GLFC 7: Alvac Vs Coolidge PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory MacDonald (ranked 24950 p4p, 608 weight class) and Gerome Steel (ranked 7569 p4p, 543 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

MacDonald
vs
Steel

190 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 Montreal, Rory MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerome Steel!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Steel pinned against the cage. Steel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
MacDonald closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. MacDonald pushes Steel against the cage but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacDonald misses with a double jab
and Steel counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks MacDonald out cold! What a finish! Steel is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerome Steel!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Sabo (ranked 25421 p4p, 590 weight class) and Moe Skitto (ranked 6867 p4p, 510 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sabo
vs
Skitto

201 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

198 cm
25
284 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nick Sabo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moe Skitto!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Skitto darts in and clinches Sabo up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Skitto obliges.
Sabo is breathing heavily.

Sabo breaks from the clinch.

Sabo closes the distance and clinches.
Sabo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Sabo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Skitto misses.
Sabo tries to counter with a takedown but Skitto is quick to defend against it.

Sabo moves into the clinch successfully.

Sabo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Skitto lands a jab to Sabo's midsection.
Skitto punishes Sabo's body with a nice straight punch.
Sabo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skitto scores with a shot to the body.
Skitto steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Sabo is out on his feet! Skitto sets himself and nearly takes Sabo's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Moe Skitto!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
95%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georges Laraque (ranked 25276 p4p, 595 weight class) and Reilly OReilly (ranked 4685 p4p, 439 weight class). Reilly OReilly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Laraque
vs
OReilly

195 cm
19
225 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

188 cm
20
265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Georges Laraque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reilly OReilly!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OReilly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

OReilly darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Laraque tries to roll over but OReilly keeps him under control.
Well, if OReilly 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque wants to control but OReilly is keeping busy.

OReilly is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Laraque sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Laraque wants to control but OReilly is keeping busy.
Laraque is pressing down on OReilly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Laraque escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OReilly gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OReilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
OReilly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Laraque trying to keep a closed guard but OReilly is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
OReilly content to stall in guard here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Laraque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OReilly tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

OReilly gets a takedown into half guard.
OReilly moves nicely into side control.

OReilly is trying to get an arm triangle but Laraque is defending well.
OReilly is putting a hurting on Laraque here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OReilly stands up and beckons Laraque to his feet.

Laraque gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows OReilly to score an easy takedown into full guard.
OReilly won't allow Laraque to sweep him here.
OReilly stands and throws Laraque's legs to the side, diving into side control.

OReilly stands up.
Georges Laraque seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

OReilly closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OReilly gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Laraque is looking for a sweep. OReilly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
OReilly is trying to control the action in half guard but Laraque is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OReilly prevents Laraque from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OReilly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Laraque!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
OReilly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Laraque tries to lock up and control but OReilly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reilly OReilly dominated that round.
That's time! Laraque's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

OReilly darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Laraque is looking to improve his position.
Laraque is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if OReilly 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque trying to control but OReilly postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. OReilly lands a nice short elbow.
Laraque tries to get to full guard but OReilly has control of the leg.
OReilly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reilly OReilly has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laraque flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Laraque wants to improve his position but OReilly is controlling well.
OReilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OReilly is looking to advance position but Laraque won't allow it.
Laraque flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
OReilly is taking a breather. Laraque says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Laraque won't allow OReilly to pass to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Laraque is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Left hook, right uppercut from Laraque.

OReilly shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. OReilly showed some decent athleticism there.
OReilly wants to advance to full mount but Laraque doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
OReilly slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laraque is trying to control OReilly's posture but OReilly avoids it.
OReilly controls the position from side control.
OReilly landing strikes.
Laraque tries to bench press OReilly off him but OReilly keeps the position.
OReilly lands a few punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laraque tries to bench press OReilly off him but OReilly keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Laraque's face as OReilly controls the position.
OReilly wants to control but Laraque is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laraque tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reilly OReilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Laraque throws a series of punches but OReilly moves out of range.
Laraque rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but OReilly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Laraque throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

OReilly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - OReilly lands in his opponent's guard.
OReilly wants to control from the top but Laraque keeps moving.

