Gladitorius Maximus IV PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Collins (ranked 22868 p4p, 269 weight class) and Robin Roy (ranked 22855 p4p, 263 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Collins
vs
Roy

180 cm
26
145 lbs
2 - 9 - 0

155 cm
21
136 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michael Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robin Roy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Collins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Roy.

It looks like Michael Collins has been cut.
Collins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Roy counters with a good low kick that Collins was not able to check.
Roy moves out of range of the strikes.
Collins throws a shot from downtown. Roy moves away and avoids it.

Roy has managed to clinch.
Collins avoids a wild elbow strike from Roy.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
Roy just leaning against Collins, taking a breather.
Collins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roy just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Collins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Roy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roy avoiding damage.
Collins tries to pull guard but Roy holds him up against the cage and eventually Collins drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Roy.
We've been informed that Roy has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
Our sources have told us that Collins has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Collins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Roy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Roy throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
Collins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Collins just stands there and leans against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Roy fails to land.
Roy blocks an uppercut.
Collins tries to pull guard but Roy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Collins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Roy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Roy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Collins avoiding damage as Roy throws knees to the body.
Roy blocking some punches.

Collins has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roy uses from the top position.
Collins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Collins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roy.
Collins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Roy is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Collins can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Roy controls the pace.
Roy trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Collins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roy postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
Roy throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
Roy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Collins manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

Collins ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Collins no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Roy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Collins's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Roy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roy.
Roy connects with a right hand. Collins shakes it off.
Roy scores with a leg kick.
Roy misses with a looping left.
Collins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Roy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Roy's head but Roy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Collins scores with a one two! Roy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Collins takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins moves out of range as Roy strikes.
Collins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Collins throws a right and a left that Roy avoids nicely.
Roy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Collins.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy scores with the left hand. Collins knows he should have avoided that one.
Roy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good exchange - Roy coming out on top.

Collins is rocked!
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Roy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Roy connects with a right that clearly hurt Collins. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Roy proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Collins collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Roy!
Robin Roy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Kemonito (ranked 4219 p4p, 197 weight class) and Raphael Firenzi (ranked 23839 p4p, 275 weight class). Raphael Firenzi has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Kemonito
vs
Firenzi

150 cm
20
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
27
134 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Kemonito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphael Firenzi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firenzi misses with a body shot.
Firenzi throws a hook but Kemonito blocks it.

Kemonito shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kemonito content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kemonito stands up over Firenzi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Firenzi wants to stand and escape but Kemonito is having none of it.
Firenzi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firenzi wants to sweep here but Kemonito controlling him for the moment.
Kemonito scoring with punches to the head and body.

Firenzi is rocked!
Kemonito postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Firenzi covers up, he's hurt! Kemonito keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Kemonito and the ref steps in to end the fight! Kemonito can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Kemonito!
Juan Kemonito spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Raphael Firenzi spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll Be Back!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between AJ Hinch (ranked 6480 p4p, 537 weight class) and Sebastian LoJack (ranked 5871 p4p, 514 weight class). Hinch comes to the cage accompanied by Cult of personality-Living Colour. Sebastian LoJack is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hinch
vs
LoJack

185 cm
22
180 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

188 cm
27
177 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Rogue Clothing

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, AJ Hinch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sebastian LoJack!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LoJack dips to his left and cracks Hinch with an uppercut!

Hinch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hinch takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like AJ Hinch has been cut.
Hinch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. LoJack is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
LoJack throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
LoJack misses with a body punch.
LoJack throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
LoJack gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
LoJack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

LoJack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hinch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Official UFC Performance Institute Training Center in the buildup to the fight.

