MFN: Night 2 - New Year's Eve PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Doran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Doran
vs
Thomas

178 cm
20
164 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

173 cm
18
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wesley Doran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddy Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doran with a lazy takedown attempt

so Thomas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doran keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Doran is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Doran keeps moving.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Doran is keeping the position for now.
Thomas postures up in Doran's guard and throws a big left but Doran blocks it.
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Doran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doran wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doran wants to hit a switch here but Thomas passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Doran there!
Thomas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doran is looking to escape.
Doran is looking to improve his position but Thomas isn't that keen on the idea.
Doran wants to control but Thomas is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thomas goes for an armbar but Doran turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Doran.
Doran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Doran decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Doran has managed to clinch.

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

Thomas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Doran preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doran keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Doran uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Doran manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thomas on his heels. He'll look to pass Thomas's guard now, I'm sure.
Thomas looks winded!
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thomas is keeping the position for now.
Doran wanted to stand there but Thomas had control of the position.
Doran passes into half guard.
Doran thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doran is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas is trying to control but Doran manages to pass to mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Doran jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Thomas manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Doran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Thomas is trying to control Doran's posture but Doran avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Doran kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wesley Doran will probably get the nod.
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.

Thomas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Doran napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Doran misses with a strike from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Doran's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Thomas swings around for an armbar but Doran sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thomas's guard.

Thomas working for a triangle but Doran defends it easily.

Thomas has his foot on Doran's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doran works his way back into a safe position though.
Doran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thomas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Doran trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doran sitting in guard here, content to control.
Doran trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Doran postures up in Thomas's guard and throws a big left but Thomas blocks it.
Doran postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Doran wants to stand but Thomas is controlling his posture from full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Wesley Doran just wasn't active enough.
Thomas looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Doran is fending him off so far but Thomas persists. Nope, Doran circles away and we're back to standing.
Doran misses with the combination.
Thomas dodges the punch combination from Doran.

Doran shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to hold on but Doran pushes him away.
Doran with good strikes from the mount here!
Doran landing shots from mount.

Doran working for a guillotine from mount but Thomas is in no mood to give up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas is trying desperately to improve position.
Doran landing strikes from the mount.
Thomas is squirming around, avoiding Doran's attempts to control the action.
Doran in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Doran looking for a guillotine from mount but Thomas is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doran lands a big shot there that rocks Thomas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Doran unloading with bombs!
Doran controlling the pace for now.
Doran tries to control but Thomas wriggling away.
Doran lands a nice shot to the head.
Doran with shots to the head and body - Thomas looks very uncomfortable down there.
Thomas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Doran connects with a massive shot to the dome!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doran wants to control the pace but Thomas is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Doran unloading with bombs!
Doran controlling the position easily from mount.
Doran raining down shots from the mount!
Doran with the ground and pound from mount.

Thomas is rocked!
Doran postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Thomas in real trouble here! The ref calls for Thomas to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Doran!
Wesley Doran really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Green Beret Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael James has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

James
vs
Jones

175 cm
20
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

164 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Hilo

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamie Jones!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
James fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
James misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with an inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

James is rocked!
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones tries to land a leg kick but James saw it coming and moves away.
Jamie Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
James is breathing heavily.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a right and a left that James avoids nicely.
James has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
Jones cracks the inside of James's front leg.
Jones stuns James with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Jones sends James crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Jones is motioning to the referee to let James up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down James rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones jabs at James's body.
Jones Throws a clean left jab. Jones Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with James's chin! James crumbles to the ground and Jones follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jamie Jones!
Jamie Jones seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Brave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovani Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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?

Brave
vs
Castro

179 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Hilo

Brute
Crippler's Corner

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Brave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Giovani Castro!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brave is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brave doesn't manage to clinch there - Castro circles away.
Castro is looking to slow Brave down with leg kicks.
Brave wants to clinch.
Brave tries to clinch
and Castro counters with a nice leg kick.
Brave tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brave chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castro can pounce on him.
Castro cracks the inside of Brave's front leg.
Castro misses with a low kick.

