Outlaw Test Two PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raimundo Forza (ranked 4774 p4p, 4765 weight class) and Fortunado Sampaio (ranked 137 p4p, 135 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Forza
vs
Sampaio

174 cm
18
163
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
217
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Raimundo Forza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fortunado Sampaio!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sampaio scores with a takedown into Forza's guard.
Sampaio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Forza wants to sweep here but Sampaio controlling him for the moment.

Forza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Sampaio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Forza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Forza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sampaio swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Forza drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Forza jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sampaio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Forza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Forza trying to control but Sampaio is working from the bottom.

Forza drops back looking for a leg! Sampaio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sampaio manages to kick Forza off! Forza jumps back into Sampaio's guard.
Forza stopping the sweep attempt from Sampaio.
Sampaio looking to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Forza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Forza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Forza wants to control from the top but Sampaio keeps moving.

Sampaio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forza defends well.
Forza forces his way into half guard.
Forza works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forza wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sampaio keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sampaio is trying to get back to half guard.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimundo Forza!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robson De Nazario (ranked 4762 p4p, 4737 weight class) and Gaizka Exteberria (ranked 136 p4p, 131 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

De Nazario
vs
Exteberria

193 cm
18
264
0 - 0 - 0

191 cm
18
264
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robson De Nazario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gaizka Exteberria!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

De Nazario scores with a takedown into Exteberria's guard.
Exteberria is trying to control the position but De Nazario postures up.

Exteberria is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Exteberria 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.
Exteberria keeping moving, preventing De Nazario from controlling successfully.

De Nazario drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De Nazario jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

De Nazario is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Exteberria had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Nazario defends it easily.
De Nazario could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Exteberria is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Exteberria controlling the position.

De Nazario got a little sloppy there for a moment and Exteberria has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De Nazario has managed to get both his arms back between Exteberria's legs - danger averted.

Exteberria looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

De Nazario thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Exteberria trying to keep a closed guard but De Nazario is proving a slippery customer.

Exteberria working for a triangle but De Nazario defends it easily.
De Nazario is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De Nazario passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Exteberria tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Exteberria wants to control but De Nazario postures up.
De Nazario wants to control but Exteberria is keeping him busy.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Exteberria looking for a sweep but De Nazario has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Exteberria is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

De Nazario is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Exteberria to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Exteberria shrugs it off.
Exteberria is desperately trying to improve his position but De Nazario has a good base and remains in mount.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robson De Nazario!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
20%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Aarons (ranked 4772 p4p, 4778 weight class) and Mauricio Ascaciba (ranked 154 p4p, 153 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Aarons
vs
Ascaciba

192 cm
18
265
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Aarons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mauricio Ascaciba!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aarons moves into range and clinches up with Ascaciba.
Ascaciba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aarons prevents it.
Ascaciba goes for a takedown attempt but Aarons pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Aarons tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ascaciba sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aarons somewhat.
Aarons checks a leg kick.
Aarons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck for Aarons with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Aarons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ascaciba wants to clinch up but Aarons keeps it at a distance.
Aarons scores with a sloppy right hand. Ascaciba should have avoided that one.
Ascaciba dives in for a single leg takedown but Aarons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Aarons clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aarons taking a breather.
Aarons is trying to pull guard but Ascaciba turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ascaciba managing to block the knees to the body from Aarons.

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

Aarons pushes Ascaciba up against the cage in a clinch.

Aarons successfully pulls guard.
Aarons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ascaciba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aarons working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ascaciba.

Aarons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ascaciba postures up in Aarons's guard and throws a big left but Aarons blocks it.
Aarons is controlling Ascaciba's posture.
Ascaciba slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ascaciba throws a strike but Aarons rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Ascaciba is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ascaciba tries to land a sweep but no joy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 10:9
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Aarons!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kob Khun Hongtong (ranked 4727 p4p, 4480 weight class) and William O Connor (ranked 129 p4p, 111 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Hongtong
vs
O Connor

