Sunday Night Bar Fights 10 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and D J Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Andrews
vs
J Rich

170 cm
18
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

173 cm
20
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, D J Rich!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rich shoots for a takedown but Andrews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rich.

Rich goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Andrews has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rich but great work by Andrews.
Rich tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Andrews wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Andrews stands up and beckons Rich to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Andrews missing with knees to the body.
Andrews landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

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

Andrews moves into the clinch.

Rich successfully pulls guard.
Andrews stopping the sweep attempt from Rich.
Andrews is stalling in the full guard.
Andrews wants to get up but he can't break Rich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Andrews controls the pace.
Rich is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Andrews slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews wants to stand but Rich has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rich looking for a sweep. Not yet Rich, not yet.
Rich throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Andrews would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Andrews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Andrews looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Andrews scores with a shot to the body.
Rich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rich looks gassed!
Andrews doesn't manage to clinch there - Rich circles away.
Steve Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rich if he has to take too many more of those.
Andrews throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Andrews throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Andrews drops Rich with a left and a right! Oh, Rich is hurt - Andrews dives into side control looking to finish!

Rich is rocked!
Andrews working away.
Rich is still in real trouble! Can Andrews finish him?
Rich tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Andrews presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Andrews prevents Rich from getting the reversal.
Rich seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews avoids the attempt from Rich to control.

Andrews stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Andrews throws a head kick but Rich moves out of range.
Andrews tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rich shoots for a double leg takedown but Andrews sprawls well. He's pushed Rich's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Steve Andrews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of D J Rich.
A big left from Andrews misses.
Andrews lands a jab-cross combination.
Andrews rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rich shoots in and drives through. Andrews sprawls well.
Andrews throws the left hand but Rich avoids the punch easily.
Andrews is looking to clinch but Rich is avoiding it.

Andrews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rich, pushing him back against the cage.
Andrews lands an elbow inside.
Rich tries to score a body lock takedown but Andrews shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Andrews with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Rich pulls guard.
Andrews postures up.
Rich keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich wants to sweep but no luck.
Rich trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Andrews has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rich to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Andrews is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rich pulls down on the head and he's put Andrews to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). D J Rich!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Penn
vs
Chavez

175 cm
22
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
18
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, DJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Penn does no damage.

Chavez clinches up with Penn and pushes him back against the cage.
Chavez just leaning against Penn, taking a breather.
Penn wants to break free but Chavez has control.
Penn has had enough of the clinch but Chavez keeps him there for the moment.
Penn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chavez has him pressed against the cage.
Penn is trying to break free.
Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Penn is trying to break free.

Chavez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Chavez pulls Penn in close to prevent any damage.

Penn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chavez pulls Penn in close to prevent any damage.

Chavez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn gets to his feet. Chavez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Left hook, right uppercut from Penn.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Chavez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Penn tries to avoid it but Chavez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Penn to the ground. Penn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Penn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Chavez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chavez looks gassed!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). DJ Penn!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Warrior
vs
Alves

184 cm
22
171 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Alves!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Warrior looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Alves lands a nice hook to Warrior's body. Warrior takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Warrior doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alves scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Ultimate Warrior has been cut.
Warrior takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Alves clinches up against the cage.

Alves breaks the clinch.
Alves drops Warrior with a right and a left! Alves comes rushing in but Warrior regains his composure and manages to keep Alves in guard.

Warrior is rocked!
Alves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Oh Warrior is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Alves is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Alves stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Warrior to get to his feet.
Warrior seems to have got his legs back now.
Alves lands with a big left! Warrior is wobbled badly! Alves comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Warrior to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Renato Alves!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Orbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zero
vs
Orbit

190 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
18
189 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Poweful takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

S.W.A.T.

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sub Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adam Orbit!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orbit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zero pinned against the cage. Zero gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Orbit counters with a series of strikes. Zero will be more careful next time no doubt.
Orbit fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Zero changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Orbit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Zero has hold of Orbit's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Orbit seems comfortable defending it but Zero has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Orbit is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Orbit is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Zero couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sub Zero!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcelo Alencar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcelo Alencar could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to BJ Penn's chin.

