Utopia Vacation 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Fitsmichael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Lane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Lane is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Fitsmichael
vs
Lane

177 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sean Fitsmichael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dennis Lane!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Fitsmichael tries to keep at a distance but Lane has taken the fight into the clinch.

Lane manages to break the clinch.
Lane shoots in for a double leg but Fitsmichael sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Fitsmichael gets tackled into the cage by Lane. Lane maintains the clinch.
Lane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fitsmichael pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fitsmichael wants to get back to striking at distance but Lane won't allow it.
A knee to the head by Lane.
Lane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fitsmichael after a bit of a struggle.
Sean Fitsmichael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Lane.
Fitsmichael gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lane.

Lane breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lane shoots in but Fitsmichael avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sean Fitsmichael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Lane clinches up with Fitsmichael and pushes him back against the cage.
Lane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitsmichael's efforts to push away.
Lane misses with a body punch.
Lane scores with a shot to the side of Fitsmichael's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lane breaks the clinch.
Fitsmichael keeps the fight on the outside.
Lane looks for a takedown but Fitsmichael sprawls well.
Lane rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitsmichael moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dennis Lane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lane fails with a takedown attempt.
Lane misses with a double jab
and Fitsmichael counters with a two punch combo.
Lane shoots in for a takedown but Fitsmichael shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane tries to clinch there but Fitsmichael circles away.
Lane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitsmichael sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitsmichael displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lane.
Fitsmichael stuffs the takedown.

Fitsmichael tries to keep at a distance but Lane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lane stalling in the clinch.

Lane breaks the clinch.
Lane tries to clinch there but Fitsmichael circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lane fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitsmichael avoids it really well and circles away.
Lane shoots for a takedown but Fitsmichael saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lane closes the distance and clinches up with Fitsmichael, looking for a takedown. Lane pushes Fitsmichael against the cage but Fitsmichael circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lane swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fitsmichael counters with a three punch combo that has Lane backing up. Lane nods at Fitsmichael to acknowledge the strikes.
Lane buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lane doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitsmichael circles away.
Lane closes the distance and clinches up with Fitsmichael, looking for a takedown. Lane pushes Fitsmichael against the cage but Fitsmichael circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lane shoots in for a takedown but Fitsmichael shows good takedown defense.
Lane has a takedown stuffed.
Lane shoots in for a takedown but Fitsmichael shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sean Fitsmichael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Lane.
Lane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lane.
Lane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fitsmichael sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lane somewhat.
Lane tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitsmichael swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitsmichael leaves Lane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sean Fitsmichael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lane fails with a takedown attempt.
Lane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fitsmichael pinned against the cage. Fitsmichael gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lane throws a series of punches but Fitsmichael moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitsmichael sprawls well. Fitsmichael wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lane gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Fitsmichael. No joy for Lane on that attempt.

Lane closes the distance and clinches.
Lane is working for takedown but Fitsmichael is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fitsmichael looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Lane breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane thows a body shot but no joy.
Lane throws a right and a left that Fitsmichael avoids nicely.
Lane thuds a left hand into Fitsmichael's body.
Lane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitsmichael sprawls well. Fitsmichael wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lane gets slowly back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lane.
Lane has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lane closes the distance and clinches up with Fitsmichael, looking for a takedown. Lane pushes Fitsmichael against the cage but Fitsmichael circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lane is breathing heavily.
Lane throws a sloppy head kick and Fitsmichael moves out of range easily.

Lane has closed the distance and engaged Fitsmichael in a clinch.

Lane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lane wants to clinch.
Fitsmichael avoids the head kick by Lane.
Lane shoots in but Fitsmichael avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitsmichael sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lane swings for the body but Fitsmichael moves out of range.

Lane clinches with his opponent.

Lane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fitsmichael but Fitsmichael pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitsmichael as he avoids it easily.
Sean Fitsmichael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Lane.
Lane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lane throws a hook but Fitsmichael avoids it easily.
Lane shoots in for a takedown but Fitsmichael shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitsmichael displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lane.
Lane misses with a takedown attempt - Fitsmichael sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lane fails with a takedown attempt.
Lane throws a right hand that misses
and Fitsmichael counters with a three punch combo that has Lane backing up. Lane nods at Fitsmichael to acknowledge the strikes.
Lane tries to bum rush Fitsmichael with a series of wild strikes but Fitsmichael uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lane misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lane fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lane instigates a clinch.
Lane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fitsmichael's efforts to push away.

