IFA 135lbs Round 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Barry Partridge (ranked 24626 p4p, 548 weight class) and Koshi Yamawanka (ranked 7180 p4p, 523 weight class). Koshi Yamawanka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Partridge
vs
Yamawanka

178 cm
25
156 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

179 cm
19
165 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Partridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koshi Yamawanka!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamawanka lands the left hand.
Partridge looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Yamawanka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamawanka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Partridge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Yamawanka scores with a jab.
Partridge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamawanka circles away.
A little jabbing left from Yamawanka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yamawanka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Partridge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yamawanka tries to clinch up but Partridge circles away and keeps his distance.
Yamawanka lands a nice hook to Partridge's body. Partridge takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yamawanka. Partridge shrugs it off though.
Partridge takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yamawanka cracks Partridge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yamawanka cracks Partridge with a good jab.
Partridge shoots in but Yamawanka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Yamawanka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yamawanka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yamawanka lands a high kick!
Yamawanka is looking to clinch.
Yamawanka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Partridge's head.
Yamawanka cracks Partridge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yamawanka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yamawanka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamawanka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Partridge.
Partridge takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've been told by Partridge's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yamawanka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Partridge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yamawanka is fending him off so far but Partridge persists. Nope, Yamawanka circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Yamawanka misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Partridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamawanka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yamawanka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Partridge's head.
Partridge takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice takedown defense from Yamawanka. No joy for Partridge on that attempt.

Yamawanka moves into the clinch.
Yamawanka lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partridge takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamawanka.
Yamawanka gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Partridge.
Yamawanka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Yamawanka has a couple of punches blocked by Partridge.
A nice left hand lands by Yamawanka.
Yamawanka gets through Partridge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Partridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamawanka lands a left hand.
Yamawanka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yamawanka lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamawanka.
A head punch on the inside from Yamawanka fails to land.
Yamawanka lands with a right to the head.
Yamawanka lands an uppercut.
Yamawanka misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Yamawanka on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Partridge.
Partridge blocks an uppercut.
Yamawanka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Partridge backwards.
Yamawanka throws a punch but it's blocked by Partridge.
Yamawanka gets through Partridge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yamawanka makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Partridge is working for takedown but Yamawanka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Partridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partridge tries for a takedown. No joy.
Yamawanka lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yamawanka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Partridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yamawanka fails to land.
Partridge wants to take the fight to the mat but Yamawanka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yamawanka lands a right hand that snaps the head of Partridge backwards.
Yamawanka misses with the head strike.
Yamawanka lands a right hand.
Partridge blocks an uppercut.
Yamawanka misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamawanka misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Yamawanka.
Yamawanka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Partridge backwards.
Yamawanka lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yamawanka misses with a punch on the inside.
Yamawanka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Partridge takes a shot to the head.
Yamawanka misses with some punches.
Yamawanka throws a head punch that misses.
Yamawanka working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Partridge is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yamawanka is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamawanka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yamawanka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamawanka tries to work over Partridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Yamawanka.
A short right from Yamawanka.
Yamawanka working aggressively here.
Yamawanka lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Partridge backwards.
Yamawanka scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yamawanka scores with a shot to the side of Partridge's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Yamawanka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yamawanka swings wildly with an uppercut but Partridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yamawanka lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Partridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yamawanka works on Partridge's body with a couple of short punches.
Yamawanka swings wildly with an uppercut but Partridge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partridge blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamawanka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Yamawanka fails to land.
Partridge blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yamawanka is pressed up against the cage. Partridge has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yamawanka down to the mat. Yamawanka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yamawanka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Yamawanka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Partridge takes a kick to the side of the head.
Partridge avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Partridge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Partridge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yamawanka to score with a decent uppercut.
A good leg kick by Yamawanka.
Yamawanka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yamawanka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yamawanka lands a head shot.
Yamawanka has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Barry Partridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Partridge takes one to the side of the head.
Yamawanka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yamawanka wants to clinch.
Partridge takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamawanka scores with a head kick. Partridge tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Yamawanka tries to clinch but Partridge moves out of range.
Partridge seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yamawanka lands with a straight right. Partridge didn't see that one coming.
Partridge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Partridge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yamawanka but Yamawanka pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamawanka lands a nice looking body kick.
Partridge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yamawanka lands a really nice looking cross but Partridge seems unphased.
Partridge's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yamawanka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Partridge scrambles back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yamawanka.
Yamawanka scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Partridge needs to keep his hands up - Yamawanka had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Yamawanka does it's job there.
A lazy left from Yamawanka finds it's target.
Yamawanka stalks Partridge and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Partridge's face. Partridge staggers backwards, shaken.

