DEF 3 - Proof PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quentin Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Straight Out of Line kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Burns
vs
Machida

183 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quentin Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Burns shoots in.
Horrible takedown by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida which made him look bad.
Burns fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quentin Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns throws a leg kick that misses.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Machida.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Burns moves out of range easily.
Burns fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burns.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Machida looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Machida misses with a few strikes there.
Machida misses with a jab, cross combination.
Machida throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
Burns throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machida's waist but Machida gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burns off to one side.
Burns is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Machida digs a good body shot into Burns's ribs.
Machida lands with a nice body punch.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burns shoots in looking for a takedown. Machida tries to sprawl out of it but Burns keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machida manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Burns. Burns gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns misses with a takedown attempt - Machida sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Machida is looking to slow Burns down with leg kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Machida there.
Burns fails with a takedown attempt.
Burns takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Machida! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lyoto Machida!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glenn Swiftwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlad Boyeslav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Swiftwater
vs
Boyeslav

172 cm
22
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

FIGHT19: FIGHTWEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glenn Swiftwater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vlad Boyeslav!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Swiftwater forces Boyeslav back against the cage and clinches.

Swiftwater gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Boyeslav regains guard.

Swiftwater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Swiftwater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Swiftwater drops back looking for a leg! Boyeslav is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Boyeslav manages to kick Swiftwater off! Swiftwater jumps back into Boyeslav's guard.
Swiftwater makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boyeslav is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Swiftwater is controlling him.
Swiftwater wants to control from the top but Boyeslav keeps moving.
Boyeslav is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boyeslav keeping moving, preventing Swiftwater from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boyeslav is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Swiftwater throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Swiftwater keeping moving, preventing Boyeslav from controlling successfully.

Swiftwater is looking for a triangle here but Boyeslav uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boyeslav controls the position.
Swiftwater tries to improve position but can't.
Boyeslav wants to control but Swiftwater is keeping him busy.
Swiftwater is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Boyeslav off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swiftwater is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyeslav trying to control the position but Swiftwater manages to sink in the hooks.

Swiftwater working for the choke.
Swiftwater throws a series of strikes and Boyeslav wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Boyeslav is desperately trying to improve his position but Swiftwater has a good base and remains in mount.
Swiftwater thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyeslav is working to get back to half guard.
Swiftwater wants to take Boyeslav's back but he can't do it this time.

Swiftwater goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Boyeslav turns into him and now he's in Swiftwater's guard.
Boyeslav has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Swiftwater is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyeslav trying to control the position from guard on top but Swiftwater is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyeslav slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Swiftwater is looking to stand back up but Boyeslav counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Swiftwater.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Boyeslav trying to control the position but Swiftwater is working away.
Swiftwater tries to bench press Boyeslav off him but Boyeslav keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boyeslav wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swiftwater keeps working.
Boyeslav lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Swiftwater down.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swiftwater shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyeslav is looking to clinch but Swiftwater is avoiding it.
Swiftwater fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boyeslav throws a solid leg kick but Swiftwater takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boyeslav.

Swiftwater clinches.

