TDF 6: Conquest PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grant Crouch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Talarico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant Crouch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Crouch
vs
Talarico

173 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

177 cm
23
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Grant Crouch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Junior Talarico!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Talarico gets a takedown into half guard.
Talarico lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Well, if Talarico 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.
Talarico lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Talarico prevents Crouch from improving his position.

Talarico stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Crouch to get to his feet.
Crouch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Talarico. Those never looked like landing.

Crouch drops Talarico with a beautiful combination! Talarico stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Crouch is looking for the KO!

It looks like Junior Talarico has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Talarico.

Talarico in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Crouch is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Talarico!
Junior Talarico is the new welterweight champion!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Demetrius Johnson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Thompson
vs
Johnson

189 cm
22
295 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

210 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Thompson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demetrius Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson feints and as Thompson raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson wanted to stand there but Thompson had control of the position.
Thompson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Thompson lands a big elbow.
Thompson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thompson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson content just to control the position here.
Thompson 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee warns Johnson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.
Thompson is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

It looks like Demetrius Johnson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thompson controlling from the full mount.
Johnson taking shots to the head.
Johnson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Thompson controlling the pace for now.
Thompson trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Johnson's face.

Thompson working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is in no mood to give up.
Thompson is landing with some decent strikes but Johnson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
Thompson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson tries to lock up and control but Thompson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Thompson controlling from the full mount.
Thompson lands a big shot there that rocks Johnson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Johnson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Johnson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Thompson controlling the position easily from mount.
Johnson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Thompson. What's that going to do exactly?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Thompson wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thompson stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Johnson is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thompson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Thompson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Johnson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dan Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Thompson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thompson lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.

Thompson swings around for an armbar but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thompson's guard.
Johnson tries to stand but Thompson is controlling from the bottom.
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
Thompson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson 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.
Thompson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.

Dan Thompson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Johnson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Thompson has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Johnson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Thompson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
Thompson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
Thompson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thompson advances position into side control!
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Thompson taking a breather here.
Thompson grinds an elbow into Johnson's temple.
A lull in the action here as Thompson stalls from top position.
Thompson wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Johnson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Thompson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dan Thompson just wasn't active enough.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson pushes Thompson up against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Johnson just stands there and leans against the cage.

Johnson gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Thompson regains guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Demetrius Johnson was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Thompson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Johnson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thompson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson is working hard here to advance position.
Johnson trying to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Thompson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Thompson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius 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.

Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Johnson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dan Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Thompson looking to score a takedown here. Johnson is defending well but Thompson drives through and ends up in Johnson's guard.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Thompson stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Thompson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Johnson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thompson but great work by Johnson.
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Johnson off and has taken his back!
Johnson is in bad spot here.
Thompson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Thompson 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Johnson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

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

Johnson moves into the clinch.

Thompson pulls guard.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
Johnson looking to control but Thompson passes into half guard.
Thompson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Thompson 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dan Thompson just wasn't active enough.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into Thompson's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Thompson had his way with Demetrius Johnson in that round.
The cut man is working on Demetrius Johnson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Thompson has clasped his hands together around Johnson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Thompson scoring with punches from side control.
Thompson moves into full mount!
Thompson controlling from the full mount.
Thompson trying to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Thompson controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Thompson wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Thompson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson controlling from the full mount.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dan Thompson.
Thompson tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.

Thompson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Thompson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Johnson prevents Thompson from improving position.
An elbow from Thompson crashes against the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws an elbow but Johnson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Johnson trying to remain calm as Thompson controls from the top position.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson being controlled for a moment.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to free his trapped foot but Johnson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson is not content to let Thompson control the position.
Thompson content to control rather than advance.

Dan Thompson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Thompson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Johnson was covering up waiting for the punch and Thompson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Thompson!
Dan Thompson retains his super heavyweight title!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Maeda
vs
Cannon

160 cm
20
138 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhail Maeda!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Cannon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maeda is trying to maintain the position but Cannon is very close to passing his half guard.

Maeda is defending against the submission attempts here by Cannon.
Maeda tries to roll over but Cannon keeps him under control.
Cannon is thwarting Maeda's attempts to control the position.
Cannon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maeda trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mikhail Maeda has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Nice uppercut there from Cannon.
Cannon throws a head kick but Maeda moves out of range.

