IVT 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Miller (ranked 2776 p4p, 284 weight class) and Test Build (ranked 3933 p4p, 358 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Miller
vs
Build

170 cm
26
158 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

166 cm
26
135 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raymond Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Test Build!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Build, right into the meat.
Build takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Build throws a leg kick that is checked

and Miller counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Build!
Miller just content to control the position.
Miller throws an elbow but Build slips to the side and avoids it well.
Miller working the ground and pound.
Build sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Build trying to control but Miller postures up.
Miller missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Miller definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Miller is looking for a kimura but Build is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Miller to get the leverage.
Miller slows the pace down in half guard.
Miller throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Build wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
Miller tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Build.
Build looks like he's trying to stand up.
Build has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Miller is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Build is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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.
Miller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Miller controlling the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miller is looking to score with low kicks.
Miller jabs at Build's body.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Build walks into a straight right hand from Miller.
Miller thows a body kick. Build tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Miller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Miller backing away here, and Build unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Miller. Build does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller avoids the body shot from Build.
Build keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Build appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Miller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Build.
Build tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Miller throws a wild body kick that Build sees coming a mile off.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Miller checks a leg kick.
Build has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Miller.
Build tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Build.
Build looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller lands a nice looking body shot.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miller throws a hook but Build blocks it.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Build throws a wild body kick that Miller sees coming a mile off.
An attempted straight right counter from Miller misses the target.
Miller blocks the body kick.
Build feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Miller's calf.
Miller is looking to wear down Build with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Build fails to land with a series of punches.
Build tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Build.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Build wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some bone on bone action there as Build checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Build moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Build throws a front kick aimed at Miller's knee but Miller avoids it well.
Build blocks a head kick by Miller.
Build tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Build.
Raymond Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Miller.
Build scores with a jab. Miller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Build wants to land a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Miller misses with a left hand
and Build counters with a leg kick.
Miller avoids the body shot from Build.
Build scores with a spinning back kick!
Build keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Build looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Build lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Build was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Build swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Build avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Miller misses with a body shot.
A jab from Build finds it's way through Miller's defenses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miller. Build shrugs it off though.
Build lands with a nice body punch.
Build takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Miller avoids the body shot from Build.
Miller pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Build takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Build throws a leg kick but Miller moved away.
Miller throws a head kick but Build moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Build was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Build tries a low kick but Miller avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Build. That's going to slow Miller down.
Miller throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Build fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Build is just out of range.
Build ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Build scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Build looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Build swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miller.
Build digs a good hook to Miller's body.
Miller connects with a body shot.
A big right from Miller misses.
Build scoring well with a low kick there.
Miller throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Build's head.
Build 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.
Miller misses with a straight left.
Build tries a quick counter leg kick but Miller is wise to it.
Miller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Build throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller blocks a low kick nicely.
Build defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller scores with a body shot.
Raymond Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice inside leg kick there by Build. That's going to slow Miller down.
Build slips a straight right by Miller.
Build with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Miller to score with a decent uppercut.
Build scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Build. Miller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Miller throws a wild body kick that Build sees coming a mile off.
Build appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Miller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Miller misses.

Miller clinches up with Build and pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Miller tries to work over Build's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Build avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Build's efforts to push away.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Build's elbow.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Build blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Build's efforts to push away.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Build controls the action.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller pushes Build back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Build looking to stall.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Build.
Miller lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Miller.
Miller is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Build goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Build controls his hands.
Miller gets through Build's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Build is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Build is still on wobbly legs! Can Miller finish him?
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Build.
Build trying to control the position but instead, Miller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Build into the cage.
Build seems to have recovered his senses.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller cracks Build with a nice body shot.
Build wants to break free but Miller has control.
Build looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Miller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raymond Miller dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller lands with an uppercut that bounces Build off the cage and back into range.
Build throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Build.
Miller cracks the inside of Build's front leg.
Miller tries a low kick but Build avoids it.
Build misses with a wild body shot.
Miller looks to land a left hand but Build moved out of range nicely.
Miller dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Build misses with a low kick.
Miller throws a counter high kick but Build was just alert enough to avoid it.