Hinch gets a clinch.
LoJack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hinch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hinch is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for AJ Hinch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hinch takes an elbow to the forehead.
LoJack softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hinch tries to score a body lock takedown but LoJack shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LoJack gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

AJ Hinch's cut is getting worse.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LoJack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

AJ Hinch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
LoJack pressing his opponent against the cage.
LoJack pushes off an throws an elbow but Hinch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hinch goes for a takedown in the clinch but LoJack prevents it.
Hinch tries to score a body lock takedown but LoJack shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
LoJack creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hinch's defenses.
LoJack told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
LoJack creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hinch's defenses.

Jeez, AJ Hinch's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
LoJack lands an elbow that stopped Hinch in his tracks for a moment.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at AJ Hinch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sebastian LoJack!
The defeated AJ Hinch had this to say: '9 out of 10 times i merk that idiot, every bitch has his day and today was his day. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fri Day (ranked 3682 p4p, 173 weight class) and Snappy Whiplash (ranked 3964 p4p, 184 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Day
vs
Whiplash

170 cm
20
135 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

168 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fri Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Snappy Whiplash!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiplash feints a jab promting Day to slip. Whiplash then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Day slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Day avoids a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Day misses its target.
Whiplash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Whiplash throws a shot from downtown. Day moves away and avoids it.
Day looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Whiplash tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whiplash connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Whiplash as he connects with a hook.
Whiplash scores with a kick to the body.
A jab from Whiplash does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiplash throws a low kick but Day moves out of range easily.
Whiplash has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Whiplash lands with a hook. Day tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Day is rocked!
Whiplash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiplash tries a head kick but it misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Whiplash. Day shrugs it off though.
Whiplash misses with a right hand
and Day counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Whiplash lands a leg kick that knocks Day off balance momentarily.
Whiplash scores with a jab.
Whiplash will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
An attempted straight right counter from Day misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whiplash.
Day moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Day throws a jab when Whiplash was well out of range.
Whiplash feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Days jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Snappy Whiplash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Whiplash is looking to slow Day down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whiplash throws a predictable looking body shot
and Day counters with a stiff right hand.
Whiplash throws a looping overhand right but Day ducks down to avoid it.
Day swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Day moves forwards but Whiplash connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
Whiplash tests Day's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Whiplash.
Whiplash is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Day had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Whiplash connects with a solid leg kick.
Whiplash cracks Day with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Whiplash throws a leg kick that misses.
Whiplash throws the kick towards the body but Day avoids it.
Whiplash lands a nice leg kick that just misses Day's sensitive parts.
Whiplash connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Whiplash lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Whiplash throws a hook but Day avoids it easily.
It looked like Day wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whiplash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
A counter left hand to the body from Day misses its target.
Whiplash uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Whiplash misses with a series of wild punches.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whiplash.
A jab from Whiplash misses.
Day just misses with a punch to the body.
Day is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Day walks into a jab.
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!
Whiplash thuds his right hand into Day's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Whiplash misses with a looping left.
Whiplash misses with a low kick as Day jumps back.
Whiplash scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snappy Whiplash dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A low kick from Whiplash is predictable there
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whiplash fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Day on the side of the head.
Whiplash lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Day might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from Whiplash.
A quick step to the side and Day tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whiplash throws a leg kick
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Whiplash misses with a looping left.
Day seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Snappy Whiplash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whiplash dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Day. That did some damage!
Whiplash looks to throw a body kick
and Day counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash throws out a leg kick but Day moves out of range and Whiplash only half commits.
A counter left hand to the body from Day misses its target.
Whiplash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Day.
Whiplash looks to throw the jab but Day is out of range.
Day swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Day as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Day wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whiplash is looking to chop away at Day's legs.
Day uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whiplash.
Day swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Whiplash has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Day checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Day misses the target.
A jab from Whiplash misses.
Whiplash scores with the left hand. Day knows he should have avoided that one.
Whiplash connects with a solid leg kick.
Whiplash throws a half hearted mid kick.
Day throws a hook but Whiplash avoids it easily.
Day stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Day.
Whiplash throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Day swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Day tries to move into range but Whiplash moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Day moves out of range of the strikes.
Day throwing a counter right hand but Whiplash manages to avoid it.
Day checks a leg kick.
Whiplash scores with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whiplash, right into the meat.
A lazy left from Whiplash finds it's target.
Whiplash tries a head kick but it misses.
Whiplash feints and then cracks Day's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Day down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Day checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
As Whiplash looks to move away, Day throws a big counter combo but Whiplash just gets out of the way.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Whiplash.