Swiftwater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Swiftwater is looking to clinch but Boyeslav is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Swiftwater tries to clinch but Boyeslav moves away
and Boyeslav counters with a right hand to the body.
Swiftwater shoots in looking for a takedown. Boyeslav tries to sprawl out of it but Swiftwater keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boyeslav manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Swiftwater shoots in for a takedown but Boyeslav shows good takedown defense.
Boyeslav throws out a leg kick but Swiftwater moves out of range and Boyeslav only half commits.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swiftwater with a poor takedown
and Boyeslav counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glenn Swiftwater. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swiftwater tries for a takedown but Boyeslav circles away easily
and Boyeslav makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Swiftwater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boyeslav shoots in but no luck this time.
Boyeslav lands a with a good body shot.
Boyeslav misses with a takedown attempt - Swiftwater sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boyeslav moves in looking to clinch but Swiftwater pushes him off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boyeslav lands a nice hook to Swiftwater's body. Swiftwater takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boyeslav throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Swiftwater.
Swiftwater swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Boyeslav counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Swiftwater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boyeslav throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swiftwater checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Swiftwater misses with a takedown
and Boyeslav counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swiftwater is looking to clinch but Boyeslav is avoiding it.
Swiftwater fails with the takedown
and Boyeslav cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Decent striking displayed by Boyeslav there.
Boyeslav scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Swiftwater with a lazy takedown attempt
and Swiftwater takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Swiftwater gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Boyeslav counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyeslav misses with a few strikes there.
Swiftwater takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A jab from Boyeslav finds it's way through Swiftwater's defenses.
Boyeslav lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Swiftwater doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boyeslav counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Swiftwater tries for a takedown but Boyeslav circles away easily
and Boyeslav connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Boyeslav showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Swiftwater with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boyeslav counters with a left to the body.
Boyeslav works over Swiftwater's head and body with a nice combination.
Boyeslav digs a good hook to Swiftwater's body.
Boyeslav throws out a powerful jab.
Boyeslav shoots in for a double leg but Swiftwater sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Swiftwater gets a takedown into half guard.
Boyeslav is staying active underneath Swiftwater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swiftwater is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Boyeslav is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyeslav wants to improve his position but Swiftwater is controlling well.
Boyeslav wants to control but Swiftwater is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Swiftwater is tying to control. Boyeslav wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Swiftwater uses his free foot to push down on Boyeslav's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boyeslav.
Swiftwater tries to control but Boyeslav wriggling away.
Boyeslav regains half guard.
Boyeslav blocking the ground and pound attempt from Swiftwater.
Swiftwater working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Boyeslav's thigh. Boyeslav counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Boyeslav seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swiftwater working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Swiftwater is pushing down on Boyeslav's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boyeslav is fighting to maintain full guard but Swiftwater has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boyeslav won't allow Swiftwater to pass to mount.
Swiftwater slips a nice elbow through Boyeslav's hands, connecting with Boyeslav's forehead.
Swiftwater wants to take a breather but Boyeslav is having none of it.

Swiftwater seems to be working for a kimura but Boyeslav defends the submission attempt.

Swiftwater seems to be looking for submissions.
Boyeslav is staying active underneath Swiftwater, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Swiftwater is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Swiftwater is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Swiftwater is looking for a kimura but Boyeslav is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Swiftwater to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyeslav wants to get back to full guard.
Swiftwater trying to control from half guard but Boyeslav is working away.
Swiftwater has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Swiftwater is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Boyeslav is surviving well by controlling Swiftwater's body position as best he can.
Swiftwater avoids the attempt from Boyeslav to control.

Swiftwater is working for a guillotine from mount but Boyeslav frees his head quite easily.
Swiftwater trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swiftwater lands a nice shot to the head.
Swiftwater wants to control the pace but Boyeslav is squirming around nicely.

Swiftwater is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Boyeslav can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Boyeslav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Glenn Swiftwater overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Swiftwater is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Boyeslav has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Swiftwater jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Boyeslav is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Boyeslav and Swiftwater has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boyeslav manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Swiftwater seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boyeslav does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Swiftwater!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Brilhamuitonocurintcha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Baron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Brilhamuitonocurintcha
vs
Baron

200 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
22
285 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronaldo Brilhamuitonocurintcha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Baron!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brilhamuitonocurintcha decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha throwing shots but Baron is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Brilhamuitonocurintcha lands a nice short elbow.
Baron really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brilhamuitonocurintcha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha thows a huge punch but Baron dodges it nicely.
Baron pushes Brilhamuitonocurintcha off looking to stand but Brilhamuitonocurintcha dives back in and keeps control.