Miller darts in and clinches Build up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Build.
Build blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Build trying to control the position but instead, Miller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Build into the cage.
Miller lands with a short shot to the head.
Miller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Build can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller lands a right hand.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Build's efforts to push away.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Build backwards.
Build trying to stall but Miller improves his position.
Miller pushes Build back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Miller scores with a shoulder strike.
Miller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Raymond Miller has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miller lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miller is working Build over against the cage.
Build takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Build has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Miller struggles to land a body shot inside as Build controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Build with a big uppercut! Build tries to clinch up but Miller pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Build to the mat! Build covers up and Miller unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Raymond Miller!
After winning the bout, Raymond Miller thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bony (ranked 6696 p4p, 558 weight class) and Chris Robertson (ranked 4241 p4p, 464 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bony
vs
Robertson

185 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Bony!
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, Chris Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Robertson moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bony takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Robertson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Robertson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bony is looking for a takedown.
Bony tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bony is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Robertson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bony being controlled against the cage.
Robertson scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson prevents the takedown attempt.
Robertson has Bony pressed against the cage.
Bony just leaning against Robertson, taking a breather.
Robertson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bony controls his hands.
Robertson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Robertson has a couple of punches blocked by Bony.
Robertson is pressed up against the cage. Bony has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Robertson down to the mat. Robertson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Robertson pushes Bony up against the cage in a clinch.
Robertson misses with a body punch.
Robertson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bony takes a shot to the head.

Robertson manages to break the clinch.
Chris Robertson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bony tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robertson defends well and Bony ends up having to push Robertson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Robertson closes the distance and clinches.
Bony goes for a takedown attempt but Robertson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bony is breathing heavily.

Robertson has closed the distance and engaged Bony in a clinch.
Bony tries to pull guard but Robertson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bony blocks the elbow strike.
Robertson scores with a shoulder strike.

Robertson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Robertson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bony avoids the elbow strike from Robertson, against the cage.
Robertson presses Bony against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Robertson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bony definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robertson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bony.
Bony tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A bit of stalling here from Robertson.

Robertson manages to break the clinch.

Robertson closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson lands with a light punch inside.
Robertson scores a nice knee to the body.
Robertson missing with knees to the body.
Robertson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bony blocks a body shot from Robertson.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Knees to the body from Robertson.
Robertson slows down the pace here.

Robertson decides to pull guard.
Robertson has his hands on Bony's head, controlling the position.
Robertson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bony manages to get himself to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bony keeping full guard, as Robertson tries to pass.
Robertson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Robertson stands and throws Bony's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Robertson happy to just control the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Robertson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bony tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Robertson defends well and Bony ends up having to push Robertson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Robertson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bony will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Robertson forces Bony back against the cage and clinches.
Robertson effectively controlling the action here.
Robertson scores with a hook to the body.
Robertson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bony backwards.
Nice body punch from Robertson.
Robertson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Robertson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bony backwards.
Robertson taking a breather.
Robertson lands a good knee to the midsection. Bony won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robertson effectively controlling the action here.
Robertson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bony up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bony is trying to stall.
Robertson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bony wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Robertson just leaning against Bony, taking a breather.
Robertson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bony or not.
Robertson has Bony pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Robertson.

Bony gets tackled into the cage by Robertson. Robertson maintains the clinch.
Robertson taking a breather.
Robertson lands a good knee to the midsection. Bony won't want to take too many of those.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robertson avoiding damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Robertson.
Robertson lands a left hand.
Bony tries to score a body lock takedown but Robertson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Robertson.
Bony being controlled against the cage.

Robertson drags the fight down to the ground.
Robertson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robertson is pulling down on Bony's head to control his posture.
Robertson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bony throwing strikes but missing.
Robertson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robertson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Robertson prevents Bony from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robertson wants to pass the guard but Bony is defending well.
Robertson controlling the action here.
Bony is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Robertson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bony tries to keep at a distance but Robertson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bony tries for a takedown. No joy.

