RRFC Fight Night 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Claus Haba (ranked 4999 p4p, 212 weight class) and Jax Shaw (ranked 5152 p4p, 213 weight class). Jax Shaw will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Haba
vs
Shaw

150 cm
18
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

160 cm
26
140 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Claus Haba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jax Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haba throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Shaw misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shaw misses with a takedown attempt - Haba sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Haba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Haba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shaw is trying is best to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba content to control rather than advance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haba is keen to just control but Shaw is a slippery customer.
Shaw works his way to full guard. Good work.
Shaw throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Haba throws a big elbow that misses.
Haba trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
Haba pushes down on Shaw's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haba content to control rather than advance.

Haba is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haba really is a fat lump.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Haba is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Haba trying to control but Shaw is having none of it.
Haba thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haba looking to ground and pound but Shaw is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haba misses with a head shot.
Haba has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Haba working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Shaw turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Haba off and cradles Shaw's limp body as Haba celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Claus Haba!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magomedsaid Omarov (ranked 4001 p4p, 415 weight class) and Deandre Miller (ranked 3918 p4p, 408 weight class). Magomedsaid Omarov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Omarov
vs
Miller

180 cm
25
158 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

170 cm
26
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magomedsaid Omarov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Deandre Miller!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Miller wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Omarov. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Omarov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Omarov scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller working a defensive guard here.
Omarov throwing strikes but missing.
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Omarov's guard.

A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Omarov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Miller defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Omarov's head.
Miller works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Miller blocks the strikes from Omarov.

Omarov actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Omarov tries to get to full guard but Miller has control of the leg.

Omarov looking for subs from the bottom but Miller mounts him!
Miller looking to ground and pound but Omarov is blocking nicely.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Omarov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Omarov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Omarov tries to get out of the position.
Omarov is working hard here to advance position.
Miller with a couple of short strikes.
Omarov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miller is landing with some decent strikes but Omarov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Omarov is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Omarov throws a strike from the bottom but Miller uses the opportunity to take his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Omarov tries to escape but Miller has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Miller has managed to slip his arm under Omarov's chin. This could be all over... yep, Omarov is tapping out! Submission win for Miller.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Deandre Miller!
Deandre Miller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Jones (ranked 4985 p4p, 376 weight class) and Jose Silva (ranked 4013 p4p, 335 weight class). Jones kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is venom. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Jones
vs
Silva

167 cm
25
149 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Silva!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Jones manages to break the clinch.

Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Silva's head.
Jones is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.

Silva looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jones is defending well. Silva quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jones has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Silva celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Silva!
A very excited looking Jose Silva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Neil (ranked 2185 p4p, 241 weight class) and Michael Vick (ranked 3883 p4p, 390 weight class). Neil's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Linkin Park - In the end. The key to victory for Luke Neil has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Neil
vs
Vick

182 cm
26
192 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Urban Fighter

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Vick!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vick feints the counter takedown.
Neil lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Neil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vick takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been told by Neil's head coaches at The Kegerator - 650$ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Neil misses with a series of wild punches.
Vick feints the counter takedown.
Neil tries to bum rush Vick with a series of wild strikes but Vick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vick fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil throws a series of punches but Vick moves out of range.
Vick tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vick fails to land the takedown.
Neil throws a big counter combination but Vick scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick walks into a stiff left hand from Neil.
Nice defenses there by Neil.
Neil looks to land a body kick but Vick moved away.
Neil lands a nice shot that snaps Vick's head back.
Vick has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vick is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Neil throws out a powerful jab.
Neil throws a one two combo.
Neil slips a straight right by Vick.
Neil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Luke Neil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neil scores with a jab to the head.
Neil throws a series of punches but Vick moves out of range.
Vick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Neil defends it well.
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!
A thudding body kick lands there by Neil!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vick dives in for a single leg takedown but Neil sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Luke Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Vick.
Neil takes a swing at Vick's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Neil misses.
Vick with the counter takedown but Neil avoids it easily.
Neil throws a series of punches but Vick avoids them all with ease.
Neil throws a series of punches but Vick avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick there by Neil.
Neil connects with a single shot there.
Neil misses with a series of wild punches.
A low kick from Neil is predictable there

