending well.
I really don't envy James right now.
James looking very determined here, making life difficult for Monger.
James tries to escape but Monger has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monger is not going to allow James to sit and survive in this position.
Monger throwing wild punches that miss their target.
James trying to control but not successfully.

Monger is working for a rear naked choke. James is not defending it well and Monger has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! James refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of James's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kill Monger!
Kill Monger is the new middleweight champion!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Gelfen (ranked 1153 p4p, 153 weight class) and Aaron Smith (ranked 2123 p4p, 248 weight class). Smith has chosen Lonely Train by Black Stone Cherry as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gelfen
vs
Smith

195 cm
27
275 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

195 cm
26
280 lbs
11 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Gelfen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Smith!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Gelfen.
Smith 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.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Gelfen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gelfen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Gelfen lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
Gelfen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Gelfen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Smith avoids it.
Gelfen staying out of range there.
Smith throws a body punch but Gelfen moves out of range.
Gelfen swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gelfen scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.

It looks like Aaron Smith has been cut.
Smith moves out of range as Gelfen strikes.
Gelfen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Gelfen is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Gelfen catches Smith napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Smith to the canvas!

Smith is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gelfen preventing the sweep.
Gelfen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gelfen wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smith looking for a guillotine here but Gelfen defends easily.
Gelfen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gelfen tries to stand but Smith is controlling from the bottom.
Gelfen controlling from the top position.

Gelfen decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gelfen lands a jab to the head.
Gelfen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Gelfen's head but Gelfen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gelfen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Gelfen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gelfen scores with a three punch combo!
Gelfen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Gelfen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gelfen misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gelfen blocks a jab.
Smith misses with a leg kick.
Smith feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gelfen's calf.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gelfen.
Gelfen slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith throws a jab when Gelfen was well out of range.
Gelfen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Smith looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gelfen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gelfen moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.

Smith moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Gelfen.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Gelfen swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gelfen pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Gelfen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gelfen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Gelfen drops Smith with a right and a left! Gelfen comes rushing in but Smith regains his composure and manages to keep Gelfen in guard.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Gelfen finish him?

That has opened up Aaron Smith's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Gelfen gets to his feet - Smith follows without any prompting.
Gelfen is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Smith flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Smith is out cold! Gelfen holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Gelfen!
Eddie Gelfen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Aaron Smith spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Pendragon (ranked 755 p4p, 122 weight class) and Luciano Bizarria (ranked 2120 p4p, 297 weight class). Bizarria has chosen Arnaldo Antunes - Alta Noite as his entrance music. Luciano Bizarria acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Pendragon
vs
Bizarria

189 cm
27
195 lbs
15 - 9 - 1

183 cm
36
204 lbs
28 - 15 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

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 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luciano Bizarria!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizarria ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pendragon misses the target.
Bizarria doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bizarria shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pendragon misses with a looping left.
Pendragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bizarria moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bizarria! But no joy.
Pendragon throws an overhand right that lands on Bizarria's shoulder, as Bizarria tries to avoid the shot.
Pendragon misses the jab.
Bizarria throws out a counter right but Pendragon avoids it with no problem.
Bizarria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bizarria scores with a nice strike.
Bizarria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bizarria throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pendragon's waist but Pendragon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bizarria off to one side.

Bizarria closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Pendragon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bizarria pulls his head out easily.
Pendragon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bizarria's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bizarria's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bizarria's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Pendragon is persistently looking for the submission but Bizarria is defending it well.
Bizarria staying busy and making it hard for Pendragon to control.
Bizarria tries to break free.

Pendragon is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bizarria knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bizarria for a finish.

Pendragon working for a choke but Bizarria is defending well.

Pendragon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bizarria is defending well though. Pendragon let's go of the attempt for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria tries to roll but Pendragon sticks to his back.
Pendragon just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bizarria is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Pendragon is looking for a choke. Bizarria gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Bizarria manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Bizarria being controlled here momentarily.
Pendragon is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bizarria with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bizarria scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pendragon keeping moving, preventing Bizarria from controlling successfully.
Bizarria throws a big right hand that misses.

Pendragon working for a triangle but Bizarria defends it easily.
Bizarria landing with the ground and pound.
Pendragon wants to sweep here but Bizarria controlling him for the moment.

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.
Pendragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pendragon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bizarria's guard.

Bizarria manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pendragon manages to get himself to full guard.

Bizarria has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pendragon to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bizarria is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pendragon pulls down on the head and he's put Bizarria to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arthur Pendragon!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between HL Mencken (ranked 216 p4p, 30 weight class) and Ryan Riggs (ranked 592 p4p, 84 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mencken
vs
Riggs

195 cm
34
261 lbs
26 - 8 - 0

190 cm
31
286 lbs
18 - 8 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, HL Mencken!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Riggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riggs.
Riggs slips a straight right by Mencken.
Riggs drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mencken defends it well.
Riggs lands with an uppercut that bounces Mencken off the cage and back into range.
Mencken takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mencken keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mencken.
We've been told by Mencken's head coaches at Power Shark Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Riggs looks to score with a jab to the body but Mencken is just out of range.
Mencken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Riggs.
Riggs misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mencken was well out of range. Poor timing from Riggs.
Riggs connects with a single shot there.

Mencken gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Mencken kicks Riggs off and gets to his feet.
Riggs lunges at Mencken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mencken's hand.
The fighters circling - Riggs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mencken moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Riggs tries for a takedown but Mencken sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mencken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

Riggs shoots in and gets a takedown into Mencken's guard.
Riggs chips away with some ground and pound.
Mencken seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mencken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mencken working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggs.
Mencken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mencken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Riggs is one step ahead there.

Mencken manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mencken has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mencken on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Riggs has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mencken.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Mencken.
Riggs misses with an uppercut. Mencken saw that one coming.
Riggs throws a lazy right hand but Mencken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Mencken on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mencken throws a lazy right hand but Riggs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mencken with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Riggs looks winded!
Riggs drops his hands momentarily and Mencken takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mencken lands a nice hook to Riggs's body. Riggs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mencken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riggs manages to avoid it.
Riggs on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mencken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riggs.
Mencken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Riggs.
Riggs dives in and grabs Mencken's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mencken pushes down on Riggs's head and hops out.
HL Mencken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Riggs.
A slow jab from Riggs misses its intended target.
Mencken misses with an uppercut.
Mencken throws a body punch but Riggs moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mencken darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Riggs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riggs throws a shot from downtown. Mencken moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Riggs misses.
Mencken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That has opened up Ryan Riggs's cut even more.
Mencken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mencken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Mencken.
Riggs misses with an uppercut. Mencken saw that one coming.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Mencken. Riggs shrugs it off though.
Jab, jab by Mencken - just one landing.
Mencken drops Riggs with a naaaaasty hook - Riggs is in real trouble here! Mencken dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). HL Mencken!
HL Mencken retains his heavyweight title!