BKFC - 135/145 Bracket Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zakhar Makarov (ranked 5713 p4p, 3855 weight class) and Renard Joubert (ranked 568 p4p, 475 weight class). Joubert is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Brother Ali - The Preacher. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Makarov
vs
Joubert

180 cm
26
170
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
26
175
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
Granite 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zakhar Makarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Renard Joubert!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joubert avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joubert scores with a head kick.
Makarov throws a leg kick but Joubert checks it.
Joubert lands a front kick.
Makarov drops his hands momentarily and Joubert takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Makarov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makarov throws a right hand that Joubert ducks under and follows up with a left that Joubert also avoids with ease.
A combination from Makarov does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Joubert swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joubert throws a head kick that misses.
Joubert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Makarov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Makarov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Makarov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makarov throws a series of punches but Joubert avoids them all with ease.
Joubert scores with a head kick.
Joubert throws a head kick that Makarov semi-blocks.
Makarov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Makarov backs off Joubert throws a huge counter combo but Makarov manages to avoid it all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joubert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Makarov circles away quickly and effectively.
Makarov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Joubert counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joubert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joubert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joubert scores with a head kick. Makarov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Joubert moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makarov's corner calls for a 1-2. Makarov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Makarov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Joubert counters with a flying knee. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joubert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Joubert throws a head kick that misses.
Joubert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makarov is looking for a counter combo.
Makarov cracks Joubert with a good jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joubert.
Joubert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Joubert throws a nice head kick!
Makarov avoids the head kick by Joubert.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joubert slips a jab and a cross from Makarov.
Joubert scores with a head kick.
Makarov misses with a few strikes there.
Joubert throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Makarov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from Makarov misses.
Makarov is breathing heavily.
Makarov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Joubert throws a series of punches but Makarov avoids them all with ease.
Makarov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Joubert lands but Makarov takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renard Joubert dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Makarov swinging wildly here.
Makarov misses with a double jab
and Joubert counters with a head kick. That will keep Makarov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Makarov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Makarov throws a series of punches but Joubert avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joubert throws a nice inside leg kick.
Joubert has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joubert goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zakhar Makarov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makarov misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joubert misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makarov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Joubert counters with a three punch combo that has Makarov backing up. Makarov nods at Joubert to acknowledge the strikes.
Makarov misses with a few strikes there.
Despite the aggression on Joubert's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joubert connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Makarov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Makarov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makarov missing with a left hand there. Joubert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Makarov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Joubert misses with a double jab.
Makarov takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Makarov with a hook.
Joubert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joubert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick from Joubert lands but Makarov takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joubert lands a head kick!
Makarov fails to land with a series of punches.
Joubert lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Makarov throws a sloppy body shot
and Joubert counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joubert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joubert connects with a crisp jab.
Joubert misses with a double jab
and Makarov counters with a three punch combo that has Joubert backing up. Joubert nods at Makarov to acknowledge the strikes.
Joubert dodges the punch combination from Makarov.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joubert feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Makarovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Makarov misses with the combination.
Joubert is looking to slow Makarov down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Renard Joubert showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Joubert throws a quick inside leg kick.
Joubert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joubert scores with a one two! Makarov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Makarov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Joubert. Joubert obviously looking to wear him down.
Joubert lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Makarov misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov throws a hook but Joubert blocks it.
Joubert shapes to counter with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joubert connects with a leg kick.
Joubert connects with a leg kick.
Makarov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Joubert lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joubert lands with a shot to the body.
Makarov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makarov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joubert shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Makarov eats them both and turns towards Joubert to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Makarov.
Joubert lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joubert connects with a high kick.
Joubert pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Makarov back to the cage. Joubert follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Makarov is rocked!
Makarov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Joubert lands a head kick. Makarov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Oh Makarov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov misses with an uppercut. Joubert saw that one coming.
Makarov seems to have got his legs back now.
Joubert swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Makarov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Joubert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joubert throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Makarov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makarov swings for the body but Joubert moves out of range.
Joubert throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joubert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Joubert throws a right and a left that Makarov avoids nicely.
Makarov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joubert goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joubert plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Joubert throws a combination. Makarov tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Joubert has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Renard Joubert seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Joubert circles away from the clinch attempt
and Joubert counters with a three punch combo that has Makarov backing up. Makarov nods at Joubert to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Renard Joubert comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joubert 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Renard Joubert!
Renard Joubert seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
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 Choto Kanabe (ranked 6108 p4p, 3631 weight class) and Jean Jacques (ranked 574 p4p, 429 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kanabe
vs
Jacques