171 cm
18
144
0 - 0 - 0

171 cm
18
156
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kob Khun Hongtong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, William O Connor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hongtong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hongtong scores with a body shot.
Hongtong scores with a punch to the head.
O Connor tries to bum rush Hongtong with a series of wild strikes but Hongtong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hongtong lands a slapping body shot.
Kob Khun Hongtong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Connor just misses with a punch to the body.
O Connor misses with a looping right.
O Connor throws a lazy right hand but Hongtong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Hongtong lands an impressive looking overhand right. O Connor doesn't seem phased though.
Hongtong connects with a body shot that sends O Connor's belly button to the back.
Hongtong works O Connor's body with a nice hook.
O Connor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hongtong manages to avoid it.
It looked like Hongtong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from O Connor.
O Connor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hongtong to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hongtong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent O Connor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Connor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hongtong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
O Connor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Connor throws out a loose jab but Hongtong uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Connor missing with a left hand there. Hongtong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Connor thows a left - swing and a miss!
O Connor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A swing and a miss from O Connor.
Hongtong slips a straight right by O Connor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hongtong connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice defenses there by Hongtong.
Hongtong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Connor.
A quick step to the side and Hongtong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hongtong slips under a jab.
Hongtong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hongtong scores with a jab to the head.
O Connor throws a hook but Hongtong blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hongtong moves away from the strike by O Connor.
O Connor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Connor throws a hook to the side of Hongtong's head but Hongtong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
O Connor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Connor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hongtong moves away.
Hongtong connects with a body shot that sends O Connor's belly button to the back.
O Connor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hongtong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hongtong thuds a left hand into O Connor's body.
Hongtong connects with a nice looking jab.
O Connor missing with a left hand there. Hongtong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hongtong punishes O Connor's body with a nice straight punch.
Hongtong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
O Connor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hongtong is looking to wear down O Connor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hongtong cracks O Connor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hongtong blocks a jab.
O Connor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hongtong was well out of range. Poor timing from O Connor.
Hongtong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
O Connor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hongtong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
O Connor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hongtong cracks O Connor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
O Connor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Connor. Hongtong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hongtong cracks a nice hook into O Connor's ribs.
O Connor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Connor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Connor cracks Hongtong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Kob Khun Hongtong has been cut.
Hongtong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Connor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hongtong.
Hongtong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hongtong lands with an uppercut that bounces O Connor off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Connor takes one on the button.
Hongtong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hongtong misses with a hook to the body
and O Connor counters with a straight right hand.
O Connor misses with a hook.
Hongtong moves away from the strike by O Connor.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 10:9
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kob Khun Hongtong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Osuna (ranked 4647 p4p, 4477 weight class) and Cam Baker (ranked 126 p4p, 109 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Osuna
vs
Baker

194 cm
18
257
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
245
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joaquin Osuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cam Baker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osuna with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Baker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Osuna closes the distance and clinches.
Baker misses with a punch on the inside.
Osuna lands a body punch in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Baker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baker throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Osuna.
Osuna lands a nice shot to the body.
Osuna works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Osuna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baker struggles to land a body shot inside as Osuna controls his hands.
Osuna blocks an uppercut.
Osuna throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakers 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!
Osuna lands with a light punch inside.
Baker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Osuna scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Osuna is working Baker over against the cage.
Baker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Osuna backwards.
Osuna keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Baker's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Osuna creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Osuna lands a right hand.
Baker blocking some punches.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Osuna lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Osuna lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker lands with a right to the head.
Osuna softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Osuna lands a hook that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osuna lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Osuna lands with a short shot to the head.

Baker is rocked!
Osuna misses with some punches.
Baker is still on wobbly legs! Can Osuna finish him?
A head punch on the inside from Osuna fails to land.
Baker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Osuna throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Osuna swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osuna misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osuna.
Osuna swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osuna lands a shot to the body.
Osuna throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Baker.
Osuna digs a right hand underneath Baker's ribcage. Baker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baker seems to have recovered his senses.
Osuna lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Osuna dips a shoulder and cracks Baker with a mighty uppercut! Baker falls back against the cage and Osuna unloads with a barrage of strikes! Baker is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Osuna screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joaquin Osuna!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Burdon (ranked 4715 p4p, 4459 weight class) and Yuri Zhuravlev (ranked 128 p4p, 112 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Burdon
vs
Zhuravlev

