LFC Fight Night 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tj Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Machach Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machach Magomedov 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!

Smith
vs
Magomedov

172 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
141 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tj Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Machach Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov is looking to land body kicks.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magomedov walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Smith closes the distance and pushes Magomedov back into the cage.
Magomedov stops a takedown attempt from Smith.
Magomedov can't break the clinch.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tj Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith wants to take the fight to the mat but Magomedov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Magomedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Smith won't allow it.
Smith tries to stall but Magomedov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves out of range as Magomedov throws a body kick.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov throws a body kick that misses.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Magomedov gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Smith works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Magomedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith won't allow Magomedov to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Magomedov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magomedov on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomedov trying to control from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Magomedov can do anything to dispel that myth.

Smith gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Magomedov pinned against the cage. Magomedov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machach Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Magomedov. No joy for Smith on that attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith has Magomedov up against the cage in a clinch.
Magomedov prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith missing with knees to the body.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Magomedov's coach down at Iron Warrior Elite Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Magomedov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomedov is trying to break the clinch but Smith is controlling him.
Smith prevents Magomedov from breaking the clinch.
Smith goes for a takedown in the clinch but Magomedov prevents it.
Smith drops down looking for an ankle pick but Magomedov pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Magomedov misses with a body kick.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Magomedov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tj Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Magomedov throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.

Smith throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Magomedov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Smith is in Magomedov's guard.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magomedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Magomedov is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magomedov's head.
Magomedov working a defensive guard but Smith manages to pass into side control anyway.
A lull in the action here.
Magomedov taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Magomedov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Magomedov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet but Smith is dominant here and he's now got Magomedov's back!
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Smith lands shots from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith controlling the position well here. Magomedov rolled but Smith kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Smith scores with punches and elbows.
Magomedov tries to roll but Smith sticks to his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Smith.
Smith lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Magomedov hold on?!
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Magomedov.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith controlling from the back.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Smith punishes Magomedov with strikes from the back mount.

Magomedov is rocked!
Smith scores with punches and elbows.
Magomedov is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith scores with punches from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Smith.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Smith connects with a couple of big shots that have Magomedov covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Magomedov! Smith fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tj Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Tefft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Turshatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Tefft
vs
Turshatov

180 cm
19
210 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Good gas tank

Atlantis

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Will Tefft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexey Turshatov!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turshatov shoots in looking for a takedown. Tefft tries to sprawl out of it but Turshatov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tefft manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Tefft. Those never looked like landing.
Turshatov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Alexey Turshatov has been cut.

Turshatov has managed to clinch.
Turshatov blocks an elbow strike.
Turshatov tries to pull guard but Tefft holds him up against the cage and eventually Turshatov drops back down to his feet.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tefft throws an elbow but misses.
Turshatov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Will Tefft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Turshatov.
Tefft swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turshatov managing to block the knees to the body from Tefft.
Nice body punch from Tefft - that landed with a thud.
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!
A shot in the inside from Tefft.
Turshatov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tefft just stands there and leans against the cage.
Turshatov jumps guard but Tefft stands there with Turshatov around his waist. Turshatov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Turshatov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tefft to keep the fight standing.
Turshatov tries to pull guard but Tefft forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tefft tries to break free but Turshatov pushes him back against the cage.
Turshatov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Tefft.
Turshatov tries to pull guard but Tefft holds him up against the cage and eventually Turshatov drops back down to his feet.
Turshatov looks winded!
Tefft tries to break the clinch but Turshatov is controlling the position.
Turshatov prevents Tefft from breaking the clinch.
Turshatov tries to pull guard but Tefft holds him up against the cage and eventually Turshatov drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tefft.
Tefft lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Turshatov drags the fight down to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tefft has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Turshatov is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexey Turshatov!
After winning the bout, Alexey Turshatov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Erikson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Epic Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Epic Penn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Erikson
vs
Penn

180 cm
24
163 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
160 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gregor Erikson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Epic Penn!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson shoots for a double leg takedown but Penn sprawls well. He's pushed Erikson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Erikson tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
Erikson fails with a takedown attempt.
Erikson shoots in and drives through. Penn sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Erikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn lands with a good body shot.
Erikson scores with a jab. Penn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Erikson fails with a takedown attempt.
Erikson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Penn has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Penn lands with a good body shot.
Erikson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Erikson as he jumps to the side.
Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erikson sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson tries to clinch but Penn is having none of it.
Erikson misses with a double jab.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Erikson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Penn manages to avoid it.
Penn shoots in and drives through. Erikson sprawls well.
Erikson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penn swivels and escapes.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Erikson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
Erikson fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Erikson.
Erikson scores with a hook.
Penn goes for a double leg but Erikson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Erikson continues to drive forward.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Penn throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Erikson was covering up waiting for the punch and Penn finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn wants to control from the top but Erikson keeps moving.
Penn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Epic Penn.
No joy there for Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Erikson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Penn.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Erikson is defended easily by Penn.
Penn tries to bum rush Erikson with a series of wild strikes but Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Erikson dodges the punch combination from Penn.
Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
Penn misses with the combination.