Alencar
vs
Penn

176 cm
19
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Alencar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alencar but Alencar pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Penn gets the takedown into side control.

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

Penn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alencar, who protects the arm well.
Alencar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.

Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alencar prevents Penn from moving into mount.
Penn postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Alencar manages to get back to half guard.

Penn seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn is looking for a kimura but Alencar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Penn to get the leverage.
Penn looks gassed!
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Alencar defends it.
Alencar is looking to escape.

Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Alencar is defending well.
Alencar looks like he's trying to stand up.

Alencar actively working from the bottom here.
Alencar controlling the position for now.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alencar as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Horrible takedown by Alencar or perhaps it was just good defense by Penn which made him look bad.
Some wild striking there from Alencar.
Penn fails with the takedown
and Alencar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marcelo Alencar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Penn has his takedown stuffed

and Alencar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Penn won't be happy with that.
Penn sneaks back into half guard.

Alencar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alencar thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.

Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn tries to roll over but Alencar keeps him under control.

Alencar 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Alencar throwing shots but Penn is blocking nicely.
Penn trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Alencar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Penn manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Penn, under a barage of strikes from Alencar.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.
Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Penn is looking for a kimura here.
Alencar gets full guard.

Alencar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Penn gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn passes into half guard.
Penn works his way into side control.

Penn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Penn swings around for an armbar but Alencar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Penn's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but BJ Penn will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Alencar lands a jab-cross combination.
Nice takedown defense from Penn. No joy for Alencar on that attempt.
Penn misses with a takedown attempt

and Alencar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Penn is looking to sweep but instead, Alencar has passed into half guard.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Alencar seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alencar 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.

Alencar 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.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Alencar is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn gets full guard.
Alencar wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Alencar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alencar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alencar advances position into side control!
Penn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alencar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Penn is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alencar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
A nice elbow there by Alencar.
Penn regains half guard.
Penn gets full guard.
Alencar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Penn lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alencar!

Alencar is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Penn locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Alencar is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Penn!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between clark McCahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramzi Mahjoub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mahjoub has chosen Show me your genitals as his entrance music. The key to victory for clark McCahon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

McCahon
vs
Mahjoub

175 cm
20
145 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

170 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

recos laboratory

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, clark McCahon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ramzi Mahjoub!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahjoub tries a head kick but it misses.

Mahjoub drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCahon is trying to get back to half guard.
McCahon is working hard here to advance position.
Mahjoub sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McCahon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

Mahjoub decides to take the fight back to the feet.

McCahon gets caught flat footed, as Mahjoub shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McCahon can't keep his opponent in guard - Mahjoub advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mahjoub looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McCahon wants to get back to full guard.
Mahjoub wants to control but McCahon is keeping him busy.
McCahon gets back to full guard.
Mahjoub trying to control but McCahon is working from the bottom.

McCahon is looking for a triangle but Mahjoub pushes his legs off easily.
McCahon is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mahjoub drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McCahon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mahjoub has McCahon in his guard.
Mahjoub looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McCahon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahjoub trying to hold on to McCahon's head to control him but McCahon postures up.
Mahjoub regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mahjoub is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Mahjoub throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCahon wants to control from the top but Mahjoub keeps moving.
Mahjoub looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McCahon is posturing up here but Mahjoub has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McCahon tries to roll out but it's too tight and McCahon has to tap! Slick submission there by Mahjoub!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramzi Mahjoub!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Taivas lyä tulta. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Simons III
vs
Karlsson

165 cm
22
138 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

172 cm
22
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simons III changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karlsson tries to avoid it but Simons III manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karlsson to the ground. Karlsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Simons III shoots for a double leg takedown but Karlsson sprawls well. He's pushed Simons III's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simons III.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Simons III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karlsson tries to clinch there but Simons III circles away.
Simons III fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Simons III gets caught flat footed, as Karlsson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Simons III looking for a sweep. Not yet Simons III, not yet.
Karlsson wants to control from the top but Simons III keeps moving.
Simons III trying to keep a closed guard but Karlsson is proving a slippery customer.

