TIFC 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bhutan Bro (ranked 2044 p4p, 4042 weight class) and Tri Nguyen (ranked 128 p4p, 236 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bro
vs
Nguyen

181 cm
25
145
5 - 0 - 0

165 cm
25
132
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bhutan Bro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tri Nguyen!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bro takes the fight into the clinch.
Nguyen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bro working aggressively here.
Nguyen wants a takedown.
Nguyen wants a takedown.
Bhutan Bro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tri Nguyen.
Nguyen is trying to drag Bro to the mat but Bro just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Bro fails to land.
Bro lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Tri Nguyen has been cut.
Nguyen has Bro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bro lands an elbow inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nguyen blocking some punches.
Bro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bro comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nguyen tries to stall but Bro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bro lands a damaging elbow.
Bro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nguyen trying to control the position but instead, Bro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nguyen into the cage.

Nguyen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bro tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Nguyen manages to move to mount!
Bro wants to get back to his feet.
Nguyen controlling the position easily from mount.
Bro is trying to stand up.
Bro is trying to stand but he's just given Nguyen his back.
Bro wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Nguyen.
Bro is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nguyen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bro doesn't escape.

Bro is trying to stand. He's onto all fours with Nguyen on his back. Nguyen looks like he's slipping off but he's actually tansitioning to a beautiful armbar! Bro has to tap out to a very impressive submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tri Nguyen!

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Huang Gayden (ranked 6120 p4p, 5298 weight class) and Juanito Santos (ranked 284 p4p, 261 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Gayden
vs
Santos

150 cm
18
130
0 - 2 - 0

173 cm
18
135
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Huang Gayden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juanito Santos!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gayden tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santos is in Gayden's guard.
Gayden looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!

Santos drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Santos seems to have locked his on tight now - Gayden screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Santos, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Juanito Santos!
Juanito Santos is the new bantamweight champion!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Croc Dile (ranked 4760 p4p, 5634 weight class) and Alexander Krakowski (ranked 339 p4p, 359 weight class). Alexander Krakowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dile
vs
Krakowski

175 cm
18
155
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
155
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Croc Dile!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexander Krakowski!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dile darts in trying to clinch
and Krakowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dile takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Krakowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Krakowski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dile. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dile moves into full guard.
Dile has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dile wants to get back to his feet but Krakowski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dile working for a triangle but Krakowski defends it easily.
Krakowski stops Dile from standing up.
Krakowski wanted to stand there but Dile had control of the position.
Krakowski throwing strikes but missing.
Dile is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dile is working hard here to advance position.
Dile wants to stand but Krakowski is controlling the position.
Krakowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dile swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Krakowski keeps trying to improve his position.

Krakowski is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Dile has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Krakowski is looking to defend but Dile has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Krakowski! Dile pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Krakowski taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Croc Dile!
Croc Dile is the new featherweight champion!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Akesson (ranked 4658 p4p, 5120 weight class) and Bob Babcock (ranked 470 p4p, 483 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Akesson
vs
Babcock

170 cm
18
195
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
24
192
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Akesson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Babcock!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akesson scores with a nice strike.
Akesson swings for the body but Babcock moves out of range.
Akesson throws a hook to the side of Babcock's head but Babcock sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akesson punishes Babcock's body with a nice straight punch.
Akesson misses with a straight right.
Akesson throws a hook but Babcock blocks it.
Babcock tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Babcock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akesson really is a fat lump.
Akesson misses with a hook to the body

and Babcock decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Akesson's guard.
Akesson wants to get back to his feet but Babcock passes into half guard.

Babcock prevents Akesson from standing back up.
Akesson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Babcock on the ground.
Babcock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
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!

Babcock seems to be working for a kimura but Akesson defends the submission attempt.
Akesson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Akesson looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Akesson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Babcock manages to move to mount!
Babcock controlling his opponent.
Babcock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babcock scoring with strikes but Akesson is staying in there.
Babcock controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Babcock.
Babcock looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Babcock working Akesson over with strikes here.
Babcock controlling from mount.
It looks like Babcock might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Akesson is trying to stand up.
Babcock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Babcock lands a nice shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock content just to control the position here.
Akesson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Akesson is bucking up trying to escape but Babcock cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Babcock lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Babcock.
Babcock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Babcock is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Akesson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Babcock with the ground and pound from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Babcock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Akesson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Babcock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Babcock is landing with some decent strikes but Akesson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Babcock content just to control the position here.
We've been informed that Babcock has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Akesson tries to buck Babcock off but he can't manage it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Akesson misses with a few strikes there.
Babcock thuds his shin into the meat of Akesson's side.

Babcock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Akesson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Babcock controlling the position.
Let's hope that Babcock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Akesson taking a bit of punishment here - Babcock scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akesson seems a little lost for a moment, as Babcock dominates the positioning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akesson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Babcock connects with a decent elbow.
Babcock grinds an elbow into Akesson's temple.
Babcock in side control lands a decent elbow.
Babcock cracks Akesson with a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Akesson wants to get back to his feet but Babcock is dominant here and he's now got Akesson's back!