180 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
165
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Burdon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yuri Zhuravlev!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burdon jabs Zhuravlev right on the nose. Zhuravlev blinks but takes it well.
Zhuravlev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burdon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zhuravlev scrambles back to his feet.
Burdon scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Zhuravlev misses.
Burdon lands an overhand right.
Burdon lands an overhand right.
Zhuravlev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burdon.
Zhuravlev throws a hook but Burdon blocks it.
Zhuravlev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burdon cracks Zhuravlev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burdon moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhuravlev looks to land a right hand but Burdon moved out of range.
Burdon lands a nice shot that snaps Zhuravlev's head back.
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!
Burdon cracks Zhuravlev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zhuravlev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zhuravlev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Burdon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zhuravlev scrambles back to his feet.
Burdon cracks a nice hook into Zhuravlev's ribs.
Good exchange - Burdon coming out on top.
Zhuravlev throws out a loose jab but Burdon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Burdon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab from Burdon.
Burdon scores with a punch to the head.
John Burdon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhuravlev misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Burdon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Burdon.
Burdon ducks under a wild hook from Zhuravlev.
Burdon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burdon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Burdon misses the target.
Burdon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Zhuravlev misses.
Burdon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zhuravlev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zhuravlev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhuravlev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zhuravlev looks to land a right hand but Burdon moved out of range.
Zhuravlev throws a lazy right hand but Burdon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Burdon. Beautiful body shot.
Burdon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Burdon cracks a nice hook into Zhuravlev's ribs.
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!
Burdon with a hook.
Zhuravlev throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhuravlev throws a lazy right hand but Burdon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burdon.
Burdon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Burdon slips under a jab from Zhuravlev.
Zhuravlev misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuravlev swings widly with a right hand
and Burdon counters with a nice body shot.
Burdon stuns Zhuravlev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zhuravlev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Burdon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zhuravlev at a distance.
Burdon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhuravlev.
Zhuravlev throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhuravlev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burdon lands a nice hook to Zhuravlev's body. Zhuravlev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zhuravlev misses with an uppercut. Burdon saw that one coming.
Zhuravlev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zhuravlev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Burdon just misses with a punch to the body.
Burdon avoids the body shot from Zhuravlev.
Zhuravlev throws a predictable looking body shot
and Burdon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burdon slips under a jab from Zhuravlev.
Zhuravlev is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burdon jabs Zhuravlev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zhuravlev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burdon.
Zhuravlev throws a jab but it's blocked by Burdon.
Burdon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zhuravlev misses the jab.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Burdon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curly Bill Brocius (ranked 4605 p4p, 4478 weight class) and Ryan Baxter Ii (ranked 120 p4p, 115 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Brocius
vs
Baxter Ii

195 cm
18
195
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
195
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Brooklyn Threads
Brooklyn Apothecary

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Curly Bill Brocius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Baxter Ii!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter Ii tries to work over Brocius's front leg with a kick but Brocius checks it.
Baxter Ii has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baxter Ii there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brocius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Baxter Ii closes the distance and clinches.
Brocius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brocius pushes Baxter Ii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brocius avoiding damage as Baxter Ii throws knees to the body.
Brocius managing to block the knees to the body from Baxter Ii.
Brocius pushes Baxter Ii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baxter Ii tries to land knees in the clinch but Brocius avoids the damage to the body.
Brocius avoiding damage as Baxter Ii throws knees to the body.
Brocius lands an uppercut.
Baxter Ii wants to get back to striking at distance but Brocius won't allow it.
Brocius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baxter Ii looks winded!
Baxter Ii tries to break the clinch but Brocius is controlling the position.
Brocius is leaning against Baxter Ii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baxter Ii looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brocius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baxter Ii backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxter Ii tries a knee to the head but Brocius blocks it.
Brocius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brocius digs a right hand underneath Baxter Ii's ribcage. Baxter Ii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brocius is leaning against Baxter Ii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Brocius.
Brocius lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brocius stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brocius is leaning against Baxter Ii and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brocius lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Brocius.
Brocius gets through Baxter Ii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brocius lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brocius lands a body punch.
Brocius lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Brocius.
Brocius digs a right hand underneath Baxter Ii's ribcage. Baxter Ii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Brocius as the two fighters clinch.
Brocius lands an uppercut.
Brocius pushes Baxter Ii back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brocius digs a right hand into Baxter Ii's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baxter Ii's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brocius scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Brocius.
A left hand lands to the body for Brocius.
A short left from Brocius.
A short left from Brocius.
Brocius scores with a shot to the side of Baxter Ii's head.
Brocius lands a nice shot to the body.
Baxter Ii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brocius avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Brocius.
Brocius on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brocius lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Baxter Ii backwards.
Brocius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baxter Iis head.
Brocius throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brocius working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brocius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baxter Ii.
Brocius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brocius presses Baxter Ii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Still in the clinch, Brocius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brocius lands with a right to the head.
Brocius lands with a short shot to the head.
Brocius works on Baxter Ii's body with a couple of short punches.
Brocius lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Baxter Ii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brocius presses Baxter Ii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brocius.
Baxter Ii tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brocius avoids it.
Brocius presses Baxter Ii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brocius lands a hook that snaps the head of Baxter Ii backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 10:9
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 10:9
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Curly Bill Brocius!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kong Roull (ranked 4413 p4p, 4387 weight class) and Xavier Vilderan (ranked 494 p4p, 496 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Roull
vs
Vilderan