Bony has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Robertson regains guard immediately.
Bony throwing strikes from guard but Robertson blocks nicely.
Bony advances to half guard.
Bony wants to control but Robertson is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bony decides to return to a standing position.
Bony is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Robertson clinches up against the cage.
Chris Robertson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Robertson is pushing Bony up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robertson lands a body shot.
Robertson just leaning against Bony, taking a breather.

Robertson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Robertson moves into the clinch successfully.
Robertson taking a breather.
A body shot lands from Robertson.
Robertson is pushing Bony up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Robertson trying to land knees to the body.
Bony avoiding damage as Robertson throws knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Robertson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Robertson.

Robertson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tony Bony is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Robertson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Robertson lands an uppercut.
Robertson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bony backwards.
Bony takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robertson stalling in the clinch.
Robertson controlling the action here for a moment.
Robertson can't find room to land a body shot as Bony controls the action.
Robertson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bony.
Bony has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Robertson breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson connects with a leg kick. Bony looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

Robertson clinches up against the cage.

Robertson manages to break the clinch.

Robertson moves into the clinch successfully.
Robertson controlling the action here for a moment.
Robertson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bony is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robertson avoiding damage.
Robertson is working Bony over against the cage.
Bony takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robertson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bony blocks it with crossed arms.
Robertson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Robertson pushes Bony back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bony can't get the takedown.
Robertson lands an uppercut.
Robertson misses with a knee to the head.
Robertson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robertson slows down the pace here.
Bony tries a body shot but Robertson blocks it.
Nice elbow from Robertson.
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!
Robertson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tony Bony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chris Robertson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bony tries a knee to the head but Robertson blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Robertson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Robertson 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 25:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Robertson!
A victorious Chris Robertson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Moraes (ranked 24349 p4p, 572 weight class) and Morticia Addams (ranked 4481 p4p, 464 weight class). Addams has chosen Family Vales as his entrance music. Morticia Addams told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Moraes
vs
Addams

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

190 cm
20
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Great elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pablo Moraes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Morticia Addams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moraes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Addams throws a counter combo.

Addams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Moraes sprawls well initially but Addams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
My spies in Temp Spar Gym inform me that Addams has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Moraes wants to get back to full guard.
Addams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams 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.
Moraes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Addams decides to stand up.
Moraes throws an overhand right that lands on Addams's shoulder, as Addams tries to avoid the shot.
Moraes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Addams manages to avoid it.

Addams has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moraes throws an elbow but misses.
Addams avoiding damage as Moraes throws knees to the body.

Addams gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Addams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Addams is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Moraes is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Morticia Addams!
Morticia Addams thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between What Addams (ranked 3060 p4p, 370 weight class) and Lucas Pablo (ranked 7181 p4p, 574 weight class). Addams comes to the cage accompanied by Family Vales. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Addams
vs
Pablo

175 cm
20
195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
195 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Woodhouse's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, What Addams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucas Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Addams counters with a low kick, right behind Pablo 's knee.
Pablo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pablo dives in and grabs Addams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Addams pushes down on Pablo's head and hops out.
Pablo misses with a hook to the body
and Addams counters with a nice body kick.
Pablo looks for a takedown but Addams sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Addams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Addams throwing a counter right hand but Pablo manages to avoid it.
Pablo misses with a takedown
and Addams counters with a good low kick that Pablo was not able to check.
What Addams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Pablo.
Addams moves out of range of the leg kick from Pablo.
Addams throws a counter high kick but Pablo was just alert enough to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams thows a body kick. Pablo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pablo tries to close the distance and clinch but Addams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Addams is looking to counter the offense by Pablo and move into the clinch.
Pablo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Addams counters with a good, hard body kick but Pablo shrugs it off.
A shot to the body from Pablo misses
and Addams counters with a good, hard body kick but Pablo shrugs it off.
Pablo looks winded!
Addams cracks the inside of Pablo's front leg.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Pablo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Addams - the referee stops the clock and Pablo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Addams. Pablo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Addams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Addams scores with a head kick. Pablo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pablo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pablo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Addams - that will leave a mark!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Addams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Addams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pablo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Addams scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Addams.
Pablo with a lazy takedown attempt

and Addams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Pablo takes an elbow to the temple.
Addams lands an elbow just above Pablo 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Addams lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Lucas Pablo has been cut.
Addams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Addams lands an elbow inside.
Addams's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Addams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees to the body from Addams.
Pablo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Addams.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Addams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pablo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Addams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pablo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Addams.
A nice inside leg kick there by Addams. That's going to slow Pablo down.
Pablo throws a hook to the side of Addams's head but Addams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Addams is looking to counter with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Addams counters with a head kick. That will keep Pablo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

