Madness Insanity 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bartlomiej Burch (ranked 6762 p4p, 594 weight class) and Simon Moleman (ranked 6953 p4p, 597 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Burch
vs
Moleman

196 cm
18
179 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
18
166 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bartlomiej Burch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Moleman!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moleman misses with a right hand
and Burch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moleman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moleman scores with a jab. Burch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Burch.
Burch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moleman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burch's waist but Burch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Moleman off to one side.
Burch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moleman circles away quickly and effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moleman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burch counters with a nice body shot.
A head kick misses from Burch.
Moleman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Moleman tries to clinch up
and Burch counters with a left to the body.
We've been told by Burch's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Moleman misses with a double jab
and Burch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moleman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burch.
Burch feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Moleman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Burch appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Burch tries to bum rush Moleman with a series of wild strikes but Moleman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Burch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Burch showed some decent athleticism there.
Moleman is trying to control but Burch manages to pass to mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moleman tries to hold on but Burch pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moleman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burch controlling the position easily from mount.
Moleman tries to reverse the position but Burch maintains control.
Burch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burch raining down hammerfists from mount.
Burch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Burch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moleman is looking to get to half guard.
Burch controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moleman is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Moleman misses with a double jab.
Burch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Burch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moleman.
Moleman throws a counter combo.
Moleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Burch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moleman can do to turn this around?
Burch avoids the body shot from Moleman.
Burch throws a big counter combination but Moleman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch tries to clinch up.
Moleman throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Burch as he connects with a hook.
Burch keeps the fight on the outside.
Burch tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Moleman manages to circle out of the way.
Burch slips a jab and a cross from Moleman.
Burch throws a big counter combination but Moleman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Burch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moleman was well out of range. Poor timing from Burch.
Moleman misses with a lunging right hand

and Burch counters with a single leg into guard. Moleman didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burch 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.
Moleman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Moleman working for a triangle but Burch defends it easily.
Burch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Moleman throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Burch escapes and throws Moleman's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Moleman is breathing heavily.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moleman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moleman trying to remain calm as Burch controls from the top position.
Moleman is trying to get back to half guard.

Burch stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Moleman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moleman misses with a right hand

and Burch decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moleman's guard.
Burch stays in close to Moleman's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bartlomiej Burch dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Burch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moleman was covering up waiting for the punch and Burch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Moleman trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Moleman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Burch stacks Moleman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Burch!
Burch controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moleman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here.
Moleman wants to control but Burch postures up.

Burch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Moleman, who protects the arm well.
Moleman tries to bench press Burch off him but Burch keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A control attempt from Moleman but he's now mounted!
Burch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Moleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Moleman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Moleman takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Burch lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Burch controlling from the full mount.
Moleman tries to hold on but Burch pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burch controlling the position easily from mount.
Moleman tries to hold on but Burch pushes him away.
Burch controlling the pace for now.
Burch seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Moleman for as long as he can get away with.
Moleman is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Moleman can't escape the position.
Burch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Simon Moleman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burch controlling the pace for now.
Burch with shots to the head and body - Moleman looks very uncomfortable down there.
Burch controlling from mount.
Burch punishing his opponent with strikes.

Burch is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Moleman to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Moleman shrugs it off.
Burch controlling from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Moleman is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bartlomiej Burch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burch has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bartlomiej Burch!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fightah Numbah Two (ranked 6357 p4p, 440 weight class) and Tim Elerby (ranked 7048 p4p, 470 weight class). Fightah Numbah Two has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Numbah Two
vs
Elerby

190 cm
20
230 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

203 cm
23
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fightah Numbah Two!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Elerby!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Elerby has closed the distance and engaged Numbah Two in a clinch.
Numbah Two tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Elerby just stands there and leans against the cage.
Numbah Two tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Elerby just stands there and leans against the cage.
Numbah Two tries for a takedown but Elerby manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fightah Numbah Two. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Numbah Two goes for a takedown in the clinch but Elerby prevents it.
Numbah Two is trying to drag Elerby to the mat but Elerby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Elerby gets underhooks to prevent Numbah Two's takedown attempt.
Elerby taking a breather.

