SSSD 12: Currie vs Neer PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuval Ben Or (ranked 3501 p4p, 4949 weight class) and Greg Dansworth (ranked 446 p4p, 560 weight class). Ben Or comes into the arena with WITHOUT YOU blaring out of the sound system. Greg Dansworth will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ben Or
vs
Dansworth

190 cm
21
204
0 - 1 - 0

191 cm
18
215
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Yuval Ben Or!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Dansworth!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Ron Honeybunn and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Dansworth.
Yuval Ben Or seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dansworth cracks Ben Or with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ben Or throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Dansworth was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dansworth lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ben Or has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dansworth scores with a jab to the head.
Ben Or looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dansworth avoids the body shot from Ben Or.
Dansworth scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Dansworth finds it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dansworth jabs at Ben Or's body.
Dansworth is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dansworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Dansworth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ben Or takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben Or with a poor takedown
and Dansworth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good exchange - Dansworth coming out on top.
Ben Or has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dansworth finds it's way round the side to connect with Ben Or's head.
Dansworth feints a jab promting Ben Or to slip. Dansworth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ben Or slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ben Or misses with a jab to the body
and Dansworth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ben Or throws a body shot but no joy.
Dansworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ben Or.
Ben Or looks to throw the jab but Dansworth is out of range.
Dansworth throws out a counter right but Ben Or avoids it with no problem.
Ben Or on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Dansworth misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ben Or throws a combination that misses
and Dansworth counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ben Or goes for a double leg but Dansworth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dansworth continues to drive forward.
Ben Or is breathing heavily.

Dansworth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A left and a right from Dansworth both land. Nice combination.
Dansworth paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Dansworth misses.
Dansworth throws a one two combo.
Dansworth scores with a nice head shot.
Ben Or takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ben Or walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dansworth bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ben Or's head backwards.
Dansworth with a jab.
Dansworth lands with a straight right. Ben Or didn't see that one coming.
Dansworth misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dansworth looks to land a combination but Ben Or avoids it well.
Dansworth is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ben Or had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Ben Or will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ben Or fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dansworth.
Ben Or on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ben Or takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice cross by Dansworth.
Ben Or throws a sloppy body shot
and Dansworth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ben Or tries to bum rush Dansworth with a series of wild strikes but Dansworth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dansworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ben Or has time to react.
Ben Or misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dansworth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from Dansworth.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dansworth darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Dansworth darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ben Or takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dansworth lands with an uppercut that bounces Ben Or off the cage and back into range.
Ben Or looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dansworth uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ben Or has time to react.
Dansworth might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dansworth scores with a three punch combo!

Ben Or is rocked!
Dansworth lands with an uppercut that bounces Ben Or off the cage and back into range.
Oh Ben Or is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dansworth jabs at Ben Or's body.
Ben Or seems to have got his legs back now.
Dansworth throws a good cross that connects.
Dansworth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ben Or eats them both and turns towards Dansworth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice cross by Dansworth.
Ben Or swings for the body but Dansworth moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Ben Or. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ben Or.
Ben Or throws a one two combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ben Or rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dansworth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dansworth listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dansworth lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

A jab lands there for Dansworth.
Dansworth scores with a nice right hand.
No joy there for Ben Or, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A lazy left from Dansworth finds it's target.
Dansworth with a jab.
Greg Dansworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ben Or shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dansworth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ben Or swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dansworth counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Dansworth.
Ben Or throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dansworth showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ben Or.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ben Or gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dansworth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben Or scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dansworth scores with a jab.
Dansworth throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dansworth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dansworth lands with a shot to the body.
Dansworth sizes up Ben Or with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dansworth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dansworth moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Dansworth lands with a cross.
Dansworth stalks Ben Or and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ben Or's face. Ben Or staggers backwards, shaken.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ben Or. Dansworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Dansworth does it's job there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dansworth dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ben Or misses with a jab to the body
and Dansworth counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ben Or misses with a takedown attempt
and Dansworth counters with a straight right hand.
Ben Or takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dansworth digs a good body shot into Ben Or's ribs.
Dansworth lands a slapping body shot.
Ben Or has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dansworth swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ben Or.
Dansworth throws a good cross that connects.
Ben Or takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ben Or throws a poor cross that misses
and Dansworth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dansworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ben Or stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dansworth cracks Ben Or with a good jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dansworth, as that shot connected.
Dansworth lands a jab.
Ben Or has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dansworth finds it's way round the side to connect with Ben Or's head.
Dansworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ben Or has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ben Or there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dansworth thuds his right hand into Ben Or's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dansworth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ben Ors jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dansworth punishes Ben Or's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Dansworth - just one landing.
Ben Or needs to keep his hands up - Dansworth had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Oooooh!!! Dansworth has knocked Ben Or down with a huge combo! Dansworth steps away and waves a wobbly Ben Or back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dansworth throws an overhand right that drops Ben Or like a sack of potatoes! Dansworth dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Greg Dansworth!
Greg Dansworth decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Kong (ranked 5144 p4p, 24598 weight class) and Chris Lowe (ranked 528 p4p, 639 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kong
vs
Lowe