Brilhamuitonocurintcha postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Baron to stand up.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha shoots in for a double leg but Baron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha has a takedown stuffed.
Baron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baron tries to clinch up.
Baron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Brilhamuitonocurintcha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baron as he avoids it easily.
Brilhamuitonocurintcha is breathing heavily.
Baron tries to close the distance and clinch but Brilhamuitonocurintcha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick by Baron - that's a beauty! Brilhamuitonocurintcha 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 Baron can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Phil Baron!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Savas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Pogi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savas's entrance music is Seven Nation Army. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Savas
vs
Pogi

183 cm
19
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Savas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Pogi!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pogi is looking to clinch.
Savas lands a head kick!
Savas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Joe Pogi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Savas clinches up against the cage.
Pogi gets underhooks to prevent Savas's takedown attempt.

Pogi manages to break the clinch.
Pogi wants to clinch but Savas slips to the side
and Savas counters with a head kick. That will keep Pogi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pogi darts in trying to clinch
and Savas counters with a low kick, right behind Pogi 's knee.

Pogi clinches.
A short right from Pogi on the inside.
Pogi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Pogi.
Savas tries to pull guard but Pogi won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Pogi wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pogi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Savas dodges an elbow strike from Pogi.
A short right from Pogi.
Savas wants to break free but Pogi has control.
Savas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Savas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pogi lands an elbow just above Savas 's eye.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Savas.
Pogi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pogi smiles and moves away.

Pogi gets caught flat footed, as Savas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Savas looking to pass the guard.
Savas wants to control from the top but Pogi keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pogi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Savas wants to stand but Pogi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pogi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Savas is controlling him.
Savas throwing strikes from guard but Pogi blocks nicely.
Pogi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savas has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pogi is proving hard to escape from.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pogi with a poor takedown

and Savas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Savas.
Pogi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Pogi - that landed with a thud.
Pogi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Pogi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pogi looks gassed!
Pogi leaning against his opponent.
Pogi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pogi is looking to control Savas's arms but Savas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pogi has his back to the cage.
Savas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pogi smiles and moves away.
Pogi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Savas counters with a nice body kick.

Savas has managed to clinch.
Savas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pogi just stands there and leans against the cage.

Pogi manages to break the clinch.
Pogi swats away the attempt to clinch by Savas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Savas feints and as Pogi raises his hands in defense, Savas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Savas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Pogi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savas stands and steps away. Pogi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pogi throws a head kick that misses

and Savas counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pogi's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savas preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pogi kicks Savas off and gets to his feet.
Pogi keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pogi seems to be stalking Savas here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Savas drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

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

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "Pray" . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Smith
vs
Alves

182 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

FIGHT19: FIGHTWEAR

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitor Alves!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves avoids a punch combination nicely.

Smith drives through and clinches with Alves against the cage.
Alves tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Alves shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Smith's guard.
Alves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is looking to stand up but Alves isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Alves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Smith puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alves has a hand on Smith's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Smith takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Smith looking to control but Alves is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Alves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith controlling the position easily from mount.
Alves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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.
Alves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alves postures up.
Alves passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Alves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alves looks gassed!

Alves is working for a kimura here but Smith manages to reverse the position and he's now in Alves's guard.
Alves 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.
Smith wants to stand but Alves has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Alves looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Smith has picked Alves up and slammed him! Alves can't keep hold of the triangle and Smith manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alves looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Alves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alves is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith controlling from mount.
Alves is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith controlling the pace for now.
Alves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Aaron Smith will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Horrible takedown by Alves or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith which made him look bad.
Alves shoots in but no luck this time.

Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Alves is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.

Alves looking for submissions off his back.

Alves is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alves tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Alves moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Alves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smith passes into half guard.

Alves is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith prevents Alves from improving his position.
Alves should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.

Alves has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Alves looking for a sweep. Not yet Alves, not yet.

Alves is looking to sinch up a triangle. Smith throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Alves's body to avoid the submission. Alves has instead reached around Smith's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Alves arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vitor Alves!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roid Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Mundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Monster
vs
Mundy

187 cm
18
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roid Monster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Mundy!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster throws a low kick but Mundy avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Monster as Mundy shoots in.
Monster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mundy checks it well.
Roid Monster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mundy avoids a kick to the body.
Mundy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mundy throws a head kick that misses.
Mundy has a takedown stuffed.
Monster fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mundy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mundy lands a two punch combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster misses with a body kick.
Monster tries to clinch but Mundy is having none of it.
Monster throws a push kick but Mundy slaps the foot to one side.
Mundy tries a head kick but it misses.