Laraque is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OReilly defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laraque keeping full guard, as OReilly tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OReilly trying to control but Laraque is working from the bottom.
Laraque controls OReilly momentarily but OReilly frees himself.
Laraque keeping moving, preventing OReilly from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
OReilly controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Laraque misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OReilly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Laraque.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laraque pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces OReilly back to the cage. Laraque follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Excellent takedown into side control there by OReilly.

OReilly has an Americana. Laraque didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! OReilly is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if OReilly hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Reilly OReilly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aurther Fleck (ranked 4907 p4p, 258 weight class) and Daniel Subicic (ranked 6224 p4p, 284 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fleck
vs
Subicic

179 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aurther Fleck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Subicic!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Subicic as Fleck shoots in.
Fleck misses with a straight right.
Fleck misses with a body shot
and Subicic counters with a nice uppercut.
Subicic throws out a leg kick but Fleck moves out of range and Subicic only half commits.
Subicic throws a combination that misses

and Fleck counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Subicic is looking to stand up but Fleck isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleck wants to control from the top but Subicic keeps moving.
Subicic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subicic wants to stand but Fleck is controlling the position.
Fleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Subicic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Subicic wants to get back to his feet but Fleck is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fleck wants to control from the top but Subicic keeps moving.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fleck swings for the body but Subicic moves out of range.

Fleck scores with a takedown into Subicic's guard.
Fleck lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fleck stands up over Subicic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fleck throws an elbow that misses. Subicic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fleck's guard. Nice move by Subicic!

Subicic passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Fleck makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fleck.
Fleck tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleck is working hard here to advance position.
Fleck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Subicic's guard.

Fleck with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Subicic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fleck throwing strikes but missing.
Fleck won't allow Subicic to get back to his feet.
Fleck throwing strikes but missing.
Fleck throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subicic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fleck looking to sit in guard and control but Subicic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Fleck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Subicic is one step ahead there.
Subicic postures up and lands a big shot to Fleck's brow.
Fleck on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fleck tries to get out of the position.
Fleck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fleck throws a big elbow that misses.
Fleck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fleck chips away with some ground and pound.
Fleck passes Subicic's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fleck throwing shots but Subicic is blocking nicely.
Fleck wants to free his trapped foot but Subicic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Subicic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fleck.
Subicic is trying to stand back up but Fleck is controlling him
Fleck seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Subicic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fleck looks to land a strike but Subicic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fleck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fleck wants to control from the top but Subicic keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fleck shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Subicic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fleck tries to score with some ground and pound. Subicic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Fleck trying to control the position but Subicic is working away.
Fleck in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Fleck looks up at the clock and then as Subicic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fleck smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fleck in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
An elbow from Fleck crashes against the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleck fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Subicic tries to escape but Fleck is in control.
Fleck sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Subicic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Fleck sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Subicic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleck throws an elbow but Subicic slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fleck throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Subicic pushes Fleck away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fleck gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Fleck throwing strikes but Subicic manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Fleck parries the strikes from Subicic easily there. Subicic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Fleck to escape.
Fleck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fleck takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fleck is looking to reverse the position.
Aurther Fleck overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleck regains half guard.
Fleck missing with punches from the bottom.
Fleck is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Fleck moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fleck is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Subicic can do to turn this around?
Fleck lands some strikes from the bottom.
Fleck throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fleck wants to sweep but no luck.
Fleck throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Subicic pushes Fleck off looking to stand but Fleck dives back in and keeps control.
Fleck looks to land a strike but Subicic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fleck is looking to work some ground and pound but Subicic has wrist control.
Fleck landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fleck prevents Subicic from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fleck accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Subicic keeping moving, preventing Fleck from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleck with a nice head shot there.
Fleck throws a strike but Subicic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Fleck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fleck throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fleck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fleck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fleck is in close to Subicic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fleck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Subicic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fleck is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aurther Fleck dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Subicic stuffs the takedown attempt from Fleck. Fleck gets slowly back to his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Subicic misses.

