Prestige Fight Night 3 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Mcveigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bread Panterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panterson has chosen New Beginnings as his entrance music. Bread Panterson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mcveigh
vs
Panterson

165 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
24
141 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

SP Ultimate Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Mcveigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bread Panterson!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Hirohito Nitta and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcveigh pinned against the cage. Mcveigh gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Panterson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Panterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mcveigh's calf.
Panterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Mcveigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcveigh works Panterson's body with a nice hook.
Panterson goes for a double leg but Mcveigh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcveigh continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Mcveigh.
Mcveigh lands with a straight right. Panterson didn't see that one coming.
Mcveigh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcveigh wants it to stay on the feet.
Mcveigh seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brian Mcveigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bread Panterson.
Mcveigh checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mcveigh lands a body shot.
Mcveigh throws a left and a right that both miss

and Panterson counters with a single leg into guard. Mcveigh didn't expect that.

Panterson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Panterson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Panterson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Panterson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panterson stops Mcveigh from standing up.
Panterson stays in close to Mcveigh's body and controls the position.
Panterson advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panterson controlling the action here.
Panterson trying to mount his opponent but Mcveigh defends it.
Well, if Panterson 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Panterson is looking for a kimura but Mcveigh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Panterson to get the leverage.
Panterson moves nicely into side control.
Panterson wants to control but Mcveigh is keeping him busy.
Mcveigh is trying to escape the position but Panterson is controlling the position.

Panterson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Panterson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Panterson trying to control the position but Mcveigh is working away.
Panterson takes a little break here. Mcveigh wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Panterson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Mcveigh is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Panterson yanks on the arm and Mcveigh is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Panterson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bread Panterson!
An out of breath Bread Panterson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Liberio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivier Aubin Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aubin Mercier has chosen Classified - Oh Canada as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Olivier Aubin Mercier has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Liberio
vs
Aubin Mercier

176 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
29
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Sun-Tzu
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Liberio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Olivier Aubin Mercier!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Yamamoto.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Aubin Mercier.
It looked like Liberio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Liberio.
Sloppy strikes from Aubin Mercier. Those never looked like landing.
Aubin Mercier dodges the punch combination from Liberio.
Aubin Mercier checks a leg kick.

Aubin Mercier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Liberio is trying to break free.

Aubin Mercier gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Aubin Mercier content to stall in guard here.
Aubin Mercier is pushing down on Liberio's leg trying to pass to half guard. Liberio is fighting to maintain full guard but Aubin Mercier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Liberio knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aubin Mercier on the ground.
Aubin Mercier frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Liberio is trying to escape the mount but Aubin Mercier keeps good control and instead manages to take Liberio's back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aubin Mercier is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Liberio with him. Liberio is trying to defend but Aubin Mercier has an arm under the chin now! Liberio grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olivier Aubin Mercier!
Olivier Aubin Mercier took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, GREEN!160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pual Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafal Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by The Poison - BFMV. Wallace comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Sandaless - Wojownik kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rafal Wallace has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Wallace

190 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
28
200 lbs
9 - 16 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pual Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafal Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a few strikes there.
Wallace tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Johnson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Wallace counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Wallace trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Wallace postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wallace on the ground.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wallace manages to get himself to full guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wallace has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallace, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace working a defensive guard here.
Johnson trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.

Wallace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Johnson is aware though and is defending well.
Wallace has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.

Wallace has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Johnson doesn't defend quickly enough and Wallace has managed to lock this one up! Can Johnson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wallace on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rafal Wallace!
During a confident post fight interview, Rafal Wallace thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arjun Batar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergio Hernandez has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Batar
vs
Hernandez

200 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

189 cm
28
220 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arjun Batar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergio Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Batar gets a takedown into half guard.
Batar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hernandez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Batar. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Batar not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Batar has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hernandez defend it? Batar steps over the head and cranks it - Hernandez is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Batar!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Arjun Batar!
Arjun Batar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Beling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleixo Gene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beling comes to the cage accompanied by Sir Dandy - "Juara Dunia". 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.

Beling
vs
Gene

188 cm
22
263 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

190 cm
27
262 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alex Beling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleixo Gene!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Taro Takaoka and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beling throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Gene. That snapped Beling's head back.

It looks like Alex Beling has been cut.

Beling moves into the clinch successfully.
Beling is trying to break the clinch but Gene has him pressed against the cage.
Gene wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beling has him pressed against the cage.
Beling tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gene is looking for a takedown.
Gene swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beling has Gene pressed against the cage, preventing Gene from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gene has had enough of the clinch but Beling keeps him there for the moment.
Gene wants to break free but Beling has control.
Beling blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Beling gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

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

Gene had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Beling defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Gene looking for a triangle here. Beling is fighting it but it looks tight! Gene pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Beling is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Aleixo Gene!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kirill Chernicin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takem Downem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirill Chernicin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Takem Downem's chin.

