XIV - Biro vs Roe PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Carl Diol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McManus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John McManus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Diol
vs
McManus

187 cm
23
134 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

179 cm
22
135 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Diol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McManus!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from McManus as Diol shoots in.
Diol shoots for a takedown but McManus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Diol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McManus swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Diol. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Diol fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McManus sprawls well initially but Diol persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
McManus pushes Diol off looking to stand but Diol dives back in and keeps control.
Diol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Diol blocks the strikes from McManus.

Diol is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McManus defends it well.
Diol is breathing heavily.
Diol is keen to just control but McManus is a slippery customer.
McManus keeping control of the position.
McManus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Diol's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Diol's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.

McManus working for a choke but Diol is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McManus has Diol flattened out and is raining down punches.

McManus is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Diol with him. Diol is trying to defend but McManus has an arm under the chin now! Diol grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John McManus!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Miles DAvis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Krycewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DAvis comes to the cage accompanied by Miles DAvis - someday my prince will come. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

DAvis
vs
Krycewski

176 cm
20
158 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Canadian Fighter Clothing

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miles DAvis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piotr Krycewski!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DAvis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Krycewski!
DAvis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Krycewski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
DAvis controlling his opponent.
Krycewski working to try and regain half guard.
DAvis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krycewski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

DAvis has control of Krycewski's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Krycewski regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Krycewski working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
DAvis controlling from mount.
DAvis is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Krycewski is in real trouble.
Krycewski is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krycewski trying to control the position but DAvis manages to sink in the hooks.

DAvis is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Krycewski knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Krycewski for a finish.

DAvis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krycewski is in bad spot here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DAvis biding his time, looking for the opening.

DAvis looking for the choke from the back.
DAvis just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
DAvis gets his hands free as Krycewski looks to control.

DAvis is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Krycewski is defending well though. DAvis let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles DAvis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

DAvis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
DAvis in side control, just content to control the action for now.

DAvis has an Americana. Krycewski didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! DAvis is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if DAvis hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Miles DAvis!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between michael johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Roscoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roscoe has chosen Forgot About Dre as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

johnson
vs
Roscoe

185 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

198 cm
20
205 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, michael johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Roscoe!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Roscoe throws a leg kick but johnson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Roscoe. No joy for johnson on that attempt.

Roscoe drives through and clinches with johnson against the cage.
johnson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Roscoe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Roscoe has closed the distance and engaged johnson in a clinch.
johnson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Roscoe lands a shot to the body.
johnson misses with a knee to the head.

Roscoe turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
johnson tries to bench press Roscoe off him but Roscoe keeps the position.
Roscoe scores with punches from side control.
johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Roscoe's best efforts.
Roscoe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
johnson is breathing heavily.

Roscoe is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roscoe wants to take a breather but johnson is having none of it.
Roscoe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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.
johnson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roscoe.
Roscoe is nestled in close to johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Roscoe trying to control the action but johnson is working from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Roscoe scoring well with a low kick there.
johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Roscoe lands.
michael johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roscoe scores with a one two! johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Roscoe throws a one two combo.

It looks like michael johnson has been cut.
Roscoe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roscoe looks to land a combination. johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A left and a right from Roscoe both land. Nice combination.

Roscoe shoots in and bounces johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Roscoe trying to control the position from guard on top but johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roscoe is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roscoe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Roscoe stands and steps away. johnson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Roscoe clinches with his opponent.
Roscoe has johnson pressed against the cage.

Roscoe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roscoe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Roscoe lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Roscoe.
Roscoe misses with a takedown attempt - johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice combination there by Roscoe.

Roscoe closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. johnson did well to prevent Roscoe getting side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roscoe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roscoe's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roscoe's back!
You can see the frustration on Roscoe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Roscoe trying to control the hands but johnson won't let him.

johnson is looking for the choke from the back position but Roscoe is controlling his hands well.

