RBL 14 Gensis PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug McMichaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mishko Tolstiy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mishko Tolstiy struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

McMichaels
vs
Tolstiy

225 cm
27
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

200 cm
27
220 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Doug McMichaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mishko Tolstiy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolstiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McMichaels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tolstiy tries to close the distance and clinch up but McMichaels swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McMichaels throws a right and a left that Tolstiy avoids nicely.
McMichaels misses with a few strikes there.

Tolstiy has closed the distance and engaged McMichaels in a clinch.

Tolstiy turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Tolstiy manages to end up in side control.
McMichaels is trying to buck Tolstiy off.
Tolstiy misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Tolstiy crashes against the mat.
Tolstiy wants to lay and pray for a moment but McMichaels keeps working.

Tolstiy stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McMichaels dodges the punch combination from Tolstiy.
McMichaels looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McMichaels misses with a double jab
and Tolstiy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!

Tolstiy moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tolstiy pulls guard successfully.

McMichaels stands up from guard. Let's bang!
McMichaels really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tolstiy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McMichaels throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tolstiy moves out of range as McMichaels throws a body kick.
Tolstiy fails with the takedown.
McMichaels looks to land a combination but Tolstiy avoids it well.

Tolstiy instigates a clinch.
McMichaels is trying to force a seperation but Tolstiy has the dominant position.
McMichaels wants to get back to striking at distance but Tolstiy won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on McMichaels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tolstiy has McMichaels pressed against the cage, preventing McMichaels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Tolstiy manages to pull guard.

Tolstiy is looking for a triangle but McMichaels pushes his legs off easily.
Tolstiy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McMichaels stands and steps away. Tolstiy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tolstiy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

McMichaels tries to keep at a distance but Tolstiy has taken the fight into the clinch.

McMichaels breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for McMichaels. That snapped Tolstiy's head back.
McMichaels scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like Mishko Tolstiy has been cut.

Tolstiy instigates a clinch.
McMichaels wants to break the clinch but can't.
McMichaels is trying to break the clinch but Tolstiy is controlling him.
Tolstiy has McMichaels pressed against the cage, preventing McMichaels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McMichaels is looking to break free of the clinch but Tolstiy has double underhooks.
McMichaels has Tolstiy pressed against the cage, preventing Tolstiy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Tolstiy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McMichaels trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tolstiy's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tolstiy wriggles free and stands up.
McMichaels wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Tolstiy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on McMichaels's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tolstiy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tolstiy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tolstiy looks winded!

Tolstiy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tolstiy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McMichaels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tolstiy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tolstiy doesn't manage to clinch there - McMichaels circles away.
McMichaels connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McMichaels misses with a few strikes there.
McMichaels shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tolstiy eats them both and turns towards McMichaels to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McMichaels tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tolstiy was well out of range. Poor timing from McMichaels.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMichaels throws a combination. Tolstiy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Tolstiy is rocked!
Tolstiy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McMichaels avoids it really well and circles away.
Tolstiy is still on wobbly legs! Can McMichaels finish him?
Doug McMichaels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mishko Tolstiy.
McMichaels scores with a jab.
McMichaels throws out a powerful jab.
Tolstiy tries to close the distance and clinch but McMichaels swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tolstiy tries to clinch up but McMichaels circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body kick from McMichaels.
McMichaels throws an overhand right that drops Tolstiy like a sack of potatoes! McMichaels dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doug McMichaels!
Doug McMichaels decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Danger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duke Danger is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Jones
vs
Danger

187 cm
27
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

189 cm
21
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrei Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Danger!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Danger moves into the clinch.
Danger is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

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

Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Danger manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Danger is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Danger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Danger!
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Danger wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger landing some decent shots from guard.

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

Danger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jones sprawls well initially but Danger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones pushes Danger off looking to stand but Danger dives back in and keeps control.
Danger prevents Jones from improving his position.
Danger wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger works his way into side control.

Danger goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Danger but great work by Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danger is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jones's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Danger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Danger.
Jones trying to control but Danger is working from the bottom.
Danger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Danger passes to full mount!

Danger quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Danger but it's paid off an Jones is forced to tap! Nice work by Danger.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Duke Danger!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Yen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace comes into the arena with Braveheart blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Wallace
vs
Yen

188 cm
26
212 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
20
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

CEC Nutrition Q160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Yen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yen lands with a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yen checks a leg kick.
Wallace misses with a left hand
and Yen counters with a nice body shot.
Wallace misses with a kick to the body.
Wallace tries to clinch but Yen is having none of it.

Wallace takes the fight into the clinch.
Yen lands a right hand.

Yen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallace misses with a takedown attempt - Yen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yen lands a head kick!

It looks like William Wallace has been cut.
William Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yen wants to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yen dives in and grabs Wallace's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wallace pushes down on Yen's head and hops out.
Yen throws a nice head kick!
Yen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wallace defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wallace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wallace throws a series of punches but Yen avoids them all with ease.
Yen throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wallace's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yen swats away the attempt to clinch by Wallace.

Yen rushes Wallace and presses him up against the cage.

