F&BE 3- Blood Masks PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joao Sanchez (ranked 6487 p4p, 584 weight class) and Chak Norkjis (ranked 24744 p4p, 614 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Sanchez
vs
Norkjis

183 cm
19
174 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
18
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 Tokyo, Joao Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chak Norkjis!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Dmitry Maklakov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Norkjis moves into range and clinches up with Sanchez.
Sanchez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norkjis is defending well.

Norkjis jumps guard.

Sanchez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanchez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanchez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Norkjis's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Joao Sanchez!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bayden Wood (ranked 6065 p4p, 497 weight class) and Tommy Gibbons (ranked 6216 p4p, 502 weight class). Gibbons has chosen When The Levee Breaks - Led Zeppelin as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tommy Gibbons was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Wood
vs
Gibbons

178 cm
25
186 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
25
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Bayden Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Gibbons!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Sergei Dronov and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Wood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gibbons stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wood throws a one two combo.

It looks like Tommy Gibbons has been cut.

Gibbons bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gibbons working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbons working the ground and pound from side control.
Wood dodges the ground and pound from Gibbons.
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!
Gibbons in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Gibbons connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wood some visible discomfort.
Gibbons throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wood taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gibbons working the ground and pound.
Wood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wood takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Wood on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wood struggling a bit here.
Gibbons working the head and body with strikes.
Wood is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
We've been hearing good reports from Wood'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.
Gibbons just content to control the position.
Gibbons lands a nice forearm strike.
Gibbons scoring with punches from side control.
Gibbons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gibbons in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gibbons landing strikes.
Gibbons lands some shots froms side control.
Wood is breathing heavily.
Gibbons scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gibbons connects with a decent elbow.
Gibbons working the ground and pound from side control.
Gibbons landing a few strikes.
Gibbons grinds an elbow into Wood's temple.
Wood taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gibbons works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gibbons lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gibbons scoring with punches and elbows.
Gibbons working the body and head with strikes.
Gibbons lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wood down.
Gibbons scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wood to see if he's OK.
Gibbons is putting a hurting on Wood here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wood takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wood is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood is not content to let Gibbons control the position.
Gibbons scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wood to see if he's OK.
Wood takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Gibbons is putting a hurting on Wood here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gibbons landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Wood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gibbons controlling the position.
We've been informed that Gibbons has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gibbons is putting a hurting on Wood here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gibbons landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Wood is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gibbons looks up at the clock and then as Wood takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gibbons smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gibbons working the head and body with strikes.
Gibbons lands some shots froms side control.
Gibbons creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gibbons is chipping away with strikes.
Gibbons lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Wood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gibbons cracks Wood with a big elbow.
Gibbons scoring with punches from side control.
Gibbons in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gibbons dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gibbons's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sloppy strikes from Gibbons. Those never looked like landing.
Wood takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Gibbons scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gibbons scores with punches from side control.
Gibbons is putting a hurting on Wood here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gibbons lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wood is working to avoid the ground and pound but Gibbons connects with a decent elbow.
Gibbons lands a few punches from side control.
Gibbons working the ground and pound.
Gibbons working the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gibbons scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wood struggling a bit here.
Gibbons working the body and head with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons is putting a hurting on Wood here, landing some big shots from side control.
Gibbons lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wood down.
Gibbons working the ground and pound from side control.
Gibbons prevents Wood from escaping the position.
Gibbons lands some shots froms side control.
Gibbons lands a few punches from side control.
Wood can't do much from the bottom here.
Tommy Gibbons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wood is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gibbons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gibbons working the ground and pound.
Gibbons creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gibbons landing strikes.
Gibbons cracks Wood with an elbow. That is naaassty.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gibbons grinds an elbow into Wood's temple.
Gibbons lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Gibbons lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Wood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gibbons lands a nice forearm strike.
Gibbons working the head and body with strikes.
Gibbons working the ground and pound.
Gibbons lands a few punches from side control.
Gibbons cracks Wood with a big right hand but Wood just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wood taking a bit of punishment here - Gibbons scoring with strikes.
Wood taking a bit of punishment here - Gibbons scoring with strikes.
Gibbons lands a nice forearm strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons working the body and head with strikes.
Gibbons working the ground and pound.
Gibbons creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wood takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gibbons grinds an elbow into Wood's temple.
Wood takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Gibbons working the ground and pound.
Gibbons cracks Wood with a big elbow.
Gibbons working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons grinds an elbow into Wood's temple.
Wood is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gibbons working the body and head with strikes.
Gibbons scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Wood to see if he's OK.
Gibbons lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Wood down.
Wood is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gibbons lands with a punch from half guard.
Gibbons drops an elbow to the side of Wood's head.
Wood is looking to escape.
Wood is not content to let Gibbons control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wood is trying to get back to full guard.
Gibbons drops an elbow to the side of Wood's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Gibbons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Gibbons's cut.
That's time! Wood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Gibbons steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wood.
Wood moves out of range of the strikes.
Wood throws a body punch but Gibbons moves out of range.
Wood lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wood lands with a shot to the body.
Wood misses with a body shot