Fleck closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fleck lands in his opponent's guard.
Fleck is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fleck lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fleck throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleck throws a big right hand that misses.
Fleck throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Subicic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fleck trying to control but Subicic is working from the bottom.
Fleck postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subicic wants to stand and escape but Fleck is having none of it.

Subicic is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fleck presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

Subicic is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fleck can't fight it off and eventually Subicic manages to take the fight to the floor. Fleck looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fleck is trying to control the position but Subicic postures up.
Subicic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Subicic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fleck lands a decent punch to the body there.
Fleck 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.
Fleck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Subicic trying to control the position from guard on top but Fleck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Subicic defending well though.
Fleck is nestled in close to Subicic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fleck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fleck sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fleck slips a nice elbow through Subicic's hands, connecting with Subicic's forehead.
Fleck throwing shots but Subicic is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleck trying to control from Subicic's half guard. Subicic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Subicic wants to stand and escape but Fleck is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fleck looking to sit in guard and control but Subicic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Fleck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Subicic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fleck's guard.
Fleck preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fleck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Subicic's guard.

Fleck trying to control the position from guard on top but Subicic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fleck throws an elbow that misses. Subicic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fleck's guard. Nice move by Subicic!

Aurther Fleck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fleck wants to sweep here but Subicic controlling him for the moment.
Daniel Subicic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fleck looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Subicic puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fleck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Subicic's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Subicic's back!
Fleck struggling to land strikes to the head as Subicic covers up.
Fleck is punishing Subicic with strikes - can he finish him?!
Fleck landing with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleck struggling to land strikes to the head as Subicic covers up.
Fleck is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Fleck gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Fleck gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Fleck apologises and we restart here on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aurther Fleck showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fleck, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aurther Fleck!
A relieved looking Aurther Fleck thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Boucher (ranked 4576 p4p, 429 weight class) and Carlos Jos Ricci (ranked 7543 p4p, 539 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Boucher
vs
Jos Ricci

191 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

186 cm
25
213 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

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 Montreal, Brandon Boucher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Jos Ricci !
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jos Ricci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boucher keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boucher regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jos Ricci working some strikes from top position.

Boucher is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Boucher is looking for a triangle but Jos Ricci pushes his legs off easily.
Jos Ricci scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jos Ricci throws a big right hand that misses.
Boucher is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jos Ricci landing with the ground and pound.

Jos Ricci drops back, looking for a kneebar! Boucher looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Boucher looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Boucher!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boucher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jos Ricci keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jos Ricci is looking for a sweep.
Jos Ricci is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jos Ricci is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Boucher is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Boucher trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jos Ricci is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jos Ricci wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Boucher.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boucher trying to control momentarily.
Boucher keeps control of the position as Jos Ricci tries to break free.

Boucher is looking for the choke from the back position but Jos Ricci is controlling his hands well.
Jos Ricci wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jos Ricci keeps trying to improve his position.

Jos Ricci defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Boucher is not going to allow Jos Ricci to sit and survive in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boucher controlling well, preventing Jos Ricci from escaping the position.

Jos Ricci fending off the submission attempt from Boucher.
Jos Ricci rolls, trying to escape but Boucher keeps control of the position.
Jos Ricci trying to control but not successfully.
Jos Ricci is in bad spot here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Boucher is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jos Ricci has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jos Ricci staying busy and making it hard for Boucher to control.
Boucher missing with strikes from the back.
Jos Ricci tries to roll but Boucher sticks to his back.
Jos Ricci wants to control his opponent's hands but Boucher gets his hands free.
Jos Ricci rolls, trying to escape but Boucher keeps control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boucher is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jos Ricci turns into Boucher and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jos Ricci fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boucher to the ground. Jos Ricci is now in Boucher's guard.

Boucher pushes Jos Ricci off and gets back to his feet.

Boucher closes the distance and pushes Jos Ricci back into the cage.
Jos Ricci is trying to drag Boucher to the mat but Boucher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Boucher lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boucher not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jos Ricci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boucher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jos Ricci wants to improve his position but Boucher is controlling well.