johnson working for a choke but Roscoe is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

johnson has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Roscoe looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Roscoe manages to reverse the position and now he's in johnson's guard. Nice work there by Roscoe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roscoe is one step ahead there.
Roscoe connects with a couple of short punches.
Roscoe tries to free his leg and advance position but johnson is retaining full guard.
Roscoe is working johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roscoe trying to control but johnson is working from the bottom.
Roscoe passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Roscoe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Roscoe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Damien Roscoe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on michael johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

johnson falls off balance throwing a combination

and Roscoe counters with a takedown into side control.
johnson pushes Roscoe away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Roscoe gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
johnson is trying to improve his position.
Roscoe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused johnson some visible discomfort.
Roscoe cracks johnson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Roscoe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused johnson some visible discomfort.
johnson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roscoe working the head and body with strikes.
Roscoe working the body and head with strikes.
Roscoe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Roscoe lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roscoe tries to stand but johnson is controlling his head.
Roscoe working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roscoe cracks johnson with a big right hand but johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Roscoe tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Roscoe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Roscoe is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but johnson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Roscoe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
johnson tries to bench press Roscoe off him but Roscoe keeps the position.
Damien Roscoe has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roscoe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Roscoe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Roscoe closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Roscoe blocks a head kick by johnson.
Roscoe scores with a three punch combo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Roscoe throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from Roscoe.
A low kick from johnson is predictable there
and Roscoe counters with a three punch combo that has johnson backing up. johnson nods at Roscoe to acknowledge the strikes.
johnson fails to land with a series of punches.

Roscoe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
johnson moves into full guard.
johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roscoe.

johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roscoe looking to pass the guard.

johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Roscoe sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

johnson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roscoe is aware though and is defending well.
Roscoe with a nice head shot there.
Roscoe preventing the sweep.
johnson is working hard here to advance position.

johnson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Roscoe is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. johnson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Roscoe's back instead.

Roscoe is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Roscoe tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

johnson working for a choke but Roscoe is defending well.

johnson looking for the RNC.

johnson working for the choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roscoe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Roscoe showing good submission defense here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Roscoe shoots in and bounces johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Roscoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. johnson is keeping the position for now.
Roscoe cracks johnson with a solid left hand.

Roscoe got a little sloppy there for a moment and johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roscoe has managed to get both his arms back between johnson's legs - danger averted.
Roscoe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roscoe trying to control the position from guard on top but johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roscoe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roscoe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roscoe preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Roscoe is looking to stand up but johnson won't let him.

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

johnson pushes a forearm under Roscoe's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Roscoe is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). michael johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between andrea arlofski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Troy Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Troy Tyson has the eye of the tiger tonight.

arlofski
vs
Tyson

192 cm
22
245 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
23
245 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, andrea arlofski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Troy Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson slaps away a takedown attempt from arlofski, before circling back to the center of the mat.

arlofski forces Tyson back against the cage and clinches.
Tyson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tyson tries to pull guard but arlofski won't allow it.
Tyson tries to pull guard but arlofski won't allow it.
andrea arlofski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Tyson.
arlofski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. arlofski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

arlofski breaks from the clinch.
Tyson fails with a takedown attempt.
arlofski throws a jab but it's blocked by Tyson.
No luck for Tyson with that takedown attempt.

arlofski forces Tyson back against the cage and clinches.

arlofski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like andrea arlofski has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

arlofski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
arlofski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by arlofski.
Tyson drops down looking for an ankle pick but arlofski pulls his leg out and moves away.

arlofski closes the distance and pushes Tyson back into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson tries to break free but arlofski pushes him back against the cage.

arlofski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tyson misses with a takedown

and arlofski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by arlofski.
Tyson looks gassed!
arlofski crunches a lovely knee into Tyson's ribcage.

arlofski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

arlofski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

arlofski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
arlofski stalks Tyson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tyson's face. Tyson staggers backwards, shaken.

arlofski closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

arlofski has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

arlofski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - arlofski lands in his opponent's guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
arlofski trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
arlofski wants to stand and escape but instead Tyson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tyson wants to control from the top but arlofski keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
arlofski wants to stand up but Tyson is controlling him.
arlofski wants to sweep here but Tyson controlling him for the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tyson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tyson scores with a one two! arlofski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

andrea arlofski's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Tyson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches arlofski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
arlofski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if arlofski tries to get out of the position.
Tyson trying to control the position but arlofski is working away.
arlofski is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
arlofski is trying to buck Tyson off.

