Madness Fright Night 8 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gorgon Patriot (ranked 24351 p4p, 507 weight class) and Pradak Kingstar (ranked 24407 p4p, 502 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Patriot
vs
Kingstar

165 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
19
146 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gorgon Patriot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pradak Kingstar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Patriot misses.
Kingstar takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've been told by Patriot's head coaches at Chris Leben KO Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kingstar misses with a lunging right hand
and Patriot counters with a good low kick that Kingstar was not able to check.
Patriot misses with an attempted mid kick.
Patriot with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingstar misses the target.
Patriot moves out of range of the strikes.
Kingstar lands a nice shot to the body.
Kingstar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Patriot misses with a leg kick
and Kingstar counters with a straight right hand.
Kingstar misses with a right hand
and Patriot counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Pradak Kingstar has been cut.
Patriot moves away from the strike by Kingstar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kingstar blocks a head kick by Patriot.
Patriot uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kingstar.

Kingstar moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Patriot creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Kingstar.
Kingstar misses with some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingstar struggles to land a body shot inside as Patriot controls his hands.

Patriot breaks the clinch.
Kingstar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Patriot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kingstar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kingstar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patriot.
Patriot is looking for a counter combo.
Patriot throws a shot from downtown. Kingstar moves away and avoids it.
Kingstar let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kingstar ducks under a wild hook from Patriot.
It seemed like Kingstar was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kingstar throws a jab but it's blocked by Patriot.
Kingstar doesn't manage to clinch there - Patriot circles away.
Kingstar throws a looping overhand right but Patriot ducks down to avoid it.
Kingstar throws a body shot but no joy.
Kingstar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Patriot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patriot scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kingstar lands with a shot to the body.
Patriot throws a lazy body kick

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patriot misses with a body punch.

Patriot breaks from the clinch.
Kingstar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingstar misses with a body shot.
Patriot tried to counter with a leg kick but Kingstar avoided it.
Patriot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kingstar throws a body shot but no joy.
Patriot lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kingstar takes a step back to recover.
Patriot moves out of range as Kingstar strikes.

Patriot tries to keep at a distance but Kingstar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kingstar lands a nice shot to the body.
Patriot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kingstar's elbow.
Kingstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patriot's elbow.
Kingstar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kingstar misses with the head strike.
Kingstar has Patriot pressed against the cage, preventing Patriot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Patriot doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Patriot throws a head punch that misses.
Kingstar throws a punch but it's blocked by Patriot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patriot lands a body shot.
Patriot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kingstar lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Patriot.
Kingstar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patriot's elbow.
Patriot wants to get back to striking at distance but Kingstar won't allow it.
Patriot misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kingstar misses with a punch on the inside.

Patriot breaks from the clinch.
Patriot throws a body punch but Kingstar moves out of range.
Kingstar tests Patriot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Patriot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patriot lands a really nice looking cross but Kingstar seems unphased.

Kingstar is rocked!
A head kick by Patriot - that's a beauty! Kingstar is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Patriot can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gorgon Patriot!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fightah Numbah Three (ranked 24409 p4p, 517 weight class) and Requis Bently (ranked 24555 p4p, 532 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Requis Bently was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Numbah Three
vs
Bently

190 cm
21
240 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

225 cm
18
250 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fightah Numbah Three!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Requis Bently!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numbah Three looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bently lands a head kick. Numbah Three smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Fightah Numbah Three has been cut.

Numbah Three drives through and clinches with Bently against the cage.

Numbah Three is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bently can't fight it off and eventually Numbah Three manages to take the fight to the floor. Bently looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bently utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bently is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Numbah Three loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Numbah Three keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bently's head.

