LOM Trials 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kake Kummola (ranked 4461 p4p, 4704 weight class) and Rufus Rutger (ranked 513 p4p, 523 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kummola
vs
Rutger

185 cm
18
190
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
18
210
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kake Kummola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rufus Rutger!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

Kummola closes the distance and pushes Rutger back into the cage.
Come on Kummola - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rutger swings wildly with an uppercut but Kummola uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kummola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutger misses with some punches.
Rutger looking to slow down the pace here.
Kummola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutger stalling in the clinch but Kummola improves position.
Kummola is pushing Rutger up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kummola has Rutger pressed against the cage.
Kummola content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kummola misses with the head strike.
Kummola lands a nice uppercut.
Kummola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kummola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rutger is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kummola is keeping busy.
Kummola stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kummola scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rutger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kummola blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rutger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kummola's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rutger stalling in the clinch but Kummola improves position.
Kummola is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rutger letting Kummola take a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kake Kummola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kummola 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kake Kummola!
In his post fight interview, Kake Kummola 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
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Harley (ranked 4534 p4p, 4535 weight class) and Kyle Pyle (ranked 366 p4p, 365 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Harley
vs
Pyle

171 cm
18
145
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bobby Harley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Pyle!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harley shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pyle defends it nicely.
Pyle unleashes a big counter combination but Harley bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pyle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pyle tries for a takedown but Harley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Pyle closes the distance and clinches.

Harley pulls Pyle into guard.
Pyle wants to stand and escape but instead Harley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Harley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pyle 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pyle wants to stand up but Harley is controlling him.
Pyle wants to hit a sweep here but Harley passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Pyle there!
Harley controlling the pace for now.
Pyle tries to hold on but Harley pushes him away.
Harley thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Harley moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Pyle has worked his arm free - good work by Pyle!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harley working the ground and pound but Pyle is defending the strikes.

Harley stands up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pyle or perhaps it was just good defense by Harley, which made it look bad.

Harley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Pyle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pyle wants to get back to his feet but Harley drags him back down.
Harley remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Harley is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pyle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Harley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harley has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Harley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Aureli (ranked 4472 p4p, 4598 weight class) and Nassim Taleb (ranked 521 p4p, 524 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Aureli
vs
Taleb

189 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marco Aureli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nassim Taleb!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Taleb throws a front kick aimed at Aureli's knee but Aureli avoids it well.
Aureli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Taleb just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aureli is looking to score with low kicks.
A low kick lands for Taleb.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aureli tried to score with a low kick but Taleb checks it.
Taleb checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taleb was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Taleb throws a low kick, looking for Aureli's leg but Aureli calmly moves out of range.
Aureli appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Taleb misses with a low kick.
Aureli fires out a quick counter leg kick but Taleb just manages to avoid it.

That's two 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.
Taleb checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taleb throws a leg kick but Aureli moved away.
Taleb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Aureli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aureli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taleb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aureli is able to avoid easily.
Aureli feinted there with a counter leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nassim Taleb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taleb 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 9:10
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 9:10
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nassim Taleb!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
7%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Test Madness (ranked 4407 p4p, 4532 weight class) and Test Madness Two (ranked 498 p4p, 505 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Madness
vs
Madness Two

190 cm
18
175
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Test Madness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Test Madness Two!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madness Two looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Madness is fending him off so far but Madness Two persists. Nope, Madness circles away and we're back to standing.

Madness clinches up against the cage.
Madness Two is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Madness to keep the fight standing.

Madness gets control of Madness Two's arms and successfully pulls guard. Madness will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Madness is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Madness Two is controlling him.
Madness wants to sweep but no luck.
Madness looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Madness Two wants to stand but Madness has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madness has control of Madness Two's left arm, preventing Madness Two from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madness wants to stand but Madness Two is controlling the position.
Madness Two trying to control the position from guard on top but Madness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madness has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Madness. No joy for Madness Two on that attempt.
Test Madness has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Test Madness Two.
Madness Two lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Madness Two shoots in for a takedown but Madness shows good takedown defense.
Madness blocks the body kick.
Madness Two throws the kick towards the body but Madness avoids it.
Madness attempts a counter takedown but Madness Two avoids it well and moves away.
Madness takes a kick to the side of the head.
Madness shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Madness Two as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madness tries to score a power double leg takedown but Madness Two sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Madness somewhat.
Madness lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madness Two circles away quickly and effectively.
Madness Two leaves Madness with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Madness fails with the takedown.
Madness is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Madness Two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Madness looks to land a combination but Madness Two avoids it well.
Madness closes this distance looking for a takedown but Madness Two circles away.

Madness closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Madness Two's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Test Madness Two comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Madness Two has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 9:9
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Test Madness Two!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Javier Tapia (ranked 4473 p4p, 4684 weight class) and Justin Forfun (ranked 501 p4p, 512 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Tapia
vs
Forfun

179 cm
18
171
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Tapia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Justin Forfun!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tapia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Forfun throws a leg kick but Tapia checks it.
Tapia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Forfun tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tapia looks for a takedown but Forfun sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Tapia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tapia staying out of range there.
No luck for Tapia with that takedown attempt.