and Vick counters with a takedown into side control.
Neil struggling a bit here.
Vick trying to control the action but Neil is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vick tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Neil can't do much from the bottom here.
Vick wants to control but Neil is keeping him busy.
Neil can't do much from the bottom here.
Vick trying to control the position but Neil is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vick lands a nice forearm strike.
Vick is putting a hurting on Neil here, landing some big shots from side control.
Neil takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vick has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Neil really wants to buck Vick off and get back to his feet.
Vick landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vick prevents Neil from getting the reversal.
Vick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BOOM! Vick connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Neil dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Neil throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Neil throws a combination that misses

and Vick counters with a shoot takedown. Neil fights it but they end up in guard.
Vick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Neil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neil is keeping the position for now.
Neil trying to keep a closed guard but Vick is proving a slippery customer.
Neil keeping moving, preventing Vick from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vick is looking to work some ground and pound but Neil has wrist control.
Vick connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick throwing strikes but missing.
Vick trying to control but Neil is working from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vick can do to turn this around?
Neil throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vick shoots in but Neil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Neil misses with a few strikes there.
And Vick tries to counter it with a takedown but Neil pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vick.
Luke Neil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Neil.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neil lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Neil misses with a two punch combination.
Neil throws a series of punches but Vick avoids them all with ease.
Vick is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A leg kick checked by Vick.
Neil throws the kick towards the body but Vick avoids it.
Neil throws a wild body kick that Vick sees coming a mile off.
Vick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Neil defends it well.
Luke Neil is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Neil throws a series of punches but Vick avoids them all with ease.
Vick with the counter takedown but Neil avoids it easily.
Neil throws a series of punches but Vick moves out of range.
Vick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Neil defends it well.
Neil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neil looks to land a combination but Vick avoids it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Neil.
Neil missing with a left hand there. Vick was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vick changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Neil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Neil misses with a few strikes there.
Neil looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vick tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vick moves out of range of the body kick from Neil.
Vick feints the counter takedown.
No luck for Vick with that takedown attempt.
Luke Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Vick.
Neil scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Neil just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neil swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Neil!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Neil defends well and Vick ends up having to push Neil into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Neil lands a two punch combo.
Vick takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Neil moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vick checks a leg kick.
Neil thuds a left hand into Vick's body.
Neil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Neil.
Neil swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Vick counters with a nice double leg into side control. Neil won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Neil dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Neil swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Neil tries to bum rush Vick with a series of wild strikes but Vick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vick shoots in and drives through. Neil sprawls well.
Neil is looking to counter punch.
Neil closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Neil with a nice cross.
Neil throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Vick tries to counter it with a takedown but Neil pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Neil throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Neil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vick.

Vick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Neil!
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Neil's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vick with the ground and pound but Neil regains half guard under the barage of strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vick looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Neil with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Neil is trying is best to control the position here.
Vick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neil has hold of Vick's hands but Vick slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neil is not content to let Vick control the position.
Neil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vick.
Vick working over Neil with some ground and pound. Neil looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vick is nestled in close to Neil, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Neil looking for submissions off his back.

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.
Neil is refusing to be controlled, as Vick sits in half guard.
Vick 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.
Neil blocking the ground and pound attempt from Vick.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Neil is fending him off so far but Vick persists. Nope, Neil circles away and we're back to standing.
Neil misses with a few strikes there.
Vick tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Neil throws a front kick aimed at Vick's knee but Vick avoids it well.
Neil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vick tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neil misses with a combination

and Vick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Neil manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Vick tries for a takedown but Neil manages to get underhooks.
Luke Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Vick.

Vick has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Neil is trying to keep an underhook but Vick manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Vick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neil taking some punishment here, with Vick in his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Neil actively working from the bottom here.
Vick not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neil is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vick lands a nice short elbow.
Vick sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Neil defending well though.
Neil looks like he's trying to stand up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Neil's head.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Neil swinging wildly here.
Michael Vick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neil connects with a leg kick. Vick looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Neil showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Neil, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Goji Kano (ranked 4328 p4p, 356 weight class) and Mohammed Al Haddad (ranked 6658 p4p, 444 weight class). 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 Mohammed Al Haddad was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Kano
vs
Al Haddad

177 cm
26
157 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

178 cm
26
157 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Goji Kano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mohammed Al Haddad!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Haddad looks for a takedown but Kano sprawls well.
Kano drops down looking for a counter takedown but Al Haddad sprawls and moves away.
Kano misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Al Haddad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kano avoids it really well and circles away.
Kano tries to counter with a takedown but Al Haddad is quick to defend against it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kano tries to score a power double leg takedown but Al Haddad sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kano somewhat.
Al Haddad misses with a two punch combination.
Kano changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Kano looking to score a takedown here. Al Haddad is defending well but Kano drives through and ends up in Al Haddad's guard.
Kano looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Haddad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Al Haddad can't keep his opponent in guard - Kano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Al Haddad wants to get back to his feet.