Bently throws his legs up looking for a submission but Numbah Three uses it to pass to side control.
Numbah Three scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bently to see if he's OK.
Bently wants to control but Numbah Three postures up.
Numbah Three grinds an elbow into Bently's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Numbah Three cracks Bently with a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Numbah Three is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bently is trying to escape and Numbah Three transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bently is forced to tap! Nice work there by Numbah Three! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fightah Numbah Three!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Davidson (ranked 4677 p4p, 391 weight class) and Anol Povetkin (ranked 5782 p4p, 443 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Davidson
vs
Povetkin

180 cm
19
212 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
21
240 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Liam Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anol Povetkin!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Povetkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Davidson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LA Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Davidson keeps the fight on the outside.

Povetkin gets a clinch.
Davidson tries to work over Povetkin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davidson lands a left hand.
Davidson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Povetkin or not.
Davidson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Povetkin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Davidson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Povetkin is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davidson struggles to land a body shot inside as Povetkin controls his hands.
Davidson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Povetkin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Davidson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Povetkin backwards.
Davidson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Povetkin tightens his grip and picks Davidson up, before dumping him to the ground. Davidson manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Davidson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Povetkin defends it easily.

Davidson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Davidson trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Povetkin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davidson working for a triangle but Povetkin defends it easily.

Davidson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Povetkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Povetkin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Davidson is looking for a triangle but Povetkin pushes his legs off easily.

Davidson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Povetkin defends it easily.
Povetkin wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving.

Davidson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Povetkin advances position into side control!
Povetkin landing a few strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Povetkin is looking to take a break and control but Davidson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Povetkin creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Povetkin grinds an elbow into Davidson's temple.
Davidson tries to improve position but can't.
Davidson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Davidson is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Povetkin lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Davidson! Povetkin senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Davidson out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anol Povetkin!

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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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Diaz (ranked 4437 p4p, 482 weight class) and Scott Frill (ranked 6072 p4p, 557 weight class). Frill has chosen Dedication- Nipsey Hustle as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Diaz
vs
Frill

183 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
171 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Frill!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Frill misses with a takedown attempt - Diaz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Diaz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Diaz throws a series of punches but Frill avoids them all with ease.
Frill looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Scott Frill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz is looking to clinch but Frill is avoiding it.
Frill cracks Diaz's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Diaz slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Frill can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Scott Frill!
In his post fight interview, Scott Frill started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adsawin Jindasawat (ranked 6727 p4p, 584 weight class) and Paavo Sienipesu (ranked 3805 p4p, 432 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Jindasawat
vs
Sienipesu

189 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adsawin Jindasawat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paavo Sienipesu!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jindasawat misses the shot to the body.
Sienipesu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sienipesu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jindasawat loads up on a big right hand but Sienipesu slips the punch.
Sienipesu avoids the body shot from Jindasawat.
Jindasawat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sienipesu throws out the jab.
Jindasawat takes a swing at Sienipesu's ribcage but misses.
Adsawin Jindasawat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jindasawat misses with a hook
and Sienipesu counters with a series of strikes. Jindasawat will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jindasawat loads up on a big right hand but Sienipesu slips the punch.
Sienipesu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sienipesu 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.
Jindasawat takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Adsawin Jindasawat has been cut.
Jindasawat throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Sienipesu to counter with a crisp jab.
Jindasawat defending well as Sienipesu loads up on a big left hand.
Jindasawat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jindasawat swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sienipesu throws out a counter right but Jindasawat avoids it with no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jindasawat throws a shot to the body.
Sienipesu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jindasawat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jindasawat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sienipesu.
Jindasawat misses with a right hand
letting Sienipesu counter with a right hand.
Sienipesu misses the shot to the body.
Sienipesu looks to score with a jab to the body but Jindasawat is just out of range.
Jindasawat bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jindasawat avoids the body shot from Sienipesu.
Jindasawat tries to counter with a takedown but Sienipesu is quick to defend against it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sienipesu, as that shot connected.
Jindasawat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sienipesu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Adsawin Jindasawat's cut is getting worse.
Sienipesu misses the shot to the body.
Jindasawat throws a sloppy body shot
and Sienipesu counters with a nice uppercut.
Sienipesu looks to land a right hand but Jindasawat moved out of range.
Jindasawat misses with a hook to the body
and Sienipesu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sienipesu swings for the body but Jindasawat moves out of range.
Sienipesu throws a jab but it's blocked by Jindasawat.
Jindasawat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jindasawat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sienipesu swings for the body but Jindasawat moves out of range.
Sienipesu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jindasawat dips to his left and cracks Sienipesu with an uppercut!
Jindasawat loads up on a big right hand but Sienipesu slips the punch.
Jindasawat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jindasawat throws a big shot that misses.
Sienipesu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jindasawat looks to score with a jab to the body but Sienipesu is just out of range.
Jindasawat scores with a shot to the body.
Jindasawat connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jindasawat misses with a straight left.
Sienipesu fails to land with a series of punches.
Jindasawat cracks a nice hook into Sienipesu's ribs.
Jindasawat tests Sienipesu's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jindasawat scores with a decent looking hook.
Sienipesu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jindasawat throws out the jab.
Sienipesu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jindasawat listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sienipesu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jindasawat throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Jindasawat. Beautiful body shot.
Jindasawat takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jindasawat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sienipesu.
Sienipesu loads up on a big right hand but Jindasawat slips the punch.
Sienipesu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sienipesu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jindasawat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Jindasawat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jindasawat throws a poor cross that misses
and Sienipesu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Adsawin Jindasawat's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Sienipesu is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Jindasawat had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Jindasawat misses with an uppercut.
Sienipesu avoids the body shot from Jindasawat.
Jindasawat looks to land a left hand but Sienipesu moved out of range nicely.
Sienipesu lands a nice shot to the body.
Sienipesu lands with a good body shot.
Jindasawat is breathing heavily.
Sienipesu loads up on a big right hand but Jindasawat slips the punch.
Jindasawat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sienipesu sprawls and moves away.
Sienipesu lands the left hand.