Chernicin
vs
Downem

170 cm
24
150 lbs
5 - 14 - 0

180 cm
27
150 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

Olympic wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kirill Chernicin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Takem Downem!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yukihiro Shimada.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chernicin shoots for a double leg takedown but Downem sprawls well. He's pushed Chernicin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Downem 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.
Downem's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chernicin wants to stand up but Downem is controlling him.
Downem sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chernicin's guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Downem escapes and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernicin throws a lazy head kick

and Downem moves into the clinch.

Downem manages to break the clinch.

Downem has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Downem.

Downem has hold of one of Chernicin's legs. Chernicin is fighting the takedown attempt but Downem gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chernicin keeping full guard, as Downem tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernicin is trying to hold Downem in close to prevent damage but Downem has managed to pass into half guard.
Chernicin is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Downem there.
Downem prevents Chernicin from improving his position.
Downem trying to control the pace.
Chernicin is looking for a sweep. Downem is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chernicin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Downem.
Chernicin trying to control from the bottom.
Chernicin misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Downem decides to return to a standing position.
Downem circles away from the clinch attempt

and Downem counters with a takedown into side control.
Downem content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downem has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Chernicin!
Chernicin is looking to get to half guard.
Downem controlling from mount.

Downem looking for a guillotine from mount but Chernicin is having none of it.
Downem lands a couple of good shots and Chernicin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chernicin just trying to survive but Downem is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Downem slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Downem patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Downem controlling well, preventing Chernicin from escaping the position.
Well, with Downem on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Chernicin is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

Downem is persistently looking for the submission but Chernicin is defending it well.
Downem keeps control of the position as Chernicin tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chernicin tries a head kick but it misses.

Downem shoots in and bounces Chernicin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chernicin is striking from the bottom but Downem uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Chernicin wants to control but Downem is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernicin wants to improve his position but Downem is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chernicin is in trouble now - Downem has advanced to mount!
Downem breaks from Chernicin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Downem lands with some strikes.

Chernicin is rocked!
Downem looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Chernicin covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takem Downem!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
38%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Materla comes to the cage accompanied by Sobota - Do góry łeb. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Hank Noel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Materla
vs
Noel

182 cm
31
193 lbs
9 - 11 - 0

183 cm
23
199 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Phantom Fightwear

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 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michal Materla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Noel!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Materla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Noel circles away.

Noel has closed the distance and engaged Materla in a clinch.
Noel with a knee to the head.

It looks like Michal Materla has been cut.
Materla misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Materla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Materla is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Noel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Materla blocks it with crossed arms.
Noel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Materla is trying to stall.
Stalling in the clinch from Materla.
Noel tries a knee to the head but Materla blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel blocking some punches.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
Materla takes a knee to the side of the body.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noel lands a nice knee to the body.
Materla is breathing heavily.
Materla is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Noel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Noel lands a good knee to the midsection. Materla won't want to take too many of those.
Noel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Materla in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
Materla on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but Materla blocks with his arms.
Noel tries a knee to the head but Materla blocks it.
Materla tries to stall but Noel uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Noel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Materla leaning his opponent against the cage.
Materla has been working on his balance at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Noel.
Noel connects with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel tries to land knees in the clinch but Materla avoids the damage to the body.
Noel blocks a body shot from Materla.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
Noel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Materla blocks it with crossed arms.
Noel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Materla is defending well for now.
Noel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Materla gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Noel regains guard.

Noel working for a triangle but Materla defends it easily.
Materla pushes down on Noel's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla trying to control from half guard but Noel is working away.
Materla works his foot free and advances to mount.
Noel is controlling an arm, preventing Materla from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Materla wants to control the pace but Noel is squirming around nicely.
Noel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Materla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Materla looking to control and managing it successfully.

Noel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Materla.
Noel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Materla trying to control but Noel is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hank Noel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michal Materla's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Noel tries to clinch but Materla is having none of it.
Materla appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Noel tries to clinch up

and Materla decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Noel's guard.
Materla wants to control from the top but Noel keeps moving.

Noel looking for subs off his back but Materla has passed one foot through into half guard.
Materla passes to side control.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Materla presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Noel is squirming around, avoiding Materla's attempts to control the action.
Michal Materla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Noel is trying desperately to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Noel can do anything to dispel that myth.

Materla looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Materla takes Noel's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Materla is looking for the choke from the back position but Noel is controlling his hands well.

Materla has got one arm under Noel's chin. This could be trouble... Noel trying to control the other hand but Materla gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Noel has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michal Materla!
Michal Materla was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.