Monster moves into the clinch successfully.
Mundy fails to pull guard.
Roid Monster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Mundy.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mundy dodges an elbow strike from Monster.
Mundy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Monster lands an elbow inside.
Monster gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Monster throws an elbow but misses.
Monster is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Monster for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Mundy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Monster just stands there and leans against the cage.
Monster comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Monster lands a nice elbow.
Monster lands an elbow inside that Mundy shrugs off.
Mundy looking to stall.
Monster looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mundy is looking to break free of the clinch but Monster has double underhooks.
Monster gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mundy is working for takedown but Monster is calmly controlling the position for now.

Monster has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mundy regains guard immediately.
Mundy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Monster.
Monster throwing strikes but missing.

Mundy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster works over Mundy with some ground and pound from guard.
Mundy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mundy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mundy controlling the position.
Mundy is looking to stand up but Monster isn't so interested in that idea.
Monster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mundy wants to stand and escape but Monster is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mundy tries to keep at a distance but Monster has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monster misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Monster.
Mundy tries to pull guard but Monster holds him up against the cage and eventually Mundy drops back down to his feet.
Monster lands a damaging elbow.
Monster lands an elbow just above Mundy 's eye.
Come on Monster - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Monster lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mundy blocks an elbow strike from Monster.
Monster misses with an elbow strike.
Mundy fails to pull guard.
Mundy takes an elbow to the temple.
Monster lands an elbow inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monster lands an elbow inside that Mundy shrugs off.
Mundy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Monster fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mundy looks for a takedown but Monster sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roid Monster dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Monster looks to score with a jab to the body but Mundy is just out of range.
Mundy ducks under a wild hook from Monster.
Mundy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Monster tries to avoid it but Mundy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Monster to the ground. Monster escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monster is looking to clinch.
Monster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ben Mundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mundy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mundy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monster circles away.

Monster drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Mundy tries to bench press Monster off him but Monster keeps the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mundy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mundy struggling a bit here.
Monster tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mundy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mundy throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Mundy wants to get back to his feet but Monster drags him back down.
Mundy is breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Monster misses with a hook. Mundy ducked under it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mundy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mundy avoids a kick to the body.
Mundy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Monster misses with a low kick.
Mundy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Monster as he avoids it easily.
Roid Monster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Mundy.
Monster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Monster throws a wild body kick that Mundy sees coming a mile off.
Mundy tries to bum rush Monster with a series of wild strikes but Monster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Monster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mundy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Monster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Monster creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Monster throws an elbow but it misses.
Monster pushes off an throws an elbow but Mundy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Monster stalling against the cage.
Monster lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mundy jumps guard but Monster stands there with Mundy around his waist. Mundy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Monster works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

Mundy working for a triangle but Monster defends it easily.
Mundy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mundy wants to sweep here but Monster controlling him for the moment.

Mundy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mundy has momentary wrist control but Monster slips an elbow through the middle.
Monster postures up.
Monster stopping the sweep attempt from Mundy.
Monster landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Monster looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roid Monster dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Mundy misses with a takedown

and Monster counters with a shoot takedown. Mundy fights it but they end up in guard.