Whiplash lands a big head kick that sends Day tumbling to the mat! Whiplash takes a step backwards and waves Day back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Day is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Day throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Whiplash lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Day seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Whiplash misses.
Whiplash swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Whiplash lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiplash misses with a hook. Day ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Day on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whiplash moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Whiplash is looking to chop away at Day's legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash tried to score with a low kick but Day checks it.
Day went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Whiplash fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Day is out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whiplash.
Nice shot lands for Whiplash.
Whiplash's corner calls for a 1-2. Whiplash obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Whiplash missing with a left hand there. Day was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Day wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whiplash lands a jab to the head.
Whiplash swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Day wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whiplash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Day was well out of range. Poor timing from Whiplash.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Whiplash moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Snappy Whiplash 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!

Whiplash misses with a hook
and Day connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whiplash scores with the left hand. Day knows he should have avoided that one.
Day looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Day scores with a nice head shot.
Whiplash waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Day.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Whiplash.
Whiplash feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Day's calf.
Day loads up on a big right hand but Whiplash slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Day misses the target.
Day takes a jab right on the kisser.
Whiplash tries a low kick but Day avoids it.
Whiplash buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiplash throws a leg kick but Day sees it coming and moves out of range.
Day is looking to counter punch.
Whiplash throws a low kick, looking for Day's leg but Day calmly moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Day on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Whiplash misses with a hook. Day ducked under it nicely.
Day is looking to counter punch.
Day takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Some bone on bone action there as Day checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Day on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Day misses with a hook
and Whiplash counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Day thinking.
Whiplash lands a nice shot that snaps Day's head back.
Whiplash thumps Day with a low kick.
Whiplash throws a leg kick but Day sees it coming and moves out of range.
Whiplash fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Day is out of range.
Day seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fri Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day moves out of range of the body kick.
Whiplash blocks a jab.
Whiplash shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Day on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Whiplash misses the shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a big shot that misses.
Whiplash misses with a low kick.
Day is looking to counter punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Whiplash, right into the meat.
Whiplash will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Day on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Day's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Whiplash.
Whiplash throws a jab but it's blocked by Day.
It looked like Day wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Whiplash turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Day swings for the body but Whiplash moves out of range.
Whiplash shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Day checks the leg kick nicely there.
Day swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Day throws a leg kick but Whiplash checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whiplash.
Jab, jab by Whiplash - just one landing.
Whiplash fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Day.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Day misses the target.
Day avoids the body shot from Whiplash.
Day was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Day avoids a kick to the body.
Whiplash throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Whiplash slips under a jab.
Whiplash feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Day's calf.
Whiplash throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Snappy Whiplash is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Day on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Whiplash.
Day throws a lazy uppercut
and Whiplash counters with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Snappy Whiplash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Whiplash has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Snappy Whiplash!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Stallone (ranked 4651 p4p, 388 weight class) and Rich Zaiou (ranked 2183 p4p, 223 weight class). Zaiou has chosen Plug Walk - Rich The Kid as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Stallone
vs
Zaiou

175 cm
26
150 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

169 cm
21
150 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

King Nutrition
Freebok (85% Laundry)