200 cm
27
285
2 - 3 - 0

200 cm
21
265
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Choto Kanabe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Jacques!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jacques looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kanabe pulls Jacques in close to prevent any damage.
Jacques throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kanabe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kanabe wants to sweep here but Jacques controlling him for the moment.
Jacques trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanabe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanabe is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jacques lands a couple of elbows.
Jacques stopping the sweep attempt from Kanabe.
Jacques is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jacques content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jacques trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanabe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kanabe wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacques cracks Kanabe with a solid left hand.
Jacques scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kanabe controlling Jacques's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacques wants to control from the top but Kanabe keeps moving.
Jacques chips away with some ground and pound.
Kanabe is pulling down on Jacques's head. It's preventing any offense from Jacques, at least for the moment.
Kanabe is trying to keep Jacques in close.
Jacques is looking to work some ground and pound but Kanabe has wrist control.
Jacques stands and throws Kanabe's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Jacques thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jacques wants to control but Kanabe is keeping him busy.
Kanabe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jacques on the ground.
Kanabe tries to bench press Jacques off him but Jacques keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jacques thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jacques thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kanabe tries to escape but Jacques is in control.
Kanabe tries to improve position but can't.
Jacques lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kanabe is looking for a sweep.
Jacques working the ground and pound but Kanabe is defending the strikes.
Jacques is working Kanabe over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kanabe managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jacques.
Jacques wants to control but Kanabe is keeping him busy.
Jacques landing strikes.
Kanabe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacques scoring with punches and elbows.
Jacques trying to control the action but Kanabe is working from the bottom.
Jacques working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Jacques tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Jacques is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kanabe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kanabe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kanabe tries to get out of the position.
Kanabe is trying to control Jacques's posture but Jacques avoids it.
Jacques landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanabe taking a bit of punishment here - Jacques scoring with strikes.

Jacques working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kanabe is trying to get back to half guard.

Jacques tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jacques has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kanabe is trying to improve his position.
Kanabe is trying to control Jacques's posture but Jacques avoids it.
Kanabe dodges the ground and pound from Jacques.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacques trying to control the position but Kanabe is working away.
Jacques landing strikes.
Jacques advances nicely into full mount.

Jacques has control of Kanabe's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kanabe regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kanabe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jacques shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kanabe pinned against the cage. Kanabe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Kanabe darts in and clinches Jacques up against the cage.
Jacques blocks a body shot from Kanabe.
Kanabe slows down the pace here.
Jacques is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kanabe to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacques changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kanabe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jacques has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Choto Kanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Jacques.
Kanabe leaves Jacques with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jean Jacques seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacques shoots in but no luck this time.
Jacques misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kanabe ducks under a wild hook from Jacques.
Kanabe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jacques throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kanabe's waist but Kanabe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacques off to one side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kanabe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Kanabe clinches with his opponent.
Jacques tries to pull guard but Kanabe holds him up against the cage and eventually Jacques drops back down to his feet.
Kanabe lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Jean Jacques has been cut.
Kanabe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanabe prevents the takedown attempt.
Kanabe throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kanabe struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacques controls his hands.
Jacques has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kanabe after a bit of a struggle.

Kanabe has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jacques clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacques manages to reverse the position and now he's in Kanabe's guard. Nice work there by Jacques.
Kanabe wants to stand and escape but Jacques is having none of it.
Jacques has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kanabe wants to sweep but no luck.
Jacques distracts Kanabe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jacques throwing strikes from guard but Kanabe blocks nicely.

Jacques gets to his feet - Kanabe follows without any prompting.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jacques.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacques shoots in for a takedown but Kanabe shows good takedown defense.
Jacques tries for a takedown but Kanabe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Jacques.
Kanabe tries to clinch but Jacques moves out of range.
No luck for Jacques with that takedown attempt.
Jacques has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kanabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacques.
Jacques shoots for a takedown but Kanabe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kanabe tries to clinch there but Jacques circles away.
Jacques will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Kanabe has managed to clinch.
Kanabe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanabe tries a body shot but Jacques blocks it.

Kanabe lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Jacques kicks off Kanabe and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kanabe tries to clinch but Jacques moves out of range.
Jacques tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kanabe fails with an attempt to clinch.

Kanabe gets a clinch.
Jacques tries to pull guard but Kanabe won't allow it.
Jacques wants to take the fight to the mat but Kanabe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Jacques turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jacques manages to end up in side control.

Jacques thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kanabe is trying to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Choto Kanabe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jean Jacques's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kanabe is looking to clinch.

Jacques shoots in and gets a takedown into Kanabe's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanabe pulls Jacques in close to prevent any damage.
Jacques scoring with some ground and pound.
Jacques is looking to work some ground and pound but Kanabe has wrist control.
Jacques is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kanabe trying to control the position here.