Partridge is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamawanka connects with a single shot there.
Oh Partridge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yamawanka throws a head kick that half lands.
Yamawanka pushes Partridge away with a front kick.
Partridge shoots in but no luck this time.
Yamawanka's corner calls for a 1-2. Yamawanka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yamawanka scores with a nice head shot.
Yamawanka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamawanka looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Partridge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Partridge postures up.
Yamawanka is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Partridge seems to have got his legs back now.
Partridge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Partridge lands a couple of digs.
Partridge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yamawanka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Partridge is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamawanka has wrist control.
Yamawanka trying to keep a closed guard but Partridge is proving a slippery customer.
Partridge is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partridge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Yamawanka wants to control but Partridge is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Partridge thows a huge punch but Yamawanka dodges it nicely.
Yamawanka wants to control but Partridge is keeping busy.
Partridge prevents Yamawanka from improving his position.
Yamawanka really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Partridge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Yamawanka has hold of Partridge's hands but Partridge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Partridge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yamawanka trying to control but Partridge postures up.
Yamawanka keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yamawanka trying to control from the bottom.
Yamawanka taking some punishment here, with Partridge in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge working the head and body with strikes.
Partridge winds up and cracks Yamawanka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yamawanka wants to control but Partridge is keeping busy.
Partridge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Yamawanka trying to control here.
Partridge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Partridge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Yamawanka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Partridge is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koshi Yamawanka 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! This is the final round!

Yamawanka lands a head kick!
Yamawanka clobbers Partridge with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice takedown defense from Yamawanka. No joy for Partridge on that attempt.
Yamawanka sizes up Partridge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yamawanka lands a head kick. Partridge smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A jab from Yamawanka finds it's way through Partridge's defenses.
Yamawanka swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Partridge.
Yamawanka lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice straight punches there by Yamawanka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Yamawanka.
No luck for Partridge with that takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yamawanka fails in his attempt to clinch.
Yamawanka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A nice combination there by Yamawanka.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Partridge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Partridge takes a kick to the side of the head.
Yamawanka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Partridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partridge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yamawanka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Partridge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Partridge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Yamawanka finds it's way round the side to connect with Partridge's head.
Partridge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yamawanka as he avoids it easily.
Yamawanka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Partridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamawanka tests Partridge's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamawanka lands with a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Yamawanka!
Partridge walks into a jab.
Yamawanka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Partridges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yamawanka scores with a decent looking hook.
Yamawanka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Yamawanka slams his shin into Partridge's torso.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yamawanka - that will leave a mark!
Partridge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Yamawanka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Partridge drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yamawanka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Partridge is in close to Yamawanka's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Partridge throwing strikes from guard but Yamawanka blocks nicely.
Barry Partridge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Partridge throwing strikes from guard but Yamawanka blocks nicely.
Yamawanka controls Partridge momentarily but Partridge frees himself.
Partridge lands a couple of elbows.
Partridge stopping the sweep attempt from Yamawanka.
Yamawanka controls Partridge momentarily but Partridge frees himself.
Partridge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Partridge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamawanka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Partridge is working Yamawanka over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Partridge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Koshi Yamawanka is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yamawanka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yamawanka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Partridge haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Partridge throws a big elbow that misses.
Yamawanka trying to control the position.
Partridge scoring with some ground and pound.
Partridge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Yamawanka controls Partridge momentarily but Partridge frees himself.
Partridge distracts Yamawanka with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Yamawanka is trying to control the position but Partridge postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partridge stands up over Yamawanka, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Partridge postures up and lands a big shot to Yamawanka's brow.
Yamawanka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Partridge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Yamawanka trying to control the position.
Partridge is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamawanka has wrist control.
Partridge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Partridge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamawanka trying to control the position.
Barry Partridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Partridge is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koshi Yamawanka!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
82%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dixon (ranked 6199 p4p, 222 weight class) and Murha Puro (ranked 3272 p4p, 151 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Dixon
vs
Puro