Simons III looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karlsson is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karlsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Simons III is trying to control the position but Karlsson postures up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Simons III tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Karlsson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Simons III won't be happy with that.
Simons III is breathing heavily.
Karlsson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Simons III's legs.
Karlsson advances to full mount.
Simons III is squirming around, avoiding Karlsson's attempts to control the action.
Simons III taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Karlsson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Simons III is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Simons III and Karlsson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Simons III avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Karlsson.
Simons III is being controlled here.

Karlsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Karlsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Karlsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson tries to advance to mount but can't.

Karlsson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Simons III has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karlsson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

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

Karlsson swings around for an armbar but Simons III sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Karlsson's guard.
Simons III won't allow Karlsson to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Simons III postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Karlsson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Simons III, into his guard.
Karlsson is pushing down on Simons III's leg trying to pass to half guard. Simons III is fighting to maintain full guard but Karlsson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Simons III wants to control but Karlsson is keeping busy.
Karlsson tries to stand and escape but Simons III actually recovers to full guard.
Simons III 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.
Karlsson trying to control but Simons III is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Karlsson dominated that round.
That's time! Simons III's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Simons III gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Karlsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Simons III's guard.
Simons III seems keen to control Karlsson's posture.

Karlsson stands up and waves to Simons III to follow him.
Simons III has his takedown stuffed

and Karlsson counters with a takedown 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!
Karlsson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Simons III is not content to let Karlsson control the position.
Marcus Karlsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Simons III manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Karlsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Simons III defends it well.
Karlsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simons III keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson stalling.
Karlsson trying to control from half guard but Simons III is working away.

Simons III looking for subs from the bottom but Karlsson mounts him!

Karlsson stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

Karlsson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Simons III is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karlsson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.

Karlsson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Simons III is now in Karlsson's guard. A big mistake from Karlsson there, giving up the dominant position!
Karlsson keeping full guard, as Simons III tries to pass.
Karlsson keeping moving, preventing Simons III from controlling successfully.
Simons III looking to sit in guard and control but Karlsson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Simons III is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III wants to sweep here but Karlsson controlling him for the moment.
Karlsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Simons III has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Karlsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Karlsson distracts Simons III with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Karlsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Karlsson wants to pass the guard but Simons III is keeping the position.
Simons III keeping moving, preventing Karlsson from controlling successfully.

Simons III throws his legs up looking for a submission but Karlsson uses it to pass to side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Karlsson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Simons III gets back to half guard.
Simons III has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karlsson is working away from the top position though.
Simons III is trying to get back to full guard.
Simons III punching from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Simons III looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Simons III manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Karlsson 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! This is the final round!

Simons III tries for a takedown but Karlsson circles away easily

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

Karlsson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simons III, up you get!

Karlsson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Karlsson controlling the pace.
Simons III trying to control but Karlsson postures up.
Karlsson wants to take a breather but Simons III is having none of it.

Karlsson is working for a submission of some sort.
Karlsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Simons III does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Karlsson wants to pass to mount but Simons III is defending the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III gets full guard.
Karlsson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Karlsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Simons III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Karlsson stands and steps away. Simons III gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Simons III shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Karlsson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Simons III's guard now.
Karlsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Karlsson wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Simons III's closed guard. He's half up but Simons III has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Simons III pivots and extends the arm, Karlsson falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Simons III! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Simons III!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Default Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adrian Blanchard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blanchard has chosen "Bull's on Parade" by Rage Against the Machine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Adrian Blanchard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Default Fighter's chin.