Yen jumps guard and drags Wallace to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Yen looking for subs off his back but Wallace has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yen keeps working.
Wallace is stalling here. Yen is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wallace seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Yen has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Yen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Yen is trying to get an arm triangle but Wallace is defending well.
Yen working the ground and pound but Wallace is defending the strikes.
Yen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Yen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Yen is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wallace looks calm but he's in trouble here. Yen gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wallace is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Yen lets go of the hold and Wallace can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donnie Yen!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joelmir Subzero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jericho Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Subzero
vs
Williams

189 cm
26
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

195 cm
24
217 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joelmir Subzero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jericho Williams!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subzero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Subzero circles away.
Subzero changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Subzero manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams tries to clinch

and Subzero counters by moving into the clinch.
Williams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Williams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Subzero is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Subzero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees to the body from Williams.
Williams with a knee to the head.
Subzero takes a knee to the side of the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Williams.
Williams landing knees to the head.

It looks like Joelmir Subzero has been cut.
Subzero is breathing heavily.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Subzero is blocking nicely.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
Williams lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Subzero turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Subzero manages to end up in side control.
Subzero is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Subzero is staying tight to Williams's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Subzero tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Subzero happy to just control the position for now.

We're going to have a standup here because Joelmir Subzero wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Subzero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Subzero counters by clinching up.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
Williams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Subzero's defenses.
Subzero working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Subzero leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Subzero letting Williams take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams lands an elbow inside.
Subzero takes a knee right on the jaw!
Subzero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joelmir Subzero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Subzero blocks with his arms.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams lands a damaging elbow.
Williams lands an elbow that stopped Subzero in his tracks for a moment.
Subzero is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Williams looking to slow down the pace here.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Subzero blocks with his arms.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Subzero tries to tie him up.
Williams misses with an elbow over the top.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Subzero is blocking nicely.
Williams lands a knee to the head.
Subzero is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Subzero blocks it with crossed arms.

Subzero gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Williams regains guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Subzero throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Subzero content to stall in guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jericho Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joelmir Subzero's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Williams looks to clinch

and Subzero counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams is trying to escape the position but Subzero is controlling the position.

Subzero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Subzero throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Subzero wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Subzero just content to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Joelmir Subzero wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Subzero tries a head kick but it misses.
Subzero throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams wants to clinch up but Subzero keeps it at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Subzero closes the distance and clinches.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams trying to control the position but instead, Subzero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Williams into the cage.
Subzero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Subzero blocks an elbow strike.
Subzero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Subzeros head.
Subzero is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joelmir Subzero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Subzero takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Williams lands a knee to the head.
Jericho Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Subzero's face.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Subzero's face.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Subzero's face.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Subzero tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
Subzero tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Subzero blocks with his arms.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subzero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Subzero avoids a wild elbow strike from Williams.
Williams landing knees to the head.

Subzero pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Subzero is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Subzero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Williams is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jericho Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Joelmir Subzero's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Subzero has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Subzero.
Subzero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Subzero jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Subzero successfully pulls guard.

Subzero scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams moves to clinch but Subzero breaks away
and Subzero counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jericho Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Subzero swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams tries to clinch but Subzero is having none of it.
Subzero throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Subzero keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Subzero, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joelmir Subzero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Subzero fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Subzero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch but Subzero is having none of it.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams tries to clinch but Subzero moves out of range.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Subzero pushes him off.
Williams darts in trying to clinch
and Subzero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Joelmir Subzero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Subzero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Subzero clinches up against the cage.
Subzero fails to pull guard.
Williams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Subzero trying to stall but Williams improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subzero being controlled against the cage.
Williams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Williams has Subzero pressed against the cage, preventing Subzero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Subzero blocks it with crossed arms.
Subzero tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
Subzero wants a takedown.
Subzero wants a takedown.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Subzero manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Williams wants to stand but Subzero is controlling his posture from full guard.
Subzero seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Joelmir Subzero has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Williams moves to clinch but Subzero breaks away

and Subzero counters with a nice double leg into side control. Williams won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Subzero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams is letting Subzero control him for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joelmir Subzero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joelmir Subzero!
An out of breath Joelmir Subzero thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Water (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes to the cage accompanied by Flo Rida- 54321. Sid Water has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Rua
vs
Water

185 cm
29
204 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

185 cm
21
201 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Water!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rua throws a body kick that misses.
Rua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Water.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick
and Water counters with a nice body kick.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Water pushes Rua up against the cage in a clinch.
Rua takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Jake Rua has been cut.
Water throws an elbow that misses.
Rua throws a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Rua's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Water keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rua's efforts to push away.
Water tries to land a knee to the head but Rua blocks with his arms.
Rua avoids the elbow strike from Water, against the cage.
Water throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Water lands an elbow that stopped Rua in his tracks for a moment.

Jake Rua's cut is getting worse.
Water gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

Rua is rocked!

Jake Rua's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Water throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Oh Rua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Water lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Jeez, Jake Rua's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Water has Rua pressed against the cage. He pushes Rua back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Water throws a beautiful elbow that sends Rua crashing to the floor! Water piles on the pressure with more strikes! Rua is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sid Water!
Sid Water decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.