169 cm
19
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

162 cm
19
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Murha Puro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but Puro shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Dixon. That snapped Puro's head back.
A jab from Dixon misses.
Puro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dixon slips a jab from Puro.
Puro looks to land a right hand but Dixon moved out of range.
Dixon shoots for a double leg takedown but Puro sprawls well. He's pushed Dixon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Puro walks into a stiff left hand from Dixon.
Decent striking displayed by Dixon there.
Puro throws a hook but Dixon blocks it.
Dixon slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Puro misses the target.
Puro misses with an uppercut. Dixon saw that one coming.
Puro defending well as Dixon loads up on a big left hand.
Puro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dixon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro throws a jab but it's blocked by Dixon.
Dixon slips under a jab.
Puro misses with a body shot.
Dixon is looking to counter punch.
Puro connects with a looping right hand.
Dixon misses with a hook. Puro ducked under it nicely.
Murha Puro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon lunges at Puro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Puro's hand.
Some wild striking there from Puro.
Dixon scores with a hook.
Dixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
It looked like Dixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puro throws a jab when Dixon was well out of range.
Dixon throwing a counter right hand but Puro manages to avoid it.
Dixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Puro.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Puro.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon dips to his left and cracks Puro with an uppercut!
Puro misses the jab.
Dixon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dixon scores with a jab. Puro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dixon throws a lazy right hand but Puro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dixon cracks Puro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Puro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A punch combination from Puro misses.
Puro defending well as Dixon loads up on a big left hand.
Puro is looking for the big counter here.
Puro misses with a looping right.
It looked like Dixon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Puro throws a jab but it's blocked by Dixon.
Puro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dixon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Puro with a hook.
Jab by Dixon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Puro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Puro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dixon throws a lazy right hand but Puro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Puro thows a body kick. Dixon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dixon throws a looping overhand right but Puro ducks down to avoid it.
Puro throws a leg kick
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Puro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon misses with a looping right.
Dixon throws a looping overhand right but Puro ducks down to avoid it.
Dixon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Puro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Dixon to counter with a crisp jab.
Puro misses with an uppercut
and Dixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puro looks for the body kick but Dixon saw that one coming.
Dixon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Puro clinches up with Dixon and pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puro scores with a nice hook to the head.

Dixon successfully pulls guard.
Puro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dixon's guard.
Dixon wants to control but Puro is keeping busy.
Dixon regains full guard. Nicely done.

Dixon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Dixon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puro is aware though and is defending well.

Dixon working for a triangle but Puro defends it easily.

Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Murha Puro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puro.
Puro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dixon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dixon throws an off balance right hand
and Puro counters with a straight right hand.
Murha Puro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Puro misses its intended target.
Puro throws a hook but Dixon blocks it.
Dixon swings widly with a right hand
and Puro counters with a straight right hand.
Dixon connects with a looping right hand.
Dixon slips under a jab.
Puro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon misses with an uppercut.
Dixon moves out of range as Puro strikes.
Dixon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Puro misses with a left hand
and Dixon counters with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Puro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixon throws a hook to the side of Puro's head but Puro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Puro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Puro throws a leg kick but Dixon checks it.
Dixon throwing a counter right hand but Puro manages to avoid it.
Puro just misses with a punch to the body.
Puro throws a looping overhand right but Dixon ducks down to avoid it.
Puro ducks under a wild hook from Dixon.
Dixon catches Puro with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Puro keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dixon throws the left hand but Puro avoids the punch easily.
Murha Puro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Puro throws an overhand right that lands on Dixon's shoulder, as Dixon tries to avoid the shot.
Puro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dixon.
Puro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Puro throws a lazy right hand but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dixon moves out of range as Puro strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puro misses with a wild body shot.
Puro misses with a left hand
and Dixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Dixon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Puro's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon trying to control but Puro is working from the bottom.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Puro is retaining full guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dixon drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Puro manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dixon has Puro in his guard.

Dixon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Puro passes into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Dixon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Dixon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Puro pulls his head out easily.