Jos Ricci is defending against the submission attempts here by Boucher.
Boucher controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jos Ricci is looking to improve his position.
Jos Ricci tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Boucher has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Jos Ricci is desperately trying to improve his position but Boucher has a good base and remains in mount.
Jos Ricci controls the position.
Boucher wants to control the pace but Jos Ricci is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boucher misses with a head shot.
Boucher trying to control but Jos Ricci is having none of it.
Jos Ricci tries to reverse the position but Boucher maintains control.
Jos Ricci wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jos Ricci wants to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boucher throwing sloppy strikes.

Jos Ricci defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Boucher's arms.
Boucher controlling well, preventing Jos Ricci from escaping the position.
Boucher trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Jos Ricci 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boucher tries to keep control of the position but Jos Ricci is staying busy.

Jos Ricci fending off the submission attempt from Boucher.
Jos Ricci is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boucher somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Jos Ricci can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Boucher dominated that second round.
That's time! Boucher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Boucher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jos Ricci swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jos Ricci is defended easily by Boucher.
Boucher is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jos Ricci .
Jos Ricci looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boucher is fending him off so far but Jos Ricci persists. Nope, Boucher circles away and we're back to standing.

Jos Ricci drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Boucher throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jos Ricci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brandon Boucher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Jos Ricci .
Boucher with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jos Ricci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boucher throws a right and a left that Jos Ricci avoids nicely.

Boucher closes the distance and pushes Jos Ricci back into the cage.
Jos Ricci looking to slow down the pace here.

Boucher jumps guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jos Ricci is looking to work some ground and pound but Boucher has wrist control.
Jos Ricci cracks Boucher with a solid left hand.
Jos Ricci is looking to work some ground and pound but Boucher has wrist control.
Boucher trying to control the position.
Jos Ricci trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jos Ricci makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jos Ricci throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jos Ricci throws an elbow that misses. Boucher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jos Ricci 's guard. Nice move by Boucher!

Jos Ricci looking for a sweep. Not yet Jos Ricci , not yet.
Brandon Boucher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boucher is stalling in the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jos Ricci can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jos Ricci tries to strike from the bottom.

Boucher gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jos Ricci shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boucher as he avoids it easily.
Jos Ricci shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boucher sprawls well. Boucher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jos Ricci gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boucher throws a sloppy head kick and Jos Ricci moves out of range easily.

Jos Ricci shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jos Ricci was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Boucher bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jos Ricci misses the jab.
As Jos Ricci looks to move away, Boucher throws a big counter combo but Jos Ricci just gets out of the way.

Boucher tries to sprawl but Jos Ricci drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Boucher has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Jos Ricci is on him like a limpet, forcing Boucher back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jos Ricci is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jos Ricci is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Boucher pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Boucher.
A head punch on the inside from Jos Ricci fails to land.
Jos Ricci drops down looking for an ankle pick but Boucher pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boucher misses with a double jab.

Jos Ricci tries to keep at a distance but Boucher has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci has Boucher pressed against the cage, preventing Boucher from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boucher is trying to force a seperation but Jos Ricci has the dominant position.

Boucher decides to pull guard.
Boucher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jos Ricci .
Boucher is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carlos Jos Ricci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jos Ricci works over Boucher with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jos Ricci accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jos Ricci throwing strikes but missing.
Jos Ricci won't allow Boucher to sweep him here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Boucher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boucher 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Boucher!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleister Sullivan (ranked 5818 p4p, 479 weight class) and Eobard Thawne (ranked 4125 p4p, 404 weight class). Thawne has chosen Professor Zoom Theme Song as his entrance music. Eobard Thawne will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Sullivan
vs
Thawne

180 cm
23
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

193 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aleister Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eobard Thawne!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
Thawne wants to counter with a clinch but Sullivan pushes him away.
Sullivan fails with a takedown attempt.
Sullivan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Aleister Sullivan has been cut.
Sullivan dives in and grabs Thawne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thawne pushes down on Sullivan's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleister Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thawne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thawne tries a head kick but it misses.
Thawne throws a low kick but Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Thawne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thawne throws a low kick but Sullivan avoids it.

