IFA : 22/02 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni (ranked 3274 p4p, 275 weight class) and Newton Fandango (ranked 3507 p4p, 284 weight class). Newton Fandango is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni
vs
Fandango

170 cm
26
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

172 cm
26
155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Woodhouse's

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Newton Fandango!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fandango misses the shot to the body.
Fandango looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fandango fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it really well and circles away.
Buonarroti Simoni tries a low kick but Fandango avoids it.
Buonarroti Simoni definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Buonarroti Simoni gets caught flat footed, as Fandango shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fandango trying to control but Buonarroti Simoni is working from the bottom.
Buonarroti Simoni is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fandango postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fandango showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fandango missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fandango throws an elbow that misses. Buonarroti Simoni uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fandango's guard. Nice move by Buonarroti Simoni!

Fandango wants to sweep but no luck.
Fandango is controlling Buonarroti Simoni's posture.
Buonarroti Simoni is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fandango trying to control the position.
Fandango looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fandango can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Buonarroti Simoni controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fandango has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fandango is trying to keep Buonarroti Simoni in close.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fandango can do anything to dispel that myth.
Buonarroti Simoni tries to free his leg and advance position but Fandango is retaining full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fandango 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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fandango shoots in looking for a takedown but Buonarroti Simoni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fandango's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fandango blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fandango is defended easily by Buonarroti Simoni.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newton Fandango.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a leg kick

and Fandango counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fandango throwing strikes from guard but Buonarroti Simoni blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Buonarroti Simoni looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Buonarroti Simoni preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buonarroti Simoni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fandango's guard.

Fandango looking for a sweep. Not yet Fandango, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fandango not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Buonarroti Simoni passes Fandango's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Buonarroti Simoni perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fandango is staying active underneath Buonarroti Simoni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fandango holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fandango is staying active underneath Buonarroti Simoni, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Buonarroti Simoni is just content to waste time from the top position. Fandango takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Fandango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Newton Fandango will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Buonarroti Simoni 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.
Fandango feints the counter takedown.
Fandango gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Buonarroti Simoni makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Buonarroti Simoni is looking to score with low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Buonarroti Simoni.
Fandango checks a leg kick.
Fandango blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fandango shoots in for a double leg but Buonarroti Simoni sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a body shot but no joy.
Fandango with the counter takedown but Buonarroti Simoni avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Buonarroti Simoni as Fandango shoots in.
And Buonarroti Simoni counters with a quick kick to the body but Fandango blocks it.
Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newton Fandango.
Buonarroti Simoni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Buonarroti Simoni darts in and clinches Fandango up against the cage.
Buonarroti Simoni lands a good knee to the midsection. Fandango won't want to take too many of those.
Fandango is trying to force a seperation but Buonarroti Simoni has the dominant position.
Buonarroti Simoni changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fandango fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a head kick that misses

and Fandango counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Fandango.
Fandango scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Buonarroti Simoni is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Buonarroti Simoni pulls Fandango in to control the position.
Buonarroti Simoni's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fandango keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Buonarroti Simoni's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fandango won't allow Buonarroti Simoni to sweep him here.
Buonarroti Simoni controls Fandango momentarily but Fandango frees himself.
Fandango postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni controls Fandango momentarily but Fandango frees himself.
Fandango must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fandango is working Buonarroti Simoni over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buonarroti Simoni seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fandango works over Buonarroti Simoni with some ground and pound from guard.
Fandango trying to control but Buonarroti Simoni is working from the bottom.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to control the position but Fandango postures up.
Fandango in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Buonarroti Simoni manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fandango manages to get himself to full guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buonarroti Simoni trying to control the position from guard on top but Fandango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fandango keeping moving, preventing Buonarroti Simoni from controlling successfully.
Buonarroti Simoni stopping the sweep attempt from Fandango.
Buonarroti Simoni wants to control from the top but Fandango keeps moving.
Buonarroti Simoni preventing the sweep.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fandango is trying to keep Buonarroti Simoni in close.
Fandango wants to sweep here but Buonarroti Simoni controlling him for the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a leg kick which misses Fandango's front leg but catches the back leg as Fandango tries to avoid it.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