Erikson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Erikson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Penn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Erikson's guard! Nice work there by Penn!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Erikson is retaining full guard.
Penn with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Erikson working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Erikson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Penn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Erikson.
Erikson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Penn is fending him off so far but Erikson persists. Nope, Penn circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for Erikson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Erikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Penn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Erikson is trying to defend but Penn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Erikson wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Erikson wants to get back to full guard.
Penn controlling the action here.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Erikson is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn trying to control from half guard but Erikson is working away.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Penn trying to control the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Epic Penn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Erikson misses with a takedown

and Penn counters by moving into the clinch.

Penn pulls guard.
Penn controls Erikson momentarily but Erikson frees himself.
Penn wants to sweep here but Erikson controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Erikson looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Epic Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Erikson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Penn stands up.

Penn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Erikson trying to control but Penn postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Penn is working for a kimura but Erikson is defending it quite comfortably.
Erikson wants to control but Penn is keeping busy.
Penn is pressing down on Erikson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Erikson is holding on for now.
Erikson wants to get back to full guard.
Erikson is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn is looking to stand up but Erikson won't let him.
Erikson wants to stand but Penn is controlling the position.
Erikson is trying to keep Penn in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.

Erikson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Penn passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erikson wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Epic Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Erikson shoots in for a takedown but Penn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Erikson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penn circles away.
Erikson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Erikson wants it to stay on the feet.
Erikson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Erikson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Erikson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Erikson circles away.
Penn darts in looking for a takedown but Erikson gets double underhooks and turns Penn into the cage.

Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A right-left combo lands from Penn.
Erikson dives in and grabs Penn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes down on Erikson's head and hops out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn shoots in and drives through. Erikson sprawls well.
Erikson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Penn moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Erikson wants a takedown but no success here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson tries for a takedown. No joy.

Penn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Erikson wants to clinch up but Penn keeps it at a distance.
Epic Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Penn looks to score with a jab to the body but Erikson is just out of range.
Erikson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Erikson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gregor Erikson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left and a right from Penn both land. Nice combination.
Penn shoots for a takedown but Erikson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Penn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Erikson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Penn misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson fails with the takedown.
Penn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Erikson.
Penn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Erikson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Penn's guard.
Penn is pulling down on Erikson's head to control his posture.
Erikson looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Penn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn postures up and lands a big shot to Erikson's brow.

Erikson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Penn defends well.
Penn stands and throws Erikson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Penn working the body and head with strikes.
Penn lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Erikson down.
Penn controlling the position from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to advance to mount but can't.
Penn wants to control but Erikson is keeping him busy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Erikson is looking to regain half guard here but Penn keeps moving and retains side control.
Gregor Erikson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epic Penn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Penn controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Epic Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Penn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Epic Penn!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ben Marbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Przemos Dipps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Marbury has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Marbury
vs
Dipps

177 cm
25
168 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

165 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Marbury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Przemos Dipps!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Marbury throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dipps was covering up waiting for the punch and Marbury finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Dipps working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marbury doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marbury manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marbury stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dipps swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marbury has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dipps 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.
Marbury tries to free his leg and advance position but Dipps is retaining full guard.
Dipps can't keep his opponent in guard - Marbury advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Marbury is thwarting Dipps's attempts to control the position.
Dipps tries to get to full guard but Marbury has control of the leg.
Dipps moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marbury is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dipps is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Marbury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Dipps is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Marbury has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dipps is pressing down on Marbury's thigh, looking to free his foot. Marbury is holding on for now.

Dipps is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marbury defends it well.
Dipps should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dipps trying to advance position but Marbury counters by regaining guard.

Marbury is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dipps is aware though and is defending well.

Dipps drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Marbury manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dipps has Marbury in his guard.
Marbury throws a big elbow that misses.
Marbury trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Marbury drops back looking for a leg! Dipps is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dipps manages to kick Marbury off! Marbury jumps back into Dipps's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dipps looking for a sweep. Not yet Dipps, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dipps is on top in guard.
Dipps looking to pass the guard.
Dipps passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Dipps goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Marbury has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dipps but great work by Marbury.