Monster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mundy is trying to control the position but Monster postures up.
Monster 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.
Mundy looking for a sweep. Not yet Mundy, not yet.
Mundy is striking but Monster is not phased and passes to half guard.
Monster working Mundy over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Monster there.
Mundy tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Monster has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mundy tries to lock up and control but Monster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Monster scoring with strikes but Mundy is staying in there.
Mundy bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Monster is on top in guard.
Mundy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mundy is looking to reverse the position.
Monster happy to just control the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mundy is looking to reverse the position.
Mundy can't do much from the bottom here.
Monster is chipping away with strikes.
Monster working the body and head with strikes.
Mundy sneaks back into half guard.
Monster scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mundy pushes Monster off looking to stand but Monster dives back in and keeps control.
Monster lands with a punch from half guard.
Mundy trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mundy wants to improve his position but Monster is controlling well.
Mundy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mundy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Monster counters with a nice uppercut.
Mundy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Roid Monster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Mundy.
Monster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monster avoids the head kick by Mundy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Monster throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mundy shoots for a takedown but Monster saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mundy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mundy fails with the takedown.
Mundy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Monster misses with a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Monster!
Monster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mundy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mundy fails with a takedown attempt.
Ben Mundy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Monster gets a takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roid Monster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monster 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roid Monster!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Delverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arturo Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivera has chosen Do You Call My Name by Ra as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Delverde
vs
Rivera

178 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Pure Fight Science
Mundi Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Delverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Rivera!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delverde tries to clinch but Rivera moves out of range.
Delverde throws a looping overhand right but Rivera ducks down to avoid it.
Delverde tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rivera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Delverde throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but Delverde shows good takedown defense.

Delverde gets a takedown into half guard.
Rivera is looking for a sweep. Delverde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Rivera actively working from the bottom here.
Rivera moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delverde wants to stand but Rivera is controlling his posture from full guard.

Rivera is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Delverde rolls with it to try and escape but Rivera cranks on the arm and Delverde is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Arturo Rivera!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Darnelczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reeves might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Motley Crye - Kickstart My Heart. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Reeves
vs
Darnelczyk

170 cm
19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

177 cm
21
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Steve Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Daniel Darnelczyk!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darnelczyk tries for a takedown but Reeves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Reeves takes the fight into the clinch.

Reeves pulls guard successfully.

Reeves had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Darnelczyk is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Reeves Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Darnelczyk's back instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Reeves doesn't have the hooks in and Darnelczyk manages to turn into his guard.
Darnelczyk working some strikes from top position.
Reeves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Reeves keeping moving, preventing Darnelczyk from controlling successfully.

Reeves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Darnelczyk sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Reeves is looking for a triangle but Darnelczyk pushes his legs off easily.
Darnelczyk landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darnelczyk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Reeves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darnelczyk looking to pass the guard.

Darnelczyk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Darnelczyk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Darnelczyk trying to stand up but can't free himself from Reeves's guard.
Darnelczyk tries to free his leg and advance position but Reeves is retaining full guard.
Darnelczyk wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Reeves.
Darnelczyk misses with a two punch combination.
Darnelczyk tries for a takedown but Reeves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Darnelczyk looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice sprawl there from Darnelczyk as Reeves shoots in.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reeves lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Darnelczyk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Darnelczyk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Darnelczyk misses with a two punch combination.

Reeves shoots in and bounces Darnelczyk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reeves looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeves won't allow Darnelczyk to sweep him here.
Reeves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reeves is pushing down on Darnelczyk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Darnelczyk is fighting to maintain full guard but Reeves has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reeves takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Reeves is nestled in close to Darnelczyk, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Reeves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Darnelczyk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reeves.
Darnelczyk trying to hold on to Reeves's head to control him but Reeves postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reeves is looking for a kimura here.
Reeves trying to control from half guard but Darnelczyk is working away.
Darnelczyk is looking for a sweep. Reeves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Darnelczyk gets back to full guard.

Reeves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Reeves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Darnelczyk trying to control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reeves lands a nice leg kick that just misses Darnelczyk's sensitive parts.
Reeves moves out of range as Darnelczyk strikes.
Darnelczyk checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Reeves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Darnelczyk clinches but Reeves breaks the clinch
and Reeves counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Reeves.
Reeves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Darnelczyk's legs.
Reeves passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Darnelczyk!
Reeves pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Reeves working the ground and pound effectively.
Reeves with shots to the head and body - Darnelczyk looks very uncomfortable down there.

Darnelczyk is rocked!
Reeves lands a heavy elbow.
Reeves putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Darnelczyk is still in real trouble! Can Reeves finish him?
Reeves with good strikes from the mount here!

