T 29 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrigo Vitti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitti comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Too Bad kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rick Davis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rodrigo Vitti's chin.

Davis
vs
Vitti

187 cm
26
198 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

191 cm
22
185 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Vitti!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Davis gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Davis looking to control.
Vitti has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Davis is proving hard to escape from.
Vitti wants to control from the top but Davis keeps moving.
Vitti in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Davis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Davis works his way into full mount!
Davis punching from mount but Vitti doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Davis there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Vitti bucks Davis off and manages to get back to his feet!
Vitti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Davis.
Vitti scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Davis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vitti misses with a takedown attempt - Davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Davis lands a jab to the nose.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vitti slips under a jab from Davis.
Davis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vitti.
Vitti throws a jab but it's blocked by Davis.
Vitti throws a lazy right hand but Davis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davis throws a series of strikes that have Vitti backpedaling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitti throws a left and a right that both miss
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
Vitti fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Davis checks it well.
Vitti misses with a shot to the body
and Vitti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis throws a looping overhand right but Vitti ducks down to avoid it.
Davis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vitti.
Davis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vitti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Vitti just misses with a punch to the body.
Vitti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vitti.
The fighters circling - Vitti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Davis.

Davis drops Vitti with a right and a left! Davis comes rushing in but Vitti regains his composure and manages to keep Davis in guard.

Vitti is rocked!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vitti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vitti looks gassed!
Davis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vitti is still in real trouble! Can Davis finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vitti seems to have recovered his senses.
Vitti wants to stand and escape but Davis is having none of it.
Vitti trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Davis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vitti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davis 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.
Davis throwing strikes but missing.
Davis throwing strikes but missing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vitti tries to move into range but Davis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Davis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vitti on the side of the head.

Davis closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vitti did well to prevent Davis getting side control.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Vitti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Vitti sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vitti swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Davis counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Vitti throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rick Davis is winning the standup battle so far.
Vitti slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vitti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rodrigo Vitti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis swings for the body but Vitti moves out of range.
Vitti dodges the punch combination from Davis.
Vitti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vitti misses with a wild body shot.
Vitti misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitti fails with the takedown
and Davis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vitti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by Vitti.
Davis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A left lands for Vitti.
Vitti misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitti connects with a body shot.
A jab from Vitti misses.
Vitti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vitti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vitti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vitti lands with a good body shot.
Davis walks into a stiff left hand from Vitti.
Davis throws a series of strikes that have Vitti backpedaling.
Vitti throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
Vitti misses with a hook to the body
and Davis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Vitti.
Davis dodges the punch combination from Vitti.
Vitti throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Davis counter with a right hand.
Vitti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Vitti doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vitti is breathing heavily.
Vitti dodges the punch combination from Davis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vitti.
Vitti thuds his right hand into Davis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vitti throws a combination that misses
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vitti misses with a looping left.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Vitti looks to land a left hand but Davis moved out of range nicely.
Vitti missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis moves out of range as Vitti strikes.
Davis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Davis.
Davis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A right-left combo lands from Davis.
Vitti throws a jab when Davis was well out of range.
Vitti throws the left hand but Davis avoids the punch easily.
Vitti misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis takes a swing at Vitti's ribcage but misses.
Vitti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Davis misses with a combination
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis tries to bum rush Vitti with a series of wild strikes but Vitti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vitti.
Vitti has his takedown stuffed
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
Rick Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Vitti.
Davis lands with a right hand.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt.
Rick Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vitti. Davis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Davis's corner calls for a 1-2. Davis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Davis swinging wildly here.
Vitti avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis throws a body punch but Vitti moves out of range.
Vitti with a lazy takedown attempt

and Davis counters with a single leg into guard. Vitti didn't expect that.
Vitti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Vitti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis throwing strikes from guard but Vitti blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis throws and elbow that misses. Vitti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Davis's guard. Nice move by Vitti!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Davis dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Vitti connects with a body shot.
Vitti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vitti off to one side.
Davis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vitti misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Vitti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davis.
Vitti missing with a left hand there. Davis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Vitti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
Vitti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rick Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Vitti.
Davis scores with a sloppy right hand. Vitti should have avoided that one.
Vitti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Davis connects with a body shot.
A jab lands there for Davis.

Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Davis showed some decent athleticism there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Davis slips a nice elbow through Vitti's hands, connecting with Vitti's forehead.
Davis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vitti defending well though.
Vitti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Davis throwing shots but Vitti is blocking nicely.
Davis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Davis lands strikes from half guard.
Davis lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Davis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Davis controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Davis is thwarting Vitti's attempts to control the position.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Vitti is defending well.
Rodrigo Vitti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Davis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rick Davis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Davis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Davis works his foot free and advances to mount.
Davis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Davis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vitti because Davis loaded up on that one.
Davis connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Davis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Bob Bailey has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bob Bailey seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Bailey
vs
Grundy

200 cm
25
267 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

205 cm
19
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bob Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Grundy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bailey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grundy's half guard.
Bailey takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Grundy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bailey.
Bailey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bailey is nestled in close to Grundy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bailey wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
Bailey is taking a breather. Grundy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bailey wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
Bailey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bailey is taking a breather. Grundy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bailey is looking to take a break and control but Grundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bailey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grundy defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy tries to kick Bailey off but Bailey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Bailey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grundy did well to prevent Bailey getting side control.
Grundy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bailey stalling.
Bailey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bailey slows the pace down in half guard.
Bailey is trying to control the action in half guard but Grundy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bailey not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bailey is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bailey working over Grundy with some ground and pound. Grundy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bailey content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Grundy won't allow Bailey to pass to mount.
Grundy is not content to let Bailey control the position.
Bailey stops Grundy from getting back to his feet.
Bailey thows a huge punch but Grundy dodges it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey wants to pass to mount but Grundy is defending the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bailey keeps the fight on the outside.
Grundy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Bailey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Grundy's guard now.
Grundy is looking to stand up but Bailey isn't so interested in that idea.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Grundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grundy wants to get back to his feet but Bailey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bailey content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy is looking to stand up but Bailey isn't so interested in that idea.
Bailey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grundy is keeping the position for now.
Bailey lands a couple of elbows.
Bailey scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bailey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Grundy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bailey is breathing heavily.
Bailey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Bailey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Grundy closes the distance but Bailey moves to the side

and Bailey counters with a takedown into side control.
Grundy is pushing Bailey's head away, looking to escape. Bailey manages to hold on to the position though.
Bailey landing a few strikes.
Bailey working the ground and pound from side control.
Bailey wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
Grundy tries to escape but Bailey is in control.
Bailey 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.
Bailey landing a few strikes.
Bailey working the ground and pound.
Bailey landing strikes.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Bailey throws an elbow but Grundy slips to the side and avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey lands a few punches from side control.
The ground and pound from Bailey seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bailey is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Grundy's shoulder. That is not cool.
Bailey trying to control the position but Grundy is working away.
Bailey prevents Grundy from escaping the position.
Bailey works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sloppy strikes there by Bailey.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grundy tries to escape but Bailey is in control.
Bailey trying to control the position but Grundy is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bailey cracks Grundy with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bailey prevents Grundy from escaping the position.
Grundy trying to remain calm as Bailey controls from the top position.
Grundy parries the strikes from Bailey easily there. Bailey is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grundy to escape.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bailey misses with a wild combination.
Dan Grundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grundy with a lazy takedown attempt

and Bailey counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grundy.
Grundy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grundy working hard to break the clinch.
Grundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grundy is working for takedown but Bailey is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Grundy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bailey is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Grundy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grundy.
Grundy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bob Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Grundy.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grundy's elbow.
Grundy trying to control the position but instead, Bailey has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grundy into the ropes.
Grundy wants to get back to striking at distance but Bailey won't allow it.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grundy's elbow.