so Fandango counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Buonarroti Simoni seems keen to control Fandango's posture.
Fandango trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Buonarroti Simoni bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fandango's guard.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buonarroti Simoni postures up.
Buonarroti Simoni is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Buonarroti Simoni thows a leg kick but Fandango checks it

and Fandango decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buonarroti Simoni's guard.
Buonarroti Simoni is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Buonarroti Simoni controls Fandango momentarily but Fandango frees himself.
Fandango trying to control the position from guard on top but Buonarroti Simoni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to control the position but Fandango postures up.
Fandango postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Buonarroti Simoni is pulling down on Fandango's head. It's preventing any offense from Fandango, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fandango missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fandango throws a big right hand that misses.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to keep Fandango in close.
Buonarroti Simoni has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fandango makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fandango works over Buonarroti Simoni with some ground and pound from guard.
Buonarroti Simoni pulls Fandango in close to his closed guard and prevents Fandango from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fandango working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fandango postures up and lands a big shot to Buonarroti Simoni's brow.
Buonarroti Simoni keeping moving, preventing Fandango from controlling successfully.
Fandango is looking to work some ground and pound but Buonarroti Simoni has wrist control.
Buonarroti Simoni is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buonarroti Simoni throws the kick towards the body but Fandango avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Buonarroti Simoni scores with a spinning back kick!
Fandango ducks under a wild hook from Buonarroti Simoni.
Fandango shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Buonarroti Simoni as he avoids it easily.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a low kick but Fandango moves out of range easily.
Buonarroti Simoni lands with a thumping leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni thows a body kick. Fandango tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Buonarroti Simoni misses with a low kick.
Fandango drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buonarroti Simoni defends it well.
Fandango shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buonarroti Simoni pinned against the cage. Buonarroti Simoni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fandango checks a leg kick.
Buonarroti Simoni throws a nice head kick!
Buonarroti Simoni throws a sloppy head kick

and Fandango decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Buonarroti Simoni's guard.
Fandango being controlled here momentarily.
Fandango trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fandango is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Buonarroti Simoni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fandango.
Fandango with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fandango wants to control from the top but Buonarroti Simoni keeps moving.
Fandango loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buonarroti Simoni controls Fandango momentarily but Fandango frees himself.
Newton Fandango has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fandango passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fandango working the ground and pound.
Fandango misses with the ground and pound.
Fandango in the domination position with Buonarroti Simoni hanging on.
Buonarroti Simoni gets back to half guard.
Fandango is trying to control the action in half guard but Buonarroti Simoni is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buonarroti Simoni is holding on to half guard well.
Fandango is pressing down on Buonarroti Simoni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Buonarroti Simoni is holding on for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Newton Fandango comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fandango has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni!
During a confident post fight interview, Michelangelo Di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Whorely Alvarez (ranked 2187 p4p, 252 weight class) and Ren Askcrew (ranked 2483 p4p, 278 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Alvarez
vs
Askcrew

185 cm
26
185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

185 cm
26
174 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Woodhouse's

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Whorely Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ren Askcrew!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askcrew takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Alvarez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Alvarez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Askcrew tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and Askcrew moves out of range easily.

Askcrew fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Askcrew blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Askcrew misses with an elbow over the top.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Askcrew is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alvarez to keep the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Alvarez.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as Askcrew controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Alvarez.