Castro moves into the clinch.
Castro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brave is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Castro just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brave's brow.
Castro avoiding damage as Brave throws knees to the body.
Castro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castro misses with an elbow over the top.
Brave dodges an elbow strike from Castro.
Castro misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brave blocks an elbow strike from Castro.
Castro pushes off an throws an elbow but Brave leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Castro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brave has him pressed against the cage.
Brave managing to block the knees to the body from Castro.
Castro missing with knees to the body.
Castro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brave blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Castro managing to block the knees to the body from Brave.
Castro throws an elbow that misses.
Brave keeps control of Castro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brave misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castro.
Castro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brave.
Castro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brave.
Castro lands an elbow that stopped Brave in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Marcus Brave has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brave.
Castro trying to land knees to the body.
Castro swings wildly with an uppercut but Brave uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brave unloads a knee to the mid-section. Castro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Castro lands an elbow inside that Brave shrugs off.
Brave is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brave takes an elbow to the forehead.
Castro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Castro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Castro missing with knees to the body.
Castro is trying to break the clinch but Brave is controlling him.
Castro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Castro managing to block the knees to the body from Brave.
Castro throws an elbow but it misses.
Castro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brave is defending well for now.
Castro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brave is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.
Castro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Castro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brave is defending well for now.
Castro with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Castro looks winded!
Brave on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castro.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brave lands a knee to the body.
Castro lands an elbow inside.
Brave landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Castro tries to break free but Brave pushes him back against the cage.
Castro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Castro misses with an elbow strike.
Brave blocks a body shot from Castro.
Castro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castro managing to block the knees to the body from Brave.
Castro trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brave dodges an elbow strike from Castro.
Brave tries to land knees in the clinch but Castro avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castro throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giovani Castro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Brave's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Brave tries to clinch but Castro moves away
and Castro counters with an outside leg kick.
Brave tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brave doesn't manage to clinch there - Castro circles away.
Brave wants to clinch
and Castro counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brave is lucky that one didn't land flush.

Brave clinches up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Castro.
Brave tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castro avoids it.
Castro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brave on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brave avoids it.
Castro lands a nice knee to the body.
Castro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brave on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castro throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Castro trying to land knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brave landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Castro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Castro trying to land knees to the body.
Brave missing with knees to the body.
Castro pushes off an throws an elbow but Brave leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Giovani Castro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brave is defending well for now.
Castro avoiding damage as Brave throws knees to the body.
Castro misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castro throws an elbow but misses.
Castro managing to block the knees to the body from Brave.
Brave on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castro misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Castro.
Castro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brave.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Castro throws a knee to the head but misses.
Castro is trying to break free.
Castro trying to land knees to the body.
Castro tries to break the clinch but Brave is controlling the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Castro throws an elbow but misses.
Brave dodges an elbow strike from Castro.
Castro is trying to break free.
Castro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brave is defending well for now.
Castro tries to land knees in the clinch but Brave avoids the damage to the body.
Brave dodges an elbow strike from Castro.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brave on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brave is defending well for now.
Brave missing with knees to the body.
Castro tries to land knees in the clinch but Brave avoids the damage to the body.
Brave tries to land knees in the clinch but Castro avoids the damage to the body.
Castro pushes off an throws an elbow but Brave leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Castro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brave is defending well for now.
Brave scores a nice knee to the body.
Brave on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brave is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brave is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brave blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brave lands a good knee to the midsection. Castro won't want to take too many of those.
Brave tries to land knees in the clinch but Castro avoids the damage to the body.
Castro pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brave on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castro looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Castro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brave avoiding damage as Castro throws knees to the body.
Castro misses with an elbow strike.
Castro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brave.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brave missing with knees to the body.
Castro tries a knee to the head but Brave blocks it.
Brave scores a nice knee to the body.
Castro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brave is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Giovani Castro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Brave's cut.
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!