Fighter
vs
Blanchard

225 cm
22
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
20
279 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Default Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Adrian Blanchard!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blanchard tries to avoid it but Fighter manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blanchard to the ground. Blanchard escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fighter fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Blanchard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fighter is trying to break free.
Fighter dodges an elbow strike from Blanchard.
Blanchard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A knee to the head by Fighter.
Fighter creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fighter tries to land knees in the clinch but Blanchard avoids the damage to the body.
Blanchard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fighter lands with a light punch inside.
Fighter takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Default Fighter has been cut.
Fighter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Blanchard has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Blanchard throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Blanchard.
Fighter stalling in the clinch but Blanchard improves position.
Blanchard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fighter fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Blanchard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fighter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Blanchard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fighter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blanchard's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blanchard scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Fighter fails with the takedown

and Blanchard counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Default Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blanchard managing to block the knees to the body from Fighter.
Blanchard lands a damaging elbow.
Blanchard misses with a knee strike.
Fighter tries for a takedown but Blanchard manages to get underhooks.
Fighter is breathing heavily.
Fighter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blanchard is working for takedown but Fighter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Blanchard throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blanchard looking to slow down the pace here.
Fighter is pressed up against the cage. Blanchard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fighter down to the mat. Fighter avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Fighter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Blanchard sprawls well initially but Fighter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Fighter wants to work for an arm triangle but Blanchard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blanchard is trying to stand back up but Fighter is controlling him
Fighter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Fighter stands up and beckons Blanchard to join him on the feet.
Fighter shoots and misses

and Blanchard counters by clinching up.

Fighter lands a takedown into guard.
Fighter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter wants to control from the top but Blanchard keeps moving.
Fighter postures up and lands a big shot to Blanchard's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter throwing strikes but missing.
Fighter working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blanchard's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fighter stops Blanchard from standing up.

Fighter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fighter tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Blanchard holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fighter content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fighter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blanchard lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fighter lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Fighter on the inside.
Blanchard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fighter takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fighter avoids the elbow strike from Blanchard, against the cage.
Fighter with a knee to the head.
Blanchard lands an elbow inside.
Fighter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blanchard lands an elbow just above Fighter 's eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries to throw a body punch but Blanchard avoids it by throwing Fighter back against the cage.
Blanchard looking for a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blanchard.
Blanchard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fighter has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blanchard.
Blanchard gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fighter.
Blanchard blocks an elbow strike from Fighter.
Blanchard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blanchard blocks the elbow strike.
Blanchard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Fighter blocks it with crossed arms.
Fighter blocks an elbow strike.
Blanchard misses with a knee strike.
Blanchard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.

Fighter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Blanchard is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Fighter to the mat. Fighter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Blanchard gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Blanchard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fighter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fighter with a poor takedown

and Blanchard counters by clinching up.
Blanchard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fighter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Fighter.
Fighter scores with a shot to the side of Blanchard's head.

Fighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Fighter has closed the distance and engaged Blanchard in a clinch.

Fighter connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Blanchard goes down! Fighter jumps into full mount looking to finish!

Blanchard is rocked!

It looks like Adrian Blanchard has been cut.

Fighter looking for a guillotine from mount but Blanchard is having none of it.
Blanchard is still in real trouble! Can Fighter finish him?
Blanchard tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanchard seems to have recovered his senses.
Blanchard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fighter 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.
Blanchard is trying to stand up.
Fighter lands a heavy elbow.
Blanchard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Blanchard tries to reverse the position but Fighter maintains control.
Fighter cracks Blanchard with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Blanchard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fighter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Blanchard is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Fighter unloading with bombs!

Fighter working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Blanchard is squirming around, avoiding Fighter's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Default Fighter dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A head kick by Fighter - that's a beauty! Blanchard is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Fighter can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Default Fighter!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Supko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Supko kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Sup Gonna Give it To Ya'. Flores has chosen Lazee - im not pop as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Carlos Flores acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Supko
vs
Flores

185 cm
20
210 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

186 cm
20
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ben Supko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlos Flores!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crack! A monster head kick from Supko and Flores falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Supko!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ben Supko!