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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Stallone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Zaiou!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zaiou throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stallone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zaiou is in Stallone's guard.
Stallone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zaiou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zaiou passes Stallone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stallone wants to control but Zaiou is keeping busy.
Zaiou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zaiou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Zaiou 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.
Zaiou is pressing down on Stallone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stallone is holding on for now.
Stallone has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Zaiou there.
Stallone wants to control but Zaiou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zaiou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stallone wants to get back to full guard.
Stallone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zaiou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zaiou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zaiou wants to pass the guard but Stallone is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stallone has hold of Zaiou's hands but Zaiou slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zaiou stalling.
Zaiou is thwarting Stallone's attempts to control the position.
Stallone taking some punishment here, with Zaiou in his half guard.
Zaiou prevents Stallone from improving his position.
Stallone trying to control from the bottom.
Zaiou is controlling the pace.
Zaiou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stallone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaiou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zaiou lands strikes from half guard.
Zaiou working the head and body with strikes.
Zaiou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zaiou slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Zaiou there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stallone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zaiou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zaiou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zaiou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stallone looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zaiou lands a nice short elbow.
Zaiou moves into full mount! Stallone won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallone tries to lock up and control but Zaiou gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zaiou lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Zaiou goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stallone turns into him and now he's in Zaiou's guard.
Stallone preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rich Zaiou dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Zaiou lands a nice shot that snaps Stallone's head back.

Zaiou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stallone tries to get to full guard but Zaiou has control of the leg.
Zaiou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Zaiou seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stallone is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rich Zaiou!
Rich Zaiou was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dunt Jernit (ranked 2970 p4p, 144 weight class) and Distant Thunder (ranked 2786 p4p, 134 weight class). Thunder has chosen Who Set The World On Fire as his entrance music. Dunt Jernit has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jernit
vs
Thunder

169 cm
21
137 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

171 cm
19
135 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dunt Jernit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Distant Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jernit throws out a powerful jab.
Jernit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thunder defending well as Jernit loads up on a big left hand.
Thunder tries to counter with a clinch but Jernit shakes him off and moves away.
Thunder ducks under a wild hook from Jernit.
Dunt Jernit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Thunder finds it's target.
Jernit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thunder circles away quickly and effectively.
Jernit looks to land a left hand but Thunder moved out of range nicely.
Jernit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thunder tries to clinch up.
Thunder throws a big shot that misses.
Jernit misses the body punch
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Dunt Jernit has been cut.
Jernit jabs Thunder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jernit swings widly with a right hand
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Thunder uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jernit. Thunder does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thunder looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder moves out of range of the strikes.
Thunder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jernit counters with a stiff right hand.
Jernit misses with a hook.
Jernit misses with a hook. Thunder ducked under it nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thunder.
Jernit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jernit throws an off balance right hand
and Thunder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jernit lands a head shot.
Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thunder.
An attempted straight right counter from Jernit misses the target.
Jernit ducks under a wild hook from Thunder.
Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jernit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thunder just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thunder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thunder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jernit counter with a right hand.
Jernit lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jernit scores with a sloppy right hand. Thunder should have avoided that one.
Thunder throws out a loose jab but Jernit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit throws a lazy uppercut
and Thunder counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thunder has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thunder throws a head kick that misses.
Jernit misses with a lunging right hand
and Thunder counters with a nice uppercut.

Jernit is rocked!
Jernit throws a poor cross that misses
and Thunder counters with a huge right that knocks Jernit out cold! Thunder is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Distant Thunder!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cruzeiro (ranked 2742 p4p, 348 weight class) and Aran Ryan (ranked 2246 p4p, 298 weight class). Cruzeiro's entrance music is Linval Thompson - Jah Jah The Conqueror. A fine choice. Julio Cruzeiro has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Cruzeiro
vs
Ryan

194 cm
21
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

189 cm
21
205 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julio Cruzeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Aran Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cruzeiro, right into the meat.
Cruzeiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruzeiro moves out of range as Ryan strikes.
Good leg kick by Ryan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Ryan.
A little feinted left hand from Cruzeiro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cruzeiro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ryan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