Reeves looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Reeves looking for a guillotine from mount but Darnelczyk is having none of it.

Reeves working for a submission but Darnelczyk is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Reeves 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.

Reeves pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darnelczyk seems to have recovered his senses.
Reeves shoots in but Darnelczyk avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reeves on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Darnelczyk misses with a double jab

and Reeves counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Darnelczyk keeping full guard, as Reeves tries to pass.
Reeves trying to control the position from guard on top but Darnelczyk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reeves advances position into side control!
Reeves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Darnelczyk's legs.
Reeves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darnelczyk keeps working.
Reeves throws a strike aimed at the side of Darnelczyk's head but Darnelczyk avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves taking a breather here.
Reeves wants to control for a moment but Darnelczyk uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Darnelczyk moves nicely into side control.
Reeves is trying to get back to half guard.

Darnelczyk stands up.
Darnelczyk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Reeves connects with a jab.
Darnelczyk throws a one two combo.
Reeves takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Reeves throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Darnelczyk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darnelczyk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Daniel Darnelczyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Darnelczyk misses with a combination
and Reeves counters with a thumping low kick.
Darnelczyk shoots and misses
and Reeves counters with a thumping low kick.
Reeves with a lazy takedown attempt

and Darnelczyk counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Reeves is trying to maintain the position but Darnelczyk is very close to passing his half guard.

Reeves looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reeves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Darnelczyk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Darnelczyk's back!

Reeves looking for the RNC.
Reeves doesn't have the hooks in and Darnelczyk manages to turn into his guard.

Reeves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Reeves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Reeves looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reeves looking for a guillotine here but Darnelczyk defends easily.

Reeves is looking for a triangle but Darnelczyk pushes his legs off easily.
Reeves is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Reeves thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reeves content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Reeves passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Darnelczyk!
Reeves postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Darnelczyk looks a forlorn figure.
Darnelczyk is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darnelczyk tries to improve his position but instead Reeves has taken his back!
Reeves is working the ground and pound. Can Darnelczyk escape?
Reeves is trying to stick to Darnelczyk's back but Darnelczyk is turning into Reeves. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Reeves's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Darnelczyk.
Darnelczyk controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Darnelczyk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reeves is trying to control the position but Darnelczyk postures up.
Darnelczyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Reeves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darnelczyk cracks Reeves with a solid left hand.
Darnelczyk trying to control but Reeves is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Reeves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Darnelczyk drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Darnelczyk jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Reeves dominated that second round.
That's time! Reeves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Darnelczyk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reeves counters with a good low kick that Darnelczyk was not able to check.
Reeves attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Reeves tries to score with a low kick but Darnelczyk moves his leg out of the way.
Darnelczyk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Darnelczyk misses with a head kick.
Darnelczyk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reeves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Darnelczyk lands a two punch combo.
Darnelczyk looks for a takedown but Reeves sprawls well.
Reeves tries to close the distance and clinch but Darnelczyk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeves scores with a leg kick.
Darnelczyk fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reeves.
Darnelczyk with a poor takedown

and Reeves counters by clinching up.
Steve Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Darnelczyk.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Darnelczyk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Darnelczyk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darnelczyk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reeves using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Reeves tries to land knees in the clinch but Darnelczyk avoids the damage to the body.
Reeves is trying to break the clinch but Darnelczyk has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Reeves throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Reeves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Darnelczyk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Darnelczyk tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Reeves counters with a shoot takedown. Darnelczyk fights it but they end up in guard.
Reeves looking to pass the guard.
Darnelczyk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reeves's guard.

Reeves working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Darnelczyk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Darnelczyk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reeves looking for a guillotine here but Darnelczyk defends easily.
Reeves looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Darnelczyk puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Darnelczyk blocks the strikes from Reeves.
Reeves is pressing down on Darnelczyk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Darnelczyk stopping the sweep attempt from Reeves.
Reeves is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darnelczyk stopping the sweep attempt from Reeves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reeves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reeves manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Darnelczyk is trying to reverse the position but instead Reeves has taken his back - oops!