Sullivan takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thawne wants to get back to striking at distance but Sullivan won't allow it.
Thawne is trying to break the clinch but Sullivan is controlling him.
Sullivan can't find room to land a body shot as Thawne controls the action.
Thawne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sullivan's elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thawne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thawne tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan avoids it by throwing Thawne back against the cage.

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

Thawne gets to his feet. Sullivan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thawne connects with an inside leg kick.
Thawne throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sullivan.
Thawne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thawne is looking to score with low kicks.
Thawne tries to work over Sullivan's front leg with a kick but Sullivan checks it.
A clash of legs there as Sullivan blocks the low kick.
Sullivan throws a big counter combination but Thawne scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thawne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sullivan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thawne throws a leg kick but Sullivan checks it.
Sullivan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thawne tried to score with a low kick but Sullivan checks it.
Sullivan tries to counter with a takedown but Thawne is quick to defend against it.
Sullivan blocks a head kick by Thawne.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thawne throws a leg kick but Sullivan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thawne throws a solid leg kick but Sullivan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thawne.
Sullivan seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Thawne throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sullivan shoots in but no luck this time.
Thawne tries a quick counter leg kick but Sullivan is wise to it.
Thawne throws a front kick aimed at Sullivan's knee but Sullivan avoids it well.
Thawne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thawne connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thawne misses with a low kick.
Thawne tries to land a leg kick but Sullivan saw it coming and moves away.
Sullivan is looking to counter the offense by Thawne and move into the clinch.
Thawne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Sullivan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thawne on his heels. He'll look to pass Thawne's guard now, I'm sure.
Thawne wants to stand but Sullivan is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thawne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thawne looking for a sweep. Not yet Thawne, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Thawne pushes Sullivan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Thawne wants to land a leg kick but Sullivan is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Sullivan blocks the low kick.
Thawne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan attempts a counter takedown but Thawne avoids it well and moves away.
Sullivan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thawne throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sullivan is looking to counter the offense by Thawne and move into the clinch.
Sullivan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thawne moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Thawne misses with a low kick.
Thawne throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thawne cracks Sullivan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thawne tries to work over Sullivan's front leg with a kick but Sullivan checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Sullivan misses the target.
Sullivan is looking to clinch.
Thawne lands a jab to Sullivan's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thawne wants to slow Sullivan down by chopping away at his legs.
Sullivan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thawne jabs Sullivan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Thawne misses.
Thawne is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thawne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sullivan checks the leg kick.
Thawne attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan attempts a counter takedown but Thawne avoids it well and moves away.
Thawne motions for Sullivan to come forward. Thawne throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sullivan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sullivan tries for a takedown but Thawne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thawne sizes up Sullivan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eobard Thawne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aleister Sullivan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sullivan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thawne with a jab.
Thawne pivots, looking for a leg kick but Sullivan is out of range and Thawne settles back down.
Thawne misses with a low kick.
It looked like Sullivan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thawne swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Thawne lands with a good body shot.
Sullivan shoots in for a double leg but Thawne sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Thawne cracks Sullivan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Thawne has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Sullivan to stand back up!