Lane breaks the clinch.
Lane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fitsmichael counters with a one-two to the body.
Lane shoots in for a double leg but Fitsmichael sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitsmichael circles away.
Lane misses with a low kick.
Lane throws a poor cross that misses
and Fitsmichael counters with a series of strikes. Lane will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane tries to clinch but Fitsmichael moves out of range.
Lane wants to clinch up but Fitsmichael keeps it at a distance.
Lane shoots in but Fitsmichael avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fitsmichael stuffs the takedown.
Lane throws a sloppy head kick and Fitsmichael moves out of range easily.
Lane throws a jab but it's blocked by Fitsmichael.
Lane tries to clinch there but Fitsmichael circles away.
Lane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fitsmichael's waist but Fitsmichael gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lane off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lane has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fitsmichael is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lane to keep the fight standing.
Lane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fitsmichael is trying to break the clinch but Lane is controlling him.
Lane stalls.
The crowd are getting on Lane's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fitsmichael fails to pull guard.
Sean Fitsmichael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dennis Lane is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fitsmichael gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lane.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Lane comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lane 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Lane!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Trussell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Manel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dennis Trussell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roger Manel's chin.

Trussell
vs
Manel

173 cm
25
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
137 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ownit Labs: Virtual Human Optimization

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dennis Trussell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Manel!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Manel as Trussell shoots in.
Manel shoots and misses

and Trussell counters by clinching up.

Trussell pulls guard successfully.
Trussell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Manel wants to control from the top but Trussell keeps moving.
Trussell wants to stand up but Manel is controlling him.
Trussell is adopting a defensive guard.

Trussell looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Manel has picked Trussell up and slammed him! Trussell can't keep hold of the triangle and Manel manages to pass to side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Trussell is not content to let Manel control the position.
Trussell is trying to improve his position.
Manel gets to mount! Trussell was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Manel controlling the position easily from mount.
Manel thowing shots but they're missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manel cracks Trussell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Manel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trussell is looking to escape.

Manel is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Horrible takedown by Trussell or perhaps it was just good defense by Manel which made him look bad.

Trussell scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manel manages to get back to half guard.
Trussell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manel defending well though.
Trussell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Trussell is working away from the top position though.

Manel actively working from the bottom here.
Trussell trying to mount his opponent but Manel defends it.
Trussell frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Manel wants to control but Trussell is having none of it.
Trussell controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manel wants to control but Trussell is having none of it.
Trussell misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Manel tries to lock up and control but Trussell gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Manel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Trussell punching from mount but Manel doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Trussell content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manel wants to control but Trussell is having none of it.
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 Dennis Trussell will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Manel misses with a series of wild punches.
Trussell circles away from the clinch attempt.

Trussell moves into the clinch successfully.
Trussell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Manel.
Trussell with a knee to the head.
Manel is trying to push Trussell away but Trussell has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Trussell lands a nice knee to the body.
Manel is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Manel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trussell.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trussell fails with a takedown attempt.
Manel shoots in for a takedown but Trussell shows good takedown defense.
Dennis Trussell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Manel.
Trussell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Trussell gets a double leg takedown into Manel's guard.
Trussell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Manel on the ground.

Manel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trussell is aware though and is defending well.

Trussell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Trussell shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Manel sprawls well. Manel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Trussell gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trussell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!

Manel working for a triangle but Trussell defends it easily.
Trussell throws an elbow that misses. Manel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Trussell's guard. Nice move by Manel!

Trussell working for a triangle but Manel defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trussell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Manel.
Manel throwing strikes from guard but Trussell blocks nicely.
Manel is looking to stand up but Trussell won't let him.
Manel trying to control but Trussell is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trussell thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Trussell controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manel wants to control from the top but Trussell keeps moving.

Roger Manel has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Manel keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trussell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Manel sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trussell somewhat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Trussell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Manel tries to clinch there but Trussell circles away.
Trussell shoots in and drives through. Manel sprawls well.

Trussell clinches with his opponent.
Manel wants to break the clinch but can't.

Trussell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manel shoots in looking for a takedown. Trussell tries to sprawl out of it but Manel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trussell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Manel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Trussell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Manel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Trussell slaps away a takedown attempt from Manel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dennis Trussell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Manel.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Trussell leaves Manel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Manel avoids the body shot from Trussell.