and Gibbons counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gibbons wants to take a breather but Wood is having none of it.
Gibbons is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Wood looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gibbons slips a nice elbow through Wood's hands, connecting with Wood's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbons lands strikes from half guard.
Gibbons seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Gibbons there.
Wood taking some punishment here, with Gibbons in his half guard.
Gibbons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Gibbons there.
Nice strikes from Gibbons there.
Gibbons looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gibbons lands with a punch from half guard.
Wood is looking for a sweep. Gibbons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gibbons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gibbons working Wood over with strikes.
Gibbons is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gibbons landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gibbons working Wood over with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons 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.
Nice strikes from Gibbons there.
Gibbons scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibbons scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gibbons scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wood is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gibbons scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gibbons 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.
Gibbons winds up and cracks Wood with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Gibbons drops an elbow to the side of Wood's head.
Wood trying to hold on to Gibbons's head to control him but Gibbons postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gibbons slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wood misses with a left hand

and Gibbons counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gibbons is working Wood over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gibbons is working Wood over with some ground and pound from side control.
Gibbons creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gibbons looks up at the clock and then as Wood takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gibbons smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gibbons working the head with strikes.
Gibbons is working Wood over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wood sneaks back into half guard.
Gibbons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Gibbons.
Gibbons wants to control but Wood is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gibbons takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wood has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gibbons is working away from the top position though.
Gibbons working the head and body with strikes.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gibbons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wood with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wood wants to control but Gibbons is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A cross from Gibbons lands.
Tommy Gibbons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibbons takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gibbons goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bayden Wood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A right-left combo lands from Gibbons.
Tommy Gibbons is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wood connects with a body shot that sends Gibbons's belly button to the back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gibbons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gibbons 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gibbons!
Tommy Gibbons spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damocles Tarver (ranked 5065 p4p, 510 weight class) and Kimbur Traikan (ranked 6169 p4p, 553 weight class). Tarver's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, El Chapo Cried - Dark Lo. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Tarver
vs
Traikan

191 cm
25
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damocles Tarver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kimbur Traikan!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Illya Tyunina and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Traikan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tarver scores with a jab. Traikan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Traikan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tarver cracks Traikan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tarver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tarver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Traikan is rocked!
Tarver scores with a nice strike.
Traikan is still on wobbly legs! Can Tarver finish him?
Tarver ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Traikan out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Damocles Tarver!
In his post fight interview, Damocles Tarver started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Palmer (ranked 4308 p4p, 422 weight class) and Bart Grominsky (ranked 6571 p4p, 543 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Palmer
vs
Grominsky

183 cm
25
156 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

181 cm
25
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bart Grominsky!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Illya Tyunina and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Palmer duly obliges.
Palmer dances in with a quick combination. Grominsky is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Palmer snaps Grominsky's head back. Grominsky stumbles backwards against the cage. Palmer steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Grominsky's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Grominsky just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Max Palmer!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ginger Lee (ranked 4910 p4p, 453 weight class) and Ally McCormick (ranked 5330 p4p, 481 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.