Dixon actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Puro is taking a breather. Dixon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Puro moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Dixon.
Dixon is looking to reverse the position.
Dixon is trying to work for a sweep but Puro has mounted him!
Puro controlling his opponent.
Dixon is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dixon checks a leg kick.
Dixon walks into a left hand.
Dixon cracks Puro with a right hand to the side of the head.
Puro explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Puro misses with a hook.
Dixon blocks a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Dixon misses the target.
Puro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Puro throws an off balance right hand
and Dixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dixon throws a lazy right hand but Puro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon moves out of range of the body kick.
Dixon throwing a counter right hand but Puro manages to avoid it.
Dixon slips a jab from Puro.
Puro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dixon.
Puro slips under a jab.
Puro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Puro does no damage.
A swing and a miss from Dixon.
Puro throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon works the jab nicely.
Dixon lands with a right hand.
Puro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Puro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dixon.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dixon.
Puro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Puro. Dixon shrugs it off though.
Dixon throws a hook but Puro blocks it.
Dixon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dixon looks for a takedown but Puro sprawls well.
Darren Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Puro.
Dixon throws a lazy right hand but Puro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot by Dixon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Puro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Puro tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dixon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Puro finds it's way round the side to connect with Dixon's head.
Puro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dixon.
Dixon misses with a straight left.
Puro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puro throws out the jab.
A big right from Puro misses.
Puro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Puro misses.
Dixon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Puro throws a leg kick
and Puro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Puro misses with a straight left.
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dixon moves forwards but Puro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dixon misses with a looping right.
Puro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dixon with a body shot.
Puro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dixon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puro.
Puro looks to throw the jab but Dixon is out of range.
Dixon feinted with a counter takedown.
Puro staying out of range there.
A big right from Puro misses.
Puro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Puro.
Dixon blocks a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puro misses the jab.
Puro looks to land a left hand but Dixon moved out of range nicely.
Puro throws an off balance right hand
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Puro misses with a low kick.
Dixon throws an overhand right that lands on Puro's shoulder, as Puro tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Puro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dixon loads up on a big right hand but Puro slips the punch.
A left lands for Dixon.
Dixon throws a right hand that misses
and Puro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Puro throws an off balance right hand
and Dixon counters with a straight right hand.
Dixon defending well as Puro loads up on a big left hand.
Dixon moves away from the strike by Puro.
Dixon jabbing away but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Murha Puro.
Well Puro 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Murha Puro!

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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Insane Prince (ranked 5024 p4p, 201 weight class) and Rose Dawson (ranked 5091 p4p, 207 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Prince
vs
Dawson

165 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Insane Prince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rose Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prince manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dawson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Prince checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dawson is looking to clinch but Prince is avoiding it.
Prince misses the body punch
and Dawson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Prince tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.

Prince closes the distance and clinches.
Prince tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Prince working aggressively here.
Prince has a couple of punches blocked by Dawson.
Dawson lands an elbow inside.
Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Prince's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson lands an elbow just above Prince 's eye.
Prince misses with the head strike.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Prince goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dawson misses with a knee to the head.
Prince managing to block the knees to the body from Dawson.
Dawson stalling in the clinch but Prince improves position.
Prince tries to work over Dawson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dawson is trying to break the clinch but Prince is controlling him.
Prince tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prince throws a head punch that misses.
Dawson looking to slow down the pace here.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Prince.
Dawson connects with a knee to the head.
Dawson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Prince's face.

It looks like Insane Prince has been cut.
Prince working aggressively here.
Dawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Dawson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dawson.
Dawson blocking some punches.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but Prince is blocking nicely.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prince tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson landing knees to the body.
Dawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Prince misses with some punches.
Prince takes a knee right on the jaw!
Prince throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson.
Dawson tries to stall but Prince uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Prince throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson.
A right handed body shot lands from Dawson.
Dawson is looking to break free of the clinch but Prince has double underhooks.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prince goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Prince.
Dawson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dawson wants to break free but Prince has control.
Prince misses with a body punch.
Dawson gets underhooks to prevent Prince's takedown attempt.
Prince swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Prince tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson looking to slow down the pace here.
Prince misses with a body punch.
Dawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Prince misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson cracks Prince with a nice body shot.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson landing knees to the head.
Prince misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson stalling in the clinch but Prince improves position.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson tries to circle away but Prince has him pinned against the cage.
Dawson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dawson landing knees to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dawson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Prince as Dawson tries to tie him up.
Dawson blocks a body shot from Prince.
Dawson tries to break the clinch but Prince is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Prince.
Prince misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson wants to get back to striking at distance but Prince won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rose Dawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Insane Prince's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Prince doesn't manage to clinch there - Dawson circles away.
Dawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Prince.
Prince wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Prince moves to clinch but Dawson breaks away
enabling Dawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawson tries to clinch up.
Prince looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dawson wants to clinch.
Dawson lands with a hook. Prince tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dawson throws a series of punches but Prince avoids them all with ease.
Prince takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
Prince tries to clinch
and Dawson counters with a good low kick that Prince was not able to check.
Rose Dawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Prince throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dawson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prince circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prince throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dawson counters with a nice body shot.
Prince tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dawson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dawson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Prince tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
Prince circles away from the clinch attempt.
Prince avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dawson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A swing and a miss from Prince.
Dawson scores with a punch to the head.
Dawson tries to clinch up but Prince circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawson tries to clinch up but Prince circles away and keeps his distance.
Prince tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prince manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Prince keeps the fight on the outside.
Dawson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dawson wants to clinch.
Dawson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Prince waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawson.
Prince is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dawson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prince moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prince tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Dawson tries to clinch up but Prince circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dawson tries to clinch up but Prince circles away and keeps his distance.
Prince misses with a wild body shot.
Dawson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Prince blocks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dawson wants to clinch.
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Prince keeps it at a distance.
Prince is looking to counter the offense by Dawson and move into the clinch.
Dawson doesn't manage to clinch there - Prince circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prince fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Prince wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prince throws the left hand but Dawson avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prince misses the shot to the body.
Dawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prince manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dawson is looking to clinch but Prince is avoiding it.
Prince tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Prince. Dawson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prince tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Prince is looking to wear down Dawson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dawson tries to clinch up but Prince circles away and keeps his distance.
Dawson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dawson throws a low kick, looking for Prince's leg but Prince calmly moves out of range.
Dawson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prince sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Prince bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dawson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prince keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rose Dawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Insane Prince's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