It looks like Julio Cruzeiro has been cut.
Cruzeiro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cruzeiro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan throws a lazy right hand but Cruzeiro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cruzeiro was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruzeiro.
Ryan cracks the inside of Cruzeiro's front leg.
Ryan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cruzeiro throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Cruzeiro.
Ryan scores with a nice head shot.
Cruzeiro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ryan takes a step back to recover.
Ryan misses with an uppercut.
Cruzeiro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ryan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cruzeiro checks it well.
Ryan tries a head kick but it misses.
Ryan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Cruzeiro misses the target.
Ryan throws a shot from downtown. Cruzeiro moves away and avoids it.
Cruzeiro lands a two punch combo.
Cruzeiro checks a leg kick.
Cruzeiro jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ryan scores with a jab to the head.
Ryan throws a body punch but Cruzeiro moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro slips a straight right by Ryan.
Cruzeiro throws a quick counter kick to the body but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
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!
Cruzeiro misses with an uppercut.
Ryan feints a counter leg kick.
Cruzeiro looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Ryan throws a leg kick
and Cruzeiro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A clash of legs there as Cruzeiro blocks the low kick.
Ryan lands a slapping body shot.
Ryan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ryan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cruzeiro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruzeiro counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Cruzeiro counters with a right hand to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ryan.
Ryan tries to work over Cruzeiro's front leg with a kick but Cruzeiro checks it.
As Ryan backs away, Cruzeiro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cruzeiro misses with a body punch
letting Ryan counter with a right hand.
Cruzeiro lands a nice looking body shot.
Ryan throws out a loose jab but Cruzeiro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it.
Ryan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruzeiro.
Ryan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ryan throws a low kick but Cruzeiro avoids it.
Cruzeiro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ryan thumps Cruzeiro with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruzeiro scores with a sloppy right hand. Ryan should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruzeiro ducks under a wild hook from Ryan.
Cruzeiro slips a straight right by Ryan.
Cruzeiro misses with a straight right.
Cruzeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ryan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cruzeiro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cruzeiro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ryan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cruzeiro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cruzeiro scores with a nice body kick.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body. Cruzeiro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ryan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ryan lands a body shot.

Cruzeiro lands a big right hand that sends Ryan crashing to the mat! Cruzeiro stays standing though and waves Ryan back to his feet!

Ryan is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aran Ryan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A swing and a miss from Ryan.
Ryan is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruzeiro finish him?
Cruzeiro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ryan if he has to take too many more of those.
Cruzeiro is stalking Ryan. Ryan circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Cruzeiro, and it's lights out! Ryan really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julio Cruzeiro!
A relieved looking Julio Cruzeiro 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
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Breno Gracie (ranked 3943 p4p, 426 weight class) and Takuya Sakamoto (ranked 2023 p4p, 247 weight class). The key to victory for Breno Gracie has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gracie
vs
Sakamoto

180 cm
21
175 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

183 cm
21
175 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Breno Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takuya Sakamoto!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakamoto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takuya Sakamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie throws a hook to the side of Sakamoto's head but Sakamoto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sakamoto has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Sakamoto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gracie on his heels. He'll look to pass Gracie's guard now, I'm sure.

Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakamoto defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakamoto defends well.

Sakamoto drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Sakamoto off! Sakamoto jumps back into Gracie's guard.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Sakamoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakamoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakamoto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sakamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sakamoto wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakamoto pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sakamoto wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Sakamoto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Sakamoto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sakamoto.

Sakamoto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.

Gracie actively working from the bottom here.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.

Sakamoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.

Sakamoto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gracie sees it coming and defends easily.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sakamoto is working for a submission of some sort.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakamoto pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Sakamoto is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Sakamoto is working for a submission of some sort.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakamoto pulls his head out easily.

Sakamoto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Sakamoto is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gracie is defending against the submission attempts here by Sakamoto.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.

Sakamoto is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takuya Sakamoto dominated that round.
That's time! Gracie's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

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

Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sakamoto defends well.