Lee
vs
McCormick

178 cm
19
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ginger Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ally McCormick!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCormick takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A left lands for Lee.

McCormick is rocked!
McCormick misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McCormick thinking.
McCormick is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
McCormick circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Lee. McCormick falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Lee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ginger Lee!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Mike (ranked 4650 p4p, 439 weight class) and Robert Fillers (ranked 5230 p4p, 461 weight class). Tyson Mike had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Mike
vs
Fillers

190 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Tyson Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Fillers!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fillers dives in and grabs Mike's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mike pushes down on Fillers's head and hops out.
Mike looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Fillers closes the distance and clinches up with Mike, looking for a takedown. Fillers pushes Mike against the cage but Mike circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mike tries to counter with a takedown but Fillers is quick to defend against it.
Fillers fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyson Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Fillers.

Fillers gets the takedown into side control.
Fillers is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mike's shoulder. That is not cool.

Fillers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mike is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mike is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike is letting Fillers control him for a moment.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fillers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mike regains half guard.
Mike keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fillers works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Fillers is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mike is surviving well by controlling Fillers's body position as best he can.
Fillers tries to control but Mike wriggling away.

Fillers has hold of Mike's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mike manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mike tries to hold on but Fillers pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike is looking to improve his position but Fillers isn't that keen on the idea.
Mike is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mike is trying to escape the mount.

Fillers gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Fillers dives in and grabs Mike's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mike pushes down on Fillers's head and hops out.
Fillers shoots for a double leg takedown but Mike sprawls well. He's pushed Fillers's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been told by Mike's head coaches at Cozad MMA Los Angeles that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fillers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mike swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fillers shoots in but Mike avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fillers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mike as he jumps to the side.

Mike shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mike was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee asks Mike politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mike prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Fillers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mike moves into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Robert Fillers will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mike stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mike wants it to stay on the feet.
Fillers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mike is fending him off so far but Fillers persists. Nope, Mike circles away and we're back to standing.
Mike keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyson Mike has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Fillers.
Fillers dives in and grabs Mike's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mike pushes down on Fillers's head and hops out.
Fillers looks for a takedown but Mike sprawls well.
Mike is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Fillers.

Mike closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mike lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike wants to pass the guard but Fillers is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike advances to half guard.
Mike is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fillers can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fillers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mike.
Mike perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mike misses with a head shot. Fillers uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's two 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.
Fillers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fillers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mike wants to control from the top but Fillers keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fillers wants to control but Mike passes easily into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fillers trying to hold on to Mike's head to control him but Mike postures up.
Mike tries to pass to full mount but Fillers defends it.

Fillers actively working from the bottom here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mike leaves Fillers with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mike drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fillers sprawls and moves away.
Fillers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mike but Mike pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fillers shoots in for a double leg but Mike sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mike misses with a few strikes there.

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

Mike avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mike wants to stand but Fillers has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mike trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Mike dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Fillers feints and as Mike raises his hands in defense, Fillers changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mike keeping moving, preventing Fillers from controlling successfully.
Fillers pushing down on Mike's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Robert Fillers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fillers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mike does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fillers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Mike tries to hold on but Fillers pushes him away.

Fillers is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mike is surviving well by controlling Fillers's body position as best he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fillers is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mike can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mike tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Mike has left one of his arms exposed and Fillers doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Mike screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Fillers!