Brave gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brave on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castro scores with a knee to the head.
Brave missing with knees to the body.
Castro using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brave has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brave misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castro.
Castro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brave avoids it.
Castro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castro tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Castro.
Castro tries a knee to the head but Brave blocks it.
Castro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brave is defending well for now.
Castro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castro is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brave is defending well for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brave.
Castro putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brave in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Castro working hard to break the clinch.
Brave missing with knees to the body.
Castro tries a knee to the head but Brave blocks it.
Brave misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castro.
Brave lands a good knee to the midsection. Castro won't want to take too many of those.
Brave using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brave blocks an elbow strike from Castro.
Castro blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Castro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brave avoids it.
Brave tries to land knees in the clinch but Castro avoids the damage to the body.
Brave tries to land knees in the clinch but Castro avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brave is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.
Brave tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castro avoids it.
Castro avoiding damage as Brave throws knees to the body.
Castro misses with a knee strike.
Brave on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brave avoids it.
Brave missing with knees to the body.
Castro tries a body shot but Brave blocks it.
Castro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brave avoids it.
Brave misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castro.
Castro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Castro misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brave obliges.
Castro misses with a punch on the inside.
Brave misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castro.
Castro tries to land knees in the clinch but Brave avoids the damage to the body.
Castro avoiding damage as Brave throws knees to the body.
Brave prevents a body shot from Castro.
Brave tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Castro avoids it.
Brave prevents Castro from breaking the clinch.
Brave is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.
Castro can't find room to land a body shot as Brave controls the action.
Brave is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.
Brave trying to land knees to the body.
Castro lands a good knee to the midsection. Brave won't want to take too many of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brave blocks an elbow strike from Castro.
Castro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brave is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.
Castro on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brave is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castro is defending well for now.
Castro managing to block the knees to the body from Brave.
Brave missing with knees to the body.
Castro misses with a body punch.
Castro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Brave avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brave trying to land knees to the body.
Giovani Castro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Castro takes a knee to the side of the body.

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 Marcus Brave.
Well Castro 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giovani Castro!
Giovani Castro thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Natawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Ray Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Ray Miranda told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Natawa
vs
Ray Miranda

175 cm
21
135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

176 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Natawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Ray Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natawa throws a head kick that misses.
Natawa throws a lazy right hand but Miranda sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miranda wants to slow Natawa down by chopping away at his legs.
No joy there for Natawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Miranda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Natawa as he jumps to the side.

Miranda clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Natawa.
Miranda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miranda fails to pull guard.
Miranda is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Natawa to keep the fight standing.
Chuck Natawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Ray Miranda.
Miranda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Natawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Miranda looks for the body kick but Natawa saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natawa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miranda paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Natawa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Natawa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Natawa trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom.
Natawa wants to stand and escape but instead Miranda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Miranda looking to sit in guard and control but Natawa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Natawa stays in close to Miranda's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Natawa stands up and waves to Miranda to follow him.
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!

Miranda pushes Natawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Natawa has Miranda pushed against the cage.
Natawa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Miranda wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Natawa has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natawa gets underhooks to prevent Miranda's takedown attempt.

Natawa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Natawa tries to clinch but Miranda moves out of range.

Miranda pushes Natawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Miranda is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Natawa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Natawa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miranda up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Miranda takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Miranda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Natawa wants to clinch

and Miranda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Miranda.
Natawa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miranda wants a takedown.

Natawa breaks from the clinch.
Natawa is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice straight punches there by Natawa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Natawa.
A telegraphed right hand from Natawa misses the target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Natawa is defended easily by Miranda.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Miranda tries to keep at a distance but Natawa has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Natawa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Natawa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chuck Natawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Natawa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Natawa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Natawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Miranda gets an underhook and turns Natawa into the cage.
Natawa gets underhooks to prevent Miranda's takedown attempt.
Natawa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Natawa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miranda up against the cage.

Miranda has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Natawa uses from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranda lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Natawa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Miranda wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Miranda is looking to stand up but Natawa isn't so interested in that idea.
Natawa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Natawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Miranda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chuck Natawa.