Marbury tries for a kimura but Dipps is defending well.
Dipps gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Marbury is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dipps sees it coming and defends easily.
Dipps wants to improve his position but Marbury is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marbury passes to side control.
Marbury wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dipps keeps working.
Dipps wants to control but Marbury postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dipps is looking to reverse the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marbury controlling the position from side mount.
Marbury will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marbury trying to control the position but Dipps is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Przemos Dipps will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Dipps clinches up with Marbury and pushes him back against the cage.

Dipps pulls Marbury into guard.
Marbury pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dipps is keeping the position for now.
Dipps looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marbury is one step ahead there.

Dipps has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marbury can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marbury trying to control the position from guard on top but Dipps is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marbury looking to pass the guard.

Dipps looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Marbury passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dipps is concentrating on defense, preventing Marbury from advancing position.
Marbury is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dipps!
Dipps sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dipps trying to control but Marbury postures up.
Marbury trying to control from half guard but Dipps is working away.
Marbury working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Marbury moves nicely into side control.
Marbury is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marbury trying to control the position but Dipps is working away.
Dipps is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Marbury's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Dipps is defending against the submission attempts here by Marbury.
Dipps gets back to full guard.

Dipps throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dipps bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Marbury's guard.

Marbury is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Dipps postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Marbury is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dipps, into his guard.
Dipps is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marbury won't allow Dipps to sweep him here.
Marbury wants to control from the top but Dipps keeps moving.
Marbury is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Dipps looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Marbury has picked Dipps up and slammed him! Dipps can't keep hold of the triangle and Marbury manages to pass to side control!
Dipps is trying to control Marbury's posture but Marbury avoids it.
Marbury wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dipps keeps working.
Dipps tries to get back to half guard but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marbury works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Przemos Dipps will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Dipps drives through with a takedown into Marbury's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dipps slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Przemos Dipps has got the better of the ground game so far.

Dipps has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Marbury is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dipps yanks on the arm and Marbury is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dipps.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Przemos Dipps!

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 Bigg Moe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyotto Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moe comes to the cage accompanied by polly cover my son justin. Nogueira has chosen Breath Into Me as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Moe
vs
Nogueira

190 cm
25
259 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
238 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Self confident

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bigg Moe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lyotto Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Moe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nogueira's guard.

Moe stands up and waves to Nogueira to follow him.
Nogueira fails with the takedown

and Moe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moe stays in close to Nogueira's body and controls the position.
Moe wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Nogueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moe is one step ahead there.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bigg Moe wasn't doing enough on the ground.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Moe definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nogueira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Moe manages to get to full guard.

Moe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira throws a big right hand that misses.
Moe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nogueira manages to get himself to full guard.
Nogueira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moe throwing strikes from guard but Nogueira blocks nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nogueira 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.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Moe from controlling successfully.
Nogueira can't keep his opponent in guard - Moe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moe uses his free foot to push down on Nogueira's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Nogueira.
Nogueira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Nogueira can't escape the position.

Moe working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Moe in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nogueira tries to improve his position but instead Moe has taken his back!
Nogueira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Moe is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Moe is landing with strikes from the back.
Moe has the hooks in. Nogueira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nogueira turns into Moe and is now in his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Moe pulls Nogueira in close to prevent any damage.
Nogueira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Moe's head.

Moe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Moe is trying to keep Nogueira in close.
Moe doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Nogueira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nogueira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bigg Moe!
A very excited looking Bigg Moe made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Lyotto Nogueira stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to thank the fans and say that I will work harder to not disappoint them again.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Osiander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunnar Gustavsson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Gustavsson
vs
Osiander

196 cm
25
213 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

185 cm
24
220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gunnar Gustavsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kurt Osiander!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osiander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gustavsson counters with a two punch combo.
Gustavsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Osiander rushes Gustavsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Osiander turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Osiander is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gustavsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gustavsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Osiander in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gustavsson tries to buck Osiander off but Osiander is having none of it.
Gustavsson gets back to half guard.

Osiander is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gustavsson is just riding it out for now. Osiander eventually gives up the hold.
Gustavsson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gustavsson is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gustavsson actively working from the bottom here.

Gustavsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osiander pulls his head out easily.

Osiander is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Osiander is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Gustavsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Osiander is working for a kimura but Gustavsson is defending it quite comfortably.