Kanabe is working an open guard so Jacques takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kanabe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jacques tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kanabe defends well and Jacques ends up having to push Kanabe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacques throws a lazy right hand but Kanabe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jacques.
Kanabe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacques trying to control from half guard but Kanabe is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanabe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kanabe is trying to maintain the position but Jacques is very close to passing his half guard.
Kanabe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kanabe desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kanabe continues to stall.
Jacques wants to pass the guard but Kanabe is defending well.
Jacques not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Jacques is looking for a kimura here.
Jacques wants to take a breather but Kanabe is having none of 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.
Kanabe is trying to get back to full guard.
Jacques is trying to control the action in half guard but Kanabe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kanabe wants to get back to full guard.
Jacques thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kanabe is looking to improve his position.
Kanabe is working hard here to advance position.
Jacques is trying to control the action in half guard but Kanabe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kanabe pushes Jacques off looking to stand but Jacques dives back in and keeps control.
Jacques working Kanabe over with strikes.
Kanabe keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jacques is keen to just control but Kanabe is a slippery customer.

Kanabe kicks off Jacques and gets to his feet.

Kanabe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kanabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacques is trying to pull guard but Kanabe has him pressed against the cage.
Jacques has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kanabe avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Choto Kanabe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Jacques.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanabe throws an elbow that misses.
Jacques tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kanabe just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Kanabe.
Choto Kanabe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kanabe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jacques prevents a body shot from Kanabe.
Kanabe prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jacques fails to pull guard.
Jacques takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jacques blocks a body shot from Kanabe.
Kanabe cracks Jacques with a nice body shot.
Kanabe lands a damaging elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacques tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kanabe lands an elbow that stopped Jacques in his tracks for a moment.
Kanabe throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kanabe lands with a left to the head.

Kanabe turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kanabe manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Kanabe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jacques knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jacques tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kanabe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Kanabe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Kanabe stands up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Choto Kanabe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kanabe 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choto Kanabe!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Freddie DeLuna (ranked 4224 p4p, 3269 weight class) and Terry Atkins (ranked 507 p4p, 425 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

DeLuna
vs
Atkins

191 cm
20
178
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
180
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Freddie DeLuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terry Atkins!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkins misses with an uppercut.
Atkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Atkins throws an overhand right that lands on DeLuna's shoulder, as DeLuna tries to avoid the shot.
DeLuna misses with a takedown attempt - Atkins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Terry Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins with a nice cross.

It looks like Freddie DeLuna has been cut.
DeLuna is looking to clinch but Atkins is avoiding it.
Atkins lands with a cross.
DeLuna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Atkins.
Atkins misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Atkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

DeLuna drives through with a takedown into Atkins's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
DeLuna trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeLuna is really struggling to control Atkins but he's trying to hold on to the position.
DeLuna looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins tries to land a sweep but no joy.

DeLuna is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Atkins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Atkins has escaped and now he's on top!

DeLuna is trying to keep Atkins in close.
DeLuna seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Atkins stopping the sweep attempt from DeLuna.
Atkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DeLuna controls Atkins momentarily but Atkins frees himself.
Atkins won't allow DeLuna to sweep him here.
Atkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
DeLuna trying to keep a closed guard but Atkins is proving a slippery customer.
DeLuna bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Atkins's guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeLuna is trying to keep Atkins in close.
Atkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
DeLuna has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Atkins has passed into side control.
DeLuna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Atkins controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeLuna is looking for a sweep.
Atkins controlling the position.
DeLuna is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Atkins content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
DeLuna is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Atkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie DeLuna's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Atkins misses with a left hand

and DeLuna counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeLuna.
Atkins has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
DeLuna trying to control but Atkins is working from the bottom.
DeLuna looking to sit in guard and control but Atkins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

DeLuna trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeLuna trying to control the position.
Atkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeLuna swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Atkins stopping the sweep attempt from DeLuna.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeLuna is working hard here to advance position.
DeLuna working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Atkins is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Atkins misses the jab.
Atkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DeLuna has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Atkins.
Atkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Atkins scores with a nice body kick.
Atkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeLuna drops down looking for a counter takedown but Atkins sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Atkins.
DeLuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeLuna feinted with a counter takedown.

DeLuna shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeLuna is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Atkins wants to improve his position but DeLuna is controlling well.
DeLuna wants to take a breather but Atkins is having none of it.
DeLuna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Atkins wants to get back to full guard.