191 cm
25
265
1 - 1 - 0

204 cm
25
266
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Tends to cut

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lowe.
Lowe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Lowe clinches with his opponent.

Lowe successfully pulls guard.

Lowe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kong is aware though and is defending well.
Lowe trying to control the position here.
Lowe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lowe is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lowe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lowe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kong manages to get himself to full guard.

Lowe throwing strikes but missing.
Kong could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kong wants to stand and escape but Lowe is having none of it.
Lowe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kong is keeping the position for now.
Lowe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lowe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kong wants to get back to his feet but Lowe passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong is trying to get back to full guard.

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.
Kong is trying to stand.
Lowe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kong won't allow Lowe to pass to mount.
Lowe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kong is trying to maintain the position but Lowe is very close to passing his half guard.
Lowe slows the pace down in half guard.
Kong tries to kick Lowe off but Lowe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lowe controlling the action here.

Kong kicks off Lowe and gets to his feet.
Lowe throws a right hand that Kong ducks under and follows up with a left that Kong also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe takes one to the chin there.
Lowe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lowe with the counter takedown but Kong avoids it easily.
Kong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lowe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kong throws the left hand but Lowe avoids the punch easily.
Kong tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong lands a nice shot that snaps Lowe's head back.
Lowe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lowe misses with a takedown
enabling Kong to counter with a crisp jab.
David Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lowe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Kong gets a clinch.

Lowe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Lowe moves out of range easily.
Lowe shoots in and drives through. Kong sprawls well.
David Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Lowe.
Lowe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kong gets a clinch.
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!
Lowe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Lowe breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lowe is defended easily by Kong.
Lowe looks winded!
Kong lands a slapping body shot.
Lowe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Kong moves into the clinch successfully.
Kong tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lowe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kong throws an elbow that misses.

Lowe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kong wants to clinch.
Lowe throws a counter combo.
Kong tests Lowe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lowe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kong wants to clinch up but Lowe keeps it at a distance.
Kong tries to clinch up but Lowe circles away and keeps his distance.
Lowe feints the counter takedown.
Lowe is looking to slow Kong down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kong tries to clinch there but Lowe circles away.
Lowe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
David Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowe misses with a series of wild punches.
Lowe fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lowe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Lowe pushes Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kong fails to land.
Lowe taking a breather.
Kong leaning his opponent against the cage.

Lowe breaks from the clinch.
Lowe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kong is fending him off so far but Lowe persists. Nope, Kong circles away and we're back to standing.
Lowe drops his hands momentarily and Kong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lowe is looking to clinch but Kong is avoiding it.
Kong misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe takes one to the side of the head.
Lowe blocks a head kick by Kong.
Lowe throws a head kick that half lands.
Lowe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
David Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Lowe.
Lowe is breathing heavily.
Lowe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kong swivels and escapes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kong moves in looking to clinch but Lowe pushes him off.
Kong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lowe wants to clinch.
Kong fails in his attempt to clinch.
David Kong is winning the standup battle so far.
Lowe shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense.
Kong misses with a looping left.
Lowe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kong.
Lowe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Lowe tries to counter it with a takedown but Kong pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kong wants to clinch up but Lowe keeps it at a distance.
Lowe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kong checks a leg kick.

Kong moves into the clinch.
Kong lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Chris Lowe has been cut.
Lowe tries to pull guard but Kong won't allow it.
Kong on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lowe fails to pull guard.
Kong pushes off an throws an elbow but Lowe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kong misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lowe.
Kong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lowe is defending well for now.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to clinch.

Kong has managed to clinch.
Kong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lowe's elbow.
Lowe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kong smiles and moves away.
Lowe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kong pinned against the cage. Kong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kong is looking to counter the offense by Lowe and move into the clinch.
Lowe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kong as he jumps to the side.
As Lowe tries to get set, Kong tries to push him back and clinch up but Lowe manages to avoid the attempt.

