RRFC Challengers 9 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Fox (ranked 5619 p4p, 410 weight class) and Jeronimo Seagal (ranked 23913 p4p, 488 weight class). Fox comes to the cage accompanied by Ice Ice Baby, Vanilla Ice. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Fox
vs
Seagal

197 cm
19
227 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

222 cm
19
244 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Hot Spunk

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jim Fox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeronimo Seagal!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox misses with a head kick.
Seagal ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Seagal only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Seagal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fox momentarily.
Seagal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Seagal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Fox drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Fox tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.

Fox wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Seagal, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox works to advance to full mount. Seagal defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Fox pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Seagal is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fox controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fox lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox working Seagal over with strikes here.
Fox controlling the pace for now.
Fox won't let Seagal get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Fox raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fox controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox with a couple of short strikes.
Fox looking to control and managing it successfully.

Fox working for a submission but Seagal is keeping him at bay.
Fox lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Seagal hang on?

Fox is working for a guillotine from mount but Seagal frees his head quite easily.
Fox looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fox looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fox controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Seagal throws a combination that misses

and Fox counters by clinching up.
Seagal can't find room to land a body shot as Fox controls the action.
Fox goes for a takedown in the clinch but Seagal prevents it.
Fox is stalling here.
Seagal lands a good knee to the midsection. Fox won't want to take too many of those.
Seagal tries to break free but Fox pushes him back against the cage.
Fox is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seagal is defending well for now.
Fox scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Seagal tries to circle away but Fox has him pinned against the cage.
Fox avoiding damage as Seagal throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Fox.

Seagal is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fox is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Seagal to the mat. Seagal regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Seagal is looking to stand up but Fox isn't so interested in that idea.
Fox controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fox is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Seagal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nice defenses there by Fox.
Seagal loads up on a big right hand but Fox slips the punch.
Fox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fox delivers a nice body kick.
Seagal throws a right hand that Fox ducks under and follows up with a left that Fox also avoids with ease.

Fox gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Fox has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Seagal is trying to keep an underhook but Fox manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Seagal tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Fox manages to move to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fox lands a couple of good shots and Seagal has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fox landing with strikes.
Fox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seagal can do to turn this around?

Fox has got one arm under Seagal's chin. This could be trouble... Seagal trying to control the other hand but Fox gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Seagal has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jim Fox!
Jim Fox looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Pick yourself up and dust yourself off old chap!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Siver (ranked 4047 p4p, 353 weight class) and Jake Two (ranked 7276 p4p, 474 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Siver
vs
Two

190 cm
19
274 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
259 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Siver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Two!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Two has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Two there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like Jake Two has been cut.
Two looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Siver closes the distance and clinches up with Two, looking for a takedown. Siver pushes Two against the cage but Two circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Siver dives in for a single leg takedown but Two sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Two scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Siver tries to get to full guard but Two has control of the leg.
Siver is trying to stand back up but Two is controlling him
Siver scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Two manages to mount him!
Siver squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Siver tries to reverse the position but Two maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Two with the ground and pound from mount.
Siver is trying desperately to improve position.
Two controlling from the full mount.
Two trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You get the feeling that Siver really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Siver tries to reverse the position but Two maintains control.
Siver is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siver is working to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siver wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Two working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Siver is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Two looking to secure an arm triangle but Siver defends it well.
Siver is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siver gets back to half guard.

Siver looking for submissions off his back.
Two tries to pass to full mount but Siver defends it.
Two throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Siver trying to control but Two postures up.

Siver pushes Two off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Two gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Siver to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Siver working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Two's head.
Siver working some strikes from top position.
Two preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siver wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Two utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Siver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siver trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siver landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Siver shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Two as he avoids it easily.
Siver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Two tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rick Siver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Two but Two pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Two throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Siver's waist but Siver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Two off to one side.
Siver goes for a double leg but Two avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Two continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Siver. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Siver is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Two's half guard.
Siver lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two trying to control from the bottom.
Siver missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siver thows a huge punch but Two dodges it nicely.
Siver thows a huge punch but Two dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siver throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Siver prevents Two from standing back up.
Two is looking for a sweep. Siver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Siver working the head and body with strikes.