Babcock is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Akesson taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Babcock.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Babcock!
Bob Babcock is the new middleweight champion!
The defeated Jimmy Akesson had this to say: 'I almost did it, all the work I put in just to lose this fight, no matter what I will be stronger next time and get the w, I will be champion one day!'.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Agro (ranked 4551 p4p, 5096 weight class) and Donald Trump (ranked 474 p4p, 496 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Agro
vs
Trump

193 cm
24
218
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
245
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brock Agro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Donald Trump!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agro stuffs the takedown attempt from Trump. Trump gets slowly back to his feet.
Trump looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Trump doesn't manage to clinch there - Agro circles away.
Agro slaps away a takedown attempt from Trump, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Agro feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Agro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Agro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trump or perhaps it was just good defense by Agro, which made it look bad.
Brock Agro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Trump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Agro.
Trump looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Agro throws a head kick that Trump semi-blocks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Agro.
Agro connects with a leg kick.
Agro lands a high kick!
Good leg kick by Agro.

Trump tries to keep at a distance but Agro has taken the fight into the clinch.

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

Agro darts in and clinches Trump up against the cage.
Agro has Trump pushed against the cage.
Trump has had enough of the clinch but Agro keeps him there for the moment.
Agro misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trump tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Agro lands a good knee to the midsection. Trump won't want to take too many of those.
Agro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trump.
Agro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Agro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Agro avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Agro manages to break the clinch.
Agro cracks a nice hook into Trump's ribs.
Agro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Trump's head.

That has opened up Donald Trump's cut even more.
Agro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agro lands with a slapping head kick.
Trump on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Agro. Agro obviously looking to wear him down.
Agro scores with a head kick.

The cut above Donald Trump's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Agro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Trump is rocked!
Trump chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Agro can pounce on him.
Trump is still on wobbly legs! Can Agro finish him?
Trump sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Agro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Trump takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Agro.
Agro lands a big head kick that sends Trump to the canvas! Agro follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Agro!
Brock Agro is the new heavyweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willy Payne (ranked 3146 p4p, 1832 weight class) and Howard Webb (ranked 385 p4p, 250 weight class). Payne comes to the cage accompanied by Willy Wonka - Oompa Loompa. Webb comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Where the Streets Have No Name - U2 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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?

Payne
vs
Webb

190 cm
25
185
1 - 0 - 0

203 cm
25
200
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Primal

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Willy Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Howard Webb!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Payne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Webb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Webb scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Webb slaps away a takedown attempt from Payne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Webb connects with a body shot that sends Payne's belly button to the back.
Webb looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Payne tries for a takedown but Webb circles away easily
and Webb counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Payne changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Webb tries to avoid it but Payne manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Webb to the ground. Webb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Webb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Webb scores with a sloppy right hand. Payne should have avoided that one.
Webb jabs at Payne's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webb leaves Payne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Payne misses with a takedown attempt - Webb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Payne is breathing heavily.
Payne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Payne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Willy Payne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Webb is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Payne rather than just go for the knockout.
Webb connects with a crisp jab.
Webb lands with an uppercut that bounces Payne off the cage and back into range.
Payne fails with a takedown attempt.
Webb fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Payne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Webb throws a shot to the body.
Webb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Payne walks into a stiff left hand from Webb.

It looks like Willy Payne has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Webb as he connects with a hook.
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!

Webb bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Payne! He dives into his guard looking to finish!

Payne is rocked!
Payne seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Webb stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oh Payne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Webb is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Webb lands a right hook to the body.
Payne seems to have got his legs back now.
Webb is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Payne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Webb lands with a nice body punch.
Webb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Payne doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Payne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Webb has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Webb works the jab nicely.

Payne is rocked!
Webb lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oh Payne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Payne closes the distance and clinches up with Webb, looking for a takedown. Payne pushes Webb against the cage but Webb circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Payne takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Payne takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Payne seems to have got his legs back now.
Webb lands with a good body shot.
Webb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Webb darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice uppercut there from Webb.
Webb cracks Payne on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Payne falls backwards against the cage. Webb follows up with more strikes that drop Payne to his knees. Webb keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Payne! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Howard Webb!
Willy Payne was interviewed post fight and said 'Not Needed.'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dra At (ranked 4469 p4p, 3776 weight class) and Oscar Delta (ranked 462 p4p, 427 weight class). This should be fireworks!

At
vs
Delta

168 cm
18
162
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
165
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dra At!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oscar Delta!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delta doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
At throws a sloppy body shot
and Delta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delta connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Dra At has been cut.
Delta tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

At scores with a takedown into Delta's guard.

Delta is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. At presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
At displaying some good clinch control by pressing Delta up against the cage.
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!
At creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
At dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Delta.
At is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
At stalling against the cage.
Delta lands with a short shot to the head.
At swings wildly with an uppercut but Delta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Delta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Delta connects with a crisp jab.
At takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Delta scores with a head kick. At tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
At throws a looping overhand right but Delta ducks down to avoid it.
Delta lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from At. Delta does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delta pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces At back to the cage. Delta follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Delta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Delta connects with a body shot.
Dra At seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Delta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick from Delta, right into the meat of the thigh.
At misses with a hook to the body
and Delta counters with a nice uppercut.

At is rocked!
Delta cracks At with a hook to the temple - At is on wobbly legs here! Delta swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! At falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Delta wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oscar Delta!
Oscar Delta is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Oscar Delta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.