Elerby breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Numbah Two fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Numbah Two shoots for a takedown but Elerby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Elerby looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Elerby gets the takedown into side control.
Elerby moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Elerby has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Numbah Two is looking to reverse the position.

Elerby stands up.
No joy there for Elerby, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Numbah Two fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elerby.

It looks like Fightah Numbah Two has been cut.
No luck for Numbah Two with that takedown attempt.
Numbah Two looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fightah Numbah Two seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Numbah Two shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Elerby but Elerby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elerby throws a combination. Numbah Two tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Numbah Two shoots in looking for a takedown. Elerby tries to sprawl out of it but Numbah Two keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elerby manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Numbah Two is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elerby sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Numbah Two closes the distance and clinches up with Elerby, looking for a takedown. Numbah Two pushes Elerby against the cage but Elerby circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Numbah Two fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Numbah Two is breathing heavily.
Elerby bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Elerby drops Numbah Two with a beautiful combination! Numbah Two stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Elerby is looking for the KO!
Elerby is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Elerby shuts the power down on Numbah Two. Lights out, game over! Elerby is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tim Elerby!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morgan Gould (ranked 6359 p4p, 557 weight class) and Joao Andrade (ranked 6457 p4p, 561 weight class). Joao Andrade acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Gould
vs
Andrade

192 cm
19
217 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
18
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Morgan Gould!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joao Andrade!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrade ducks right into an uppercut from Gould.
Andrade takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gould fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andrade avoids it really well and circles away.
Andrade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

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

It looks like Morgan Gould has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Gould misses

and Andrade counters with a nice right hand that sends Gould toppling to the canvas! Gould scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Andrade finish him?!

Gould is rocked!
Andrade circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Gould to the canvas! Gould doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Andrade keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joao Andrade!
A less than humble Joao Andrade misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doctor Ochila (ranked 2467 p4p, 259 weight class) and Brian Blessed (ranked 6877 p4p, 459 weight class). Blessed has chosen My heart will go on - Celine Dion as his entrance music. The key to victory for Doctor Ochila has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Ochila
vs
Blessed

200 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
19
262 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%)

Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doctor Ochila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Blessed!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blessed throws a hook to the side of Ochila's head but Ochila sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brian Blessed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blessed throws a poor cross that misses
and Ochila counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Brian Blessed has been cut.
Ochila slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Blessed throws a lazy uppercut
and Ochila counters with a low kick, right behind Blessed 's knee.
Blessed on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Blessed looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ochila!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ochila struggling a bit here.
Blessed trying to control the position but Ochila is working away.
Ochila is looking to reverse the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochila sneaks back into half guard.
Blessed passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ochila is looking to get to half guard.
Ochila is working hard here to advance position.
Ochila is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Blessed working for a submission but Ochila is keeping him at bay.
Ochila working to try and regain half guard.
Ochila definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochila tries to lock up and control but Blessed gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ochila is looking to improve his position but Blessed isn't that keen on the idea.
Blessed tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blessed prevents Ochila from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blessed trying to control but Ochila is having none of it.
Ochila keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blessed wants to take Ochila's back but he can't do it this time.
Ochila is looking to get to half guard.
Blessed avoids the attempt from Ochila to control.
We've been informed that Blessed has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Ochila is desperately trying to improve his position but Blessed has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blessed can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ochila is looking to escape.
Blessed controlling the pace for now.
Blessed avoids the attempt from Ochila to control.
Ochila is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Blessed dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Blessed's cut.
That's time! Ochila's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Blessed throws a right hand that misses
and Ochila counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blessed misses with a jab to the body
and Ochila counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blessed thinking.
Ochila scores with a nice head shot.