A jab from Prince misses.
Dawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prince manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prince looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prince tries to clinch up but Dawson circles away and keeps his distance.
Prince circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dawson scores with a decent looking hook.
Prince misses the body punch
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.
Dawson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dawson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Prince manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dawson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dawson tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Prince decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dawson's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Prince postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prince won't allow Dawson to sweep him here.
Dawson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Prince controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Prince preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Prince will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dawson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Prince closes the distance and clinches.
Insane Prince has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Prince has Dawson pressed against the cage, preventing Dawson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Prince goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dawson prevents it.
Prince keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dawson's efforts to push away.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson prevents a body shot from Prince.
Dawson works on Prince's body with a couple of short punches.
Prince doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dawson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson lands a body punch.
Prince misses with the head strike.
Prince misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawson landing knees to the head.
Prince can't find room to land a body shot as Dawson controls the action.
Prince taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dawson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Prince has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Prince misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dawson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Prince in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Prince takes an elbow to the temple.
Prince misses with a punch on the inside.
Dawson scores with a hook to the body.
Dawson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Prince in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Dawson.
Dawson wants to break free but Prince has control.
Prince struggles to land a body shot inside as Dawson controls his hands.
Prince can't find room to land a body shot as Dawson controls the action.
Dawson lands a nice knee to the body.
Rose Dawson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dawson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dawson lands a nice elbow.
Prince takes an elbow to the forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prince can't find room to land a body shot as Dawson controls the action.
Dawson tries to break the clinch but Prince is controlling the position.
Prince misses with a body punch.
Dawson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Prince swings wildly with an uppercut but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prince goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dawson works on Prince's body with a couple of short punches.
Prince working aggressively here.
Dawson prevents a body shot from Prince.
Prince throws a punch but it's blocked by Dawson.
Dawson looking to stall.
Prince tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose Dawson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dawson obliges.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rose Dawson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Gaudreau (ranked 5025 p4p, 202 weight class) and Zhang Jun (ranked 4964 p4p, 198 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Gaudreau
vs
Jun

168 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

173 cm
18
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Gaudreau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhang Jun!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gaudreau scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jun tries to kick Gaudreau off in order to stand up. Gaudreau Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Gaudreau tries for a kimura but Jun is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Jun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gaudreau tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jun is looking to regain half guard here but Gaudreau keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaudreau working away.

Gaudreau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jun knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Gaudreau tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jun wants to get back to his feet but Gaudreau drags him back down.
You can see the frustration on Jun's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Gaudreau!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jumpin Jack Flash (ranked 4875 p4p, 195 weight class) and Davey Carver (ranked 5057 p4p, 205 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Jack Flash
vs
Carver

165 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jumpin Jack Flash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Davey Carver!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carver forces Flash back against the cage and clinches.
Flash taking a breather.
Carver lands an uppercut.
Carver misses with a hook to the ribs.
Carver lands with a left to the head.
Carver lands a body punch.
Flash blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Flash is looking for a takedown.
Flash prevents a body shot from Carver.
Carver misses with a punch to the body.
Carver struggles to land a body shot inside as Flash controls his hands.
Carver throws a head punch that misses.
Flash jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carver walks away with a smile on his face. Flash gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Flash misses.
Carver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Flash takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Flash looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Carver is fending him off so far but Flash persists. Nope, Carver circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jumpin Jack Flash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carver throws a hook but Flash avoids it easily.
Flash uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carver loads up on a big right hand but Flash slips the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carver slaps away a takedown attempt from Flash, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Carver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carver dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flash is breathing heavily.
Carver throws a shot from downtown. Flash moves away and avoids it.
Carver misses with an uppercut. Flash saw that one coming.
Carver throws a jab when Flash was well out of range.
Carver throws a body punch but Flash moves out of range.
Carver misses the jab.
Flash changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Carver throws a looping overhand right but Flash ducks down to avoid it.
Flash tries to counter with a takedown but Carver is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Carver. Flash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carver lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Carver swings away with a body shot that misses

and Flash counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Carver tries to get to full guard but Flash has control of the leg.