Askcrew escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
An inside leg kick lands from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askcrew shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Alvarez was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Askcrew.
Askcrew tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Askcrew shoots and misses
and Alvarez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Whorely Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ren Askcrew.
Alvarez lands a nice shot that snaps Askcrew's head back.
Alvarez connects with a single shot there.
Alvarez just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez misses the body punch
and Askcrew counters with a one-two to the body.
Askcrew shoots in but no luck this time.
Alvarez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Askcrew blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez thumps Askcrew with a low kick.
Alvarez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Alvarez takes a swing at Askcrew's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askcrew takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Askcrew moves away and avoids it.
Askcrew wants to counter the offense by Alvarez and move into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askcrew moves in looking to clinch but Alvarez pushes him off.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Askcrew darts in looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets double underhooks and turns Askcrew into the cage.
A cross from Alvarez lands.
Askcrew chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alvarez can pounce on him.
Askcrew tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez throws a nice head kick!
Askcrew shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense.
Askcrew misses with a takedown attempt
and Alvarez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Alvarez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alvarez connects with an inside leg kick.
Alvarez tries a head kick but it misses.
Askcrew dives in and grabs Alvarez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Alvarez pushes down on Askcrew's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askcrew tries for a takedown but Alvarez circles away easily
and Alvarez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Alvarez throws a head kick that Askcrew semi-blocks.
Alvarez misses with a wild body shot.
Askcrew wants to clinch.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Askcrew looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alvarez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Askcrew tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askcrew shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Askcrew closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Alvarez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Askcrew. That did some damage!
The fight stays on the outside here - Askcrew looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Askcrew shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez is holding on to half guard well.
Askcrew trying to control from half guard but Alvarez is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alvarez scores with a leg kick.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askcrew can do to turn this around?
Askcrew tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Alvarez swivels and escapes.

A head kick lands from Alvarez that sends Askcrew to the canvas. Askcrew tries to scramble back to his feet but Alvarez brings him back down into side control.

Askcrew is rocked!

It looks like Ren Askcrew has been cut.
Alvarez working the ground and pound from side control.
Askcrew is still in real trouble! Can Alvarez finish him?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alvarez content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Askcrew is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Askcrew seems to have recovered his senses.
Askcrew gets back to half guard.
Alvarez is taking a breather. Askcrew 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Askcrew is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Alvarez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Alvarez's back!
Alvarez just trying to survive but Askcrew is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Well, with Askcrew on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Alvarez is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Alvarez is keeping busy.
Askcrew softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ren Askcrew!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci (ranked 2738 p4p, 301 weight class) and Trash Warmsley (ranked 5099 p4p, 476 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Di Ser Piero Da Vinci
vs
Warmsley

180 cm
26
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
19
177 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Woodhouse's

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Trash Warmsley!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Vinci cracks the inside of Warmsley's front leg.
Da Vinci definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Warmsley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warmsley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Vinci lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Warmsley. Those never looked like landing.
Da Vinci is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Warmsley.
Trash Warmsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Vinci lands a nice leg kick that just misses Warmsley's sensitive parts.
Da Vinci waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warmsley.
Warmsley misses with the combination.
Warmsley misses with a two punch combination.
As Warmsley backs away, Da Vinci returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Warmsley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Da Vinci counters with a thumping low kick.
A solid body kick from Da Vinci.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warmsley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Da Vinci half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Warmsley. Those never looked like landing.
Warmsley throws a head kick that misses
and Da Vinci counters with a good low kick that Warmsley was not able to check.
Warmsley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Da Vinci backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmsley throws a head kick that misses.
Warmsley looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Warmsley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warmsley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Da Vinci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Warmsley has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Da Vinci.
Warmsley throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Vinci. That's going to slow Warmsley down.
Da Vinci tries to clinch up but Warmsley circles away and keeps his distance.
Warmsley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Da Vinci.
Da Vinci buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warmsley throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Vinci counters with a low kick, right behind Warmsley 's knee.
Da Vinci misses the jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Da Vinci.
Warmsley's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Warmsley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Warmsley misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Vinci connects with a solid leg kick.
Da Vinci lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
An inside leg kick lands from Da Vinci.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Da Vinci, right into the meat.
Da Vinci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warmsley.
Warmsley on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Da Vinci. Da Vinci obviously looking to wear him down.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Da Vinci.
Warmsley scores with a one two! Da Vinci had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Da Vinci scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Warmsley.
Da Vinci is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Warmsley.
A punch combination from Warmsley misses.
Warmsley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Vinci showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warmsley.
Da Vinci lands a nice leg kick that just misses Warmsley's sensitive parts.
Warmsley throws a head kick that misses
and Da Vinci makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Da Vinci is looking to slow Warmsley down with leg kicks.
Da Vinci buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warmsley lands a right hook to the body.
Da Vinci throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Warmsley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Vinci misses with a low kick as Warmsley jumps back.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Da Vinci lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A knee to the head by Da Vinci.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warmsley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Da Vinci.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Vinci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Da Vinci using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Warmsley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Warmsley looks winded!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Warmsley.
Warmsley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Da Vinci struggles to land a body shot inside as Warmsley controls his hands.
Da Vinci connects with a nasty looking knee right to Warmsley's face.