Jeez, Adsawin Jindasawat's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Jindasawat throws a looping overhand right but Sienipesu ducks down to avoid it.
Jindasawat throws a hook but Sienipesu avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Jindasawat.
Jindasawat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Jindasawat misses.
Sienipesu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jindasawat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Sienipesu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adsawin Jindasawat's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sienipesu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jindasawat connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sienipesu scrambles back to his feet.
Sienipesu misses with a straight left.
A big right from Sienipesu misses.
Sienipesu misses with a body shot.
Jindasawat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jindasawat scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sienipesu doesn't seem bothered though.
Sienipesu misses with a hook.
Jindasawat tests Sienipesu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sienipesu jabs at Jindasawat's body.
Sienipesu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jindasawat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jindasawat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jindasawat. Sienipesu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sienipesu takes a swing at Jindasawat's ribcage but misses.
Jindasawat throws a shot to the body.
Sienipesu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Sienipesu catches Jindasawat right on the button with a cross.
Sienipesu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jindasawat moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jindasawat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sienipesu.
Sienipesu defending well as Jindasawat loads up on a big left hand.
Sienipesu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jindasawat might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jindasawat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sienipesu.
Jindasawat misses with a body shot.
Sienipesu looks to throw the jab but Jindasawat is out of range.
Jindasawat tries to counter with a takedown but Sienipesu is quick to defend against it.
Sienipesu scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jindasawat dives in and grabs Sienipesu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sienipesu pushes down on Jindasawat's head and hops out.
Jindasawat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Adsawin Jindasawat's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paavo Sienipesu!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xio Pio (ranked 5459 p4p, 489 weight class) and Klatten Asser (ranked 3707 p4p, 393 weight class). Klatten Asser will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Pio
vs
Asser

210 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

163 cm
25
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Xio Pio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Klatten Asser!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pio shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Asser manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Asser looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Pio decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Asser, up you get!

Asser drives through and clinches with Pio against the cage.

Pio wants the takedown. Asser is fighting it off but Pio persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Asser's guard against the cage.
Pio controls from within his opponent's guard.

Pio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Asser wants to get back to his feet but Pio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pio looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pio gets to his feet. Asser looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Pio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asser on his heels. He'll look to pass Asser's guard now, I'm sure.