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

Sakamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Sakamoto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sakamoto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sakamoto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Sakamoto defends easily.
Sakamoto passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sakamoto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Takuya Sakamoto has got the better of the ground game so far.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Sakamoto is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sakamoto pulls his head out easily.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Gracie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Sakamoto is tapping! Great win for Gracie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Breno Gracie!
Breno Gracie decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Woody (ranked 499 p4p, 70 weight class) and Dixon Camara (ranked 1047 p4p, 144 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Woody
vs
Camara

180 cm
21
175 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

184 cm
21
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyron Woody!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dixon Camara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Camara knocks Woody to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

It looks like Tyron Woody has been cut.
Woody tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camara trying to control the position but Woody is working away.
Woody is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Woody being controlled for a moment.
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!
Camara tries to move into full mount but can't pass Woody's legs.
Woody is trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woody regains half guard.
Camara prevents Woody from improving his position.
Woody works his way to full guard. Good work.

Woody is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Camara is aware though and is defending well.
Camara tries to free his leg and advance position but Woody is retaining full guard.
Woody manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camara manages to get himself to full guard.

Woody postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Camara is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Woody, into his guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woody tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woody is working hard here to advance position.

Woody escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Camara gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Woody looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camara looking to pass the guard.
Camara trying to control but Woody is working from the bottom.
Camara passes Woody's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Camara is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woody is not content to let Camara control the position.
Woody manages to get to full guard.
Camara trying to control but Woody is working from the bottom.
Woody 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.
Camara has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Holding Cell. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Camara wants to control from the top but Woody keeps moving.
Woody looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Camara wants to control from the top but Woody keeps moving.
Camara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Woody's guard.
Camara is trying to control. Woody wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Camara is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Woody is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camara wants to control the pace but Woody is squirming around nicely.
Woody can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dixon Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyron Woody's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Camara throws a nice head kick!
Camara scores with a hook.

Tyron Woody's cut is getting worse.
Camara is looking to clinch but Woody is avoiding it.
Woody fails to land with a series of punches.
Woody avoids the head kick by Camara.
Good exchange - Woody coming out on top.
Woody shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Camara misses with an uppercut. Woody saw that one coming.
Woody blocks the body kick.
Camara misses with a body shot.
Camara misses with a head kick.
Woody swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Camara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woody.
Dixon Camara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camara looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Camara avoids the body shot from Woody.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camara throws a push kick but Woody slaps the foot to one side.
Woody looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Woody takes a swing at Camara's ribcage but misses.
Camara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Woody will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Camara throws a series of punches but Woody avoids them all with ease.
Woody tries to clinch there but Camara circles away.
A punch combination from Woody misses.

Woody pushes Camara up against the cage in a clinch.
Camara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woodys head.
Woody blocks a body shot from Camara.
Camara tries to work over Woody's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Woody misses with a punch on the inside.

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

Woody forces Camara back against the cage and clinches.

Woody turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Woody manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Woody looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Woody is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Camara is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Woody is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Camara has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Woody working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Camara tries to improve position but can't.
Camara is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Woody off and has taken his back!
Woody breaks Camara's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

Woody got a little sloppy there for a moment and Camara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Woody has managed to get both his arms back between Camara's legs - danger averted.
Camara keeping full guard, as Woody tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woody forces his way into half guard.

Camara is defending against the submission attempts here by Woody.

Woody is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Camara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Woody.

That's four 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.

Woody is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Camara is just riding it out for now. Woody eventually gives up the hold.

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

Woody is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camara has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Camara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Woody counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Woody scores with a one two! Camara had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Camara closes the distance and clinches.
Woody misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Camara.
Woody works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Woody scores with a nice hook to the head.
Camara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Camara blocks a body shot from Woody.
Woody blocks a body shot from Camara.
Woody presses Camara against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Woody prevents a takedown attempt there.
Woody misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Camara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woody misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Woody.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Woody creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Woody struggles to land a body shot inside as Camara controls his hands.