Kano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Al Haddad is just riding it out for now. Kano eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Haddad sees it coming and defends easily.
Al Haddad looks like he's trying to stand up.

Al Haddad kicks off Kano and gets to his feet.
Kano avoids the head kick by Al Haddad.
Kano dives in and grabs Al Haddad's left leg, looking for a takedown. Al Haddad pushes down on Kano's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goji Kano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Kano with that takedown attempt.
Kano shoots in looking for a takedown. Al Haddad tries to sprawl out of it but Kano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Al Haddad manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kano shoots in and drives through. Al Haddad sprawls well.
Kano is breathing heavily.
Kano blocks a head kick by Al Haddad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Al Haddad moves into the clinch.
Kano has Al Haddad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Al Haddad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kano wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Haddad manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Al Haddad missing with knees to the body.
Al Haddad misses with a knee strike.
Kano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Al Haddad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Al Haddad avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kano drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Al Haddad prevents the takedown attempt.

Al Haddad breaks from the clinch.

Al Haddad has Kano up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Haddad is pressed up against the cage. Kano has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Al Haddad down to the mat. Al Haddad avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kano staying out of range there.
Al Haddad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Al Haddad defends it nicely.
Al Haddad shoots in looking for a takedown but Kano manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Al Haddad's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Al Haddad defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kano.

Al Haddad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kano wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Haddad manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Al Haddad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Al Haddad has hold of one of Kano's legs. Kano is fighting the takedown attempt but Al Haddad gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Al Haddad wants to stand but Kano is controlling his posture from full guard.

Kano has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Al Haddad should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Kano has tightened it up now! Al Haddad should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Goji Kano!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Victor McCann (ranked 2506 p4p, 273 weight class) and Maksim Volkov (ranked 5634 p4p, 492 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

McCann
vs
Volkov

178 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
158 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

UnderGround Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor McCann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maksim Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McCann shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McCann showed some decent athleticism there.
Volkov blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCann.
McCann thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkov's head.
McCann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCann is thwarting Volkov's attempts to control the position.
Volkov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Volkov is trying to stand back up but McCann is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCann looks to land a strike but Volkov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
McCann looking to pass the guard.
McCann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McCann postures up.
McCann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Volkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCann throwing strikes but missing.
McCann content to stall in guard here.

That's two 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.
Volkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCann is one step ahead there.
Volkov controls McCann momentarily but McCann frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

McCann gets a double leg takedown into Volkov's guard.
McCann throws a big elbow that misses.
Volkov is trying to control the position but McCann postures up.
McCann wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Volkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCann stands and steps away. Volkov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but McCann pushes him off.
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but McCann pushes him off.

McCann drives through with a takedown into guard.
McCann working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCann throws a big right hand that misses.
Volkov is trying to control the position but McCann postures up.
McCann is looking to work some ground and pound but Volkov has wrist control.
McCann slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Volkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCann postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCann wants to stand but Volkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McCann trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
McCann stopping the sweep attempt from Volkov.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McCann slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Volkov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McCann's head.
Volkov just misses with a punch to the body.
McCann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

McCann has closed the distance and engaged Volkov in a clinch.

McCann pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov is standing up over McCann. McCann looks to escape but Volkov dives into side control.
McCann wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCann tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
McCann is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
McCann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
McCann prevents Volkov from getting a body triangle.
McCann is trying to get back to his feet but Volkov has full control of the position and if anything, McCann has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Volkov working for the choke.

McCann is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Volkov scores with a four punch combination!

McCann moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from McCann.

McCann tightens his grip and picks Volkov up, before dumping him to the ground. Volkov manages to land in guard.
Volkov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and McCann dives into side control.
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!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McCann goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Volkov rolls with the submission and now he's on top in McCann's guard! Nice work there by Volkov!