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A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between William Barker (ranked 4272 p4p, 420 weight class) and Carlos Ottaviano (ranked 5221 p4p, 467 weight class). William Barker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Barker
vs
Ottaviano

182 cm
25
158 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, William Barker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Ottaviano!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barker swinging wildly here.
Ottaviano throws a right and a left that Barker avoids nicely.
Ottaviano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ottaviano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Ottaviano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ottaviano circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barker fails to land with a series of punches.
Ottaviano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Barker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ottaviano.
Ottaviano misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barker misses with a wild combination.
Ottaviano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ottaviano is looking for the big counter here.
Barker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ottaviano dodges the punch combination from Barker.
Ottaviano looks to land a combination but Barker avoids it well.
As Ottaviano looks to move away, Barker throws a big counter combo but Ottaviano just gets out of the way.
Barker scores with a head kick. Ottaviano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Carlos Ottaviano has been cut.
Ottaviano misses with a few strikes there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barker is looking to clinch but Ottaviano is avoiding it.
Barker scores with a nice head shot.

Ottaviano is rocked!
Ottaviano misses with a double jab.
Ottaviano is still on wobbly legs! Can Barker finish him?
Ottaviano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barker.
Ottaviano seems to have recovered his senses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Barker misses with a wild combination.
Barker looks to land a combination but Ottaviano avoids it well.
Ottaviano is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ottaviano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ottaviano looks winded!
Barker misses with a few strikes there.
Ottaviano feints a jab promting Barker to slip. Ottaviano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barker misses with a few strikes there.
Ottaviano unleashes a big counter combination but Barker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ottaviano lands a jab-cross combination.
Ottaviano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barker lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from Ottaviano.
The fighters circle momentarily. Barker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottaviano misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Barker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Ottaviano. Those never looked like landing.
Ottaviano is working the combinations to good effect here.
Barker misses with a jab, cross combination.

Barker clinches up with Ottaviano and pushes him back against the cage.

Barker manages to break the clinch.
Ottaviano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barker dodges the punch combination from Ottaviano.

Barker clinches up with Ottaviano and pushes him back against the cage.

Ottaviano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

That has opened up Carlos Ottaviano's cut even more.
Ottaviano looks to land a combination but Barker avoids it well.
Barker wants to clinch up but Ottaviano keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Barker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barker misses with a head kick.
Barker lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ottaviano scores with a three punch combo!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barker lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Barker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ottaviano.
Ottaviano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barker circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Barker.
Barker tries to bum rush Ottaviano with a series of wild strikes but Ottaviano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ottaviano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ottaviano.
Barker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ottaviano's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Barker.
Ottaviano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barker tries to clinch up.
Barker throws a sloppy head kick and Ottaviano moves out of range easily.
Ottaviano swinging wildly here.
Barker throws a sloppy head kick and Ottaviano moves out of range easily.
Ottaviano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ottaviano duly obliges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ottaviano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barker backs up against the cage.
Barker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Barker misses.
Barker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ottaviano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barker tries to bum rush Ottaviano with a series of wild strikes but Ottaviano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ottaviano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ottaviano fails to land with a series of punches.
Ottaviano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barker works over Ottaviano's head and body with a nice combination.
Barker works over Ottaviano's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
No joy there for Ottaviano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ottaviano lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ottaviano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carlos Ottaviano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ottaviano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Barker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barker misses with the combination.
Barker throws a sloppy head kick and Ottaviano moves out of range easily.
Barker throws a right and a left that Ottaviano avoids nicely.
Barker throws a nice head kick!
Ottaviano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ottaviano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barker.
Ottaviano shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Barker eats them both and turns towards Ottaviano to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like William Barker has been cut.
Barker dodges the punch combination from Ottaviano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ottaviano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barker scores with a one two! Ottaviano had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Ottaviano throws a series of punches but Barker avoids them all with ease.
Barker tries to close the distance and clinch but Ottaviano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ottaviano lands with a nice combination. Barker backs away looking to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottaviano displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Barker is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Ottaviano. Those never looked like landing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ottaviano in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Barker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ottaviano feints a jab promting Barker to slip. Ottaviano then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Barker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Barker misses with a series of wild punches.
Barker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carlos Ottaviano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ottaviano moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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!
Ottaviano fails to land with a series of punches.
Barker throws a sloppy head kick and Ottaviano moves out of range easily.
Barker wants to clinch up but Ottaviano keeps it at a distance.
Ottaviano misses with a double jab.
Barker is looking for a counter combo.
Ottaviano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barker.
Barker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barker misses with a series of wild punches.
Ottaviano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ottaviano scores with a one two! Barker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barker throws a head kick but Ottaviano moves out of range.
Ottaviano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ottaviano.
Ottaviano works over Barker's head and body with a nice combination.
Barker tries to clinch up but Ottaviano circles away and keeps his distance.
Ottaviano throws a nice looking combination but Barker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Barker does no damage.
Ottaviano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ottaviano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Ottaviano gets tackled into the cage by Barker. Barker maintains the clinch.