Siver seems to be looking for submissions.
Rick Siver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Two trying to control but Siver postures up.
Two wants to get back to full guard.
Siver scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Siver landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Siver is thwarting Two's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siver lands a nice short elbow.
Siver winds up and cracks Two with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Two is trying to get back to full guard.
Two is not content to let Siver control the position.
Two wants to control but Siver is keeping busy.
Siver is nestled in close to Two, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Siver lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siver lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two is trying to stand up here but Siver is controlling him well.
Siver blocks the strikes from Two.
Nice strikes from Siver there.
Two blocking the ground and pound attempt from Siver.
We've been hearing that Siver has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Siver scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Siver working over Two with some ground and pound. Two looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Siver not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Two wants to get back to his feet.
Siver is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Siver connects with a nice short shot to Two's temple.

Two is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siver takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Two is still in real trouble! Can Siver finish him?
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siver lands a nice short elbow.
Siver is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Siver thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Two's head.
Two looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Siver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Siver is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siver lands a nice short elbow.
Two keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Siver missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Two wants to get back to full guard.
Two has hold of Siver's hands but Siver slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Two wants to control but Siver is keeping busy.
Siver missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Siver lands a nice short elbow.
Two trying to hold on to Siver's head to control him but Siver postures up.
Two is refusing to be controlled, as Siver sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Siver dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jake Two's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Siver dives in and grabs Two's left leg, looking for a takedown. Two pushes down on Siver's head and hops out.
Two seems to have recovered his senses.
Two stuffs the takedown attempt from Siver. Siver gets slowly back to his feet.
Two swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Two.
Siver tries to counter with a takedown but Two is quick to defend against it.
Nice sprawl there from Siver as Two shoots in.
Rick Siver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Two stuffs the takedown attempt from Siver. Siver gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Siver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Two leaves Siver with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siver keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Siver looking to score a takedown here. Two is defending well but Siver drives through and ends up in Two's guard.

Two is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Two pulls Siver into guard.
Siver working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Siver's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Two controls Siver momentarily but Siver frees himself.
Two 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.
Siver scoring with some ground and pound.
Siver postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siver lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Siver wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Siver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Two wants to sweep here but Siver controlling him for the moment.
Siver connects with a couple of short punches.
Siver trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
Siver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Siver won't allow Two to sweep him here.
Siver scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two wants to stand and escape but Siver is having none of it.
Siver throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Two works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Two blocks the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Two. No joy for Siver on that attempt.
Siver shoots for a double leg takedown but Two sprawls well. He's pushed Siver's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Two closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Two lands in his opponent's guard.
Two tries to stand but Siver is controlling from the bottom.
Siver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Siver could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Siver is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Two is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Siver manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Two prevents the takedown attempt.
Siver looking for a takedown.

Two escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Siver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Siver sets himself, and Two steps forward looking for the clinch! Siver avoids it this time.

Two forces Siver back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siver lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Two is trying to force a seperation but Siver has the dominant position.
Siver has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Two is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jake Two.
I think Two has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Two!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Head (ranked 6495 p4p, 427 weight class) and Jonathan Binetti (ranked 5274 p4p, 387 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Head
vs
Binetti

178 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

168 cm
24
156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

UnderGround Supplements

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan Binetti!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Binetti closes the distance and pushes Head back into the cage.

Head pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Head avoids a punch combination nicely.
Binetti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Head.
Head lands a really nice looking cross but Binetti seems unphased.
A jab from Head misses.
Binetti wants to counter the offense by Head and move into the clinch position.
The fighters circling - Head throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Binetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Binetti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Head throwing a counter right hand but Binetti manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Binetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good exchange - Head coming out on top.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Binetti moves away.
Binetti throws a right hand that Head ducks under and follows up with a left that Head also avoids with ease.
Binetti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Binetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Binetti throws a series of strikes that have Head backpedaling.
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!

Binetti forces Head back against the cage and clinches.