It looks like Trash Warmsley has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Da Vinci obliges.
Da Vinci has a couple of punches blocked by Warmsley.
Da Vinci with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Warmsley is rocked!
Da Vinci lands a good knee to the midsection. Warmsley won't want to take too many of those.
Warmsley is still on wobbly legs! Can Da Vinci finish him?
Da Vinci jerks Warmsley's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Warmsley drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Da Vinci goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Da Vinci because Warmsley was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci!
Our winner, Leonardo Di Ser Piero Da Vinci, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Caldeira (ranked 6220 p4p, 392 weight class) and Sisu Sisu (ranked 3157 p4p, 272 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Caldeira
vs
Sisu

176 cm
22
152 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

170 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arturo Caldeira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sisu Sisu!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caldeira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sisu is fending him off so far but Caldeira persists. Nope, Sisu circles away and we're back to standing.
Sisu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Caldeira. Sisu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sisu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caldeira.
We've been hearing reports that Caldeira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sisu takes a swing at Caldeira's ribcage but misses.
Caldeira misses with a jab to the body

and Sisu counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sisu.
Sisu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sisu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Caldeira's head.
Sisu trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Caldeira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Caldeira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sisu wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Sisu cracks Caldeira with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisu wants to control from the top but Caldeira keeps moving.
Sisu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Caldeira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sisu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Caldeira is looking for a triangle but Sisu pushes his legs off easily.
Sisu looking to pass the guard.
Sisu throws an elbow that misses. Caldeira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sisu's guard. Nice move by Caldeira!

Sisu managing to control the position.
Sisu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira won't allow Sisu to sweep him here.
Caldeira being controlled here momentarily.
Sisu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Caldeira.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sisu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sisu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caldeira is one step ahead there.
Sisu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sisu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Caldeira manages to get himself to full guard.

Caldeira is trying to keep Sisu in close.

Caldeira has his foot on Sisu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sisu works his way back into a safe position though.
Sisu trying to control but Caldeira is working from the bottom.
Sisu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sisu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sisu trying to control the position from guard on top but Caldeira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sisu is looking to pass into half guard but Caldeira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Caldeira is in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira looking to pass the guard.
Caldeira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sisu is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've been informed that Sisu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sisu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Caldeira.
Sisu 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.
Caldeira postures up in Sisu's guard and throws a big left but Sisu blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caldeira postures up in Sisu's guard and throws a big left but Sisu blocks it.
Caldeira connects with a couple of short punches.
Sisu looking for a sweep. Not yet Sisu, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arturo Caldeira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Caldeira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sisu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sisu working the ground and pound.
Sisu working the body and head with strikes.
Caldeira manages to get back to half guard.
Caldeira is trying to control but can't.
Sisu winds up and cracks Caldeira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Caldeira has hold of Sisu's hands but Sisu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caldeira trying to control from the bottom.
Sisu working the head and body with strikes.
Sisu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Caldeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sisu pulls his head out easily.
Caldeira 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.
Sisu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sisu working the head and body with strikes.
Sisu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Caldeira tries to get to full guard but Sisu has control of the leg.
Sisu working the head and body with strikes.
Sisu is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sisu working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Caldeira wants to control but Sisu is keeping busy.
Caldeira wants to get back to full guard.
Sisu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sisu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Caldeira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sisu wants to take a breather but Caldeira is having none of it.
Caldeira is holding on to half guard well.
Sisu is thwarting Caldeira's attempts to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldeira punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sisu in particular looking to stall.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Sisu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Caldeira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caldeira trying to remain calm as Sisu controls from the top position.
Caldeira is trying to get back to half guard.
Caldeira is trying to control Sisu's posture but Sisu avoids it.
Caldeira is trying to escape the position but Sisu is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sisu landing strikes.
Sisu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caldeira takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Caldeira is looking for a sweep.
Caldeira takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sisu cracks Caldeira with a big right hand but Caldeira just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sisu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Caldeira keeps working.
Caldeira tries to improve position but can't.
Sisu is looking to take a break and control but Caldeira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caldeira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sisu cracks Caldeira with an elbow. That is naaassty.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sisu Sisu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Caldeira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sisu.
Caldeira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sisu pinned against the cage. Sisu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Caldeira throws a body punch but Sisu moves out of range.
Caldeira shoots for a takedown but Sisu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Sisu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sisu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sisu lands a few punches from side control.
Caldeira is trying to improve his position.
Caldeira sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Caldeira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sisu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Caldeira!
Sisu breaks from Caldeira's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Caldeira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sisu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sisu lands a big elbow.
Caldeira is looking to get to half guard.
Sisu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Caldeira?
Sisu lands a nice shot to the head.
Caldeira is looking to improve his position but Sisu isn't that keen on the idea.
Sisu landing strikes from the mount and Caldeira is in trouble!