McCann kicks Volkov off and gets to his feet.

McCann moves into range and clinches up with Volkov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann tries to pull guard but Volkov holds him up against the cage and eventually McCann drops back down to his feet.

McCann gets control of Volkov's arms and successfully pulls guard. McCann will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McCann keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.

McCann scrambles and gets back to his feet.

McCann moves into range and clinches up with Volkov.
McCann gets through Volkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Volkov fails to pull guard.
Volkov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

McCann pulls guard effortlessly.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann wants to stand but Volkov is controlling the position.
McCann knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkov on the ground.
Volkov wants to control from the top but McCann keeps moving.
McCann is looking to stand up but Volkov isn't so interested in that idea.
Volkov trying to control the position from guard on top but McCann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor McCann dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

McCann has taken the fight to the clinch.
Volkov is trying to drag McCann to the mat but McCann just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

McCann pulls Volkov into guard.

McCann pushes Volkov off and scrambles back to his feet.
McCann blocks a head kick by Volkov.
Volkov fails with the takedown

and McCann counters with a nice double leg into side control. Volkov won't be happy with that.
Volkov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McCann stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann misses with a straight right.
As McCann backs off Volkov throws a huge counter combo but McCann manages to avoid it all.

McCann rushes Volkov and presses him up against the cage.
Volkov tries to pull guard but McCann forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Victor McCann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Volkov.

McCann has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Volkov uses from the top position.

McCann is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Volkov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.

McCann pulls guard.
McCann wants to get back to his feet but Volkov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCann is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Volkov dives into side control.
McCann is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Volkov is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Victor McCann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCann is not content to let Volkov control the position.

Volkov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
McCann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkov wants to counter with a clinch but McCann pushes him away.
Maksim Volkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCann leaves Volkov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCann attempts a counter takedown but Volkov avoids it well and moves away.

McCann scores with a takedown into Volkov's guard.
Volkov is wriggling around but McCann manages to pass to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McCann takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Volkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCann wants to take a breather but Volkov is having none of it.
McCann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McCann working the head and body with strikes.

McCann is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCann throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely.
McCann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCann wants to take a breather but Volkov is having none of it.
McCann misses with a head shot. Volkov uses the momentum to regain guard.

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

McCann manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Victor McCann showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCann, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Victor McCann!
Victor McCann bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Hardin (ranked 3339 p4p, 346 weight class) and Jordan Jackson (ranked 3315 p4p, 342 weight class). Jackson has chosen Puff Daddy-Victory (ft. Notorious B.I.G & Busta Rhymes) 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 Jordan Jackson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Hardin
vs
Jackson

187 cm
22
189 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

186 cm
19
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Big right hand

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Hardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardin throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hardin lands a jab to Jackson's midsection.
Hardin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hardin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hardin throws a left and a right that both miss

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hardin trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Hardin is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jackson prevents Hardin from improving his position.
Jackson is thwarting Hardin's attempts to control the position.

Hardin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Hardin's hands, connecting with Hardin's forehead.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Hardin defends it.
Hardin trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Hardin has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson winds up and cracks Hardin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hardin is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Hardin is defending well.

Hardin looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hardin is holding on to half guard well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hardin wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Hardin's coaches at House of 1000 Corpses have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardin has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jackson working Hardin over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Jackson.

Hardin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Hardin is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
Hardin wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Jackson.
Jackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jackson is nestled in close to Hardin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hardin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jackson is thwarting Hardin's attempts to control the position.
Jackson is nestled in close to Hardin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Hardin is rocked!
Jackson 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.
Oh Hardin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jackson lands a nice short elbow.
Jackson controlling the action here.
Hardin seems to have got his legs back now.
Jackson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson stalling.
Jackson winds up and cracks Hardin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hardin is pressing down on Jackson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hardin working a defensive guard but Jackson passes into half guard.
Hardin is looking for a sweep. Jackson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jackson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jackson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hardin is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson 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.
Jackson tries to pass to full mount but Hardin defends it.
Jackson lands a big elbow - Hardin is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Jackson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jordan Jackson!
After winning the bout, Jordan Jackson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo De Lima (ranked 1948 p4p, 213 weight class) and Ribaraoi Tawaivuna (ranked 4239 p4p, 350 weight class). De Lima comes into the arena with Linkin Park - Numb blaring out of the sound system. Rodrigo De Lima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