Gustavsson looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Osiander.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osiander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gustavsson keeps working.

Osiander is trying to work for a kimura but Gustavsson is defending well.
Osiander looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Osiander trying to control the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Osiander looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Gustavsson actively working from the bottom here.

Gustavsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Osiander.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Gustavsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Osiander is working for a submission of some sort.
Osiander seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gustavsson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Gustavsson looking for submissions off his back.
Gustavsson is looking to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osiander is trying to control the action in half guard but Gustavsson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Gustavsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Osiander is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gustavsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gustavsson is not content to let Osiander control the position.

Gustavsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osiander pulls his head out easily.
Gustavsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Osiander seems to be working for a kimura but Gustavsson defends the submission attempt.

Gustavsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osiander pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Osiander is looking for a kimura here.

Osiander wants to work for an arm triangle but Gustavsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kurt Osiander dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

A telegraphed right hand from Osiander misses the target.
Gustavsson connects with a jab.
Osiander cracks a nice hook into Gustavsson's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Osiander.
Gustavsson throws a right and a left that Osiander avoids nicely.

Gustavsson tries to keep at a distance but Osiander has taken the fight into the clinch.

Osiander lands a takedown into guard.

Gustavsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kurt Osiander has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osiander wants to stand but Gustavsson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Osiander looking to pass the guard.

Osiander drops back looking for a leg! Gustavsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gustavsson manages to kick Osiander off! Osiander jumps back into Gustavsson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osiander passes Gustavsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Gustavsson actively working from the bottom here.

Osiander is looking for a kimura here.

Osiander is looking for a kimura here.
Osiander with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Osiander has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Gustavsson looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Osiander is looking for a kimura here.

Gustavsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Osiander pulls his head out easily.

Osiander is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Osiander wants to stand up but Gustavsson has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Gustavsson actively working from the bottom here.
Gustavsson is looking to escape.

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

Gustavsson actively working from the bottom here.

Osiander is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gustavsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gustavsson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Osiander. Oh but Gustavsson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Osiander goes limp - he's gone! Gustavsson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gunnar Gustavsson!
Gunnar Gustavsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jake Belcher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Belcher
vs
Rodgers

187 cm
26
201 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
23
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jake Belcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aaron Rodgers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher closes the distance looking to clinch

and Rodgers counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodgers stalling in the clinch but Belcher improves position.
Belcher prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Rodgers is looking for a takedown.
Belcher takes an elbow to the temple.
Belcher is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rodgers pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rodgers drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jake Belcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Rodgers.
Rodgers taking a breather.
Belcher jumps guard but Rodgers turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Belcher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Belcher lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers tries to roll over but Belcher keeps him under control.
Rodgers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belcher.
Belcher is controlling the pace.
Belcher is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Belcher working Rodgers over with strikes.
Belcher tries to pass to full mount but Rodgers defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Belcher connects with a nice short shot to Rodgers's temple.
Belcher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in half guard, Belcher seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belcher throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belcher wants to free his trapped foot but Rodgers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Belcher prevents Rodgers from improving his position.
Belcher missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Belcher.
Belcher working Rodgers over with strikes.
Belcher works his way into side control.
Belcher cracks Rodgers with a big right hand but Rodgers just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Belcher advances to mount.
Rodgers taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Belcher.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belcher in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Rodgers is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Rodgers is still in real trouble! Can Belcher finish him?
Belcher 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.
Belcher postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Rodgers bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Belcher and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Belcher!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Tremblay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Deux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys are coming into the fight with injuries so let's see if that has a bearing on the fight. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Tremblay
vs
Deux