Tapia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Forfun was covering up waiting for the punch and Tapia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapia throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tapia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Forfun dives on top into guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tapia can't keep his opponent in guard - Forfun advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Forfun 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.

Tapia looking for submissions off his back.
Forfun with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Forfun takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Tapia looking for a kimura from the bottom but Forfun passes into side control!
Tapia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tapia tries to get out of the position.
Tapia manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forfun gets back to full guard.

Tapia has gone for a leg lock! Forfun slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tapia's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Forfun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tapia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forfun defends well.

Tapia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Forfun's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Forfun.
I think Forfun has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 9:10
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 9:10
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Forfun!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Russ Irving (ranked 5211 p4p, 4601 weight class) and Julius Lew (ranked 556 p4p, 525 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Irving
vs
Lew

181 cm
18
173
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
188
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russ Irving!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Julius Lew!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lew throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Irving was covering up waiting for the punch and Lew finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lew passes into half guard.
Lew prevents Irving from improving his position.
Lew works his way into side control.
Lew 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 Irving's shoulder. That is not cool.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Julius Lew!
Julius Lew thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Killings (ranked 4527 p4p, 4516 weight class) and Frank Lucas (ranked 460 p4p, 461 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Killings
vs
Lucas

180 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ron Killings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

Killings moves into the clinch.
Lucas has Killings pressed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas leaning against his opponent.
Killings stalling against the cage.
Lucas effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lucas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Killings stalls.
Lucas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lucas as Killings tries to tie him up.
Come on Lucas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Frank Lucas.

Lucas darts in and clinches Killings up against the cage.

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.
Lucas controlling the action here for a moment.
Lucas has Killings pressed against the cage.
Lucas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lucas controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting on Lucas's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killings stalling against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Lucas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lucas 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 9:10
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 9:10
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 9:10

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
12%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pyotr Petrov (ranked 3938 p4p, 4567 weight class) and Javier Mondragon (ranked 419 p4p, 466 weight class). Javier Mondragon has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Pyotr Petrov's chin.

Petrov
vs
Mondragon

173 cm
18
155
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
18
160
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pyotr Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Javier Mondragon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Petrov throws a solid leg kick but Mondragon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov misses with a low kick.
Mondragon flicks out a counter leg kick but Petrov steps away.
Petrov swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondragon throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mondragon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Petrov can pounce on him.
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov is looking to slow Mondragon down with leg kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondragon blocks a leg kick.
Petrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Mondragon throws a solid leg kick but Petrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mondragon.
Petrov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Some bone on bone action there as Mondragon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pyotr Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petrov 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 10:9
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pyotr Petrov!
Pyotr Petrov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
11%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Fast Learner (ranked 4756 p4p, 4876 weight class) and Testtest Testtest (ranked 370 p4p, 373 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Learner
vs
Testtest

167 cm
18
150
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
150
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fast Learner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Testtest Testtest!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Learner tries to keep at a distance but Testtest has taken the fight into the clinch.
Testtest jumps guard but Learner stands there with Testtest around his waist. Testtest gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Testtest is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Learner is defending well.

Testtest drags the fight down to the ground.
Testtest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Learner trying to control the position from guard on top but Testtest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Testtest can do anything to dispel that myth.
Learner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Testtest has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Learner is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Testtest tries to break free but Learner pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Learner manages to break the clinch.
Learner misses with a hook.

Testtest has taken the fight to the clinch.
Testtest wants to break the clinch but can't.

Testtest manages to break the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Learner blocks the leg kick.
Testtest moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Learner rushes Testtest and presses him up against the cage.
Learner dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Testtest breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Testtest defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Learner.
Testtest is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Testtest shoots for a double leg takedown but Learner sprawls well. He's pushed Testtest's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fast Learner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Testtest Testtest.
The fight stays on the outside here - Learner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Testtest looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Testtest swings for the body but Learner moves out of range.
Testtest shoots in for a double leg but Learner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Testtest looks winded!
Learner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Testtest showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Learner.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Learner has a takedown stuffed.

Testtest shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Learner napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Testtest is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Learner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Learner tries to improve position but can't.
Learner defending against the ground and pound.
Learner is trying to improve his position.
Testtest wants to control but Learner is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Learner holds on to Testtest's head and controls the position momentarily.
Testtest in side control lands a decent elbow.
Learner prevents Testtest from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Learner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Learner tries to buck Testtest off but Testtest is having none of it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Testtest Testtest dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Testtest displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Learner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Testtest manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Testtest shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Learner as he jumps to the side.
Testtest fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Learner avoids it really well and circles away.
Testtest keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Learner with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Learner wants to clinch.
As Learner backs off Testtest throws a huge counter combo but Learner manages to avoid it all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Testtest fails with a takedown attempt.
Fast Learner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Testtest Testtest.
Testtest is breathing heavily.
Testtest shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Testtest tries for a takedown but Learner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Testtest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Testtest tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Learner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Learner jabs at Testtest's body.