Bailey gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bailey sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grundy defending well though.
Bailey wants to control but Grundy is keeping him busy.
Bailey prevents Grundy from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grundy's head.
Bob Bailey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bailey 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.
Bailey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grundy's head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Grundy as he avoids it easily.
Grundy tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Bailey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Grundy's guard.
Grundy keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully.
Bailey throwing strikes but missing.
Bailey prevents Grundy from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Bailey dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Bailey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grundy with a lazy takedown attempt

so Bailey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bailey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bailey wants to take a breather but Grundy is having none of it.
Grundy is trying to stand.
Bailey is controlling the pace.
Bailey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.
Bailey slips a nice elbow through Grundy's hands, connecting with Grundy's forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey is looking to take a break and control but Grundy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Grundy tries to kick Bailey off but Bailey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bailey is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bailey lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Grundy is trying to stand up here but Bailey is controlling him well.
Bailey moves into full mount! Grundy won't be happy about that!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Grundy is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Bailey wants to control the pace but Grundy is squirming around nicely.
A nice elbow there by Bailey.
Grundy is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bailey raining down shots from the mount!
Bailey lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Grundy hang on?
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bailey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey with a couple of short strikes.
Bailey cracks Grundy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Grundy taking shots to the head.
Grundy wants to get back to his feet.
Bailey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Bailey with good strikes from the mount here!
Grundy is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bob Bailey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey controlling his opponent.
Grundy is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Bailey is landing with some decent strikes but Grundy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bailey content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Bailey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bailey, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Bailey!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Malham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malham has chosen Amorphis - House of Sleep as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Hogan
vs
Malham

185 cm
26
216 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

195 cm
21
222 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

►Q150 Schwarzenegger Nutrition
►Q150 Schwarzenegger Nutrition

Control Nutrition

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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Malham!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hogan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hogan lands in his opponent's guard.
Hogan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Malham controlling Hogan's posture.
Hogan trying to control but Malham is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan wants to control from the top but Malham keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malham is on top in guard.
Malham thows a big elbow that misses.
Malham wants to pass the guard but Hogan is keeping the position.
Hogan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Malham.
Malham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hogan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hogan trying to keep a closed guard but Malham is proving a slippery customer.
Hogan 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.
Hogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Malham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malham wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck for Malham with that takedown attempt.
Malham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hogan moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malham lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malham displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hogan.
Malham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogan circles away quickly and effectively.
Malham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Malham lands with a good body shot.
Malham throws a hook to the side of Hogan's head but Hogan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan ducks under a wild hook from Malham.
Hogan misses with a combination

so Malham counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Malham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Malham trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malham content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Malham misses with a few strikes there.
Hogan slips under a jab from Malham.

Malham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hogan is trying to defend but Malham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hogan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hogan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hogan tries to get out of the position.
Malham is trying to control the action in half guard but Hogan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hogan tries to get to full guard but Malham has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malham throwing shots but Hogan is blocking nicely.
Hogan tries to get to full guard but Malham has control of the leg.
Malham passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hogan!
Malham trying to control but Hogan is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hogan tries to lock up and control but Malham gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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.
Malham postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hogan looks a forlorn figure.
Hogan can't escape the position.
Malham throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Malham trying to control but Hogan is having none of it.
Hogan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Malham.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malham avoids the attempt from Hogan to control.
Hogan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Malham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Malham throws some wild stikes that Hogan manages to avoid easily.

Malham working for a guillotine from mount but Hogan is in no mood to give up.
Hogan tries to hold on but Malham postures up.

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.
Malham looking to finish with strikes here!
Hogan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hogan is working hard here to advance position.
Malham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hogan is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hogan can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Malham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hogan looks to score with a jab to the body but Malham is just out of range.

Hogan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hogan showed some decent athleticism there.
Malham gets back to full guard.
Hogan 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.
Malham keeping moving, preventing Hogan from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Malham is looking for a triangle but Hogan pushes his legs off easily.
Malham wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Malham trying to keep a closed guard but Hogan is proving a slippery customer.
Malham being controlled here, momentarily.
Malham is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hogan trying to control but Malham is working from the bottom.
Hogan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Hogan!
Hogan is looking to improve his position but Malham isn't that keen on the idea.
John Malham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
John Malham has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malham missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Malham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hogan defending well though.
Malham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Malham is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Malham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Malham wants to control but Hogan is keeping him busy.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hogan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Malham postures up in Hogan's guard and throws a big left but Hogan blocks it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hogan throws a combination that misses
and Malham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hulk Hogan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogan misses with a takedown attempt - Malham sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan throws a combination that misses
and Malham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malham misses with a straight left.