Caldeira is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sisu cracks Caldeira with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh Caldeira is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee warns Caldeira that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caldeira is working to get back to half guard.
Sisu connects with a bit shot that sees Caldeira covering up! More strikes from Sisu and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Sisu is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sisu Sisu!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owrip What (ranked 24499 p4p, 591 weight class) and Dino Pelayo (ranked 3452 p4p, 377 weight class). Dino Pelayo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

What
vs
Pelayo

182 cm
26
175 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

176 cm
26
182 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Owrip What!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dino Pelayo!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
What misses with a left hand
and Pelayo counters with a nice body shot.
What misses with a hook.
What tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Pelayo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pelayo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

What fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pelayo, pushing him back against the cage.
Pelayo tries to work over What's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pelayo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt What or not.
Pelayo is leaning against What and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pelayo blocks a body shot from What.
Pelayo pushes What back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelayo scores with a hook to the body.
What is breathing heavily.
Pelayo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Pelayo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Pelayo pulls guard effortlessly.

Pelayo manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
What tries to work over Pelayo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pelayo misses with a hook to the ribs.
What definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Pelayo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelayo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of What backwards.
Pelayo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pelayo.
Pelayo tries to throw a body punch but What avoids it by throwing Pelayo back against the cage.
Pelayo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pelayo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt What or not.
Pelayo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pelayo presses What against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Pelayo - that landed with a thud.
Pelayo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pelayo works on What's body with a couple of short punches.
Pelayo lands a nice shot to the body.
Pelayo tries to work over What's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Pelayo - that landed with a thud.
Pelayo tries to work over What's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pelayo digs a right hand underneath What's ribcage. What let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Pelayo pulls What into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pelayo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Pelayo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pelayo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pelayo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pelayo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
What knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pelayo on the ground.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pelayo connects with a nice short shot to What's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pelayo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pelayo content to control rather than advance.
Let's hope that Pelayo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pelayo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pelayo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pelayo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

What is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
What has hold of Pelayo's hands but Pelayo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh What is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pelayo is controlling the pace.
Pelayo scores with a big shot! What's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save What! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dino Pelayo!

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Van Dijk (ranked 1776 p4p, 208 weight class) and Iti Malia (ranked 1012 p4p, 126 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Van Dijk
vs
Malia

184 cm
26
184 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

184 cm
26
175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Woodhouse's

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Virgil Van Dijk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Iti Malia!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malia jabs at Van Dijk's body.
Malia paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Van Dijk scores with a shot to the body.
Good shot there by Malia.
Malia falls off balance throwing a combination

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

Malia is rocked!
A big left from Malia misses.
Malia is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Dijk finish him?
Malia drops his hands momentarily and Van Dijk needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Malia just on the top of the head. Malia drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Malia - he's done!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Virgil Van Dijk!
Virgil Van Dijk bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giampaolo Turturro (ranked 437 p4p, 65 weight class) and Phil Coleman (ranked 1126 p4p, 178 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Turturro
vs
Coleman

185 cm
26
203 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
223 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Woodhouse's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Giampaolo Turturro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phil Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman jabs Turturro right on the nose. Turturro blinks but takes it well.