195 cm
18
255
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
18
260
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kong Roull !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Vilderan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vilderan lands a big head kick that sends Roull tumbling to the mat! Vilderan takes a step backwards and waves Roull back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Kong Roull has been cut.
Roull 's corner calls for a 1-2. Roull obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Roull uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vilderan has time to react.
Vilderan throws a head kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roull misses with a two punch combination.
Vilderan tries a head kick but it misses.
Vilderan tries to close the distance and clinch but Roull swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roull drops his hands momentarily and Vilderan needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Roull just on the top of the head. Roull drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Roull - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Xavier Vilderan!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Remco Evenpoel (ranked 4416 p4p, 4419 weight class) and Hero Armaghadonov (ranked 493 p4p, 491 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Evenpoel
vs
Armaghadonov

194 cm
18
245
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
18
256
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Remco Evenpoel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hero Armaghadonov!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armaghadonov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Evenpoel lands a head kick!

It looks like Hero Armaghadonov has been cut.

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

Armaghadonov is rocked!
Evenpoel lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Armaghadonov head around and knocks him out cold! Evenpoel hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Remco Evenpoel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Abul (ranked 4557 p4p, 4558 weight class) and Lasse Virinen (ranked 117 p4p, 119 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Abul
vs
Virinen

184 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
185
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mohammed Abul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lasse Virinen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abul lands with a shot to the body.
Abul lands an overhand right.
Virinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Virinen missing with a left hand there. Abul was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Virinen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Abul looks to score with a jab to the body but Virinen is just out of range.
Abul takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Abul is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abul lands a nice shot to the body.
Abul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Virinen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abul fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab lands there for Virinen.
Decent striking displayed by Abul there.
Virinen lands with a nice body punch.
Abul just misses with a punch to the body.
Virinen scores with a body shot.
Abul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Virinen.
Abul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abul takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Abul throws out a loose jab but Virinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abul takes a swing at Virinen's ribcage but misses.
Virinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Virinen let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abul throws a body punch but Virinen moves out of range.
Abul on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abul uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Virinen.
Abul throws a body shot but no joy.
Abul throws the left hand but Virinen avoids the punch easily.
Abul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Virinen takes a swing at Abul's ribcage but misses.
Abul throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd cheers as Abul lands an impressive looking overhand right. Virinen doesn't seem phased though.
Jab from Abul.
A jab lands there for Virinen.
Virinen tests Abul's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abul takes a swing at Virinen's ribcage but misses.
Abul takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abul avoids the body shot from Virinen.
Abul on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abul lands a jab to Virinen's midsection.
Abul takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Virinen. Abul does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abul walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virinen slips under a jab.
Abul takes a swing at Virinen's ribcage but misses.
Virinen needs to keep his hands up - Abul had a free shot at his head there.
Virinen blocks a jab.
Abul throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Virinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abul throws the left hand but Virinen avoids the punch easily.
Abul throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Virinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abul connects with the punch.
Abul throws a looping overhand right but Virinen ducks down to avoid it.
Abul jabs Virinen right on the nose. Virinen blinks but takes it well.
Abul uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abul jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abul misses with a body shot.
Abul swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abul takes a body punch but keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virinen with a nice cross.
Virinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abul was well out of range. Poor timing from Virinen.
Abul throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abul misses with a looping right.
Abul misses with a hook. Virinen ducked under it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mohammed Abul.
Well Abul has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 10:9
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 10:9
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohammed Abul!
Our winner, Mohammed Abul, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.