Sullivan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thawne tries to land a leg kick but Sullivan saw it coming and moves away.
Oh Sullivan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thawne misses with a low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick from Thawne misses.
Thawne lands a slapping body shot.
Thawne throws a body kick that misses.
Thawne has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thawne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aleister Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thawne tries to score with a low kick but Sullivan moves his leg out of the way.
Thawne does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sullivan tries to counter with a takedown but Thawne is quick to defend against it.
Sullivan seems to have got his legs back now.
Thawne throws a low kick, looking for Sullivan's leg but Sullivan calmly moves out of range.
Thawne throws a solid leg kick but Sullivan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thawne.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan checks a low kick from Thawne.
A leg kick checked by Sullivan.
Sullivan moves out of range as Thawne throws a body kick.
Thawne throws a front kick aimed at Sullivan's knee but Sullivan avoids it well.
Thawne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thawne throws a low kick but Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Thawne misses with a low kick.
Sullivan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thawne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sullivan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thawne lands with a cross.
Sullivan checks a leg kick.
Sullivan is looking to counter the offense by Thawne and move into the clinch.
Eobard Thawne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thawne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sullivan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An inside leg kick from Thawne misses.
Thawne buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Thawne wants to slow Sullivan down by chopping away at his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thawne avoids it really well and circles away.
Thawne throws a low kick but Sullivan moves out of range easily.
Sullivan looks for a takedown but Thawne sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleister Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thawne misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sullivan checks a leg kick.
Thawne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sullivan's head backwards.
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!
Thawne lands with an overhand left.
Eobard Thawne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thawne.
Sullivan is looking to clinch but Thawne is avoiding it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thawne misses with a head kick.
Thawne tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sullivan checks a leg kick.
Thawne misses with a leg kick.
Thawne digs a good body shot into Sullivan's ribs.
Sullivan tries for a takedown but Thawne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sullivan blocks a leg kick.
Sullivan tries to counter with a takedown but Thawne is quick to defend against it.
Sullivan walks into a stiff left hand from Thawne.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Thawne moves out of range.
Thawne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thawne throws a leg kick but Sullivan moved away.
Sullivan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice cross by Thawne.
Eobard Thawne seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Sullivan as he checks the leg kick.
Thawne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sullivan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thawne scores with a jab. Sullivan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sullivan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Thawne throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thawne throws a head kick but Sullivan moves out of range.
Sullivan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thawne is looking to land body kicks.
Thawne misses with a low kick.
Sullivan shoots in but Thawne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thawne misses with a low kick.
Sullivan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thawne connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sullivan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thawne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eobard Thawne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aleister Sullivan'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. This is the final round!

Sullivan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thawne throws a leg kick that misses.
Thawne slaps away a takedown attempt from Sullivan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Thawne lands a glancing blow to the side of Sullivan's head.
Thawne looks for the body kick but Sullivan saw that one coming.
Sullivan checks a leg kick nicely.
Thawne throws a leg kick that misses.
Sullivan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A low kick from Thawne misses

and Sullivan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sullivan is standing up over Thawne. Thawne looks to escape but Sullivan dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Thawne tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thawne is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Sullivan in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Thawne is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleister Sullivan!
In defeat, Eobard Thawne stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well you obviously had some assistance from Mr. Allen. And Any friend of The Flash is an enemy of mine! '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiramisu Fighter (ranked 6039 p4p, 520 weight class) and Aegon Targaryen (ranked 4677 p4p, 444 weight class). Targaryen has chosen Game of Thrones Theme Song as his entrance music. Aegon Targaryen struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.8lbs 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. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Fighter
vs
Targaryen

178 cm
25
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BONGOL BRAND ($50 for all design)

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiramisu Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aegon Targaryen!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fighter is defended easily by Targaryen.
Fighter misses with a takedown attempt - Targaryen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiramisu Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Fighter with that takedown attempt.
Targaryen looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fighter or perhaps it was just good defense by Targaryen, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Targaryen counters with a body kick.
A head kick from Targaryen lands but Fighter takes it in his stride.
Fighter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fighter fails with the takedown
and Targaryen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Targaryen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fighter fails with the takedown.

Fighter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Targaryen wants to stand up but Fighter is controlling him.

Targaryen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fighter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fighter manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fighter postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fighter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Targaryen's head.
Fighter works over Targaryen with some ground and pound from guard.
Fighter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fighter stopping the sweep attempt from Targaryen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Targaryen keeps trying to improve his position.
Fighter makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fighter trying to control but Targaryen is working from the bottom.
Fighter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Fighter scoring with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Targaryen's head.
Targaryen is looking to sweep but instead, Fighter has passed into half guard.
Targaryen is looking to improve his position.
Fighter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Targaryen tries to roll over but Fighter keeps him under control.
Targaryen scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fighter manages to mount him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fighter lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fighter looking to finish Targaryen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Targaryen!
Targaryen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fighter dominating with strikes here.
Fighter lands a couple of good shots and Targaryen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Targaryen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fighter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
I really don't envy Targaryen right now.
Fighter landing with strikes.
Fighter lands shots from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fighter is hanging on to Targaryen's back as he tries to escape.
Fighter is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Targaryen. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Fighter 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 Targaryen with him. Targaryen is trying to defend but Fighter has an arm under the chin now! Targaryen grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tiramisu Fighter!
A very excited looking Tiramisu Fighter made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adem Ozan Alvac (ranked 4010 p4p, 400 weight class) and Butch Coolidge (ranked 3930 p4p, 397 weight class). Coolidge has chosen twenty one pilots - Stressed Out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ozan Alvac
vs
Coolidge