DeLuna is working for a submission of some sort.
DeLuna seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Atkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four 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.
Atkins keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
DeLuna is stalling here. Atkins is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! DeLuna seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Atkins has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
DeLuna can't do much from the bottom here.
DeLuna tries to buck Atkins off but Atkins is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeLuna is trying to control Atkins's posture but Atkins avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Atkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freddie DeLuna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A head kick from Atkins lands but DeLuna takes it in his stride.
Atkins stuffs the takedown attempt from DeLuna. DeLuna gets slowly back to his feet.
Atkins scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Atkins misses the target.
DeLuna goes for a double leg but Atkins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Atkins continues to drive forward.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Atkins! But no joy.
Atkins is pressed up against the cage. DeLuna has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Atkins down to the mat. Atkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Freddie DeLuna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkins slaps away a takedown attempt from DeLuna, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A solid body kick from Atkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Atkins lands a big uppercut and DeLuna crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but DeLuna looks OK. Atkins waves DeLuna back to his feet!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atkins throws an overhand right that lands on DeLuna's shoulder, as DeLuna tries to avoid the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! DeLuna crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Atkins - the referee stops the clock and DeLuna gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Atkins. DeLuna manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Atkins circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends DeLuna tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Atkins wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terry Atkins!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lee (ranked 3792 p4p, 2550 weight class) and Brian Spam (ranked 492 p4p, 345 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lee
vs
Spam

193 cm
26
217
3 - 2 - 0

196 cm
26
221
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Robert Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Spam!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spam misses with the combination.
Spam swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spam throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Robert Lee has been cut.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spam swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Spam misses with the combination.
Good shot there by Spam.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looks for a takedown but Spam sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Spam misses.

Lee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Spam bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Spam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spam swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Brian Spam seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Spam!
Spam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spam swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Spam as Lee shoots in.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Spam swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee shoots in but Spam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spam swinging wildly here.
Lee feinted with a counter takedown.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Spam sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Spam is looking for the big counter here.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee is breathing heavily.

Spam gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Spam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Spam stands up and waves to Lee to follow him.
Spam throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
As Spam looks to move away, Lee throws a big counter combo but Spam just gets out of the way.
Spam throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Spam tries to sprawl but Lee drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Spam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spam is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spam defending well though.
Spam wants to get back to his feet.
Spam keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spam pushes Lee off looking to stand but Lee dives back in and keeps control.
Spam is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Spam is trying to stand back up but Lee is controlling him

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spam throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Spam looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Spam sprawls and moves away.
Spam throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spam throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.

Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee scoring with punches and elbows.
Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Spam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sloppy strikes there by Lee.
Spam is trying to escape the position but Lee is controlling the position.

Lee tries for a kimura but Spam is defending well.
Spam is not content to let Lee control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Spam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Lee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Spam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Spam works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.

Lee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spam on his heels. He'll look to pass Spam's guard now, I'm sure.
Lee trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Spam manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spam's guard.

We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spam can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spam keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spam is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lee trying to control but Spam is working from the bottom.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Spam gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Spam wanted to stand there but Lee had control of the position.
Robert Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Lee looking for a guillotine here but Spam defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spam trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spam trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.
Lee is pulling down on Spam's head to control his posture.
Spam has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lee is working an open guard so Spam takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Robert Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Spam as Lee shoots in.
Spam looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Spam works the jab nicely.
Spam lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Spam throws a body shot but no joy.
Spam scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Spam.
Spam has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice takedown defense from Spam. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Spam misses with an uppercut.
Brian Spam is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spam throws a combination that misses

and Lee counters with a shoot takedown. Spam fights it but they end up in guard.

Spam pushes Lee off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spam stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spam misses with the combination.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Spam tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Spam to the ground. Spam escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Spam gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spam working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Spam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robert Lee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Spam lands with a cross.
Spam throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spam lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Spam stuffs the takedown.
Spam fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Spam.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Spam saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Spam throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from Spam misses.
Spam misses with a few strikes there.
Spam misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spam lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Spam sprawls well. Spam wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Spam does no damage.
Spam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Spam looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Lee is working for a kimura but Spam is defending it quite comfortably.

Lee is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Spam as he works his way to full guard.
Lee won't allow Spam to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee wants to control from the top but Spam keeps moving.
Lee postures up in Spam's guard and throws a big left but Spam blocks it.
Spam keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee is fighting to break Spam's control of his arms but Spam is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Spam utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spam lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A combination from Spam does no damage.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Spam gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Spam lands a right hand.
Spam can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Spam stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Spam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee tries to pull guard but Spam forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Spam pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Spam breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spam with a jab.
Spam throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Spam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spam misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Lee backs off Spam throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spam defends it nicely.
Spam swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spam scores with a one two! Lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Lee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spam knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Lee is looking for a kimura but Spam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Spam comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spam winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Spam!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jordan (ranked 2813 p4p, 3537 weight class) and Tetsuo Shima (ranked 161 p4p, 199 weight class). Jordan comes to the cage accompanied by Andre Nickatina, My Rap World. Tetsuo Shima is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jordan
vs
Shima