203 cm
25
255 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

199 cm
23
279 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Tremblay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Numero Deux!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tremblay scores with a hook to the body. Deux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tremblay lands with a right hand.
Deux thows a body shot but no joy.
Tremblay misses with a looping right.
Tremblay has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Deux looks winded!
Tremblay misses with a body shot.
Tremblay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deux slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tremblay scores with a nice head shot.
Nice jab there from Tremblay.
Tremblay lands a body shot.
Deux throws a right and a left that Tremblay avoids nicely.
Deux throws out a loose jab but Tremblay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deux moves out of range of the strikes.
Tremblay lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Deux at a distance.
Tremblay keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tremblay lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tremblay lands with a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay scores with a three punch combo!
Deux lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Deux.
John Tremblay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tremblay throws a right hand that Deux ducks under and follows up with a left that Deux also avoids with ease.
Deux defending well as Tremblay loads up on a big left hand.
Deux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Deux drops his hands momentarily and Tremblay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Deux scores with a four punch combination!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tremblay.
Deux catches Tremblay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tremblay throws a jab but it's blocked by Deux.
Tremblay throws a nice looking combination but Deux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tremblay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tremblay misses the body punch
and Deux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Tremblay scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Tremblay misses.
Deux connects with a body shot that sends Tremblay's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay misses with a hook. Deux ducked under it nicely.
Tremblay needs to keep his hands up - Deux had a free shot at his head there.
A slow jab from Tremblay misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Tremblay misses.
Tremblay moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Deux lands with a nice combination. Tremblay backs away looking to recover.
Deux lands a really nice looking cross but Tremblay seems unphased.
Tremblay misses with a right hand
and Deux counters with a series of strikes. Tremblay will be more careful next time no doubt.
Deux throws a good cross that connects.
Deux misses with an uppercut. Tremblay saw that one coming.
Deux swings for the body but Tremblay moves out of range.
Tremblay lands a glancing blow to the side of Deux's head.
Deux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Tremblay throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Deux. Tremblay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Deux lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tremblay darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Deux misses the target.
Deux is working the combinations to good effect here.
Deux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big left from Tremblay misses.
Deux lands a nice shot to the body.
Tremblay loads up on a big right hand but Deux slips the punch.
Deux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tremblay works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Deux moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Deux. Beautiful body shot.
Tremblay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Deux takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deux lands with a good body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Deux. Those never looked like landing.
Tremblay throws a hook but Deux avoids it easily.
Tremblay is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay digs a good hook to Deux's body.
A punch combination from Deux misses.
Tremblay throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Deux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deux misses with the combination.
Deux blocks a jab.
Deux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Deux lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deux throws a jab when Tremblay was well out of range.
Tremblay ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Tremblay lands an impressive looking overhand right. Deux doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deux throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deux throws a right hand that Tremblay ducks under and follows up with a left that Tremblay also avoids with ease.
Tremblay uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tremblay takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Numero Deux will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Deux throws a right hand that Tremblay ducks under and follows up with a left that Tremblay also avoids with ease.
Tremblay scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Deux fails to land with a series of punches.
Deux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tremblay misses with a straight right.
Deux displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tremblay throws out the jab.
Numero Deux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tremblay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Deux's head backwards.
Tremblay takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tremblay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tremblay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big right from Tremblay misses.
Tremblay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab by Deux.
Deux throws a right hand that Tremblay ducks under and follows up with a left that Tremblay also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tremblay throws out a loose jab but Deux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tremblay thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay lands with a straight right. Deux didn't see that one coming.
Deux misses with a double jab.
Tremblay lands a lovely overhand right.
Tremblay rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Deux to counter with a crisp jab.
Tremblay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Deux misses.
Tremblay thuds a left hand into Deux's body.
Tremblay blocks a jab.
Deux misses with a body shot.
Tremblay bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Deux's head backwards.
Tremblay misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Deux counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Deux moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Deux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Deux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tremblay.
Tremblay lands with a hook. Deux tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Deux connects with a body shot that sends Tremblay's belly button to the back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay moves out of range of the strikes.
Deux slips a jab and a cross from Tremblay.
Deux scores with a hook to the body. Tremblay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tremblay moves out of range as Deux strikes.
Tremblay listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tremblay scores with a punch to the head.
Tremblay misses with a series of wild punches.
Deux scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tremblay lands a slapping body shot.
Deux slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Deux. Those never looked like landing.
Tremblay throws a looping overhand right but Deux ducks down to avoid it.
Tremblay misses with a straight right.
Deux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tremblay slips under a jab from Deux.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay lands a slapping body shot.
A punch combination from Deux misses.
Deux moves away from the strike by Tremblay.
Deux digs a good hook to Tremblay's body.
Deux takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tremblay fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tremblay is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Deux.
Tremblay throws out a loose jab but Deux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Deux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tremblay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deux shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tremblay throws a jab when Deux was well out of range.