175 cm
25
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid 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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adem Ozan Alvac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Butch Coolidge!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Coolidge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvac, pushing him back against the cage.
Coolidge has Alvac pushed against the cage.
Alvac misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Coolidge.
Coolidge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Coolidge throws an elbow but misses.
Coolidge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coolidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coolidge tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvac pushes off an throws an elbow but Coolidge leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Coolidge throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvac.
A short right from Coolidge on the inside.
Coolidge working aggressively here.
Alvac fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Coolidge lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alvac backwards.
Coolidge fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Coolidge misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Coolidge.
Alvac tries to stall but Coolidge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Coolidge throws an elbow but misses.
Coolidge tries a body shot but Alvac blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coolidge misses with the head strike.
Alvac wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alvac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvac tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Alvac has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Coolidge after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adem Ozan Alvac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Coolidge.
Coolidge throws an elbow that misses.
Coolidge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coolidge stalling.
Coolidge misses with the head strike.
Alvac blocks an uppercut.
Alvac jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coolidge walks away with a smile on his face. Alvac gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Alvac takes one to the side of the head.
Butch Coolidge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Coolidge connects with a looping right hand.

Alvac darts in and clinches Coolidge up against the cage.
Coolidge swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvac uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvac looking to slow down the pace here.
Alvac slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coolidge lands a body shot.
Coolidge lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Coolidge.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Coolidge fails to land.
Alvac is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Coolidge to keep the fight standing.
Coolidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coolidge cracks Alvac with a nice body shot.
Alvac blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Coolidge throws an elbow but it misses.
Coolidge is struggling to control the position.
Coolidge has a couple of punches blocked by Alvac.
Coolidge misses with the head strike.
Coolidge misses with the head strike.
Coolidge pressing his opponent against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvac is trying to pull guard but Coolidge turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Coolidge keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Alvac's efforts to push away.
Coolidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvac blocking some punches.

Alvac jumps guard and drags Coolidge to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Coolidge gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Butch Coolidge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coolidge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alvac.

Coolidge moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Coolidge on the inside.
Coolidge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coolidge lands with a light punch inside.
Coolidge lands with a right to the head.
Alvac wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Coolidge has him pressed against the cage.
Coolidge throws a head punch that misses.
Alvac is looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvac taking a breather.
Coolidge working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coolidge lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvac backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvac is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Coolidge lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Coolidge throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvac.
Alvac blocking some punches.
Alvac blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Coolidge throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Coolidge scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coolidge throws a head punch that misses.
Alvac blocking some punches.
Coolidge misses with a short punch on the inside.
Coolidge has a couple of punches blocked by Alvac.
Alvac being controlled against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alvac misses with a wild combination.

Alvac tries to keep at a distance but Coolidge has taken the fight into the clinch.
Coolidge prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coolidge creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coolidge stalling against the cage.

Alvac ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alvac no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Coolidge stands up from Alvac's guard - Coolidge perhaps looking for a knockout.
Adem Ozan Alvac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvac moves away from the strike by Coolidge.
Alvac looks to land a combination. Coolidge sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jab from Coolidge.
Alvac closes the distance and lands a one-two.

It looks like Butch Coolidge has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Coolidge has Alvac up against the cage in a clinch.
Alvac is trying to stall.
Coolidge is pressed up against the cage. Alvac has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coolidge down to the mat. Coolidge avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvac throws a series of punches but Coolidge avoids them all with ease.
Alvac fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adem Ozan Alvac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Coolidge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Coolidge steps in with a hook that catches Alvac right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Coolidge follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Alvac looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Butch Coolidge!
Butch Coolidge seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.