Natawa rushes Miranda and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranda tries for a takedown but Natawa manages to get underhooks.
Natawa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Miranda turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Natawa struggling a bit here.
Natawa is not content to let Miranda control the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Natawa is trying to get back to half guard.
Natawa is working hard here to advance position.

Miranda stands up and beckons Natawa to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Natawa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Natawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Miranda on the ground.
Natawa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Natawa is keen to just control but Miranda is a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Miranda trying to control here.
Natawa sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chuck Natawa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Natawa moves into range and clinches up with Miranda.
A frustrated look appears on Miranda's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miranda jumps guard but Natawa stands there with Miranda around his waist. Miranda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chuck Natawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Ray Miranda.
Miranda is trying to pull guard but Natawa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Natawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miranda is trying to break the clinch but Natawa has him pressed against the cage.
Natawa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Miranda is keeping busy.
Natawa gets underhooks to prevent Miranda's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Natawa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!

Natawa tries to clinch there but Miranda circles away.
Natawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses.
Natawa throws a series of punches but Miranda moves out of range.
Natawa tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Miranda decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Natawa's guard.
Miranda trying to control but Natawa is working from the bottom.
Miranda 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.
Miranda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Miranda gets to his feet. Natawa looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Natawa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

Natawa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Natawa is trying to force a seperation but Miranda has the dominant position.
Miranda wants to get back to striking at distance but Natawa won't allow it.

Miranda breaks the clinch.
Natawa blocks a head kick by Miranda.

Natawa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Natawa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miranda.

Miranda gets control of Natawa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Miranda will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Miranda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natawa tries to stand but Miranda is controlling from the bottom.
Natawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miranda swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Miranda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Natawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Natawa wants to pass the guard but Miranda is keeping the position.
Natawa trying to control but Miranda is working from the bottom.
Natawa content to stall in guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Miranda working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Natawa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda looking to control.
Miranda is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Chuck Natawa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Natawa looks for a takedown but Miranda sprawls well.
Miranda tries for a takedown but Natawa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Natawa gets a clinch.
Natawa taking a breather.

Miranda decides to pull guard.
Miranda keeping moving, preventing Natawa from controlling successfully.
Miranda is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Natawa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda wants to stand up but Natawa is controlling him.
Natawa content to stall in guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Natawa forces his way into half guard.
Natawa content to control rather than advance.
Chuck Natawa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Natawa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miranda for as long as he can get away with.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Ray Miranda.
Well Natawa 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chuck Natawa!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drown Syndrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drown Syndrome has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Justice
vs
Syndrome

177 cm
19
147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

176 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Hilo

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tim Justice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Drown Syndrome!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice throws a push kick but Syndrome slaps the foot to one side.
Syndrome blocks the body kick.
Justice lets loose with a powerful body kick. Syndrome will feel that in the morning.
Justice goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Justice misses with a kick to the body.
Justice throws a wild body kick that Syndrome sees coming a mile off.
Syndrome fails with a takedown attempt.
Syndrome shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Justice pinned against the cage. Justice gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Justice pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Syndrome misses with a body shot.
Justice looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Justice looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Syndrome blocks the body kick.
Justice fakes the leg kick and cracks Syndrome in the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Justice. Syndrome shrugs it off though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Justice throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Justice.
Justice tries to land a front kick but Syndrome steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Justice.
Syndrome moves out of range as Justice throws a body kick.
Justice throws a half hearted mid kick.
Justice stuffs the takedown attempt from Syndrome. Syndrome gets slowly back to his feet.
Tim Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drown Syndrome.
Justice throws a wild body kick that Syndrome sees coming a mile off.
Justice delivers a nice body kick.
Justice is looking to land body kicks.
Justice is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Justice.
Tim Justice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Justice lands a front kick.
Syndrome throws a sloppy head kick and Justice moves out of range easily.
Syndrome shoots in but Justice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Justice misses with an attempted mid kick.
Justice thows a body kick. Syndrome tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Justice throws a push kick but Syndrome slaps the foot to one side.
Justice misses with a kick to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justice stuffs the takedown.
Syndrome moves out of range as Justice throws a body kick.
Justice throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Justice throws a body kick that misses.
Justice misses with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Syndrome.