Asser uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Pio manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Asser on his heels. He'll look to pass Asser's guard now, I'm sure.
Pio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Asser is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pio really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Asser wants to stand but Pio is controlling the position.
Pio stands and throws Asser's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Pio moves into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Pio won't let Asser get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Pio sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Pio get's back to his feet.

Pio dives in and scores a takedown into Asser's guard.
Asser is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Pio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pio shoots in for a takedown but Asser shows good takedown defense.
Pio misses with a takedown

and Asser holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Asser should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asser working hard to break the clinch.
Pio tries for a takedown but Asser manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xio Pio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pio can't get the takedown.
Pio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asser pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Asser gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Asser tries to break free but Pio pushes him back against the cage.
Pio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asser avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Asser gets underhooks to prevent Pio's takedown attempt.

Asser breaks the clinch.

Asser fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pio, pushing him back against the cage.

Asser breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asser fails with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pio scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Asser is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Pio lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Asser down.

Pio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Asser tries to escape but Pio is in control.

Pio has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pio drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pio will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
You can see the frustration on Asser's face as Pio controls the position.

Pio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pio is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Asser's shoulder. That is not cool.
Pio is looking to take a break and control but Asser is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Asser felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Asser is breathing heavily.
Asser is pushing Pio's head away, looking to escape. Pio manages to hold on to the position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Asser throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Pio has a takedown stuffed.
Asser tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pio will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Pio tries to keep at a distance but Asser has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asser after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xio Pio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pio tries for a takedown. No joy.
Asser wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Asser prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asser stops a takedown attempt from Pio.
Pio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Asser wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asser after a bit of a struggle.
Asser is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asser is trying to push Pio away but Pio has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pio wants to take the fight to the mat but Asser manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Asser fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Asser delivers a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asser goes for a double leg but Pio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pio continues to drive forward.

Pio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Pio stands up and waves to Asser to follow him.
Pio shoots in for a takedown but Asser shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Asser fails to land the takedown.

Pio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Asser keeps working.

Asser manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Pio keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pio can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pio keeps control of Asser as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pio can't get the takedown.
Asser is trying to break the clinch but Pio has him pressed against the cage.
Pio wants to take the fight to the mat but Asser manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Asser breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pio fails with a takedown attempt.
Pio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asser defends well and Pio ends up having to push Asser into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Asser tries to counter by closing the distance.
Xio Pio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asser shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pio sprawls well. Pio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Asser gets slowly back to his feet.
Pio shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Asser as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klatten Asser showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Asser clinches up against the cage.
Asser prevents a takedown attempt there.
Asser stops a takedown attempt from Pio.
Pio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Asser is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xio Pio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pio has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Asser avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Asser is trying to break the clinch but Pio is controlling him.
Asser is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Asser prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asser wants to get back to striking at distance but Pio won't allow it.
Asser is trying to force a seperation but Pio has the dominant position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pio tries for a takedown but Asser manages to get underhooks.
Pio prevents Asser from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Asser wants to break free but Pio has control.
Asser is trying to break free.
Pio looking for a takedown.
Pio has Asser pressed against the cage, preventing Asser from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asser prevents a takedown attempt there.
Asser is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pio can't get the takedown.
Asser has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Asser escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pio shoots for a takedown but Asser saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Asser dives in and grabs Pio's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pio pushes down on Asser's head and hops out.

Asser fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pio, pushing him back against the cage.

Pio wants the takedown. Asser is fighting it off but Pio persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Asser's guard against the cage.
Pio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pio advances position into side control!

Asser explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Asser gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pio to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Asser is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asser is looking to stand back up but Pio counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Asser.
Still in half guard, Pio seems content to control.