Flash is looking for a kimura here.
Carver is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flash is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carver wants to control but Flash is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Flash is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flash.
Carver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Flash. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Flash is looking for a kimura but Carver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flash to get the leverage.
Carver is looking to improve his position.
Carver wants to control but Flash is keeping busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Carver is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flash is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carver is trying to maintain the position but Flash is very close to passing his half guard.
Flash passes into side control, despite Carver's attempt to control the position.
Carver is looking to reverse the position.
Flash trying to control the position but Carver is working away.

Flash tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Flash tries for a kimura but Carver is defending well.
Carver struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Flash tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flash has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Carver struggling a bit here.
Carver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flash haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

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

Flash wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Carver, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jumpin Jack Flash will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Carver scores with a body shot.
Carver throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Flash on the side of the head.
Flash uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carver.
Carver throws a jab when Flash was well out of range.
Davey Carver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carver smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Flash slips a straight right by Carver.

Carver closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Carver.
Carver working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carver stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carver tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Carver misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flash wants to break free but Carver has control.
Flash jumps guard but Carver stands there with Flash around his waist. Flash gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Carver.
Flash feinted with a counter takedown.
Carver throws a big shot that misses.
Carver keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Flash takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carver lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Carver.

Flash is rocked!
Davey Carver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oh Flash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carver moves away from the strike by Flash.

Carver cracks Flash with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Carver has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Flash to stand back up!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carver swings for the body but Flash moves out of range.
Carver throws an off balance right hand

and Flash decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Carver's guard.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flash stopping the sweep attempt from Carver.
Flash seems to have got his legs back now.
Carver controls Flash momentarily but Flash frees himself.

Flash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carver is trying to keep Flash in close.

Flash drops back looking for a leg! Carver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carver manages to kick Flash off! Flash jumps back into Carver's guard.
Flash wants to pass the guard but Carver is keeping the position.
Carver trying to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flash drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flash jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flash wants to control from the top but Carver keeps moving.

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

Flash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carver controls Flash momentarily but Flash frees himself.
Carver 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.

Flash thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Carver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Carver working a defensive guard here.

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

Flash 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.
Flash wants to control from the top but Carver keeps moving.
Carver trying to control the position.

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

Flash drops back looking for a leg! Carver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Carver manages to kick Flash off! Flash jumps back into Carver's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Davey Carver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Flash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Carver with a jab.
Flash ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flash slips a straight right by Carver.
Carver looks to score with a jab to the body but Flash is just out of range.
Flash steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carver.
Flash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carver.
Carver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flash shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carver as he jumps to the side.
Carver throws out a counter right but Flash avoids it with no problem.

Flash shoots in and bounces Carver off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Carver is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flash trying to control but Carver is working from the bottom.
Flash passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carver wants to control but Flash postures up.
Carver is trying to improve his position.
Carver struggling a bit here.

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

Flash working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Flash looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Carver is trying to control Flash's posture but Flash avoids it.

Flash is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Carver is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Carver is looking to reverse the position.

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

Flash tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flash has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Carver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flash tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Carver struggling a bit here.

Flash is trying to get an arm triangle but Carver is defending well.
Carver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carver can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flash wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carver keeps working.

Flash is trying to get an arm triangle but Carver is defending well.

Flash is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Carver has escaped the position, nice work there.
Carver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flash wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Carver's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Flash is trying to get an arm triangle but Carver is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Carver is trying to control Flash's posture but Flash avoids it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jumpin Jack Flash showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Flash 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jumpin Jack Flash!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 4660 p4p, 423 weight class) and Andre Ecakals (ranked 3756 p4p, 373 weight class). Andre Ecakals has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Nurmagomedov
vs
Ecakals

185 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Andre Ecakals!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ecakals stuffs the takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov gets slowly back to his feet.

Ecakals scores with a takedown into Nurmagomedov's guard.
Ecakals is stalling in the full guard.

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

Ecakals has his foot on Nurmagomedov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nurmagomedov works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecakals bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard.

Nurmagomedov keeping moving, preventing Ecakals from controlling successfully.

Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Ecakals defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecakals is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Nurmagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nurmagomedov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ecakals throws a big elbow that misses.
Ecakals throws a strike but Nurmagomedov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecakals looking to control.
Nurmagomedov throws a strike but Ecakals rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecakals controlling from the top position.
It looks like Ecakals might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Ecakals advances position into side control!
Ecakals wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nurmagomedov keeps working.
Nurmagomedov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ecakals.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.