166 cm
20
144
2 - 1 - 0

167 cm
19
142
5 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jim Jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Jordan'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.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Jordan - that landed with a thud.
Jordan tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan is looking to control Shima's arms but Shima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jordan has his back to the cage.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan'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.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Shima.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jordan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima slowing the pace effectively.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Jordan.
Jordan looking to stall.
Shima tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan trying to control the position but instead, Shima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jordan into the cage.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shima stalling in the clinch.
Jordan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Jordan.
A short right from Jordan.
Shima blocking some punches.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan lands with a light punch inside.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Jordan controls his hands.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jordan stalling in the clinch.
Jordan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan tries a body shot but Shima blocks it.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima blocks a body shot from Jordan.
Jordan is pushing Shima up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shima.
Jordan lands a shot to the body.
Shima tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan misses with a punch on the inside.
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Jordan trying to control the position but instead, Shima has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jordan into the cage.
Shima misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Shima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima slows down the pace here.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Shima prevents a body shot from Jordan.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Shima working aggressively here.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Shima drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jordan swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Shima closes the distance and clinches.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shima tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Jim Jordan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jordan.
Jordan blocking some punches.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan lands with a left to the head.
Jordan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shima can do to turn this around?
Shima letting Jordan take a breather here.
Jordan avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan has a couple of punches blocked by Shima.
Jordan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jordan effectively controlling the action here.
Jordan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shima fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jordan.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Jordan lands with a left to the head.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jordan gets through Shima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jordan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordan lands a hook that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jordan misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Jordan - that landed with a thud.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Jordan pushes Shima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Jordan.
Jordan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jordan misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima working aggressively here.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jordan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shima.
Jordan can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Jordan struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Shima softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jordan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan wants to stall.
Jordan is trying to stall.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shima blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima blocks an uppercut.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Jordan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Jordan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan looking to slow down the pace here.
Jordan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Shima lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jordan gets through Shima's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jordan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Jordan throws out a loose jab but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan clobbers Shima with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Jordan throws a jab but it's blocked by Shima.
Jordan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jordan throws a hook but Shima avoids it easily.
Shima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been told by Jordan's head coaches at The Heart of the BloodBath that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Shima gets a clinch.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Shima working aggressively here.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
Jordan swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan stalling in the clinch.
Shima is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jordan working aggressively here.
Jordan lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Jordan.
Jordan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Jordan blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jordan backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima misses with the head strike.
Jordan lands an uppercut.
Jordan misses with the head strike.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Shima tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Shima being controlled against the cage.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Jordan misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shima tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima takes a shot to the head.
Jordan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Jordan.
Jordan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jordan lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Jordan on the inside.
Jordan prevents a body shot from Shima.
A short left from Jordan.

Shima is rocked!
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima is still on wobbly legs! Can Jordan finish him?
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Jordan controls the action.
Jordan swings wildly with an uppercut but Shima uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima seems to have recovered his senses.
Jordan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jim Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jordan throws a head punch that misses.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tetsuo Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
Shima tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Shima tries a body shot but Jordan blocks it.
Jordan throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
Shima has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Shima tries to work over Jordan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jordan lands a hook that snaps the head of Shima backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Jordan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jordan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Jordan!
Jim Jordan 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Braxton Labatt (ranked 4384 p4p, 2913 weight class) and Paolo Del Geno (ranked 403 p4p, 168 weight class). Labatt comes to the cage accompanied by Dierks Bentley - Sideways. Paolo Del Geno acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Labatt
vs
Del Geno

178 cm
19
141
4 - 0 - 0

169 cm
20
136
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Brooklyn Apothecary
Brooklyn Threads

Vegan Gains

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Braxton Labatt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paolo Del Geno!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Geno looks to land a left hand but Labatt moved out of range nicely.
Del Geno scores with a nice head shot.
Del Geno throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Del Geno lands a nice shot to the body.
Del Geno scores with a body shot.
Labatt tries for a takedown but Del Geno circles away easily

and Del Geno moves into the clinch.
Labatt wants a takedown.
Labatt has been working on his balance at Puncher's Chance Collective, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Del Geno.

Del Geno breaks the clinch.
Del Geno slips a straight right by Labatt.
Labatt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Braxton Labatt has been cut.
Del Geno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Del Geno.