De Lima
vs
Tawaivuna

178 cm
26
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
157 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Urban Fighter

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 6 - 2 - 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ribaraoi Tawaivuna!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from De Lima.
Tawaivuna is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Lima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tawaivuna doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tawaivuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tawaivuna is on the wrong end of a nice combination from De Lima.
De Lima lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
De Lima scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from De Lima lands.
De Lima goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tawaivuna looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by De Lima's head coaches at Panda Sprawl n Brawl that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodrigo De Lima has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ribaraoi Tawaivuna.
De Lima lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tawaivuna backs up against the cage.
Tawaivuna darts in looking for a takedown but De Lima gets double underhooks and turns Tawaivuna into the cage.
A jab from De Lima finds it's way through Tawaivuna's defenses.
De Lima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tawaivuna shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts De Lima as he jumps to the side.
Ribaraoi Tawaivuna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tawaivuna misses with a takedown
and Tawaivuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Lima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tawaivuna avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Lima cracks Tawaivuna with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Lima stalks Tawaivuna and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tawaivuna's face. Tawaivuna staggers backwards, shaken.
A right-left combo lands from De Lima.
De Lima swinging wildly here.
Tawaivuna shoots for a takedown but De Lima saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Tawaivuna drives through with a takedown into guard.
De Lima is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tawaivuna looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Lima seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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!
De Lima is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tawaivuna is controlling him.
De Lima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tawaivuna's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Lima looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
De Lima pushes down on Tawaivuna's leg and manages to get into half guard.
De Lima perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tawaivuna wants to get back to full guard.
De Lima controlling the pace.

Tawaivuna looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
De Lima wants to free his trapped foot but Tawaivuna is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De Lima sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tawaivuna is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! De Lima is tapping! Great win for Tawaivuna!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ribaraoi Tawaivuna!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Avgua Siav Leo Nani (ranked 2851 p4p, 310 weight class) and Francesco Liberti (ranked 3591 p4p, 380 weight class). Avgua Siav Leo Nani has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Siav Leo Nani
vs
Liberti

184 cm
26
158 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

168 cm
25
156 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avgua Siav Leo Nani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francesco Liberti!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liberti keeps Leo Nani at a distance using the push kick.
Leo Nani tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liberti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Leo Nani somewhat.

Liberti moves into the clinch.
Liberti gets underhooks to prevent Leo Nani's takedown attempt.
Leo Nani wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avgua Siav Leo Nani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leo Nani wants to take the fight to the mat but Liberti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Liberti lands with a light punch inside.
Leo Nani is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Liberti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Liberti presses Leo Nani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Liberti holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Leo Nani is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liberti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leo Nani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Liberti with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Liberti lands with a light punch inside.
Liberti effectively controlling the action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Liberti lands a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liberti.
Leo Nani takes a knee to the side of the body.
Leo Nani tries to score a body lock takedown but Liberti shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Leo Nani tries for a takedown. No joy.
Liberti taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Liberti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Leo Nani wants a takedown but no success here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liberti.
Leo Nani is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Liberti pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Liberti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Liberti - that landed with a thud.
Leo Nani takes an elbow to the forehead.
Leo Nani wants a takedown but no success here.
Liberti gets underhooks to prevent Leo Nani's takedown attempt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Liberti obliges.
Leo Nani is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Liberti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Liberti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leo Nani tries for a takedown. No joy.
Liberti lands a nice knee to the body.
Leo Nani has Liberti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Liberti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Liberti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Liberti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Liberti working Leo Nani over with knees to the body.
Leo Nani drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Liberti gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Leo Nani has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Liberti is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Leo Nani takes a knee right on the jaw!
Liberti is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Liberti lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Liberti obliges.
Liberti scores with a shoulder strike.
Liberti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liberti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Liberti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leo Nani backwards.
Liberti scores a nice knee to the body.
Leo Nani can't get the takedown.
Liberti lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Liberti presses Leo Nani against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Liberti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Liberti.
Liberti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

It looks like Avgua Siav Leo Nani has been cut.
Liberti stalling against the cage.
Liberti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leo Nani's face.

Leo Nani is rocked!
Liberti creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Leo Nani's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Leo Nani drops to his knees and Liberti pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Francesco Liberti!
After winning the bout, Francesco Liberti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.