Ecakals working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Nurmagomedov is trying to get back to half guard.
Ecakals trying to control the action but Nurmagomedov is working from the bottom.

Ecakals tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ecakals is looking to take a break and control but Nurmagomedov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Ecakals working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ecakals trying to control the position but Nurmagomedov is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ecakals.
We've been informed that Ecakals has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nurmagomedov is not content to let Ecakals control the position.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a sweep.

Ecakals swings around for an armbar but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Ecakals's guard.
Ecakals manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nurmagomedov manages to get himself to full guard.

Andre Ecakals has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ecakals trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nurmagomedov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Ecakals keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Ecakals working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nurmagomedov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nurmagomedov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ecakals is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov distracts Ecakals with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Ecakals's brow.
Nurmagomedov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ecakals's head.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ecakals is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov landing some decent shots from guard.
Ecakals bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagomedov's guard.

Ecakals trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ecakals trying to control the position from guard on top but Nurmagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Nurmagomedov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ecakals gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Ecakals avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ecakals slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ecakals won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecakals is stalling in the full guard.
Ecakals passes Nurmagomedov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Ecakals is working for a submission of some sort.

Ecakals is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nurmagomedov won't allow Ecakals to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ecakals is trying to control. Nurmagomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nurmagomedov trying to hold on to Ecakals's head to control him but Ecakals postures up.

Nurmagomedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ecakals pulls his head out easily.

Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nurmagomedov gets back to full guard.
Ecakals tries to free his leg and advance position but Nurmagomedov is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andre Ecakals will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ecakals defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Ecakals doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

Ecakals throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nurmagomedov was covering up waiting for the punch and Ecakals finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Nurmagomedov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Ecakals tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecakals keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
Ecakals stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nurmagomedov swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Nurmagomedov looking for a guillotine here but Ecakals defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov keeping full guard, as Ecakals tries to pass.
Ecakals postures up in Nurmagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Ecakals is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ecakals is looking to advance position but Nurmagomedov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Ecakals is looking to improve his position but Nurmagomedov isn't that keen on the idea.
Nurmagomedov cracks Ecakals with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov avoids the attempt from Ecakals to control.
Ecakals is trying desperately to improve position.
Nurmagomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ecakals hang on?
Nurmagomedov prevents Ecakals from getting the reversal.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ecakals taking shots to the head.
Nurmagomedov looking to finish Ecakals with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ecakals!
Nurmagomedov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ecakals hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov prevents Ecakals from getting the reversal.
Ecakals tries to hold on but Nurmagomedov postures up.
Nurmagomedov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ecakals takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice elbow there by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov with a couple of short strikes.

Ecakals is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ecakals is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Nurmagomedov lands a big shot to the head and Ecakals winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Khabib Nurmagomedov!
A very excited looking Khabib Nurmagomedov 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
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Piranha (ranked 4078 p4p, 411 weight class) and Alphaios Alevizos (ranked 4443 p4p, 438 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Piranha
vs
Alevizos

170 cm
18
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Determined

Urban Fighter
RESISTANCE

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexandre Piranha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alphaios Alevizos!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Piranha closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Piranha lands in his opponent's guard.
Piranha trying to control the position from guard on top but Alevizos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Piranha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alevizos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Piranha passes into half guard.
Piranha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alevizos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Piranha works his foot free and advances to mount.
Piranha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Piranha lands a couple of good shots and Alevizos has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Alevizos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Will Piranha go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Alevizos wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Alevizos's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Alevizos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Piranha's guard. Nice work there by Alevizos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Piranha looking for a sweep. Not yet Piranha, not yet.
Alevizos advances position into side control!
Piranha sneaks back into half guard.

Alevizos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Piranha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Alevizos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Piranha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Alevizos pushing down on Piranha's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Piranha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Alevizos won't allow Piranha to sweep him here.
Piranha looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Piranha is on top in guard.

Piranha seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Alevizos looking for a guillotine here but Piranha defends easily.
Alevizos wants to stand up but Piranha is controlling him.
Piranha looking to pass the guard.
Piranha stands and throws Alevizos's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alevizos pushes Piranha away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Piranha gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Alevizos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Piranha happy to just control the position for now.
Alevizos wants to get back to his feet but Piranha is dominant here and he's now got Alevizos's back!
Alevizos wants to escape the position.
Piranha is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Alevizos. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Alevizos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Piranha's arms.
Alevizos trying to get back to his feet but Piranha is in full control for now.
Piranha tries to keep control of the position but Alevizos is staying busy.
Piranha throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Alevizos!
Piranha keeps control of the position easily here as Alevizos tries to buck him off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piranha is trying to stick to Alevizos's back but Alevizos is turning into Piranha. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Piranha's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Alevizos.
Piranha keeping full guard, as Alevizos tries to pass.
Alevizos stopping the sweep attempt from Piranha.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Piranha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alevizos preventing the sweep.