That has opened up Brian Blessed's cut even more.
Blessed looks to land a right hand but Ochila moved out of range.
Blessed misses with a body punch
and Ochila counters with a good low kick that Blessed was not able to check.

Blessed shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ochila napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Ochila is trying to control Blessed's posture but Blessed avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochila sneaks back into half guard.
Ochila is trying to get back to full guard.

Blessed is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ochila is looking for a sweep. Blessed is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ochila is looking to control Blessed's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ochila avoid being mounted?
Ochila keeping hold of Blessed's head, controlling as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ochila wants to get back to full guard but Blessed has mounted him!
Blessed trying to control but Ochila is having none of it.
Ochila wants to hold on but Blessed pushes him away.
Ochila is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochila wants to control but Blessed is having none of it.
Ochila tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ochila sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Blessed controlling the pace.
Blessed prevents Ochila from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blessed sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ochila gets back to full guard.

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

Brian Blessed has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ochila's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Doctor Ochila will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Brian Blessed's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ochila throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ochila connects with a body shot.
Blessed takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Blessed listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Blessed misses with a hook to the body
and Ochila counters with a nice uppercut.
Blessed misses with a left hand
and Ochila counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Ochila. That snapped Blessed's head back.

The cut above Brian Blessed's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ochila takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Blessed misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Ochila counters with a nice right hand that sends Blessed toppling to the canvas! Blessed scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ochila finish him?!

Blessed is rocked!
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!
Both fighters circling a little - Ochila finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Doctor Ochila is winning the standup battle so far.
Blessed takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blessed missing with a left hand there. Ochila was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ochila connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blessed throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ochila counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blessed's knee momentarily.
Blessed swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Ochila counters with a crisp right hand that drops Blessed! Ochila lets Blessed back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Blessed is still on wobbly legs! Can Ochila finish him?

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doctor Ochila!
Doctor Ochila very nearly forgot to thank Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fleetwood Mac Daddy (ranked 3314 p4p, 119 weight class) and Teddy Riner (ranked 3790 p4p, 131 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mac Daddy
vs
Riner

195 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

204 cm
25
288 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Condemned

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fleetwood Mac Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teddy Riner !
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mac Daddy gets the takedown into side control.
Riner looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Mac Daddy working the head and body with strikes.
Mac Daddy lands a nice forearm strike.
Riner struggling a bit here.
Mac Daddy is chipping away with strikes.
Mac Daddy grinds an elbow into Riner 's temple.
Mac Daddy scores with punches from side control.
Mac Daddy cracks Riner with a big elbow.
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!
Mac Daddy scoring with punches and elbows.
Mac Daddy lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Riner ! Mac Daddy senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Riner out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fleetwood Mac Daddy!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wu (ranked 4225 p4p, 340 weight class) and Dana Schwartz (ranked 2270 p4p, 230 weight class). The key to victory for Ryan Wu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Wu
vs
Schwartz

178 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Urban Fighter
Arcticus University: London

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dana Schwartz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schwartz needs to keep his hands up - Wu had a free shot at his head there.

Schwartz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wu was covering up waiting for the punch and Schwartz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Schwartz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wu has momentary wrist control but Schwartz slips an elbow through the middle.
Schwartz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wu's head.
Schwartz is stalling in the full guard.
Schwartz with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwartz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schwartz throws a strike but Wu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwartz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Schwartz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Schwartz is trying to keep Wu in close.
Schwartz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wu's guard.

Schwartz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wu is keeping the position for now.
Wu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schwartz is controlling him.
Schwartz landing some decent shots from guard.
Schwartz connects with a couple of short punches.
Wu wants to get back to his feet but Schwartz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu is trying to keep Schwartz in close.
Schwartz is working Wu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Schwartz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Schwartz prevents Wu from getting back to his feet.
Schwartz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Schwartz throws an elbow that misses. Wu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Schwartz's guard. Nice move by Wu!