Labatt is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Geno pounces like a tiger and cracks Labatt with a vicious hook! Labatt is down but not out! Del Geno follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paolo Del Geno!
During a confident post fight interview, Paolo Del Geno thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Barnes (ranked 2684 p4p, 3726 weight class) and Rousso Phobe (ranked 154 p4p, 208 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Barnes
vs
Phobe

170 cm
20
145
3 - 3 - 0

173 cm
23
142
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Voodoo Nutrition

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rousso Phobe!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phobe manages to avoid it.
Phobe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Barnes.
Phobe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barnes darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.

Phobe drives through with a takedown into Barnes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Phobe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phobe trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Phobe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes 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.
Phobe cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Barnes controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Phobe trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Barnes looking to control.
Phobe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phobe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Phobe controlling him for the moment.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Phobe wants to clinch.
Alex Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Phobe tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a straight right hand.
Barnes misses with a straight right.

Phobe scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barnes is trying to get back to full guard.
Barnes is concentrating on defense, preventing Phobe from advancing position.
Barnes wants to sweep but Phobe has passed to side control!
Phobe working the body and head with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is trying to improve his position.
Barnes has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Barnes is letting Phobe control him for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Phobe.
Barnes tries to bench press Phobe off him but Phobe keeps the position.
Barnes regains half guard.
Barnes is in trouble now - Phobe has advanced to mount!
Phobe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries to hold on but Phobe postures up.
Barnes is trying to escape the mount.
Barnes manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Phobe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phobe drops an elbow to the side of Barnes's head.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phobe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Phobe lands with a punch from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rousso Phobe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Barnes misses with a hook

and Phobe counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Barnes!
Barnes is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Phobe trying to control the position but Barnes is working away.
Barnes sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've been informed that Phobe has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Phobe won't allow Barnes to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phobe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phobe throws a big elbow that misses.
Phobe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phobe wants to pass the guard but Barnes is keeping the position.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Phobe from controlling successfully.
Phobe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phobe is one step ahead there.
Barnes trying to control the position.
Phobe working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Barnes's head.

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.
Phobe is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes controlling Phobe's posture.
Barnes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phobe manages to get himself to full guard.

Phobe keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Phobe wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes landing with the ground and pound.
Barnes is pushing down on Phobe's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phobe is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Phobe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phobe is trying to get back to full guard.
Phobe throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Barnes is nestled in close to Phobe, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Phobe has hold of Barnes's hands but Barnes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Phobe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barnes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Phobe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes throwing shots but Phobe is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Phobe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnes is trying to control. Phobe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Phobe trying to control but Barnes postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Phobe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Barnes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!

Barnes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Phobe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phobe is defended easily by Barnes.
Barnes throws out a loose jab but Phobe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phobe wants to counter with a clinch but Barnes pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Barnes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Phobe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes swings for the body but Phobe moves out of range.
Barnes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Phobe misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Phobe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side.
Alex Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rousso Phobe.
Barnes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Phobe misses with a takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a nice leg kick.
Phobe tries to clinch but Barnes moves out of range.
Phobe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is looking to slow Phobe down with leg kicks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Barnes!
Barnes throws a leg kick that misses.
Barnes lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Phobe has a takedown stuffed.
Alex Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes stuffs the takedown.
Phobe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnes.
Alex Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes lands a head shot.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1-2. Barnes obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Phobe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phobe darts in looking for a takedown but Barnes gets double underhooks and turns Phobe into the cage.
Phobe shoots for a takedown but Barnes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Barnes throws a jab but it's blocked by Phobe.
Phobe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Barnes changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Phobe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Phobe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Phobe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Barnes lunges at Phobe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phobe's hand.
Phobe slips under a jab from Barnes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes lands with a nice body punch.
Phobe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barnes as he avoids it easily.
Phobe just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarnes.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Barnes lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barnes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnes 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Barnes!
Alex Barnes 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
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kili Disson (ranked 2923 p4p, 2887 weight class) and Jim Lahey (ranked 295 p4p, 288 weight class). Jim Lahey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Disson
vs
Lahey

150 cm
20
145
3 - 2 - 0

184 cm
20
145
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kili Disson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Lahey!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disson with a poor takedown
and Lahey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lahey connects with a single shot there.
Disson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lahey as he jumps to the side.
Disson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lahey is fending him off so far but Disson persists. Nope, Lahey circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kili Disson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Disson fails with the takedown

and Lahey counters with a crisp right hand that drops Disson! Lahey lets Disson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Lahey has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Disson misses with a takedown attempt
and Lahey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Disson is rocked!