Trussell closes the distance and clinches.
Trussell prevents Manel from breaking the clinch.
Manel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Trussell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Trussell is looking to take this one to the mat.
Manel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Trussell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Manel tries to pull guard but Trussell forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trussell manages to break the clinch.
Manel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Manel tries to clinch but Trussell moves out of range.

Trussell forces Manel back against the cage and clinches.

Trussell jumps guard and drags Manel to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Manel trying to control but Trussell is working from the bottom.
Trussell keeping full guard, as Manel tries to pass.

Manel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Manel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Trussell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manel trying to control but Trussell is working from the bottom.
Trussell looking for a sweep. Not yet Trussell, not yet.
Trussell wants to get back to his feet but Manel passes into half guard.
Trussell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Trussell tries to get out of the position.
Trussell trying to hold on to Manel's head to control him but Manel postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trussell is trying to stand back up but Manel is controlling him
Manel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trussell's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Manel in particular looking to stall.

Manel is working for a submission of some sort.

Manel seems to be working for a kimura but Trussell defends the submission attempt.

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 Dennis Trussell.
Well Trussell 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Trussell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Seamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideki Ryou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hideki Ryou struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Steve Seamon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Seamon
vs
Ryou

180 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

172 cm
25
149 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Seamon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hideki Ryou!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Ryou. Those never looked like landing.
Ryou looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Seamon, right into the meat.
Ryou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seamon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ryou.
Ryou throws a right hand that Seamon ducks under and follows up with a left that Seamon also avoids with ease.
Seamon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Seamon shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryou tries to sprawl out of it but Seamon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Ryou pushes Seamon up against the cage in a clinch.
Seamon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ryou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Seamon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seamon is looking to clinch.
Ryou misses with a looping left.
Seamon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Seamon clinches with his opponent.
Ryou prevents the takedown attempt.

Seamon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Seamon shoots in and drives through. Ryou sprawls well.
Seamon lands a head kick!
Ryou falls off balance throwing a combination

and Seamon counters with a head kick that drops Ryou to the mat! Ryou scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Ryou is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Seamon closes the distance and pushes Ryou back into the cage.
Ryou is still on wobbly legs! Can Seamon finish him?
Seamon prevents Ryou from breaking the clinch.
Seamon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ryou avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Seamon has Ryou pressed against the cage. He pushes Ryou back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Seamon throws a beautiful elbow that sends Ryou crashing to the floor! Seamon piles on the pressure with more strikes! Ryou is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Seamon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Barker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slevin Calevra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Barker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Barker
vs
Calevra

190 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
201 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bob Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Slevin Calevra!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Calevra swats away the attempt to clinch by Barker.
Calevra keeps the fight on the outside.
Calevra throws a body kick that misses.
Calevra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Barker. Calevra shrugs it off though.

Barker has managed to clinch.

Calevra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Calevra will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calevra turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Calevra throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barker.
Calevra takes a swing at Barker's ribcage but misses.
Calevra misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calevra lands a lovely overhand right.
Calevra lands a head kick. Barker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That kick from Calevra tenderised Barker's leg. Barker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Barker tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Calevra counters with a body kick that stops Barker in his tracks momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker slips under a jab.
Barker tries to clinch there but Calevra circles away.
Barker throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calevra misses with a wild combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Calevra has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barker misses with an elbow strike.
Barker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Calevra's brow.
Barker is trying to maintain a safe position but Calevra gets an underhook and turns Barker into the cage.

Calevra breaks from the clinch.
Calevra lands a head kick. Barker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Bob Barker has been cut.
Calevra fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barker manages to avoid it.
Barker throws a hook to the side of Calevra's head but Calevra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calevra misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Barker letting Calevra take a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Calevra breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Calevra.
Calevra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barker's sensitive parts.
Calevra misses with a few strikes there.
Barker slips a jab and a cross from Calevra.
Calevra misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barker tries to clinch up
and Calevra counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slevin Calevra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Barker's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Barker tries to clinch up.
Calevra misses with a few strikes there.
Barker keeps the fight on the outside.
Calevra lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barker circles away quickly and effectively.
Bob Barker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calevra throws a head kick but Barker moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Barker wants to clinch

and Calevra counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Calevra.
Calevra blocks an elbow strike from Barker.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Calevra manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker avoiding damage as Calevra throws knees to the body.
Barker misses with an elbow strike.
Calevra dodges an elbow strike from Barker.
Calevra misses with a knee to the head.
Barker tries to land a knee to the head but Calevra blocks with his arms.
Barker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Barker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barker throws an elbow but it misses.
Barker tries to land a knee to the head but Calevra blocks with his arms.