Barker manages to break the clinch.
Barker throws a nice head kick!
Ottaviano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barker throws a nice looking combination but Ottaviano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
William Barker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ottaviano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Barker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barker throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ottaviano's head.
Barker avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottaviano throws a right and a left that Barker avoids nicely.
Barker doesn't manage to clinch there - Ottaviano circles away.
Barker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ottaviano keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Barker.
Ottaviano scores with a three punch combo!
The fight stays on the outside here - Barker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Ottaviano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ottaviano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Barker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ottaviano throws a series of punches but Barker avoids them all with ease.
Barker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Ottaviano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Ottaviano looks to move away, Barker throws a big counter combo but Ottaviano just gets out of the way.
Barker tries a head kick but it misses.
Ottaviano lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Barker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ottaviano!
Barker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A head kick from Barker lands but Ottaviano takes it in his stride.
Ottaviano throws a right hand that Barker ducks under and follows up with a left that Barker also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Barker as he connects with a hook.
Ottaviano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ottaviano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ottaviano looks to land a combination but Barker avoids it well.
Barker is looking to counter punch.
Barker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Ottaviano both land. Nice combination.
Barker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ottaviano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barker wants to clinch up but Ottaviano keeps it at a distance.
Barker misses with a few strikes there.
As Barker backs off Ottaviano throws a huge counter combo but Barker manages to avoid it all.
Some wild striking there from Ottaviano.
Barker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Ottaviano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Barker throws a sloppy head kick and Ottaviano moves out of range easily.
Ottaviano swinging wildly here.
Ottaviano misses with a double jab.
Ottaviano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ottaviano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Barker lands with a slapping head kick.
A swing and a miss from Barker.
Barker slips a jab and a cross from Ottaviano.
Barker misses with a few strikes there.
Ottaviano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barker lands with a straight right. Ottaviano didn't see that one coming.
Some wild striking there from Barker.
Ottaviano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barker duly obliges.
A punch combination from Barker misses.
Ottaviano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ottaviano dodges the punch combination from Barker.
As Barker backs off Ottaviano throws a huge counter combo but Barker manages to avoid it all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ottaviano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barker circles away quickly and effectively.
Ottaviano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ottaviano takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Barker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Barker.
Barker misses with a wild combination.
Ottaviano misses with a series of wild punches.
Ottaviano blocks a head kick by Barker.
No joy there for Ottaviano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ottaviano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barker circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Barker.
Ottaviano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barker throws a big counter combination but Ottaviano scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barker tries to clinch up but Ottaviano circles away and keeps his distance.
Barker looks to land a combination but Ottaviano avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ottaviano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barker tries to bum rush Ottaviano with a series of wild strikes but Ottaviano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Despite the aggression on Ottaviano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Barker misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Ottaviano does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Ottaviano. Those never looked like landing.
Ottaviano throws a series of punches but Barker avoids them all with ease.
Barker throws a head kick but Ottaviano moves out of range.
Ottaviano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barker.
Ottaviano lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ottaviano dodges the punch combination from Barker.
Barker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottaviano walks into a straight right hand from Barker.
Ottaviano avoids the head kick by Barker.
Ottaviano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barker.
Barker tries to close the distance and clinch but Ottaviano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Ottaviano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ottaviano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barker.
Barker misses with a series of wild punches.
Ottaviano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Barker backs off Ottaviano throws a huge counter combo but Barker manages to avoid it all.
Ottaviano's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ottaviano duly obliges.
Ottaviano avoids the head kick by Barker.
Barker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Ottaviano.
Ottaviano slips a jab and a cross from Barker.
Barker tries to close the distance and clinch but Ottaviano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ottaviano looks to land a combination. Barker sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ottaviano swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ottaviano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ottaviano looks to land a combination but Barker avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Barker.
Barker is looking to clinch but Ottaviano is avoiding it.
Ottaviano throws a combination. Barker tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ottaviano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barker looks to land a combination but Ottaviano avoids it well.
Barker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ottaviano.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ottaviano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barker appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab from Barker does it's job there.
No joy there for Ottaviano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
William Barker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Ottaviano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick misses from Barker.
A combination from Ottaviano does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Ottaviano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ottaviano 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Ottaviano!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Stolgichenko (ranked 3871 p4p, 392 weight class) and Jaxon Stoner (ranked 4261 p4p, 419 weight class). Jaxon Stoner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stolgichenko
vs
Stoner