Coleman gets tackled into the cage by Turturro. Turturro maintains the clinch.
Coleman throws a head punch that misses.
Turturro keeps control of Coleman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Coleman won't allow it.
Turturro jumps guard but Coleman stands there with Turturro around his waist. Turturro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Coleman lands a shot to the body.
Turturro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Coleman manages to break the clinch.
Turturro seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman lands with a good body shot.

Turturro clinches up with Coleman and pushes him back against the cage.
Coleman tries a body shot but Turturro blocks it.
Coleman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turturro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coleman walks away with a smile on his face. Turturro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giampaolo Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Turturro moves in looking to clinch but Coleman pushes him off.
Turturro tries to clinch there but Coleman circles away.
Turturro tries to clinch but Coleman is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Coleman paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman scores with a hook.

Turturro clinches with his opponent.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Coleman won't allow it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coleman.
Coleman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turturro blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Coleman manages to break the clinch.
Turturro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Coleman lands an overhand right.

Turturro pushes Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Coleman pushes Turturro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Coleman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coleman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turturro is looking to clinch.
Turturro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coleman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Turturro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Turturro forces Coleman back against the cage and clinches.

Coleman manages to break the clinch.
Turturro tries to clinch but Coleman is having none of it.
Jab by Coleman.
Coleman connects with a looping right hand.
Coleman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Coleman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Coleman's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Coleman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Turturro tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Coleman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turturro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coleman with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch but Coleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Coleman tries to keep at a distance but Turturro has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Coleman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Turturro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Coleman smiles and moves away.
Coleman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turturro rather than just go for the knockout.
Coleman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turturro on the side of the head.
Coleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coleman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turturro momentarily.

Turturro has Coleman up against the cage in a clinch.
Turturro takes a shot to the head.
Turturro tries to pull guard but Coleman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Turturro tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Coleman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turturro jumps guard but Coleman stands there with Turturro around his waist. Turturro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro wants to clinch.
Coleman feints the counter takedown.
Turturro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Turturro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Turturro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Giampaolo Turturro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Coleman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turturro at a distance.
Turturro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turturro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Turturro wants to clinch up but Coleman keeps it at a distance.
Coleman changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Coleman scores with a punch to the head.
Coleman lands a jab to Turturro's midsection.
Coleman connects with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Coleman dominated that round.
That's time! Turturro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Turturro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Turturro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Turturro wants to clinch up but Coleman keeps it at a distance.
Turturro moves in looking to clinch but Coleman pushes him off.
Turturro tries to clinch but Coleman is having none of it.
And Coleman tries to counter it with a takedown but Turturro pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Turturro moves to clinch but Coleman breaks away

and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Turturro won't be happy with that.
Turturro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Turturro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Coleman postures up.

Turturro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Coleman escapes and throws Turturro's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Turturro sneaks back into half guard.
Coleman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Coleman is very close to passing his half guard.
Turturro is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Turturro tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.
Coleman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Turturro actively working from the bottom here.
Coleman controlling the action here.
Coleman prevents Turturro from improving his position.
Coleman working Turturro over with strikes.
Coleman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Turturro looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Coleman pushes past his half guard into mount!
Turturro really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Coleman dominating with strikes here.
Coleman with good strikes from the mount here!
Turturro is trying to escape the mount.
Coleman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Coleman landing shots from mount.
Coleman avoids the attempt from Turturro to control.
Coleman prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.
Coleman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro regains half guard.
Turturro is doing well to control the position and prevent Coleman from advancing to side control.
Phil Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coleman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turturro wants to control but Coleman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Coleman there.
Coleman trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coleman working the head and body with strikes.
Turturro gets full guard.
Turturro is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Coleman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Turturro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Coleman has managed to get both his arms back between Turturro's legs - danger averted.
Coleman preventing the sweep.

Turturro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Coleman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Coleman cracks Turturro with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Coleman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Coleman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Coleman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Turturro gets a clinch.

Coleman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turturro tries to clinch

and Coleman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Turturro is trying to keep Coleman in close.
Coleman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Coleman preventing the sweep.

Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman tries to free his leg and advance position but Turturro is retaining full guard.