Woody has hold of one of Camara's legs. Camara is fighting the takedown attempt but Woody gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Camara looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Woody drops back looking for a leg! Camara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Camara manages to kick Woody off! Woody jumps back into Camara's guard.

Camara throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Woody escapes and throws Camara's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Camara gets back to half guard.

Woody is trying to work for a kimura but Camara is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Camara is trying to get back to full guard.
Camara won't allow Woody to pass to mount.

Woody is looking for a kimura but Camara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Woody to get the leverage.
Camara tries to get to full guard but Woody has control of the leg.

Woody is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara wants to get back to full guard.

Woody is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Woody is working for a submission of some sort.

Woody is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Camara defends it well.

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.

Woody looking for a submission but Camara manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.

Woody postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Camara is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Woody, into his guard.

Camara pushes down on Woody's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Camara is trying to control. Woody wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyron Woody clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Tyron Woody's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Woody takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Woody takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Camara avoids the body shot from Woody.

Woody shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Camara is trying to defend but Woody finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Woody trying to work for an americana but Camara has managed to regain full guard.

Camara has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Woody can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Woody pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Camara looking for subs off his back but Woody has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tyron Woody overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woody tries to pass to full mount but Camara defends it.

Woody is looking for a kimura but Camara is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Woody to get the leverage.

Woody looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Woody is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Camara to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Woody looking to pass the guard.

Woody drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Camara manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Woody has Camara in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Woody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woody bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Camara's guard.

Camara looking to control.

Woody thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Camara keeping full guard, as Woody tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Woody is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Woody won't allow Camara to sweep him here.
Camara bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Woody's guard.

Camara passes Woody's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Woody gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Woody is on top in guard.

Woody pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyron Woody had his way with Dixon Camara in that round.
The cut man is working on Tyron Woody's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Woody misses with a body shot.
Woody misses with a wild body shot.
Camara wants to clinch.
Woody swings for the body but Camara moves out of range.
Woody shoots for a double leg takedown but Camara sprawls well. He's pushed Woody's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Camara tries to clinch but Woody moves out of range.

Woody drives through with a takedown into guard.

Camara working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woody doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Woody manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Camara wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Camara looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Woody trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Camara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woody keeps working.
Camara slows the pace down.
Camara trying to control the position but Woody is working away.
Dixon Camara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woody is looking for a sweep.
Camara is looking to take a break and control but Woody is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Woody is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Camara off and has taken his back!

Camara showing good submission defense here.

Woody looking for the choke from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Woody working for a choke but Camara is defending well.
Camara is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Woody off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Camara tries to break free.

Camara defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Woody's arms.
Tyron Woody is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Woody is riding his opponent, not letting Camara buck him off.
Woody is trying to stick to Camara's back but Camara is turning into Woody. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Woody's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Camara.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woody looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camara is one step ahead there.
Camara trying to control the position from guard on top but Woody is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woody controlling Camara's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Woody keeping full guard, as Camara tries to pass.
Woody trying to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyron Woody showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Woody has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyron Woody!
Tyron Woody retains his welterweight title!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Neves (ranked 507 p4p, 70 weight class) and Mfer Phol (ranked 660 p4p, 91 weight class). Neves kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mama Said Knock You Out. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Neves
vs
Phol

193 cm
20
245 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

190 cm
21
235 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Groove Gear
Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao Neves!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mfer Phol!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neves manages to avoid it.
Neves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

It looks like Joao Neves has been cut.
Neves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Boiks in the buildup to the fight.
Phol lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Phol falls off balance throwing a combination
and Neves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phol cracks Neves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phol clobbers Neves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Phol finds it's way through Neves's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phol misses the shot to the body.
Neves gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Phol gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
Mfer Phol is the new heavyweight champion!