Head's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Head misses with a hook. Binetti ducked under it nicely.
And Binetti responds with a good body kick, but Head manages to step out the way in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binetti staying out of range there.
Binetti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A combination from Binetti does no damage.
Head looks to land a right hand but Binetti moved out of range.
Binetti lands with a right hand.
Binetti goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Head is rocked!
Binetti lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Head falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jonathan Binetti!
The defeated Richard Head had this to say: 'Big thanks to Underground Supps for their support.'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bob Goodridge (ranked 4271 p4p, 419 weight class) and Rory Rothstein (ranked 4401 p4p, 426 weight class). Bob Goodridge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Goodridge
vs
Rothstein

175 cm
24
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

One stop shop

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Goodridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Rothstein!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rothstein decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goodridge scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Rothstein manages to mount him!
Rothstein tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rothstein prevents Goodridge from getting the reversal.
Rothstein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rothstein with shots to the head and body - Goodridge looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rothstein content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rothstein has hold of Goodridge's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Goodridge manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Goodridge is looking to improve his position but Rothstein isn't that keen on the idea.
Rothstein has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goodridge is in a horrible position here. Rothstein smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You get the feeling that Goodridge really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Rothstein controlling from the full mount.

Rothstein has control of Goodridge's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Goodridge regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rothstein is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rothstein extends the arm and Goodridge is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rory Rothstein!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Young (ranked 6207 p4p, 550 weight class) and Rafael Jimene (ranked 24111 p4p, 639 weight class). Jimene has chosen Lokutor - Constante Duelo as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Young
vs
Jimene

180 cm
24
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

169 cm
19
219 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Jimene!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Young drives through with a takedown into Jimene's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Young wants to control from the top but Jimene keeps moving.
Young has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jimene pulls Young in close to his closed guard and prevents Young from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jimene tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Young is looking to work some ground and pound but Jimene has wrist control.
Young knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jimene on the ground.
Jimene wants to sweep here but Young controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimene wants to hit a switch here but Young passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jimene there!
Young sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Jimene is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimene keeps trying to improve his position.
Jimene slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jimene gets back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimene looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jimene is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jimene controls Young momentarily but Young frees himself.

Young avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Young content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Young working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Young preventing the sweep.
Young trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Jimene is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Young frees his head nicely. Oh but Jimene has switched to an armbar! Young is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rafael Jimene!
In his post fight interview, Rafael Jimene gave a big smile as he said 'Well, i'm really happy to make my first fight for RRFC, and very proud for my first win around here. Thank you, Bas Dekkers, for the hours spending to teach me more about this game. Thanks for every person around here for the support!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konichiwa Jempsa (ranked 6271 p4p, 546 weight class) and Kyle Lewis (ranked 2311 p4p, 285 weight class). Lewis has chosen DMX - Slippin as his entrance music. Konichiwa Jempsa had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jempsa
vs
Lewis

170 cm
20
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Konichiwa Jempsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been hearing reports that Jempsa has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lewis shoots in but Jempsa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lewis.
Jempsa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lewis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis lands a jab to the nose.

It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Lewis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jempsa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Jempsa shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lewis throws a one two combo.
Jempsa avoids a punch combination nicely.

Lewis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jempsa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jempsa is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa wants to sweep but no luck.
Lewis wants to control from the top but Jempsa keeps moving.
Jempsa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Jempsa is retaining full guard.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jempsa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lewis trying to control but Jempsa is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lewis is defended easily by Jempsa.
Konichiwa Jempsa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Lewis.
Jempsa shoots in for a double leg but Lewis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lewis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lewis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jempsa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Lewis misses.
Jempsa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lewis sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jempsa somewhat.
Lewis shoots in and drives through. Jempsa sprawls well.
Jempsa scores with a nice right hand.
Lewis throws a nice looking combination but Jempsa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jempsa closes the distance and clinches up with Lewis, looking for a takedown. Jempsa pushes Lewis against the cage but Lewis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jempsa as he avoids it easily.
Lewis looks winded!
Lewis shoots in for a takedown but Jempsa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jempsa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lewis moves away.
No joy there for Lewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lewis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jempsa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Jempsa looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jempsa is in close to Lewis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jempsa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lewis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lewis wants to sweep but no luck.
Jempsa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet.