Turturro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Coleman uses it to pass to side control.
Turturro looking for a sweep but Coleman has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.
Coleman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Turturro is bucking up trying to escape but Coleman cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Coleman controlling from the full mount.
Turturro is desperately trying to improve his position but Coleman has a good base and remains in mount.
Coleman content just to control the position here.
Coleman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Coleman's attempts to control the action.
Coleman with the ground and pound from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands a big elbow.
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.
Turturro manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Coleman is taking a breather. Turturro 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.
Coleman lands strikes from half guard.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Coleman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turturro tries to roll over but Coleman keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Coleman.
Turturro has his hands clasped together around Coleman's back. He's all about the action.
Coleman winds up and cracks Turturro with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Turturro wants to control the action here but instead Coleman manages to pass to full mount!
Coleman prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.
Coleman cracks Turturro with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Turturro is rocked!
Turturro is looking to get to half guard.
Coleman unloading with bombs!
Oh Turturro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman lands a nice shot to the head.
Turturro wants to control but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman controlling from mount.
Coleman lands a big elbow.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Coleman controlling from the full mount.
Turturro seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Coleman landing shots from mount.
Coleman working the ground and pound effectively.
Coleman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Turturro is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Coleman lands a jab to Turturro's midsection.
Turturro tries to close the distance and clinch but Coleman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coleman thuds a left hand into Turturro's body.
Coleman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Turturro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coleman scores with a shot to the body.
Coleman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coleman cracks Turturro with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Coleman circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coleman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coleman lands a body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Coleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coleman feints the counter takedown.
Turturro tries to clinch

and Coleman counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Coleman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman stays in close to Turturro's body and controls the position.
Coleman slips nicely into half guard.
Coleman content to control rather than advance.
Coleman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Coleman working over Turturro with some ground and pound. Turturro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Coleman.

Turturro actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is looking to control Coleman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?
Coleman is controlling the pace.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.

Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
Coleman is taking a breather. Turturro 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.

Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Coleman pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Coleman lands a nice short elbow.
Coleman trying to control the pace.
Turturro is trying to control but can't.
Coleman stalling.
Coleman working over Turturro with some ground and pound. Turturro looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard but Coleman has mounted him!
Coleman controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turturro is looking to improve his position but Coleman isn't that keen on the idea.
Turturro wants to control but Coleman is having none of it.
Coleman lands a heavy elbow.
BOOM! Coleman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Coleman punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Coleman dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Turturro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Coleman thuds a left hand into Turturro's body.
Turturro tries to clinch but Coleman is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Turturro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Coleman misses with a body shot.
Coleman scores with a jab to the head.
Turturro tries to clinch up

and Coleman counters with a single leg into guard. Turturro didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Turturro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Turturro working a defensive guard but Coleman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Coleman scores with punches from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Turturro tries to improve position but can't.
Coleman slows the pace down.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Coleman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Coleman controlling the action here.
Turturro trying to control but Coleman postures up.
Giampaolo Turturro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Coleman trying to control the pace.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Coleman is controlling well.
Turturro trying to hold on to Coleman's head to control him but Coleman postures up.
Turturro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Coleman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Coleman's back!

Coleman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Coleman is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Turturro working for the choke.
Turturro gets his hands free as Coleman looks to control.
Coleman tries to escape the position.

Turturro looking for the choke from the back.

Turturro is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Coleman is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Turturro is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Coleman defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Coleman trying to control the action but Turturro just sinks the hooks in.

Turturro is looking for a choke. Coleman gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Coleman manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Turturro is trying to keep Coleman in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Coleman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Turturro working for submissions but it's allowed Coleman to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Coleman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 44:50
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 44:50
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Coleman!
Phil Coleman is the new light heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Phil Coleman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Petrone (ranked 1903 p4p, 224 weight class) and Stojan Kostic (ranked 394 p4p, 58 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kostic's choice of entrance music: Skabo - Mare batice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Petrone
vs
Kostic

179 cm
26
169 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
173 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Woodhouse's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nicholas Petrone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stojan Kostic!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Petrone looking to score a takedown here. Kostic is defending well but Petrone drives through and ends up in Kostic's guard.
Petrone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Petrone has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kostic to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Petrone is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kostic pulls down on the head and he's put Petrone to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Stojan Kostic! Stojan Kostic retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Stojan Kostic 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.