Syndrome throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Justice was covering up waiting for the punch and Syndrome finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justice can't keep his opponent in guard - Syndrome advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Syndrome is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Justice has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome works his foot free and advances to mount.
Syndrome lands with some strikes.
Syndrome connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome landing shots from mount.
Syndrome with shots to the head and body - Justice looks very uncomfortable down there.
Syndrome lands with some strikes.

Syndrome working for a submission but Justice is keeping him at bay.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Syndrome landing punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Justice is bucking up trying to escape but Syndrome cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Syndrome landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Drown Syndrome will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Syndrome blocks the body kick.
No luck for Syndrome with that takedown attempt.
Justice goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Justice looks for the body kick but Syndrome saw that one coming.
Syndrome shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Justice sprawls well. Justice wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Syndrome gets slowly back to his feet.
Justice looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Syndrome avoids a kick to the body.
Syndrome tries for a takedown but Justice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tim Justice has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drown Syndrome.
Syndrome takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tim Justice is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some bone on bone action there as Justice checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Justice misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Justice.
Justice avoids the head kick by Syndrome.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Justice throws a body kick that misses.

Syndrome shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Justice knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Syndrome on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndrome working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Syndrome working the ground and pound effectively.
Syndrome working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Syndrome with a couple of short strikes.
Syndrome raining down shots from the mount!
Syndrome lands a big shot there that rocks Justice but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Syndrome sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Syndrome has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Syndrome looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
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!
Syndrome scoring with strikes but Justice is staying in there.
Justice is looking to get to half guard.
Syndrome raining down hammerfists from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome scoring with strikes but Justice is staying in there.
Syndrome with a couple of short strikes.
Syndrome working the ground and pound effectively.
Syndrome raining down hammerfists from mount.
Syndrome unloading with bombs!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Syndrome is landing with some decent strikes but Justice is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Syndrome lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Syndrome looking to control and managing it successfully.
A nice elbow there by Syndrome.
Drown Syndrome has got the better of the ground game so far.
Syndrome connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Syndrome raining down hammerfists from mount.
The referee warns Justice that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drown Syndrome 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!

Syndrome scores a takedown into full mount!
Syndrome is landing with some decent strikes but Justice is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Syndrome is landing with some decent strikes but Justice is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

Syndrome is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Justice is surviving well by controlling Syndrome's body position as best he can.
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!
Syndrome raining down shots from the mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Syndrome putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Syndrome working Justice over with strikes here.
Syndrome lands a big shot there that rocks Justice but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Syndrome lands a heavy elbow.
Syndrome lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Syndrome fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Syndrome lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Justice is squirming around, avoiding Syndrome's attempts to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Syndrome lands a big shot there that rocks Justice but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Syndrome lands a big shot there that rocks Justice but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Syndrome is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Justice is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Justice flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Syndrome anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Justice and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Syndrome slips an arm under Justice chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Syndrome has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Syndrome is squeezing on Justice like an anaconda would it's prey. Justice fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Drown Syndrome!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hadouken ChiMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Valor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

ChiMan
vs
Valor

180 cm
24
137 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
130 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

STEEL PENN'S 160 OF STEEL $50 Hilo

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 London, Hadouken ChiMan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Valor!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ChiMan throws a series of punches but Valor moves out of range.
ChiMan tries to bum rush Valor with a series of wild strikes but Valor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