Tyson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
arlofski is looking to get back to his feet here but Tyson is keeping cool and he's managed to take arlofski's back.
arlofski tries to break free.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tyson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, arlofski has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on andrea arlofski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by arlofski.
A lazy body kick from Tyson

and arlofski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyson won't be happy with that.
Troy Tyson has got the better of the ground game so far.
arlofski working the ground and pound from side control.
Tyson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
arlofski is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Tyson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but arlofski pulls his head out easily.
Tyson gets full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyson looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyson, not yet.
arlofski wants to stand but Tyson is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

arlofski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tyson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, arlofski has managed to get both his arms back between Tyson's legs - danger averted.
arlofski trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Tyson kicks arlofski off and gets to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

arlofski moves into range and clinches up with Tyson.
Tyson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
arlofski tries to score a body lock takedown but Tyson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tyson blocking some punches.
Tyson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
arlofski is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
arlofski wants to break free but Tyson has control.
Tyson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. arlofski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
andrea arlofski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Troy Tyson.

arlofski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyson throws a left and a right that both miss
and arlofski counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
arlofski tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyson throws a combination that misses

and arlofski counters with a nice double leg into side control. Tyson won't be happy with that.
Tyson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked arlofski off and has taken his back!

arlofski is trying to defend against the choke here but Tyson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Tyson Tightens the hold and arlofski taps out furiously! Tyson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Troy Tyson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Atom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Turner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Atom
vs
Turner

186 cm
25
211 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

185 cm
23
212 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Atom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Turner!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atom slips a jab and a cross from Turner.

Turner rushes Atom and presses him up against the cage.
Atom wants a takedown but no success here.
Turner lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Turner jumps into guard, dragging Atom to the mat.
Atom throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Turner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Atom wants to pass the guard but Turner is keeping the position.
Turner wants to sweep here but Atom controlling him for the moment.
Atom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Atom won't allow Turner to get back to his feet.

Atom drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Atom as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Turner screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Atom! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Adam Atom!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jone Jens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jens has chosen Back in Black as his entrance music. Jone Jens is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Shaw
vs
Jens

175 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
157 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jone Jens!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Shaw scores a takedown into full mount!
Jens reaches up to try and control the position but Shaw seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Jens rolls and tries to escape and now Shaw has his back!
Shaw not allowing Jens to control his hands.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jens looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Jens is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Jens is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Shaw has locked on a rear naked choke here! Jens is tapping out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sam Shaw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between PJ Biro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Roe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Biro
vs
Roe

176 cm
23
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

164 cm
23
162 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, PJ Biro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kai Roe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roe stuffs the takedown.
Roe scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Biro gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Roe to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Roe distracts Biro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Biro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roe stands up over Biro, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roe pushing down on Biro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Biro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Roe is working away from the top position though.
Roe trying to control from half guard but Biro is working away.
Biro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roe wants to take a breather but Biro is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biro keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Well, if Roe is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Biro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Biro blocking the ground and pound attempt from Roe.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Biro with a poor takedown

and Roe counters with a shoot takedown. Biro fights it but they end up in guard.
Biro is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roe trying to control but Biro is working from the bottom.

Biro working for a triangle but Roe defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biro keeping moving, preventing Roe from controlling successfully.
Roe stopping the sweep attempt from Biro.

Biro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roe postures up.
Roe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Biro wants to sweep but no luck.
Biro has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Roe has passed into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roe tries to move to mount but Biro blocks the move with his legs.
Roe works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Biro wants to control but Roe postures up.
Roe is chipping away with strikes.
Biro takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Biro is trying to control Roe's posture but Roe avoids it.
Biro is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Roe off and has taken his back!
Roe rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Roe tries to roll over but Biro keeps him under control.
Roe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roe is looking to get back to full guard here but Biro has managed to pass to side control instead.
Biro punching from mount but Roe doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Biro unloads with some shots from mount but Roe bucks and avoids them well.
Roe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Biro trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roe wants to improve his position but Biro is controlling well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Biro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kai Roe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Biro tries for a takedown but Roe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Roe throws the left hand but Biro avoids the punch easily.

Roe scores a takedown into full mount!
Biro taking shots to the head.
Biro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roe working the ground and pound effectively.
Roe is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Roe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Roe lands with some strikes.
A nice elbow there by Roe.

Biro is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biro is looking to get to half guard.
Oh Biro is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roe tries to control but Biro wriggling away.
Biro taking shots to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biro taking shots to the head.
Roe is landing with some decent strikes but Biro is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Roe landing shots from mount.
Oooh a big shot lands for Roe! Biro is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kai Roe!
Kai Roe is the new lightweight champion!