Schwartz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schwartz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Wu taking some punishment here, with Schwartz in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Schwartz lands a nice short elbow.
Wu has hold of Schwartz's hands but Schwartz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schwartz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Schwartz 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.
Schwartz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wu taking some punishment here, with Schwartz in his half guard.
Schwartz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Schwartz trying to control from half guard but Wu is working away.
Schwartz working Wu over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwartz is nestled in close to Wu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wu taking some punishment here, with Schwartz in his half guard.
Wu taking some punishment here, with Schwartz in his half guard.
Schwartz uses his free foot to push down on Wu's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Wu.
Wu is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schwartz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wu?

Wu is rocked!
Schwartz with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Wu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schwartz drops a big elbow. That's hurt Wu! More shots from Schwartz and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dana Schwartz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Comeon Hitme (ranked 2276 p4p, 294 weight class) and Buster McDiggle (ranked 2260 p4p, 289 weight class). Hitme comes to the cage accompanied by Face Fisted - Dethklok. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hitme
vs
McDiggle

194 cm
29
215 lbs
14 - 18 - 0

193 cm
30
209 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

Vegan Gains

Dark Knight Nutrition
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Comeon Hitme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buster McDiggle!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDiggle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McDiggle shoots in looking for a takedown. Hitme tries to sprawl out of it but McDiggle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hitme manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from McDiggle finds it's way through Hitme's defenses.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDiggle.
Buster McDiggle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitme takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hitme takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McDiggle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDiggle connects with a crisp jab.
McDiggle with a jab.
Hitme scores with the left hand. McDiggle knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McDiggle gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McDiggle 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitme trying to move into half guard but instead McDiggle has managed to sweep!

McDiggle working some strikes from top position.
Hitme manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McDiggle manages to get himself to full guard.

McDiggle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hitme.
McDiggle thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
McDiggle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hitme's guard.

Hitme looking for a guillotine here but McDiggle defends easily.
McDiggle lands a couple of elbows.

Hitme throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hitme doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hitme is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McDiggle is aware though and is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Hitme's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hitme trying to strike off his back.
Hitme tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDiggle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hitme keeping full guard, as McDiggle tries to pass.
Hitme can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McDiggle controls the pace.

Hitme had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McDiggle defends it easily.
McDiggle stopping the sweep attempt from Hitme.
McDiggle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McDiggle trying to mount his opponent but Hitme defends it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hitme wants to get back to full guard.

Hitme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDiggle pulls his head out easily.

McDiggle is working for a kimura but Hitme is defending it quite comfortably.
McDiggle wants to pass to mount but Hitme is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitme wants to get back to full guard.
McDiggle tries to pass to full mount but Hitme defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDiggle wants to take a breather but Hitme is having none of it.
Well, if McDiggle is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hitme tries to get to full guard but McDiggle has control of the leg.
Hitme throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and McDiggle manages to pass to side control.
McDiggle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McDiggle happy to just control the position for now.
McDiggle trying to control the position but Hitme is working away.
Hitme sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hitme is refusing to be controlled, as McDiggle sits in half guard.
Hitme is looking to improve his position.

Hitme looking for submissions off his back.

Hitme is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDiggle pulls his head out easily.
McDiggle stalling.
McDiggle moves into full mount! Hitme won't be happy about that!
McDiggle controlling from mount.
Hitme is desperately trying to improve his position but McDiggle has a good base and remains in mount.
A nice elbow there by McDiggle.
Hitme is looking to improve his position but McDiggle isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McDiggle cracks Hitme with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDiggle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hitme is fending him off so far but McDiggle persists. Nope, Hitme circles away and we're back to standing.
McDiggle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hitme.
McDiggle shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hitme as he jumps to the side.
McDiggle misses with an uppercut. Hitme saw that one coming.
McDiggle throws a hook but Hitme avoids it easily.
McDiggle connects with a leg kick. Hitme looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hitme steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDiggle.
Hitme swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitme stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McDiggle throws a sloppy head kick and Hitme moves out of range easily.
McDiggle throws a looping overhand right but Hitme ducks down to avoid it.
McDiggle misses with a left hand
and Hitme counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hitme darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Hitme there.
McDiggle wants to improve his position but Hitme is controlling well.