Lahey feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Disson sprawling to the canvas! Disson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lahey finish him?!
Oh Disson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Disson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lahey counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Lahey!
Post fight, an emotional Jim Lahey said 'I had a few drinks in the back before my walk out here. The Liqour led me to victory, It always does Rick! Tell Patrick Swayzie I love em Bubs!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bostic (ranked 2123 p4p, 2495 weight class) and Nasir Prince (ranked 212 p4p, 251 weight class). Bostic kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Move. Prince has chosen Nas- N.Y. State of Mind as his entrance music. Nasir Prince will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Bostic
vs
Prince

160 cm
20
145
4 - 1 - 0

171 cm
20
145
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Warrior Fight Store

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Bostic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nasir Prince!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prince misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Bostic misses the target.
Bostic fails with the takedown.
Prince connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Prince connects with a high kick.
Prince throws the left hand but Bostic avoids the punch easily.

Bostic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bostic lands in his opponent's guard.
Bostic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bostic works over Prince with some ground and pound from guard.
Prince wants to stand and escape but Bostic is having none of it.
Bostic landing with the ground and pound.
Bostic is pushing down on Prince's leg trying to pass to half guard. Prince is fighting to maintain full guard but Bostic has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bostic stops Prince from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prince can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Bostic.
Bostic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Prince with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bostic stops Prince from getting back to his feet.
Bostic not doing much here.
Bostic is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bostic stalling away here and it's allowed Prince to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bostic cracks Prince with a solid left hand.
Bostic won't allow Prince to get back to his feet.
Bostic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bostic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prince swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prince wants to stand up but Bostic is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bostic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bostic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bostic passes Prince's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bostic lands a nice short elbow.
Bostic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Prince is trying to stand.
Prince 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.
Bostic has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bostic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bostic moves nicely into side control.
Prince tries to escape but Bostic is in control.
Bostic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bostic prevents Prince from escaping the position.
Bostic grinds an elbow into Prince's temple.
Bostic working the ground and pound from side control.
Bostic landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bostic prevents Prince from escaping the position.
Bostic cracks Prince with a big elbow.

Bostic tries for a kimura but Prince is defending well.
Prince is not content to let Bostic control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bostic advances nicely into full mount.
Bostic lands a big shot there that rocks Prince but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've been hearing that Bostic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bostic landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bostic pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bostic in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bostic lands a big shot there that rocks Prince but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Prince is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bostic is landing with some decent strikes but Prince is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bostic tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bostic landing strikes from the mount.
Prince really wants to buck Bostic off and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bostic 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.

Bostic shoots in and gets a takedown into Prince's guard.
Bostic stands up over Prince, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Bostic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bostic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bostic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bostic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bostic cracks Prince with a solid left hand.
Prince can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bostic controls the pace.
Bostic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince wants to stand and escape but Bostic is having none of it.
Bostic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Prince keeping moving, preventing Bostic from controlling successfully.
Bostic with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince wants to stand up but Bostic is controlling him.
Bostic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Prince takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bostic wants to control but Prince is keeping him busy.
Bostic working the ground and pound.
Bostic prevents Prince from escaping the position.
Prince on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bostic looks up at the clock and then as Prince takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bostic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bostic landing a few strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bostic cracks Prince with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Prince takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bostic cracks Prince with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bostic lands a nice forearm strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prince taking punishment in the form of punches.

Prince is rocked!
Prince takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Prince is still in real trouble! Can Bostic finish him?
Bostic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prince keeps working.
Prince seems to have recovered his senses.
Bostic is putting a hurting on Prince here, landing some big shots from side control.
Prince is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bostic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bostic landing a few strikes.
Bostic working the ground and pound from side control.
Bostic looks up at the clock and then as Prince takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bostic smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Bostic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Prince taking a bit of punishment here - Bostic scoring with strikes.
Bostic lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bostic grinds an elbow into Prince's temple.

Bostic is trying to get an arm triangle but Prince is defending well.

Bostic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bostic connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Prince some visible discomfort.
Prince is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bostic trying to control the position but Prince is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bostic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Prince down.
Bostic is looking to take a break and control but Prince is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Prince wants to get back to his feet.
Bostic works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bostic is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bostic wants to control but Prince is keeping him busy.
Prince is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bostic is chipping away with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Bostic dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Prince. No joy for Bostic on that attempt.
Prince looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Bostic shoots in and bounces Prince off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Prince wants to get back to his feet but Bostic is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince can't keep his opponent in guard - Bostic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Prince on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Prince is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Bostic has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Prince is tapping! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Michael Bostic!
An out of breath Michael Bostic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bony Searchinson (ranked 1555 p4p, 3559 weight class) and Mac Keegan (ranked 216 p4p, 438 weight class). Bony Searchinson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mac Keegan's chin.