Alevizos 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.

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

Piranha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Alevizos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Piranha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Piranha.

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

Piranha is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alevizos is aware though and is defending well.
Piranha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alevizos can do to turn this around?
Alevizos preventing the sweep.
Alevizos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Alevizos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Piranha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Piranha is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piranha is working hard here to advance position.
Piranha is trying to control Alevizos's posture but Alevizos avoids it.

Alevizos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Piranha knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piranha regains half guard.

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

Alevizos seems to be working for a kimura but Piranha defends the submission attempt.
Piranha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Piranha manages to get to full guard.

Alevizos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alevizos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Piranha is on top in guard.

Piranha advances to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alevizos wants to get back to his feet.
Piranha looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Piranha 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.
Piranha stops Alevizos from getting back to his feet.
Piranha is pressing down on Alevizos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alevizos is holding on for now.

Alevizos is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Piranha pulls his head out easily.
Alevizos is breathing heavily.
Alevizos is not content to let Piranha control the position.
Alevizos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alevizos.
Alevizos wants to stand up but Piranha is controlling him.
Piranha works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Piranha works his way into full mount!
Piranha looking to control but Alevizos is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piranha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Alevizos's face.
Alevizos is desperately trying to improve his position but Piranha has a good base and remains in mount.
Alevizos is squirming around, avoiding Piranha's attempts to control the action.
Alevizos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Piranha trying to control but Alevizos is having none of it.
Piranha seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Alevizos is holding on tight.
Alevizos is trying to escape the mount but Piranha keeps good control and instead manages to take Alevizos's back.
Alevizos wants to get back to his feet.

Piranha patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alevizos defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Piranha's arms.
Alevizos is in bad spot here.
Alevizos manages to reverse the position and now he's in Piranha's guard. Nice work there by Alevizos.

Alevizos drops back looking for a leg! Piranha is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Piranha manages to kick Alevizos off! Alevizos jumps back into Piranha's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Piranha is on top in guard.

Piranha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alevizos's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piranha uses his free foot to push down on Alevizos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alevizos.
Alevizos is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexandre Piranha dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Alevizos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Piranha wants to improve his position but Alevizos is controlling well.

Alevizos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Piranha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Piranha slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Piranha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Alevizos wants to improve his position but Piranha is controlling well.
Alevizos is not content to let Piranha control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piranha works his way into side control.
Alevizos tries to bench press Piranha off him but Piranha keeps the position.
Piranha passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Alevizos!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Piranha looking for a guillotine from mount but Alevizos is having none of it.
Piranha wants to take Alevizos's back but he can't do it this time.
Piranha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Alevizos bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alevizos preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Piranha working a defensive guard here.

Alevizos is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Piranha is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Piranha has escaped and now he's on top!

Piranha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Alevizos is looking to cinch up a triangle. Piranha throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Alevizos's body to avoid the submission. Alevizos has instead reached around Piranha's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Alevizos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alphaios Alevizos!

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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Rios (ranked 2685 p4p, 282 weight class) and Reynaldo Zamarripa (ranked 3418 p4p, 357 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rios
vs
Zamarripa

175 cm
25
156 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

176 cm
25
156 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alejandro Rios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reynaldo Zamarripa!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rios shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zamarripa eats them both and turns towards Rios to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Rios closes the distance and clinches.
Zamarripa has Rios pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rios manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Rios has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zamarripa regains guard immediately.
Rios working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

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

Zamarripa is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rios rolls with it to try and escape but Zamarripa cranks on the arm and Rios is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reynaldo Zamarripa!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Correa (ranked 3105 p4p, 323 weight class) and Gundro Vilheimshaugen (ranked 1633 p4p, 190 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Correa
vs
Vilheimshaugen

178 cm
25
157 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

173 cm
25
157 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcos Correa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gundro Vilheimshaugen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vilheimshaugen shoots in looking for a takedown but Correa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vilheimshaugen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vilheimshaugen shoots in looking for a takedown but Correa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vilheimshaugen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Correa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vilheimshaugen sprawls and moves away.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos Correa!
Marcos Correa is the new lightweight champion!
Marcos Correa decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.