Pio gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Pio gets a takedown into half guard.
Asser pushes Pio off looking to stand but Pio dives back in and keeps control.
Pio controlling the action here.
Asser is trying to stand back up but Pio is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pio has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Asser defend it? Pio steps over the head and cranks it - Asser is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pio!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Xio Pio!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shane Myres (ranked 3939 p4p, 176 weight class) and Saafir Nomad (ranked 5189 p4p, 204 weight class). Saafir Nomad has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Myres
vs
Nomad

175 cm
26
143 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Myres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Saafir Nomad!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nomad rushes Myres and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Myres using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nomad is trying to force a seperation but Myres has the dominant position.
Nomad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Myress head.
Myres throws an elbow that misses.
Nomad blocks an elbow strike.

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

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

Myres is rocked!

It looks like Shane Myres has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myres checks a low kick from Nomad.
Myres wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Oh Myres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saafir Nomad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nomad fakes the body blow, causing Myres to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Myres goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saafir Nomad!

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Ignatius Thistlewhite (ranked 6119 p4p, 534 weight class) and Joao Sousa (ranked 4061 p4p, 416 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sousa's choice of entrance music: Beat It. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Joao Sousa enters the cage!

Thistlewhite
vs
Sousa

175 cm
28
152 lbs
11 - 20 - 0

180 cm
30
157 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
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 11 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ignatius Thistlewhite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Joao Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thistlewhite jabs at Sousa's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Thistlewhite misses the target.
Thistlewhite throws a predictable looking body shot

and Sousa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Thistlewhite is striking from the bottom but Sousa uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Sousa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Thistlewhite looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Thistlewhite looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thistlewhite is looking for a sweep. Sousa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sousa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Thistlewhite looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sousa pushes past his half guard into mount!
Sousa landing shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sousa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa with a couple of short strikes.
Sousa working the ground and pound effectively.
Thistlewhite is looking to improve his position but Sousa isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Thistlewhite that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sousa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thistlewhite hang on?

Thistlewhite is rocked!
Thistlewhite flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Sousa looking to control but Thistlewhite is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sousa looking to finish Thistlewhite with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thistlewhite!
Oh Thistlewhite is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sousa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thistlewhite is looking to improve his position but Sousa isn't that keen on the idea.
Sousa is landing with some decent strikes but Thistlewhite is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sousa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thistlewhite is in all sorts of trouble here.

Thistlewhite has left one of his arms exposed and Sousa doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Thistlewhite screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Sousa!
After the fight, Joao Sousa 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.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster McDiggle (ranked 1659 p4p, 215 weight class) and Robert McKenna (ranked 1401 p4p, 187 weight class). McKenna has chosen Freedom as his entrance music. Robert McKenna is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

McDiggle
vs
McKenna

193 cm
30
209 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

194 cm
28
212 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Dark Knight Nutrition
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buster McDiggle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McKenna closes the distance and pushes McDiggle back into the cage.
McKenna blocks an uppercut.
McDiggle scores with a shot to the side of McKenna's head.

McKenna breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McKenna uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McDiggle has time to react.

It looks like Buster McDiggle has been cut.

McKenna gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McKenna working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDiggle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by McDiggle.
McDiggle is trying to stall.
McDiggle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDiggle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDiggle misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKenna scores with a shot to the side of McDiggle's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from McDiggle fails to land.
McDiggle misses with some punches.
McKenna looking to slow down the pace here.
McDiggle struggles to land a body shot inside as McKenna controls his hands.

McKenna turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and McKenna manages to end up in side control.
McKenna trying to control the action but McDiggle is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDiggle sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDiggle gets back to full guard.

McDiggle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McKenna wants to control from the top but McDiggle keeps moving.
McKenna is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McKenna won't allow McDiggle to sweep him here.
McKenna works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McKenna trying to control the action but McDiggle is working from the bottom.
McDiggle won't allow McKenna to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDiggle is in trouble now - McKenna has advanced to mount!