Searchinson
vs
Keegan

183 cm
23
166
5 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
160
6 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bony Searchinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Keegan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Searchinson throws a combination that misses

and Keegan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Searchinson!
Check out the look on Keegan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Searchinson is trying to control Keegan's posture but Keegan avoids it.
Keegan trying to control the position but Searchinson is working away.
Keegan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Searchinson tries to buck Keegan off but Keegan is having none of it.
Keegan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan in side control, throwing shots but Searchinson defends.
Keegan landing a few strikes.
Searchinson is looking to reverse the position.
Keegan in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Searchinson is looking to regain half guard here but Keegan keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keegan throwing strikes but Searchinson manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Keegan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keegan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Searchinson.
Searchinson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Keegan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Keegan gets full guard.
Searchinson throwing strikes from guard but Keegan blocks nicely.
Keegan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Searchinson manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keegan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Searchinson wants to sweep here but Keegan controlling him for the moment.
Keegan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Keegan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Searchinson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Searchinson tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Keegan lands a nice short elbow.
Keegan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Keegan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Searchinson defending well though.
Keegan wants to take a breather but Searchinson is having none of it.
Keegan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keegan winds up and cracks Searchinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Keegan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Keegan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Keegan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Searchinson taking some punishment here, with Keegan in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keegan blocks the strikes from Searchinson.
Keegan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Searchinson is trying to maintain the position but Keegan is very close to passing his half guard.
Keegan trying to control from half guard but Searchinson is working away.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Keegan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Searchinson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Keegan is now in half guard.
Keegan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Searchinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Searchinson is looking to improve his position.
Keegan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Searchinson!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Searchinson misses with a body shot.
Searchinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Searchinson throws a series of punches but Keegan moves out of range.

Keegan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Keegan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Keegan is staying tight to Searchinson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Keegan is chipping away with strikes.
Keegan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan trying to control the position but Searchinson is working away.
Keegan staying calm.
Keegan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keegan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Keegan taking a breather here.
Keegan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keegan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Keegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Searchinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Keegan 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Keegan working away.
Searchinson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Keegan.
Keegan throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Searchinson parries the strikes from Keegan easily there. Keegan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Searchinson to escape.
Searchinson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Keegan misses with the ground and pound.
Searchinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keegan on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Searchinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Keegan lands a nice forearm strike.
Searchinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Keegan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keegan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Keegan cracks Searchinson with a big elbow.
Keegan lands some shots froms side control.
Keegan cracks Searchinson with a big elbow.
Keegan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Searchinson seems a little lost for a moment, as Keegan dominates the positioning.
Keegan lands a nice forearm strike.
Searchinson taking punishment in the form of punches.
Searchinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Keegan trying to control the position but Searchinson is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Searchinson wants to control but Keegan postures up.
Keegan is looking to take a break and control but Searchinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keegan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Searchinson is looking to regain half guard here but Keegan keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keegan looks up at the clock and then as Searchinson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Keegan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Keegan cracks Searchinson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Keegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Keegan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Searchinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Keegan shoots in looking for a takedown but Searchinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Keegan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Keegan shoots in for a takedown but Searchinson shows good takedown defense.
Keegan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Searchinson sprawls well. Searchinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Keegan gets slowly back to his feet.
Bony Searchinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan.
Searchinson connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Mac Keegan has been cut.
Nice body punch from Searchinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Searchinson misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Searchinson. That snapped Keegan's head back.
Keegan shoots in and drives through. Searchinson sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Keegan scores with a takedown into Searchinson's guard.
Searchinson is looking to stand back up but Keegan counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Searchinson.

Keegan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Keegan wants to take a breather but Searchinson is having none of it.
Searchinson taking some punishment here, with Keegan in his half guard.
Searchinson is trying to control but can't.
Searchinson wants to improve his position but Keegan is controlling well.
Keegan slips a nice elbow through Searchinson's hands, connecting with Searchinson's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Searchinson wants to control but Keegan is keeping busy.
Keegan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Keegan in particular looking to stall.
Searchinson taking some punishment here, with Keegan in his half guard.
Searchinson trying to control but Keegan postures up.
Keegan winds up and cracks Searchinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Keegan wants to take a breather but Searchinson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keegan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Searchinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Searchinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bony Searchinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Searchinson throws a front kick aimed at Keegan's knee but Keegan avoids it well.
Keegan feints the counter takedown.
Keegan shoots for a takedown but Searchinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Searchinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Searchinson throws a combination that misses

and Keegan counters with a single leg into guard. Searchinson didn't expect that.
Keegan cracks Searchinson with a solid left hand.
Keegan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Keegan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Searchinson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keegan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Searchinson wants to sweep but no luck.
Mac Keegan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Keegan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Keegan trying to control but Searchinson is working from the bottom.
Keegan's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bony Searchinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keegan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Searchinson counters with a three punch combo that has Keegan backing up. Keegan nods at Searchinson to acknowledge the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bony Searchinson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keegan 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Keegan!