Lewis looking for a guillotine here but Jempsa defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jempsa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Lewis working for a triangle but Jempsa defends it easily.

Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jempsa works over Lewis with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Lewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
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.

No joy there for Lewis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Jempsa dives in and scores a takedown into Lewis's guard.
Jempsa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jempsa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Lewis throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jempsa escapes and throws Lewis's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lewis tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis is trying to escape the position but Jempsa is controlling the position.
Lewis can't do much from the bottom here.
Jempsa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Lewis regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lewis actively working from the bottom here.
Jempsa prevents Lewis from improving his position.
Jempsa lands with a punch from half guard.
Lewis tries to get to full guard but Jempsa has control of the leg.
Lewis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jempsa scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jempsa is working away from the top position though.
Jempsa wants to control but Lewis is keeping him busy.
Jempsa is pressing down on Lewis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lewis is holding on for now.
Lewis is pressing down on Jempsa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Lewis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jempsa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jempsa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lewis looking to control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa working some strikes from top position.
Jempsa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lewis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lewis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jempsa defends well.
Jempsa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lewis 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.
Lewis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Konichiwa Jempsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Lewis has his foot on Jempsa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jempsa works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jempsa cracks Lewis with a solid left hand.
Jempsa looking to pass the guard.
Lewis 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.
Jempsa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lewis managing to control the position.

Lewis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jempsa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jempsa chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jempsa lands a nice looking body shot.
Jempsa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lewis sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jempsa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lewis.
Jempsa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Jempsa shoots in and drives through. Lewis sprawls well.
Konichiwa Jempsa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Jempsa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lewis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jempsa looking to control but instead Lewis has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.

Jempsa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lewis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jempsa looks up at the clock and then as Lewis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jempsa smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lewis is looking for a sweep.
Lewis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jempsa off and has taken his back!
Lewis trying to control momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa trying to control the hands but Lewis breaks the grip.
Lewis lands shots from the back.
Jempsa manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lewis's guard. Nice work there by Jempsa.

Lewis has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jempsa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lewis.
Jempsa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lewis struggling a bit here.
Jempsa taking a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis manages to get back to half guard.
Jempsa is trying to control the action in half guard but Lewis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lewis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lewis has momentary wrist control but Jempsa slips an elbow through the middle.
Jempsa wants to pass the guard but Lewis is keeping the position.
Jempsa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jempsa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wants to sweep here but Jempsa controlling him for the moment.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Jempsa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Lewis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jempsa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Lewis is looking for a triangle but Jempsa pushes his legs off easily.

Jempsa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jempsa scoring with some ground and pound.
Jempsa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lewis's head.

Lewis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Jempsa from controlling successfully.
Jempsa controlling from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Lewis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Konichiwa Jempsa.
I think Jempsa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konichiwa Jempsa!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Lahey (ranked 7093 p4p, 528 weight class) and Kelly Rush (ranked 24744 p4p, 570 weight class). Rush has chosen Diary of Jane as his entrance music. Kelly Rush will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lahey
vs
Rush

180 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

169 cm
23
198 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening

One stop shop
Conviction

One stop shop

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Lahey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kelly Rush!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahey shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rush sprawls well. Rush wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lahey gets slowly back to his feet.
Lahey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lahey takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lahey tries to clinch up but Rush circles away and keeps his distance.

Lahey pushes Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
Lahey tries to throw a body punch but Rush avoids it by throwing Lahey back against the cage.

Lahey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kelly Rush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rush instigates a clinch.
Rush manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rush is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lahey pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rush walks away with a smile on his face. Lahey gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rush shoots in for a double leg but Lahey sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trevor Lahey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kelly Rush.
Lahey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lahey shoots for a double leg takedown but Rush sprawls well. He's pushed Lahey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lahey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Rush has taken the fight to the clinch.

Lahey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lahey tries for a takedown but Rush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rush throws a series of punches but Lahey moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lahey misses with a double jab.
Rush shoots in for a takedown but Lahey shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lahey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rush is fending him off so far but Lahey persists. Nope, Rush circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Rush.
Lahey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lahey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lahey wants it to stay on the feet.