Kong closes the distance and pushes Lowe back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

David Kong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Lowe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lowe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kong just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Lowe has him pressed against the cage.
Lowe wants to take the fight to the mat but Kong manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Kong manages to break the clinch.
Kong lands with a nice body punch.
Kong tries to work over Lowe's front leg with a kick but Lowe checks it.

Kong clinches.
Kong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lowe is keeping busy.

Lowe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kong instigates a clinch.
Lowe has Kong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
David Kong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Lowe.
Lowe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Lowe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lowe tries to close the distance and clinch but Kong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lowe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chris Lowe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong is looking to clinch.
Lowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Kong.
Kong tries to clinch there but Lowe circles away.

Kong closes the distance and pushes Lowe back into the cage.
Lowe blocks an elbow strike from Kong.
Kong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lowe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kong is trying to push Lowe away but Lowe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lowe keeps the fight on the outside.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.

Lowe has Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Kong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lowe jumps guard but Kong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kong is pressed up against the cage. Lowe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kong down to the mat. Kong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch but Lowe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Lowe's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Lowe moves out of range easily.
Lowe appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kong throws a head kick that misses.
Kong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lowe can do to turn this around?
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lowe or perhaps it was just good defense by Kong, which made it look bad.
Kong is looking to counter punch.
Kong cracks Lowe with an open hand slap.
Lowe darts in looking for a takedown but Kong gets double underhooks and turns Lowe into the cage.
Lowe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong lands a glancing blow to the side of Lowe's head.
Lowe keeps the fight on the outside.
Kong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kong takes a swing at Lowe's ribcage but misses.
Lowe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kong but Kong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kong pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Kong rushes Lowe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lowe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kong walks away with a smile on his face. Lowe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lowe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lowe wants to counter the offense by Kong and move into the clinch position.
David Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lowe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lowe throws a fast counter high kick but Kong manages to duck under it in time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kong.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong misses with a head kick.
Kong avoids the head kick by Lowe.
Kong is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lowe.
Kong lands a jab to the head.
Kong moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lowe swats away the attempt to clinch by Kong.
Kong stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Kong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kong tries to clinch but Lowe is having none of it.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch but Lowe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kong scores with a leg kick.
Kong tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chris Lowe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Kong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Moore (ranked 5093 p4p, 5995 weight class) and Agon Surinafi (ranked 591 p4p, 648 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Moore
vs
Surinafi

191 cm
21
170
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
170
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Caleb Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Agon Surinafi!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Moore tries to sprawl but Surinafi drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Moore kicks off Surinafi and gets to his feet.

Surinafi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Moore did well to prevent Surinafi getting side control.
Moore moves into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore managing to control the position.
Moore trying to control the position.
Moore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Surinafi.
Surinafi being controlled here momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Moore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Surinafi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Moore really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Surinafi stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore pulls Surinafi in close to his closed guard and prevents Surinafi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Moore wants to hit a sweep here but Surinafi passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Moore there!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore is trying desperately to improve position.
Surinafi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moore can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Surinafi goes for an armbar but Moore turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Moore.
Moore slips nicely into half guard.

Moore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Surinafi is not content to let Moore control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moore working Surinafi over with strikes.
Moore thows a huge punch but Surinafi dodges it nicely.
Surinafi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Moore is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moore trying to control the action but Surinafi is working from the bottom.

Moore stands up from half guard.

Moore gets caught flat footed, as Surinafi shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Surinafi stopping the sweep attempt from Moore.
Surinafi trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.

Moore is looking for a triangle but Surinafi pushes his legs off easily.
Moore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Moore slips nicely into half guard.
Moore perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Moore is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moore missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Surinafi gets the takedown into side control.

Moore throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!

Moore scores with a takedown into Surinafi's guard.

Surinafi is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Moore presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moore can't get the takedown.
Moore fails to pull guard.

Surinafi lands a takedown into guard.
Moore seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Caleb Moore!
Caleb Moore seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ashton Currie (ranked 3260 p4p, 4444 weight class) and Zneer Neer (ranked 435 p4p, 557 weight class). Neer is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Back In Black. 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 Zneer Neer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Currie
vs
Neer

184 cm
18
177
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
190
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Overeem’s Horse Meat

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ashton Currie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zneer Neer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Neer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Currie sprawls well initially but Neer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Neer is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Currie is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zneer Neer!
Zneer Neer is the new middleweight champion!
Zneer Neer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.