Calevra breaks from the clinch.

Calevra has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Calevra breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Calevra lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barker's sensitive parts.
Calevra is looking to chop away at Barker's legs.
Barker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barker darts in trying to clinch
and Calevra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Calevra throws a sloppy head kick and Barker moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Barker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Calevra - the referee stops the clock and Barker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Calevra. Barker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Barker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Calevra manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Calevra swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Slevin Calevra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calevra swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Calevra misses with a double jab
and Barker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Calevra lands with a nice body kick.
Calevra avoids the head kick by Barker.
Calevra throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calevra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calevra tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Calevra falls off balance throwing a combination

and Barker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Barker.
Calevra is breathing heavily.

Calevra breaks the clinch.
Barker tries to clinch but Calevra moves out of range.
Calevra looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Slevin Calevra seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barker wants to clinch up but Calevra keeps it at a distance.
Barker looks to clinch
and Calevra counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Barker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slevin Calevra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Barker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Calevra looks to land a combination but Barker avoids it well.
Barker tries to clinch there but Calevra circles away.
Calevra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barker to score with a decent uppercut.
Calevra is looking to clinch.
Barker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barker blocks a leg kick.

Barker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Calevra lands a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barker misses with an elbow over the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Calevra breaks from the clinch.
Calevra misses with a combination
and Barker counters with a big head kick but Calevra shrugs it off.
Calevra doesn't manage to clinch there - Barker circles away.
Calevra swings for the body but Barker moves out of range.

Calevra moves into the clinch successfully.
Barker takes an elbow to the temple.
Calevra is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Barker pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Calevra dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker avoids the elbow strike from Calevra, against the cage.
Calevra dodges an elbow strike from Barker.
Nice elbow from Barker.
Barker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barker misses with a knee to the head.
Bob Barker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Calevra connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barker's face.
Barker managing to block the knees to the body from Calevra.
Barker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Calevra is struggling to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barker throws an elbow that misses.
Calevra tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Barker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Calevra blocks the elbow strike.
Calevra is pushing Barker up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calevra avoids it.
Calevra is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Calevra with a knee to the head.
Barker throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barker just misses with a elbow thrown towards Calevra's brow.

Calevra breaks the clinch.
Barker closes the distance but Calevra moves to the side
and Calevra counters with a leg kick.
Barker slips a straight right by Calevra.
Calevra throws a leg kick

and Barker holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barker tries to land a knee to the head but Calevra blocks with his arms.
Barker trying to land knees to the body.
Barker throws a head punch that misses.
Barker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Calevra is defending well for now.
Calevra throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Barker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Calevra is keeping busy.
Barker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Calevras head.
Slevin Calevra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Calevra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Calevra blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Calevra avoids a wild elbow strike from Barker.
Bob Barker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barker blocks an elbow strike.
Barker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

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 Bob Barker.
I think Calevra has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slevin Calevra!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Codin Viperescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Viperescu comes to the cage accompanied by Delight. Codin Viperescu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joseph Diaz's chin.

Viperescu
vs
Diaz

223 cm
19
297 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

205 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ownit Labs: Virtual Human Optimization

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Codin Viperescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joseph Diaz!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Viperescu thows a body shot but no joy.
Diaz defending well as Viperescu loads up on a big left hand.

Viperescu cracks Diaz with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Diaz looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Viperescu finish him?

It looks like Joseph Diaz has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viperescu lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Diaz - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Viperescu!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Codin Viperescu!
Joseph Diaz was interviewed post fight and said 'Joey Diaz: Facebook, Twittah. Check ya self before ya wreck ya self. Big dicks in ya ass is bad for your health. And stay black, that's the most important thing.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Segura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes into the arena with Burn it to the ground blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Sean Smith has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Smith
vs
Segura

195 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

194 cm
25
255 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ownit Labs: Virtual Human Optimization

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sean Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Segura!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Segura has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.

Segura breaks the clinch.

Smith tries to keep at a distance but Segura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Segura lands a left hand.
Segura avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A shot in the inside from Segura.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Segura has the dominant position.
A left hand lands to the body for Segura.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Come on Segura - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Segura scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Segura scores with a shoulder strike.
Segura scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Segura has the dominant position.