ChiMan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Valor to the ground. ChiMan is now in Valor's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
ChiMan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
ChiMan throws a big right hand that misses.
ChiMan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
ChiMan throwing strikes from guard but Valor blocks nicely.
ChiMan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
ChiMan wants to control from the top but Valor keeps moving.
ChiMan throwing strikes from guard but Valor blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ChiMan advances to half guard.
ChiMan with the ground and pound but Valor uses the opportunity to regain guard.
ChiMan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
ChiMan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
ChiMan looks to land a strike but Valor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ChiMan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valor is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
ChiMan works over Valor with some ground and pound from guard.
ChiMan with a nice head shot there.
Valor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
ChiMan stands up over Valor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ChiMan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ChiMan wants to control from the top but Valor keeps moving.
ChiMan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
ChiMan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
ChiMan with a flurry of punches that miss.
ChiMan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Valor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
ChiMan 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.
Valor looks winded!
ChiMan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valor's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
ChiMan wants to control from the top but Valor keeps moving.
ChiMan throws a big elbow that misses.
ChiMan trying to control the position from guard on top but Valor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
ChiMan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ChiMan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Valor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
ChiMan looks for a takedown but Valor sprawls well.
Hadouken ChiMan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ChiMan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
ChiMan tries to clinch up.
ChiMan tries to clinch up but Valor circles away and keeps his distance.
ChiMan misses with the combination.
ChiMan is looking to clinch.

ChiMan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ChiMan landing a few strikes.
ChiMan scores with punches from side control.
Valor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of ChiMan.
ChiMan in side control, throwing shots but Valor defends.
ChiMan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
ChiMan throws a strike aimed at the side of Valor's head but Valor avoids it well.
Valor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but ChiMan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
ChiMan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Valor is breathing heavily.
Valor taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ChiMan raining down shots from the mount!
ChiMan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
ChiMan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
ChiMan lands a big elbow - Valor is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Valor is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hadouken ChiMan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Markko Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soufian Fekar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Lesnar
vs
Fekar

171 cm
24
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
146 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Markko Lesnar!
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, Soufian Fekar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar tries for a takedown but Fekar circles away easily

and Fekar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fekar won't allow Lesnar to sweep him here.
Lesnar wants to improve his position but instead Fekar has moved into half guard.
Lesnar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fekar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lesnar wants to improve his position but Fekar is controlling well.
Lesnar is working hard here to advance position.
Fekar tries to pass to full mount but Lesnar defends it.
Lesnar is staying active underneath Fekar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar wants to improve his position but Fekar is controlling well.
Fekar works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lesnar is trying to escape the mount.
Fekar sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fekar looking to control but Lesnar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fekar raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lesnar can't escape the position.
Fekar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lesnar?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fekar wants to control the pace but Lesnar is squirming around nicely.
Fekar lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lesnar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar passes into half guard.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Lesnar seems content to control.

Fekar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lesnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lesnar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnar is nestled in close to Fekar, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lesnar lands a nice short elbow.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Fekar pushes Lesnar off and gets back to his feet.
Fekar has his takedown stuffed

and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fekar looks winded!
Lesnar working Fekar over with strikes.
Lesnar trying to control the pace.
Lesnar's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fekar is trying to get back to full guard.
Lesnar 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.
Fekar wants to get back to his feet.
Lesnar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lesnar slips a nice elbow through Fekar's hands, connecting with Fekar's forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, if Lesnar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fekar fails with a takedown attempt.
Fekar scores with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Lesnar. No joy for Fekar on that attempt.
Markko Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lesnar fails with a takedown attempt.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fekar as he jumps to the side.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fekar is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lesnar is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fekar to the mat. Fekar regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lesnar controlling from the top position.

Fekar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lesnar is aware though and is defending well.
Lesnar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lesnar cracks Fekar with a solid left hand.
Markko Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesnar controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lesnar postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fekar is on top in guard.

Lesnar is looking to sinch up a triangle. Fekar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lesnar's body to avoid the submission. Lesnar has instead reached around Fekar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lesnar arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Markko Lesnar!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
67%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Downey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Sibayan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Downey might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Savior. Ryan Downey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Downey
vs
Sibayan

172 cm
20
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Downey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Sibayan!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downey tries to clinch up

and Sibayan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sibayan.
Downey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sibayan is one step ahead there.
Sibayan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sibayan wants to control from the top but Downey keeps moving.
Downey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Sibayan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Downey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sibayan has Downey in his guard.
Downey tries to stand but Sibayan is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sibayan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Downey is controlling him.
Downey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sibayan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sibayan wants to stand and escape but Downey is having none of it.