Deux throws a nice looking combination but Tremblay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Deux moves out of range as Tremblay strikes.
Tremblay has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tremblay there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deux jabs Tremblay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tremblay throws out a powerful jab.
Tremblay misses with an uppercut. Deux saw that one coming.
Deux lands a jab to the nose.
Deux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tremblay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deux takes a jab right on the kisser.
Danga de danga de dang - Deux scores with a four punch combination!
Tremblay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deux.
A jab from Deux misses.
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!
Tremblay misses with a wild combination.
Tremblay throws a hook to the side of Deux's head but Deux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tremblay has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Deux finds it's way round the side to connect with Tremblay's head.
Tremblay looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Deux misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Tremblay will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tremblay throws a shot from downtown. Deux moves away and avoids it.
Deux throws a hook but Tremblay blocks it.
Tremblay slips a jab from Deux.
Tremblay is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tremblay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Deux slips a jab and a cross from Tremblay.
Deux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tremblay manages to avoid it.
Deux ducks under a wild hook from Tremblay.
Deux throws out a powerful jab.
Tremblay moves forwards but Deux connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tremblay lands a body shot.
Tremblay connects with a body shot that sends Deux's belly button to the back.
Deux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tremblay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Deux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tremblay keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deux.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deux scores with a hook to the body. Tremblay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tremblay lands a head shot.
Tremblay scores with a nice right hand.
Tremblay scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tremblay misses with a hook
and Deux counters with a three punch combo that has Tremblay backing up. Tremblay nods at Deux to acknowledge the strikes.
Deux lands with a cross.
Tremblay lands a jab to the head.
Deux misses with a body shot.
Deux ducks under a wild hook from Tremblay.
Tremblay throws a lazy right hand but Deux sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tremblay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Deux connects with a body shot.
Tremblay scores with a jab to the jaw.
Deux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tremblay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Deux in his tracks.
Tremblay throws a combination that misses
enabling Deux to counter with a crisp jab.
Deux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deux.
Tremblay misses with a looping right.
Deux jabs Tremblay to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tremblay scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Deux misses.
Tremblay misses with a wild body shot.
Tremblay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deux.
Deux catches Tremblay with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tremblay scores with a hook.
Tremblay scores with a three punch combo!
Sloppy strikes from Deux. Those never looked like landing.
Deux misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Deux misses.
Nice straight punches there by Tremblay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tremblay.
Tremblay slips a jab from Deux.
Tremblay takes a swing at Deux's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Deux. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Deux.
Tremblay thows a body shot but no joy.
Tremblay on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tremblay throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deux lands a jab.
Deux moves away from the strike by Tremblay.
Deux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tremblay finds it's way round the side to connect with Deux's head.
Deux scores with a hook to the body. Tremblay takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tremblay throws an overhand right that lands on Deux's shoulder, as Deux tries to avoid the shot.
Deux misses with a wild combination.
Tremblay slips a straight right by Deux.
Deux throws out a loose jab but Tremblay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deux throws a jab when Tremblay was well out of range.
Deux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tremblay moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tremblay lands a really nice looking cross but Deux seems unphased.
Deux throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Tremblay.
Deux's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Deux duly obliges.
Tremblay misses with a looping right.
Tremblay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tremblay misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deux.
Tremblay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deux manages to avoid it.
Deux thuds a left hand into Tremblay's body.
Tremblay misses the shot to the body.
Tremblay misses with a lunging right hand
and Deux counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tremblay throws a lazy uppercut
and Deux counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut lands for Tremblay. That snapped Deux's head back.
Tremblay slips a jab from Deux.
Tremblay misses with an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Numero Deux.
Well Deux has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Numero Deux!
A relieved looking Numero Deux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slyvane Slytherine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanchez
vs
Slytherine

169 cm
26
142 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
25
144 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eduardo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Slyvane Slytherine!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Slytherine is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
Sanchez won't allow Slytherine to pass to mount.
Sanchez tries to get to full guard but Slytherine has control of the leg.
Slytherine seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Slytherine seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanchez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep. Slytherine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Slytherine content to control rather than advance.

Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.
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.

Slytherine is working for a kimura but Sanchez is defending it quite comfortably.
Sanchez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanchez won't allow Slytherine to pass to mount.

Slytherine is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanchez is just riding it out for now. Slytherine eventually gives up the hold.
Sanchez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Slytherine is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slytherine is just content to waste time from the top position. Sanchez takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Slytherine looking to sit in guard and control but Sanchez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Slytherine trying to control the position.
Slytherine keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez won't allow Slytherine to sweep him here.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Slytherine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slytherine seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slytherine manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sanchez sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sanchez is trying is best to control the position here.
Slytherine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sanchez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sanchez.
Slytherine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Slytherine sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Sanchez doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Slytherine paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Sanchez - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eduardo Sanchez!
Slyvane Slytherine was interviewed post fight and said 'Hsssss.........I'll come back for you'.