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

Segura moves into the clinch.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Segura.
Segura is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Segura prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.

Segura manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Segura!

Segura clinches up against the cage.
Smith wants a takedown.
Segura misses with a knee to the head.
Segura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Segura lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Segura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Segura slows down the pace here.
Segura lands a left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segura lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Segura stalling.
Segura lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Segura lands a left hand.

Segura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Segura lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Segura misses with the combination.
Thomas Segura is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Segura instigates a clinch.

Segura manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a right and a left that Segura avoids nicely.
Segura lands with a thumping leg kick.

Segura rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segura lands with a right to the head.
Segura stalling.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Segura.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Segura receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Segura controls his hands.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Segura.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Segura breaks the clinch.

Segura closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Segura throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Segura manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Segura finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Segura darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Segura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Segura.

Segura darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
A short left from Segura.
Segura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Segura is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Segura throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Segura throws an elbow that misses.
Segura scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.

Segura breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Segura dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Segura misses with a series of wild punches.

Segura rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith is trying to break free.
Segura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Segura has Smith pressed against the cage.
Segura doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Segura breaks the clinch.

Segura gets a clinch.

Segura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Segura.
Sean Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Segura.

Segura moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Segura scores with a shoulder strike.

Segura breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Segura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.

Segura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Segura chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Segura has managed to clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Segura.
Smith takes a shot to the head.
Segura lands with a right to the head.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Segura, against the cage.
Segura throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Segura displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smith up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A shot in the inside from Segura.

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

Segura has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Segura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Segura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Segura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Segura lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Segura taking a breather.

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

Segura rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Segura has Smith pressed against the cage.
Segura lands with a light punch inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segura lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.

Smith is rocked!

Segura breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Segura misses with the combination.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Segura circles away.
Segura scores with a spinning back kick!
Segura scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Segura fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
Segura stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short uppercut from Segura.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Segura.
A nice left hand lands by Segura.
Segura lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Segura on the inside.
Segura scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Segura lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Segura.
Still in the clinch, Segura scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith avoiding damage as Segura throws knees to the body.
Segura lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Segura creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot in the inside from Segura.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short right from Segura.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Segura.
Segura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Segura lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Segura breaks the clinch.

Smith tries to keep at a distance but Segura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Segura makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Segura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Whack! Segura lands a heavy head kick that drops Smith. The ref tackles Segura to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Smith was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Thomas Segura!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Logan Ironside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Ironside is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Jones
vs
Ironside

185 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
20
175 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jim Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Logan Ironside!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ironside's guard.
Ironside looking to control.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones 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.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones is looking to stand up but Ironside won't let him.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Ironside is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ironside tries to strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironside is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironside avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Ironside has wrist control.
Ironside working a defensive guard here.
Jones wants to control from the top but Ironside keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Jim Jones just wasn't active enough.
Jones swings away with a leg kick that misses.

Ironside closes the distance and clinches.

Ironside gets control of Jones's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ironside will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironside is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironside really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones wants to control but Ironside is keeping him busy.
Jones working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones just content to control the position.
Ironside is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones controls the position.
Ironside tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones takes a little break here. Ironside wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Jones wants to control but Ironside is keeping him busy.

Jim Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Jones closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ironside quickly recovers to half guard.
Jones prevents Ironside from improving his position.

Jones stands up out of the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ironside looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ironside is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jones scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Ironside is defending the position.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ironside trying to control but Jones postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jim Jones dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ironside decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Ironside is looking for a kimura here.

Ironside seems to be looking for submissions.
Ironside throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Ironside is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones is holding on to half guard well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ironside thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ironside is working for a kimura but Jones is defending it quite comfortably.
Ironside wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.

Ironside is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jones gets full guard.
Ironside advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironside looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Jones is avoiding damage well.

Ironside goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ironside's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ironside's head.
Jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones preventing the sweep.
Ironside trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ironside works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ironside looking for a sweep. Not yet Ironside, not yet.
Ironside keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jim Jones wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Ironside.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jim Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ironside throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ironside is in Jones's guard.

Jones working for a triangle but Ironside defends it easily.

Jones looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ironside is defending well. Jones quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ironside has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Jones celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Jones!