Cannon decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Maeda trying to control but Cannon postures up.
Cannon tries to stand and escape but Maeda is controlling the position.
Maeda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Cannon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maeda is keeping the position for now.
Maeda looking to control.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Cannon from controlling successfully.
Cannon wants to stand but Maeda is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Luke Cannon.

Maeda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cannon to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Maeda is trying to control the position but Cannon postures up.
Cannon wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Cannon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maeda is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maeda is trying to control the position but Cannon postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannon content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Luke Cannon was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Maeda takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Cannon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maeda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cannon not doing much here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maeda is pressing down on Cannon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Cannon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cannon enables Maeda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cannon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maeda stopping the sweep attempt from Cannon.

Cannon working for a triangle but Maeda defends it easily.
Maeda prevents Cannon from getting back to his feet.
Maeda trying to control but Cannon is working from the bottom.
Cannon trying to control the position here.
Maeda trying to control but Cannon is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon trying to keep a closed guard but Maeda is proving a slippery customer.
Maeda trying to control but Cannon is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mikhail Maeda.
Maeda misses with a takedown attempt

and Cannon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Cannon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Cannon gets a takedown into half guard.
Maeda wants to control but Cannon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cannon trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maeda trying to control but Cannon postures up.
Cannon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cannon wants to stand but Maeda has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Luke Cannon wasn't active enough on the ground.
Cannon looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Cannon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maeda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cannon is in Maeda's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cannon defends well.
Maeda keeping moving, preventing Cannon from controlling successfully.
Maeda 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cannon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cannon tries to free his leg and advance position but Maeda is retaining full guard.
Maeda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cannon manages to get himself to full guard.
Cannon trying to strike off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maeda throws a strike but Cannon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Maeda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cannon defends well.
Maeda wants to control but Cannon passes easily into half guard.

Cannon is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maeda is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Cannon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Cannon gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maeda is refusing to be controlled, as Cannon sits in half guard.
Maeda makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maeda.
Cannon tries to stand but Maeda is controlling from the bottom.
Cannon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maeda had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cannon defends it easily.
Cannon advances to half guard.
Maeda is trying to maintain the position but Cannon is very close to passing his half guard.
Maeda works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cannon's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cannon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon pushing down on Maeda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cannon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cannon wants to control the pace but Maeda is squirming around nicely.
Maeda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maeda regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cannon controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannon postures up.

Cannon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Cannon gets a double leg takedown into Maeda's guard.
Cannon trying to control but Maeda is working from the bottom.

Maeda looking for a guillotine here but Cannon defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cannon wants to stand and escape but instead Maeda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cannon trying to control the position.
Maeda forces his way into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cannon tries to kick Maeda off but Maeda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maeda is pressing down on Cannon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cannon is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Cannon really dominated that 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.

Cannon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Cannon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maeda trying to control here.

Cannon gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Maeda enables Cannon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maeda manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Cannon is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Maeda has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Cannon is looking to defend but Maeda has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Cannon! Maeda pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Cannon taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mikhail Maeda!
Mikhail Maeda retains his bantamweight title!

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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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Esnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Singer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esnar comes to the cage accompanied by 10,000 Fists in the Air. Singer has chosen Carry on my wayward son as his entrance music. Bobby Singer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rock Esnar's chin.

Esnar
vs
Singer

199 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rock Esnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Singer!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esnar tries for a takedown but Singer circles away easily

and Singer counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Esnar down! Singer is looking to finish but Esnar is intelligently defending himself.

Esnar is rocked!
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!
Singer stands up over Esnar, holding on to his feet. Singer throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Esnar is out cold! Singer lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bobby Singer!