Rush closes the distance and clinches.

Lahey pulls guard effortlessly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lahey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rush scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rush stopping the sweep attempt from Lahey.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahey keeping full guard, as Rush tries to pass.
Rush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lahey controls Rush momentarily but Rush frees himself.

Lahey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rush postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lahey leaves Rush with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
As Rush backs away, Lahey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

Rush rushes Lahey and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lahey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rush is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lahey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rush tries to break the clinch but Lahey is controlling the position.
Rush jumps guard but Lahey stands there with Rush around his waist. Rush gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rush wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lahey stops a takedown attempt from Rush.
Lahey stalling against the cage.

Lahey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rush regains guard immediately.

Rush has his feet on Lahey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lahey connects with a solid leg kick.

Rush closes the distance and clinches.
Rush tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lahey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lahey is pushing Rush up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lahey jumps guard but Rush turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lahey breaks from the clinch.
Rush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rush's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lahey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rush scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey throws the kick towards the body but Rush avoids it.
Lahey misses with a takedown attempt
and Rush counters with a three punch combo that has Lahey backing up. Lahey nods at Rush to acknowledge the strikes.
Lahey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rush shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lahey as he avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey darts in looking for a takedown but Rush gets double underhooks and turns Lahey into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Lahey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rush feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lahey's calf.
We've been informed that Rush has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Lahey has Rush up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Rush's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Lahey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lahey tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Lahey does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rush is defended easily by Lahey.

Lahey forces Rush back against the cage and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Rush tries to sprawl but Lahey drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rush keeping hold of Lahey's head, controlling as best he can.
Rush trying to control from the bottom.
Rush is doing well to control the position and prevent Lahey from advancing to side control.
Lahey thows a huge punch but Rush dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush is looking for a sweep. Lahey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lahey.
Lahey is looking to take a break and control but Rush is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rush with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Lahey misses the target.
Lahey shoots in and drives through. Rush sprawls well.
Rush misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lahey went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lahey tries to clinch up but Rush circles away and keeps his distance.
Lahey shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rush as he jumps to the side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rush throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lahey stuffs the takedown attempt from Rush. Rush gets slowly back to his feet.
Rush is breathing heavily.
Lahey lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rush's sensitive parts.
Lahey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rush tries a head kick but it misses.
Lahey shoots for a takedown but Rush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rush tries to close the distance and clinch but Lahey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lahey dives in and grabs Rush's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rush pushes down on Lahey's head and hops out.
Kelly Rush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Lahey. No joy for Rush on that attempt.
A left and a right from Rush both land. Nice combination.
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!

Lahey throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rush tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lahey is in Rush's guard.
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 Trevor Lahey will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lahey clinches up against the cage.
Rush working hard to break the clinch.
Lahey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rush is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rush's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rush stops a takedown attempt from Lahey.
Stalling in the clinch from Lahey.
Rush lands with a right to the head.
Rush wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lahey missing with knees to the body.
Rush tries for a takedown. No joy.

Rush jumps guard.
Lahey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rush pulls Lahey in to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahey controlling from the top position.
Lahey trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lahey throwing strikes from guard but Rush blocks nicely.
Rush is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rush is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Kelly Rush has got the better of the ground game so far.

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.
Lahey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rush swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rush fails with a takedown attempt.

Rush clinches up against the cage.
Kelly Rush seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Lahey jumps into guard, dragging Rush to the mat.
Lahey wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rush is now in half guard.
Lahey won't allow Rush to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lahey is not content to let Rush control the position.
Lahey trying to control from the bottom.
Lahey is looking to improve his position.

Lahey pushes Rush off and gets back to his feet.
Lahey looks for a takedown but Rush sprawls well.
Despite the aggression on Rush's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Lahey. That's going to take a lot out of him.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Rush enables Lahey to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rush manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lahey looking to sit in guard and control but Rush gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Rush content to stall in guard here.
Rush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lahey is trying to keep Rush in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Lahey kicks Rush off and gets to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Lahey showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lahey has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Wakimi (ranked 2853 p4p, 335 weight class) and Con Musicman (ranked 3037 p4p, 351 weight class). Con Musicman told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Wakimi
vs
Musicman

182 cm
26
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
26
169 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mauricio Wakimi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Con Musicman!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musicman tries for a takedown but Wakimi circles away easily
and Wakimi counters with a series of strikes. Musicman will be more careful next time no doubt.