Downey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sibayan dives on top into guard.
Downey is looking to stand up but Sibayan isn't so interested in that idea.
Sibayan trying to control but Downey is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sibayan wants to pass the guard but Downey is keeping the position.
Sibayan passes into half guard.
Downey pushes Sibayan off looking to stand but Sibayan dives back in and keeps control.
Sibayan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sibayan avoids the attempt from Downey to control.

Sibayan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Downey is surviving well by controlling Sibayan's body position as best he can.

Sibayan has hold of Downey's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Downey manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downey stops Sibayan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Poor strikes thrown by Sibayan there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sibayan misses with some ground and pound and Downey recovers position to half guard.
Sibayan trying to mount his opponent but Downey defends it.
Sibayan prevents Downey from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Downey is breathing heavily.
Sibayan passes to side control.
Sibayan tries to advance to mount but Downey denies him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibayan advances nicely into full mount.
Sibayan tries to control but Downey wriggling away.

Sibayan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Downey has worked his arm free - good work by Downey!
Downey takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sibayan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Downey sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Sibayan dominated that round.
That's time! Downey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sibayan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Downey sprawls well initially but Sibayan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sibayan works his way into full mount!

Sibayan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Downey manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Sibayan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Downey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Downey is squirming around, avoiding Sibayan's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downey keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Downey stops Sibayan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Downey is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Downey prevents Sibayan from taking his back.
Sibayan wants to control the pace but Downey is squirming around nicely.
Downey is controlling an arm, preventing Sibayan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Downey wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sibayan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sibayan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Sibayan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Downey is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Downey and Sibayan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Sibayan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mark Sibayan has got the better of the ground game so far.

Sibayan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Downey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Sibayan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sibayan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Downey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sibayan wants to control but Downey is keeping him busy.

Sibayan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Downey knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Downey prevents Sibayan from moving into mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sibayan lands a decent elbow from side control.
Downey striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

Sibayan swings around for an armbar but Downey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sibayan's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Downey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Sibayan is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sibayan tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Downey missing with knees to the body.
Sibayan goes for a takedown attempt but Downey pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Sibayan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Downey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Downey wants to clinch up but Sibayan keeps it at a distance.
Ryan Downey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Downey doesn't manage to clinch there - Sibayan circles away.
Sibayan keeps the fight on the outside.
Downey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sibayan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sibayan swats away the attempt to clinch by Downey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downey tries to close the distance and clinch but Sibayan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Sibayan clinches up with Downey and pushes him back against the cage.
Sibayan wants to take the fight to the mat but Downey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Downey manages to break the clinch.
Downey tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Downey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Sibayan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sibayan advances to half guard.

Downey is defending against the submission attempts here by Sibayan.
Sibayan wants to advance to full mount but Downey doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sibayan is pushing down on Downey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Downey is fighting to maintain full guard but Sibayan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sibayan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Downey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Sibayan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sibayan is looking to advance position but Downey won't allow it.

Sibayan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Downey throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sibayan is working for a kimura here but Downey manages to reverse the position and he's now in Sibayan's guard.

Sibayan scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Downey takes the fight into the clinch.
Sibayan wants a takedown but no success here.
Ryan Downey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downey can't get the takedown.
Downey lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Downey prevents the takedown attempt.
Ryan Downey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Sibayan.
Sibayan blocks an elbow strike.
Sibayan is looking for a takedown.
Sibayan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Downey wants to take the fight to the mat but Sibayan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Downey tries to break free but Sibayan pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Downey manages to break the clinch.
Downey throws the kick towards the body but Sibayan avoids it.
Mark Sibayan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Downey misses with a hook

and Sibayan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Sibayan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sibayan 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Sibayan!
Mark Sibayan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.