Reeves looking for the choke but no joy.

Reeves has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Darnelczyk staying busy and making it hard for Reeves to control.
Darnelczyk tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Reeves is trying to take his opponent's back.

Reeves jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Darnelczyk manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Darnelczyk regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Reeves is trying to work for a kimura but Darnelczyk is defending well.
Steve Reeves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reeves looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Darnelczyk with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Reeves stands up out of the half guard.
Darnelczyk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Reeves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reeves.
Darnelczyk throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reeves counters with a leg kick.
Darnelczyk with a lazy takedown attempt

and Reeves decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Darnelczyk's guard.
Reeves 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darnelczyk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Reeves's guard.
Darnelczyk trying to control the position from guard on top but Reeves is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daniel Darnelczyk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darnelczyk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Reeves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reeves 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Reeves!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Face Raper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lorenzo Gionathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gionathan has chosen Limp Bizkit - Rollin as his entrance music. Lorenzo Gionathan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Face Raper's chin.

Raper
vs
Gionathan

199 cm
22
285 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

222 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Team S.W.A.T.
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Face Raper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Gionathan!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raper lands with an overhand left.
Gionathan slips under a jab from Raper.
Raper throws a jab but it's blocked by Gionathan.
Raper shoots in looking for a takedown. Gionathan tries to sprawl out of it but Raper keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gionathan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Raper lands with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Raper. No joy for Gionathan on that attempt.
Raper misses with a hook.
Gionathan ducks under a wild hook from Raper.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Raper is pressed up against the cage. Gionathan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raper down to the mat. Raper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Raper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Raper connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gionathan's hands.
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!
Gionathan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gionathan slips under a jab.

Gionathan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Raper lands a hook that snaps the head of Gionathan backwards.
Gionathan tries to score a body lock takedown but Raper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Face Raper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenzo Gionathan.
Raper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gionathan has him pressed against the cage.
Gionathan wants a takedown but no success here.
Raper wants to break free but Gionathan has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Raper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gionathan has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Raper.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gionathan wants a takedown.
Gionathan avoids the elbow strike from Raper, against the cage.
Raper prevents the takedown attempt.
Gionathan keeps control of Raper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gionathan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Raper gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gionathan looks gassed!
Raper is trying to break free.
Raper is pressed up against the cage. Gionathan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Raper down to the mat. Raper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gionathan slips under a jab.
Raper looks to land a right hand but Gionathan moved out of range.
Raper waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gionathan.

Gionathan scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gionathan looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Raper is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Gionathan is working for a guillotine from mount but Raper frees his head quite easily.

Gionathan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Raper is surviving well by controlling Gionathan's body position as best he can.
Gionathan avoids the attempt from Raper to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gionathan wants to take Raper's back but he can't do it this time.
Raper might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Gionathan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Gionathan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Raper turns into him and now he's in Gionathan's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raper wants to control from the top but Gionathan keeps moving.

Gionathan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gionathan tries to strike from the bottom.
Raper stopping the sweep attempt from Gionathan.

Gionathan has an active guard here but Raper has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raper prevents Gionathan from improving his position.
Raper performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gionathan tries to roll over but Raper keeps him under control.

Gionathan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gionathan actively working from the bottom here.
Gionathan is trying to get back to full guard.
Gionathan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gionathan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gionathan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Raper's guard.

Gionathan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gionathan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gionathan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Raper is keeping the position for now.

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

Raper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gionathan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Raper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Raper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Gionathan is looking for a triangle but Raper pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

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

Gionathan has an active guard here but Raper has managed to pass into half guard.
Raper wants to stand up but Gionathan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Face Raper will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gionathan pushes Raper up against the cage in a clinch.

Raper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gionathan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Raper circles away.
Raper misses with a looping left.
Gionathan moves away from the strike by Raper.
Raper moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gionathan looks up at the clock. Bad move! Raper lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gionathan. Raper pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Face Raper!