McDiggle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hitme throwing shots but McDiggle is blocking nicely.
Hitme slips a nice elbow through McDiggle's hands, connecting with McDiggle's forehead.
McDiggle trying to control but Hitme postures up.
McDiggle tries to roll over but Hitme keeps him under control.
McDiggle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hitme.
McDiggle keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McDiggle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hitme landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDiggle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hitme is fighting to break McDiggle's control of his arms but McDiggle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hitme scoring with some ground and pound.
Hitme is working McDiggle over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hitme missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hitme is looking to work some ground and pound but McDiggle has wrist control.
Hitme throws a big elbow that misses.
Hitme postures up.
McDiggle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Hitme avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

McDiggle is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hitme has his hands clasped together but McDiggle extends and breaks Hitme's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McDiggle.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Buster McDiggle!
Buster McDiggle thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Ruas (ranked 1277 p4p, 155 weight class) and Skender Baruti (ranked 2430 p4p, 258 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Ruas
vs
Baruti

200 cm
26
280 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

202 cm
24
255 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlos Ruas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Skender Baruti!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

Ruas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ruas moves into full mount! Baruti won't be happy about that!
Baruti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ruas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ruas fails to take his opponent's back.
Ruas landing shots from mount.
Ruas wants to control the pace but Baruti is squirming around nicely.
Ruas 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.
Ruas fails to move to back control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baruti wants to hold on but Ruas pushes him away.
Ruas fails to move to back control.
Ruas looking to take Baruti's back but Baruti rolls and after a scramble, Baruti ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Baruti to escape a tricky position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ruas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Baruti keeping moving, preventing Ruas from controlling successfully.
Baruti keeping full guard, as Ruas tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruas passes Baruti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ruas is looking to advance position but Baruti won't allow it.
Baruti is controlling Ruas's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Ruas wants to control but Baruti is keeping him busy.
Ruas trying to mount his opponent but Baruti defends it.
Ruas wants to take a breather but Baruti is having none of it.
Ruas is looking to stall here but Baruti recovers full guard.
Ruas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baruti swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baruti looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ruas advances to half guard.
Ruas passes to full mount!
Ruas wants to control the pace but Baruti is squirming around nicely.
Ruas seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Baruti is holding on tight.
Ruas is working hard here to advance position.
Ruas forces the positional change into back control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ruas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Baruti knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Baruti for a finish.
Ruas tries to keep control of the position but Baruti is staying busy.

Ruas working for the choke.
I would not like to be Baruti right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ruas working for the choke.
Baruti is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ruas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Baruti on the inside.
Ruas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruas is leaning against Baruti and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ruas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baruti prevents it.

Ruas successfully pulls guard.
Ruas looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carlos Ruas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Baruti has passed into side control.
Ruas tries to buck Baruti off but Baruti is having none of it.
Ruas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baruti's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruas tries to get to full guard but Baruti has control of the leg.
Ruas trying to hold on to Baruti's head to control him but Baruti postures up.
Ruas is staying active underneath Baruti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruas trying to control from the bottom.
Ruas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ruas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ruas trying to control the position.
Ruas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruas, not yet.
Ruas wants to hit a switch here but Baruti passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Ruas there!
Ruas regains half guard.
Ruas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baruti's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baruti's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baruti rolls, trying to escape but Ruas keeps control of the position.

Baruti is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Ruas gets his way!
Ruas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baruti can do to turn this around?
Will Ruas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ruas keeps control of the position as Baruti tries to break free.
Baruti trying to control the position but Ruas manages to sink in the hooks.
Ruas really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Baruti.
Ruas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Ruas is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Baruti is defending well though. Ruas let's go of the attempt for now.

Ruas looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ruas sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Baruti taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Carlos Ruas!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Ruas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.