Pablo is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Addams throws a quick head kick that knocks Pablo silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Addams is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). What Addams!
What Addams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Lucas Pablo spoke after the fight, saying 'Puta!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evgeni Rasputin (ranked 2268 p4p, 42 weight class) and Rodolfo Moraes (ranked 3600 p4p, 159 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Evgeni Rasputin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Evgeni Rasputin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Rasputin
vs
Moraes

185 cm
19
236 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Experienced

Woodhouse's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Evgeni Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rodolfo Moraes!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin digs a good hook to Moraes's body.
Moraes tries for a takedown but Rasputin circles away easily
and Rasputin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Rodolfo Moraes has been cut.
Evgeni Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rasputin closes the distance and clinches.
Rasputin gets through Moraes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Moraes gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Moraes is trying to work for a kimura but Rasputin is defending well.
Moraes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Moraes wants to finish this one by submission but Rasputin is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Moraes.
Rasputin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moraes on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Moraes looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Rasputin's coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Moraes won't let Rasputin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Moraes swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodolfo Moraes!
Rodolfo Moraes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Watne (ranked 6964 p4p, 566 weight class) and Rafik Arfah (ranked 7570 p4p, 584 weight class). Tom Watne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rafik Arfah's chin.

Watne
vs
Arfah

165 cm
26
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Watne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rafik Arfah!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watne connects with a body shot.
Arfah swings widly with a right hand
and Watne counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Arfah thinking.
Arfah misses the shot to the body.
Watne lands a slapping body shot.
Watne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Arfah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Arfah throws a right hand that misses
and Watne counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Watne connects with a right hand. Arfah shakes it off.

It looks like Rafik Arfah has been cut.
Watne moves out of range as Arfah strikes.
Arfah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Watne lands with a nice body punch.
Arfah walks into a straight right hand from Watne.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arfah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Watne thuds a left hand into Arfah's body.
Watne ducks under a wild hook from Arfah.
Arfah should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Watne lands a right hook to the body.
Watne lands a nice looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arfah throws a leg kick but Watne moved away.
Arfah takes a swing at Watne's ribcage but misses.
Watne punishes Arfah's body with a nice straight punch.
Watne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Arfah doesn't seem bothered though.
Watne scores with a nice head shot.
Nice body punch from Watne.
Arfah missing with a left hand there. Watne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Watne jabs Arfah right on the nose. Arfah blinks but takes it well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Arfah has eaten all the pies!
Watne lands with an uppercut that bounces Arfah off the cage and back into range.
Arfah misses with a looping left.
Watne throwing a counter right hand but Arfah manages to avoid it.
Watne lands a right hook to the body.
Watne jabs Arfah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watne lands a nice hook to Arfah's body. Arfah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Arfah looks winded!
Arfah throws an off balance right hand
and Watne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watne throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Arfah stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Watne stuns Arfah with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Watne is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Watne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Watne cracks a nice hook into Arfah's ribs.
Watne scores with a jab to the body.
Watne comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Watne lands a body shot.
Watne is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Watne lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Arfah at a distance.
Watne ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Watne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tom Watne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watne cracks Arfah on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Arfah falls backwards against the cage. Watne follows up with more strikes that drop Arfah to his knees. Watne keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Arfah! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Watne!
A very excited looking Tom Watne 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Itt Addams (ranked 3797 p4p, 95 weight class) and Alberto Pardo (ranked 7613 p4p, 142 weight class). Addams comes into the arena with Family Vales blaring out of the sound system. Alberto Pardo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Addams
vs
Pardo

195 cm
20
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
21
255 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Woodhouse's

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight 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, Itt Addams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alberto Pardo!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pardo misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Addams misses the target.
Addams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pardo under the eye.