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 Hulk Hogan.
Well Malham has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Malham!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
24%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Otway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Shine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Otway
vs
Shine

179 cm
23
175 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

186 cm
27
177 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Otway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Shine!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otway scores with a three punch combo!
Shine chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Otway cracks Shine with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Shine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Otway paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Otway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shine scores with a nice right hand.
Shine throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Otway throws a nice looking combination but Shine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shine misses with a low kick.
Shine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shine tries a head kick but it misses.
Shine misses with a few strikes there.
Shine digs a good body shot into Otway's ribs.
Otway thuds his right hand into Shine's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Otway misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Shine misses.
Sun Shine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otway cracks Shine with a right hand to the side of the head.
Otway looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Otway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shine throws out the jab.
Otway takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Otway.
Shine throws a jab but it's blocked by Otway.
Otway lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shine circles away quickly and effectively.
Otway moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Otway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shine throws a body punch but Otway moves out of range.
Shine misses with a straight right.
Shine moves out of range of the body kick.
Shine throws a head kick but Otway moves out of range.
Shine wants to clinch.
Shine moves in looking to clinch but Otway pushes him off.
Shine tries to clinch up.

Shine closes the distance and pushes Otway back into the ropes.
Shine throws an elbow that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Otway's defenses.
Nice body punch from Otway - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Otway.
Otway is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Otway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Otway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Otway lands with a left to the head.
Otway taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Otway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shine misses with a punch on the inside.
Shine misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otway avoids the elbow strike from Shine, against the ropes.
Otway lands a body shot.
Otway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Otway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Shine is rocked!
Otway scores with a shoulder strike.
Shine is still on wobbly legs! Can Otway finish him?
A short body shot lands from Otway as the two fighters clinch.
Otway gets through Shine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Otway looking to slow down the pace here.
Shine misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Otway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otway lands with a short shot to the head.
Otway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shine looks gassed!
Otway gets through Shine's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Otway pushes Shine back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Otway lands a shoulder strike.
Otway lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Shine to his knees! Otway keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Otway!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
89%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tysoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kostas Bleidelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tysoon comes into the arena with Flipsyde - Someday blaring out of the sound system. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Tysoon
vs
Bleidelis

180 cm
27
212 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

187 cm
26
202 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tysoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kostas Bleidelis!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tysoon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bleidelis.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bleidelis.
Tysoon avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Tysoon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bleidelis's half guard.
Bleidelis pushes Tysoon off looking to stand but Tysoon dives back in and keeps control.

Tysoon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bleidelis sees it coming and defends easily.

Tysoon seems to be looking for submissions.
Bleidelis is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Tysoon is trying to work for a kimura but Bleidelis is defending well.

Tysoon 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tysoon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bleidelis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bleidelis wants to get back to his feet.

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

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

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.
Bleidelis wants to control but Tysoon is keeping busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bleidelis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tysoon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bleidelis somewhat.
Tysoon misses with a low kick.

Tysoon scores with a takedown into Bleidelis's guard.

Tysoon drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bleidelis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bleidelis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bleidelis!
Tysoon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bleidelis's best efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tysoon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Tysoon looking for subs from the bottom but Bleidelis mounts him!
Tysoon working to try and regain half guard.
Bleidelis throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tysoon is trying to escape the mount.
Tysoon is squirming around, avoiding Bleidelis's attempts to control the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tysoon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bleidelis trying to control but Tysoon is having none of it.
Tysoon is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bleidelis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tysoon is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Tysoon is looking for a kimura but Bleidelis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tysoon to get the leverage.
Tysoon stops Bleidelis from getting back to his feet.

Tysoon is trying for a kimura here. Bleidelis looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tysoon wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mike Tysoon!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Long Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paavo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong comes to the ring accompanied by I'm Going In. Long Dong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paavo Smith's chin.

Dong
vs
Smith

180 cm
23
170 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

180 cm
23
180 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Long Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paavo Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Dong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dong throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Dong missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong lands an overhand right.

It looks like Paavo Smith has been cut.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith is stalling here. Dong is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Smith seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dong has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Dong has control of the leg.
Dong trying to control the pace.
Dong is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Dong throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dong stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith managing to control the position.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith wants to hit a switch here but Dong passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smith there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Smith trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dong softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Dong is trying to stick to Smith's back but Smith is turning into Dong. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dong's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Smith.
Smith trying to control but Dong is working from the bottom.
Smith pushing down on Dong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dong does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Dong is defending well.
Smith is thwarting Dong's attempts to control the position.
Smith looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Smith is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dong sees it coming and defends easily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paavo Smith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paavo Smith'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.

Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dong pinned against the cage. Dong gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dong looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
A big right from Dong misses.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Dong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dong.
Dong connects with a single shot there.
Dong tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Long Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paavo Smith.
Dong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Dong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Smith is rocked!
Dong drops Smith with a straight right hand, right on the button! Dong follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Long Dong!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chay Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malp Revittaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, As I Lay Dying - Through Struggle. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Willis
vs
Revittaja

180 cm
21
212 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

183 cm
25
210 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Chay Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Malp Revittaja!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revittaja looks to throw the jab but Willis is out of range.
Willis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Revittaja.
Willis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Revittaja looks to throw the jab but Willis is out of range.
Revittaja avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Revittaja misses with a wild combination.
Revittaja closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Willis looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Revittaja is looking to improve his position.
Revittaja trying to control here.
Willis working the head and body with strikes.
Revittaja tries to roll over but Willis keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis is thwarting Revittaja's attempts to control the position.
Revittaja is trying to get back to full guard.
Willis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Revittaja regains full guard. Nicely done.

Revittaja is looking for a triangle but Willis pushes his legs off easily.
Willis distracts Revittaja with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Willis preventing the sweep.
Willis lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Willis postures up in Revittaja's guard and throws a big left but Revittaja blocks it.
Revittaja looking for a sweep. Not yet Revittaja, not yet.

Revittaja looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Willis has picked Revittaja up and slammed him! Revittaja can't keep hold of the triangle and Willis manages to pass to side control!
Willis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Willis cracks Revittaja with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ground and pound from Willis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis tries to advance to mount but Revittaja denies him.
Willis cracks Revittaja with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Revittaja tries to escape but Willis is in control.
Willis 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.
Revittaja manages to get back to half guard.
Willis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Willis wants to free his trapped foot but Revittaja is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Revittaja is staying active underneath Willis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Revittaja kicks off Willis and gets to his feet.
Willis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willis lands a body shot.
Willis moves out of range as Revittaja strikes.
Willis misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revittaja tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Willis was well out of range. Poor timing from Revittaja.
Malp Revittaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Willis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Revittaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Willis.
Revittaja throws a right hand that Willis ducks under and follows up with a left that Willis also avoids with ease.
Revittaja misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Revittaja 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Revittaja swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Willis lands a slapping body shot.
Revittaja looks gassed!
Revittaja throws a jab when Willis was well out of range.
Willis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Willis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Revittaja momentarily.

It looks like Malp Revittaja has been cut.
Revittaja has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Revittaja there as he acknowledges the shot.
Revittaja misses with a wild combination.
Revittaja misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Revittaja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Willis.
Willis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Willis digs a good body shot into Revittaja's ribs.
Willis works Revittaja's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willis scores with a jab to the head.
Revittaja takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Willis scores with a decent looking hook.
Revittaja takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

Willis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Willis working the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Willis cracks Revittaja with a big right hand but Revittaja just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Willis scores with punches from side control.
Willis wants to control but Revittaja is keeping him busy.
Revittaja is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chay Willis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malp Revittaja's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Revittaja throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That has opened up Malp Revittaja's cut even more.
A punch combination from Revittaja misses.
Chay Willis is winning the standup battle so far.
Revittaja misses with a wild combination.
Revittaja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Willis.
Willis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Willis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Revittaja misses with the combination.
Willis misses with the combination.
Revittaja misses with a wild combination.
Willis scores with a hook to the body. Revittaja takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Malp Revittaja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Revittaja is breathing heavily.
Willis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis lands a jab to the nose.
Revittaja jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Willis.

The cut above Malp Revittaja's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Danga de danga de dang - Willis scores with a four punch combination!
Malp Revittaja is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willis connects with the punch.

Malp Revittaja's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Willis is looking to wear down Revittaja with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Willis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Revittaja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Willis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Revittaja is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Willis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Willis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Revittaja does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Willis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Revittaja wants to sweep but Willis has passed to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis is chipping away with strikes.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chay Willis!