Musicman looking to score a takedown here. Wakimi is defending well but Musicman drives through and ends up in Wakimi's guard.
Musicman throws a big elbow that misses.
Musicman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Musicman is pushing down on Wakimi's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wakimi is fighting to maintain full guard but Musicman has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musicman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Musicman moves nicely into side control.

Musicman decides to stand back up. Musicman steps back and let's Wakimi get back to his feet.
Mauricio Wakimi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wakimi is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Musicman like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Musicman from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauricio Wakimi!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Don Sheidu (ranked 3376 p4p, 161 weight class) and Boy Bawang (ranked 4886 p4p, 205 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Sheidu
vs
Bawang

167 cm
25
139 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

160 cm
18
141 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Sheidu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boy Bawang!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bawang is looking to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bawang, as that shot connected.
Sheidu misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Bawang. Those never looked like landing.
Sheidu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Bawang forces Sheidu back against the cage and clinches.
Bawang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sheidu backwards.
Bawang lands an uppercut.

Sheidu drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Bawang lying in Sheidu's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Sheidu decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Bawang taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Don Sheidu!
Boy Bawang spoke after the fight, saying 'tang ina nyo lahat!!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo De Lima (ranked 1767 p4p, 188 weight class) and Felipe Silva (ranked 3134 p4p, 285 weight class). De Lima comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - Numb. Silva has chosen Ratamahatta - Sepultura as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

De Lima
vs
Silva

178 cm
26
145 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
Solid chin

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo De Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felipe Silva!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Lima looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.

De Lima drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Lima trying to control the position here.
De Lima continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Lima has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
This is a sustained period of stalling by De Lima.
De Lima is trying to keep Silva in close.

De Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Lima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Lima pulls Silva in to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Lima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Lima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva looks to land a right hand but De Lima moved out of range.
Silva scores with a crisp jab that stopped De Lima in his tracks.
Silva throws a combination that misses
and De Lima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A left and a right from Silva both land. Nice combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination
and De Lima counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Lima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but De Lima slips the punch.
De Lima misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Lima. De Lima circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Lima dodges the punch combination from Silva.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
De Lima looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Felipe Silva will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Silva misses with a combination
letting De Lima counter with a right hand.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but De Lima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

De Lima drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
De Lima wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
De Lima wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lima is working hard here to advance position.
Silva has his hands on De Lima's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in De Lima's guard.

De Lima has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Silva is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for De Lima.
De Lima tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
De Lima looks to move to half guard but instead Silva has passed into mount! Damn!
De Lima tries to hold on but Silva postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Lima is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
De Lima is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as De Lima is looking to escape.
De Lima tries to reverse the position but Silva maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Lima 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.

De Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is looking to advance position but De Lima won't allow it.
Silva takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

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.
De Lima slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rodrigo De Lima overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but De Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Lima wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Silva is now in half guard.
De Lima is doing well to control the position and prevent Silva from advancing to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Lima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
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 Rodrigo De Lima 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Silva misses with a two punch combination.
De Lima seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.

De Lima changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Silva is trying to improve his position.

De Lima is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva wants to control but De Lima postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

De Lima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
De Lima wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking for a sweep.

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

De Lima wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
De Lima is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Lima is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

De Lima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
De Lima controlling the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Felipe Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Lima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Felipe Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Lima gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
Silva looks to land a combination but De Lima avoids it well.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on De Lima's shoulder, as De Lima tries to avoid the shot.
De Lima looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Felipe Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Silva drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Silva misses with a double jab
and De Lima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Lima looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva moves in looking to clinch but De Lima pushes him off.
It looked like De Lima was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
De Lima avoids the body shot from Silva.
A little feinted left hand from De Lima on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo De Lima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think De Lima has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodrigo De Lima!
Rodrigo De Lima decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.