Pardo gets tackled into the cage by Addams. Addams maintains the clinch.
Addams lands a knee to the body.
Pardo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Addams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Addams misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Addams.

It looks like Alberto Pardo has been cut.
Addams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Addams lands an elbow just above Pardo 's eye.
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Addams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pardo's defenses.
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That has opened up Alberto Pardo's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pardo throws a head punch that misses.
Addams lands a knee to the body.
Pardo looks winded!
Addams landing knees to the body.
Addams is stalling here.
Nice elbow from Addams.
Nice elbow from Addams.

The cut above Alberto Pardo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Addams lands an elbow that stopped Pardo in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Addams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Addams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clinched against the cage, Addams lands a big elbow that drops Pardo! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Pardo is complaining that he's OK but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Itt Addams!
Itt Addams 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
87%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Ferri (ranked 2998 p4p, 355 weight class) and Erlend Jahr (ranked 2758 p4p, 329 weight class). Daniel Ferri is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Ferri
vs
Jahr

181 cm
26
181 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

168 cm
26
184 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite 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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Daniel Ferri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erlend Jahr!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jahr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ferri moves in looking to clinch but Jahr pushes him off.

Ferri forces Jahr back against the cage and clinches.
Jahr misses with a hook from the clinch.

Ferri pulls Jahr into guard.
Ferri pulls Jahr in close to his closed guard and prevents Jahr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jahr throws a big right hand that misses.
Jahr postures up in Ferri's guard and throws a big left but Ferri blocks it.
Ferri preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jahr tries to free his leg and advance position but Ferri is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jahr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jahr has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Buoy Training. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahr advances position into side control!
Jahr tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ferri manages to get back to half guard.
Ferri is not content to let Jahr control the position.

Ferri actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ferri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jahr.
Jahr wants to control but Ferri is keeping him busy.
Ferri trying to hold on to Jahr's head to control him but Jahr postures up.
Ferri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jahr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jahr is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ferri tries to roll over but Jahr keeps him under control.
Ferri is refusing to be controlled, as Jahr sits in half guard.
Jahr throwing shots but Ferri is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jahr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ferri keeps working.
Jahr perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ferri trying to hold on to Jahr's head to control him but Jahr postures up.
Jahr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ferri defending well though.
Jahr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ferri keeping control of the position.
Jahr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ferri tries to get to full guard but Jahr has control of the leg.
Jahr winds up and cracks Ferri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jahr tries to pass to full mount but Ferri defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferri moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jahr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Ferri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jahr defends it easily.
Ferri wants to sweep but no luck.
Jahr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ferri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ferri looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferri, not yet.
Jahr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferri is keeping the position for now.
Ferri trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferri is on top in guard.

Ferri preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jahr pushes a forearm under Ferri's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ferri is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Erlend Jahr!
After the fight, Erlend Jahr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Daniel Ferri had this to say: 'TABARNACLE ! '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stig Jahr (ranked 1522 p4p, 211 weight class) and Tommy Means (ranked 2833 p4p, 350 weight class). Tommy Means has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jahr
vs
Means

178 cm
26
208 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
194 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stig Jahr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy Means!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Means - just one landing.
Jahr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jahr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Jahr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Means sprawls well initially but Jahr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Means is looking to get back to is feet but Jahr passes into side control.
Check out the look on Jahr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Means taking punishment in the form of punches.
Means on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Means takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Means is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Means is trying to get back to half guard.
Jahr is working Means over with some ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Means really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jahr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jahr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Means to see if he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jahr in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Jahr scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Means to see if he's OK.
Jahr lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Means down.
Jahr landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

It looks like Tommy Means has been cut.
Jahr is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Jahr landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jahr landing a few strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jahr scores with a couple of short elbows.
Jahr in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

The cut above Tommy Means's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jahr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jahr working the body and head with strikes.

Means is rocked!
Jahr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Means is still in real trouble! Can Jahr finish him?

Tommy Means's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Stig Jahr!
After the fight, Stig Jahr was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.