178 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

181 cm
18
184 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

MMA Underwear Laundry

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ilya Stolgichenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jaxon Stoner!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stolgichenko throws a body punch but Stoner moves out of range.
Stolgichenko misses with a left hand

and Stoner counters with a takedown into side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stoner working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stoner working the ground and pound but Stolgichenko is defending the strikes.
Stoner lands some shots froms side control.
Stoner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stolgichenko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Stolgichenko is rocked!
Stoner in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Stolgichenko looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Stoner turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Stoner!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jaxon Stoner thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alan Buck (ranked 3990 p4p, 402 weight class) and Marco Solis (ranked 3719 p4p, 384 weight class). Marco Solis acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Buck
vs
Solis

190 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alan Buck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Solis!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksandr Martynov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buck throws a head kick but Solis moves out of range.
Solis takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Buck throws a sloppy head kick and Solis moves out of range easily.
Solis shoots for a double leg takedown but Buck sprawls well. He's pushed Solis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Solis slips a jab and a cross from Buck.

Solis gets tackled into the cage by Buck. Buck maintains the clinch.
Solis is working for takedown but Buck is calmly controlling the position for now.
Solis on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Buck misses with a knee to the head.
Buck just leaning against Solis, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buck smiles and moves away.
Solis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Alan Buck has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Solis.
Buck lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Buck closes the distance and clinches.

Buck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Solis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buck.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Buck enables Solis to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Buck manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Solis 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.
Solis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solis stays in close to Buck's body and controls the position.
Buck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Solis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Buck is keeping the position for now.
Solis wants to control from the top but Buck keeps moving.
Buck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Solis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buck works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Solis cracks Buck with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Solis trying to control but Buck is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Buck avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Solis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Alan Buck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Solis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buck avoids it really well and circles away.
Alan Buck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buck misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Buck wants it to stay on the feet.

Solis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Buck manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

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

Solis sneaks back into half guard.
Solis is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Solis swings for the body but Buck moves out of range.
Buck uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Solis.
Solis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buck. Buck obviously looking to wear him down.
Alan Buck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buck throws a left and a right that both miss

and Solis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buck won't be happy with that.
Buck tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Solis advances to mount.

Solis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Buck can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Solis lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Buck is looking to escape.
Solis unloads with some shots from mount but Buck bucks and avoids them well.

Solis is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Buck is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Solis!
A relieved looking Marco Solis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.