Learner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Testtest napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Learner controls the position from side control.
Learner in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Learner taking a breather here.
Testtest is trying to control Learner's posture but Learner avoids it.
Testtest takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.

Learner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Learner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Testtest trying to remain calm as Learner controls from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Learner trying to control the position but Testtest is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Learner laying and praying for a moment but Testtest takes advantage and regains half guard.
Well, if Learner 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.
Testtest wants to control but Learner is keeping busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Learner is looking to advance position but Testtest won't allow it.
Learner is just content to waste time from the top position. Testtest takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Testtest is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Learner defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Learner trying to control the position from guard on top but Testtest is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fast Learner dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Testtest darts in and clinches Learner up against the cage.

Testtest ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Testtest no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Testtest Testtest has got the better of the ground game so far.
Learner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Testtest throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Learner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Testtest is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Learner is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Learner trying to control but Testtest is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Learner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Learner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Learner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Testtest is trying to drag Learner to the mat but Learner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Testtest takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Learner being controlled against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Testtest takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Learner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Testtest checks a leg kick nicely.
Learner blocks a head kick by Testtest.
Testtest just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLearner.
Testtest stuffs the takedown.
Learner dives in and grabs Testtest's left leg, looking for a takedown. Testtest pushes down on Learner's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fast Learner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Testtest with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Testtest shoots in for a double leg but Learner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Learner is looking to counter the offense by Testtest and move into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Testtest pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Learner changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Testtest looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Learner dives in and grabs Testtest's left leg, looking for a takedown. Testtest pushes down on Learner's head and hops out.
Testtest throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Testtest misses with a series of wild punches.
Fast Learner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Testtest closes this distance looking for a takedown but Learner circles away.
Learner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Testtest's waist but Testtest gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Learner off to one side.
Learner tries a head kick but it misses.
Learner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Testtest.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Testtest darts in looking for a takedown but Learner gets double underhooks and turns Testtest into the cage.
Testtest shoots in for a takedown but Learner shows good takedown defense.
Testtest swats away the attempt to clinch by Learner.

Testtest pushes Learner up against the cage in a clinch.

Testtest successfully pulls guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Learner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Learner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Learner won't allow Testtest to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Testtest Testtest comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Testtest 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Testtest Testtest!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Kuzma (ranked 3873 p4p, 4305 weight class) and Matt Manners (ranked 158 p4p, 169 weight class). Kuzma comes into the arena with Ghost blaring out of the sound system. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Kuzma
vs
Manners

195 cm
31
210
10 - 3 - 0

200 cm
26
215
6 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Kuzma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matt Manners!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manners lands a jab.

It looks like Kyle Kuzma has been cut.
Kuzma has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Manners gets tackled into the cage by Kuzma. Kuzma maintains the clinch.
Kuzma looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manners is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kuzma is defending well for now.
Manners keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuzma's efforts to push away.
Kuzma is trying to break the clinch but Manners is controlling him.
Manners with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuzma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Kuzma manages to break the clinch.
Kuzma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuzma scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Matt Manners has been cut.

Kuzma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manners, pushing him back against the cage.
Manners throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kuzma blocks it with crossed arms.
Kuzma avoids the elbow strike from Manners, against the cage.
Manners lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuzma is trying to break the clinch but Manners is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kuzma tries to break the clinch but Manners is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manners scores with a shot to the side of Kuzma's head.
Manners trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Manners.
Kuzma blocks an elbow strike from Manners.
Kuzma tries to break the clinch but Manners is controlling the position.
Kuzma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Manners trying to land knees to the body.
Manners tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Manners looking to throw knees to the head but Kuzma is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Kuzma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Kuzma's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuzma tries to break free but Manners pushes him back against the cage.
Manners tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kuzma avoids it.
Manners pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuzma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Manners slowing the pace effectively.
Kuzma effectively controlling the action here.

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

Kuzma gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manners misses with a jab, cross combination.
Manners goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.

Kuzma clinches up against the cage.

Kuzma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manners throws a front kick that sends Kuzma stumbling back into the cage.
Kuzma misses with a double jab

and Manners counters by moving into the clinch.
Manners using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Manners with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Manners misses with a knee to the head.
Kuzma tries to break free but Manners pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Manners with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kuzma has had enough of the clinch but Manners keeps him there for the moment.
Manners pushes off an throws an elbow but Kuzma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manners misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kuzma.
Kuzma is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Manners is keeping busy.
Manners is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kuzma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kuzma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manners missing with knees to the body.

Kuzma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kyle Kuzma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

Kuzma is rocked!
Manners lands a big right hook! Kuzma looks hurt but is still standing! Manners lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Kuzma falls down and Manners dives in with a huge hammer fist! Kuzma's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Manners runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matt Manners!
In defeat, Kyle Kuzma stepped up to the mic, saying 'Good stuff to my opponent, wiling to run it back in the future but for my next fight i'd love to fight anybody so let's just assume i'll be making a quick turnaround. '.