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Sisphar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Smalls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smalls is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lamb of God - Omerta. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tony Smalls was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Sisphar
vs
Smalls

188 cm
27
200 lbs
8 - 11 - 0

180 cm
25
218 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Sisphar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Smalls!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smalls closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sisphar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sisphar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smalls.
Smalls thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smalls connects with a nice short shot to Sisphar's temple.
Smalls works his way into full mount!
Smalls lands a big shot there that rocks Sisphar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smalls looking to finish with strikes here!
Smalls working the ground and pound effectively.
Sisphar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smalls on the ground.
Smalls throwing strikes here but Sisphar is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smalls has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sisphar's face.
Smalls sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smalls fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smalls with good strikes from the mount here!
Smalls is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sisphar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sisphar tries to get out of the position.
Sisphar is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Smalls misses with a head shot.
Smalls misses with a head shot.
Smalls landing strikes from the mount and Sisphar is in trouble!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smalls is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sisphar can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sisphar is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smalls putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smalls with shots to the head and body - Sisphar looks very uncomfortable down there.
Smalls postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sisphar looks a forlorn figure.
Smalls lands a big shot there that rocks Sisphar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Poor strikes thrown by Smalls there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Smalls sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smalls throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Smalls working Sisphar over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smalls misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Smalls postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sisphar looks a forlorn figure.
Smalls landing punches.
Smalls lands with some strikes.
Smalls lands a big elbow.
Smalls with good strikes from the mount here!
Smalls working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Smalls there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Smalls landing punches.
Smalls looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smalls working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Sisphar slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Sisphar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smalls looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sisphar with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Smalls throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sisphar is looking to escape.
Sisphar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smalls thows a huge punch but Sisphar dodges it nicely.
Smalls has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sisphar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Smalls works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Smalls dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A punch combination from Smalls misses.
Sisphar tries to clinch but Smalls is having none of it.
Jimmy Sisphar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sisphar lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Tony Smalls has been cut.
Smalls fails with the takedown.
Sisphar plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sisphar lands a big head kick that sends Smalls tumbling to the mat! Sisphar takes a step backwards and waves Smalls back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Smalls is rocked!
Whack! Sisphar lands a heavy head kick that drops Smalls. The ref tackles Sisphar to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Smalls was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jimmy Sisphar!
Jimmy Sisphar is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jimmy Sisphar thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank DuBont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. DuBont has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Silva
vs
DuBont

172 cm
23
160 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
24
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodrigo Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank DuBont!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DuBont takes the fight into the clinch.

DuBont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

DuBont closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silva quickly recovers to half guard.

Silva looking for submissions off his back.
DuBont not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DuBont missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DuBont really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva trying to hold on to DuBont's head to control him but DuBont postures up.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DuBont is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
DuBont thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
DuBont is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DuBont not landing any meaningful shots this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DuBont is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DuBont throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.

Silva actively working from the bottom here.
DuBont sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Silva defending well though.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is pressing down on DuBont's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DuBont stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DuBont wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DuBont trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Silva is looking for a triangle but DuBont pushes his legs off easily.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DuBont.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DuBont wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.

Silva is looking for a triangle here but DuBont uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
DuBont scores with punches from side control.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva taking some punishment here, with DuBont in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DuBont wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Silva has hold of DuBont's hands but DuBont slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
DuBont is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Silva manages to get to full guard.

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DuBont tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.

DuBont stands up from guard. Let's bang!

DuBont drives through with a takedown into Silva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
DuBont looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Silva working for a triangle but DuBont defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rodrigo Silva!
Rodrigo Silva retains his lightweight title!
Rodrigo Silva decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yngwie Wynsten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wynsten's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Over The Rainbow. Collins has chosen Light Em Up by Fallout Boy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wynsten
vs
Collins

185 cm
26
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Valhalla Q160 Nutrition

Work Hard, Fight Hard Apparel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yngwie Wynsten!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clay Collins!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wynsten is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Collins's half guard.

Wynsten is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Collins is just riding it out for now. Wynsten eventually gives up the hold.
Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wynsten. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wynsten.
Collins is refusing to be controlled, as Wynsten sits in half guard.
Wynsten 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.
Collins is looking to improve his position.
Collins trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.

Wynsten is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wynsten is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Collins is in all sorts of trouble here.

Wynsten working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Collins turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Wynsten off and cradles Collins's limp body as Wynsten celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Yngwie Wynsten!
Yngwie Wynsten is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Yngwie Wynsten 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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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

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