McKenna looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
McDiggle is squirming around, avoiding McKenna's attempts to control the action.
McDiggle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've been hearing good reports from McDiggle's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McKenna looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDiggle keeps working.
McKenna looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McDiggle trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDiggle is pressing down on McKenna's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McDiggle can't keep his opponent in guard - McKenna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McDiggle tries to get to full guard but McKenna has control of the leg.
McDiggle is working hard here to advance position.
McKenna is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McDiggle is refusing to be controlled, as McKenna sits in half guard.
McKenna tries to pass to full mount but McDiggle defends it.
McKenna prevents McDiggle from improving his position.
McKenna is looking to take a break and control but McDiggle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDiggle is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenna wants to pass the guard but McDiggle is defending 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. McKenna connects with a nice short shot to McDiggle's temple.
McDiggle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McDiggle on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McDiggle is not content to let McKenna control the position.

McKenna has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can McDiggle defend it? McKenna steps over the head and cranks it - McDiggle is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McKenna!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert McKenna!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Robert McKenna waved his t-shirt featuring Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only's logo in front of the cameras.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 1731 p4p, 201 weight class) and Ricco Torres (ranked 2925 p4p, 282 weight class). Dawson comes into the arena with Titanic theme blaring out of the sound system. Ricco Torres will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dawson
vs
Torres

175 cm
27
270 lbs
19 - 15 - 0

196 cm
29
275 lbs
9 - 15 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

UnderGround Supplements

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 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dawson attempts a counter takedown but Torres avoids it well and moves away.
Torres works the jab nicely.
Torres moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Torres scores with a kick to the body.
Dawson closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Torres tries to bum rush Dawson with a series of wild strikes but Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Torres fails to land with a series of punches.
Torres connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dawson. Dawson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Torres takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dawson swings widly with a right hand
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dawson wants to clinch but Torres slips to the side
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torres is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Dawson throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson looks to clinch
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Torres swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice inside leg kick there by Torres. That's going to slow Dawson down.
Dawson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Torres.

Dawson darts in and clinches Torres up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Dawson.
Torres avoids the elbow strike from Dawson, against the cage.
Torres scores with a hook to the body.
Dawson is trying to maintain a safe position but Torres gets an underhook and turns Dawson into the cage.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Torres has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but Torres blocks with his arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Torres has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dawson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Torres is keeping busy.
Torres scores with a hook to the body.
Dawson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson misses with a knee to the head.
Dawson lands a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Torres.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson misses with a knee to the head.

Torres manages to break the clinch.
Dawson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jack Dawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Torres is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dawson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dawson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Torres doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Torres scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dawson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Torres to counter with a crisp jab.
Torres has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Torres scores with a jab to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Torres cracks a nice hook into Dawson's ribs.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torres paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Torres, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Torres is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Torres.
Dawson darts in trying to clinch
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawson wants to clinch but Torres slips to the side
and Torres cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Torres throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dawson on the side of the head.
Dawson tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Torres misses.
Dawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Torres circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dawson.
Torres scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Torres counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dawson tries to clinch up.
Torres throws a good cross that connects.
Dawson tries to clinch
and Torres counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dawson tries to clinch there but Torres circles away.
Dawson tries to clinch but Torres moves out of range.
Torres lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dawson throws a body punch but Torres moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Torres. Beautiful body shot.
Torres cracks Dawson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dawson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dawson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ricco Torres dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Torres lands a jab to Dawson's midsection.
Torres on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Torres changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Torres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
Torres moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A combination from Torres does no damage.
Dawson tries to clinch there but Torres circles away.
Ricco Torres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torres clobbers Dawson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Torres throws out a powerful jab.
Torres will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson stuns Torres with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dawson at a distance.

Torres tries to keep at a distance but Dawson has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Torres.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Torres blocks the elbow strike.
Torres blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torres tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Torres creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Torres tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dawson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Torres up against the cage.
Dawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dawson misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Torres scores with a nice short uppercut.
Torres lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Torres lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Torres.
Dawson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Torres digs a right hand into Dawson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dawson's gas tank.
Torres lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Torres escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Torres jabs at Dawson's body.
Torres keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

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

Dawson is rocked!

It looks like Jack Dawson has been cut.
Dawson loses concentration momentarily and Torres pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Dawson crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Torres finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ricco Torres!
Ricco Torres decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.