RRF 06: PHD vs AMATO PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Abot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and MuayThai Sparring (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!

Abot
vs
Sparring

186 cm
24
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

176 cm
25
174 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Abot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, MuayThai Sparring!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparring throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abot listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Abot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sparring misses with an uppercut.
Abot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abot fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sparring has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abot misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick by Sparring misses
and Abot counters with a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparring. Abot does a little dance to reset his feet.

Sparring tries to keep at a distance but Abot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sparring jumps guard but Abot stands there with Sparring around his waist. Sparring gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abot.

Abot breaks from the clinch.
Abot fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sparring throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abot blocks a head kick by Sparring.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abot tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abot has closed the distance and engaged Sparring in a clinch.

Abot breaks the clinch.
Abot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Abot avoids the head kick by Sparring.
Sparring throws a head kick that misses
and Abot counters with a nice body kick.
Sparring tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abot walks into a stiff left hand from Sparring.

Abot gets a clinch.
Sparring is trying to break the clinch but Abot is controlling him.
Abot scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abot keeps control of Sparring as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Abot manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Abot.
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!
Sparring throws a head kick but Abot moves out of range.
Sparring looks to score with a jab to the body but Abot is just out of range.
Crunch! Abot slams his shin into Sparring's torso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparring goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sparring steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Abot. That one must have hurt.
Sparring looks winded!

Abot has Sparring up against the cage in a clinch.

Abot manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Abot misses.
Sparring tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abot slips under a jab from Sparring.
Abot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sparring.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparring. Abot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparring misses the shot to the body.
Abot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sparring throws a poor cross that misses
and Abot counters with an inside leg kick.
Abot blocks a head kick by Sparring.
Sparring throws a sloppy head kick
and Abot counters with a two punch combo.
Abot lands with a shot to the body.
Abot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparring throws a head kick but Abot moves out of range.
Abot throws a nice head kick!
Sparring blocks a head kick by Abot.
Abot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sparring thows a body shot but no joy.
MuayThai Sparring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparring throws a sloppy head kick and Abot moves out of range easily.
Sparring walks forward, straight into a front kick from Abot.

Abot instigates a clinch.
Abot is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sparring wants a takedown.

Abot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Abot - that will leave a mark!
Abot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparring looks to score with a jab to the body but Abot is just out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abot avoids the head kick by Sparring.
Abot blocks a head kick by Sparring.
Sparring connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sparring is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abot rather than just go for the knockout.
Abot throws a nice head kick!
Abot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Abot.

Abot darts in and clinches Sparring up against the cage.
Sparring is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abot to keep the fight standing.
Tony Abot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of MuayThai Sparring.

Abot breaks the clinch.
Abot works Sparring's body with a nice hook.
Abot looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A shot to the body from Sparring misses
and Abot counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sparring throws a lazy right hand but Abot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Abot rushes Sparring and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Abot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abot throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sparring tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abot connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sparring. Sparring circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sparring avoids the head kick by Abot.
Tony Abot is winning the standup battle so far.
Sparring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tony Abot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sparring avoids the head kick by Abot.
Abot takes one to the chin there.
Sparring just misses with a punch to the body.
Sparring misses with a head kick.
Sparring throws a body punch but Abot moves out of range.
Abot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sparring throws a head kick that misses
and Abot counters with a straight right hand.
Abot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Abot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abot's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Abot duly obliges.
Sparring throws a head kick that misses.
Abot scoring well with a low kick there.
Sparring is breathing heavily.
Abot scores with a push kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abot shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sparring eats them both and turns towards Abot to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Abot throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.

Abot clinches.
Abot lands a body punch.

Abot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abot is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Abot misses with a series of wild punches.
Sparring fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abot manages to avoid it.
Abot avoids the head kick by Sparring.
Abot scores with a head kick.
Sparring misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sparring has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Abot.
Sparring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sparring throws an off balance right hand
and Abot counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sparring's knee momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Abot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abot avoids the head kick by Sparring.
Abot lands a right hook to the body.

Abot gets a clinch.
Sparring jumps guard but Abot stands there with Sparring around his waist. Sparring gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sparring is trying to break the clinch but Abot is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Abot - that landed with a thud.

Abot manages to break the clinch.
Sparring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abot moves away.
Abot avoids the head kick by Sparring.

Abot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sparring, pushing him back against the cage.

Abot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparring misses with a wild body shot.
Abot moves out of range as Sparring strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparring walks forward, straight into a front kick from Abot.
Abot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sparring.
Sparring throws a head kick that misses.
Abot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sparring ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abot moves away.
Sparring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparring tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abot lands with a shot to the body.

Abot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sparring, pushing him back against the cage.
Sparring trying to stall but Abot improves his position.

Abot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Abot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Abot on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abot tries to get out of the position.
Sparring stops Abot from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sparring tries to free his leg and advance position but Abot is retaining full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Abot takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Abot dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Sparring misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abot.
Abot throws a body punch but Sparring moves out of range.
Abot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sparring circles away quickly and effectively.
Sparring swings for the body but Abot moves out of range.

Abot closes the distance and pushes Sparring back into the cage.

Abot breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparring's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sparring misses with an uppercut. Abot saw that one coming.
Sparring throws a sloppy head kick and Abot moves out of range easily.

Abot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sparring is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Abot to keep the fight standing.
Sparring tries to pull guard but Abot won't allow it.

Abot escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Sparring.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abot, as that shot connected.

Abot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sparring, pushing him back against the cage.

Abot pulls Sparring into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparring trying to control the position from guard on top but Abot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Abot pushes Sparring off and gets back to his feet.

Abot has managed to clinch.

Abot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

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

Abot is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sparring ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Abot out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). MuayThai Sparring!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Aioki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes into the arena with Tó sou seu blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!

Silva
vs
Aioki

186 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
156 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Danny Aioki!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Silva throws a push kick but Aioki slaps the foot to one side.
Aioki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aioki doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Aioki shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Aioki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aioki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Silva swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.

Aioki is rocked!

Silva closes the distance looking for a takedown. Silva picks Aioki up and slams him brutally to the floor. Aioki is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Gabriel Silva!
Gabriel Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Project Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 Rick Ross was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Fighter
vs
Ross

190 cm
23
205 lbs
12 - 1 - 0

210 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

The Exiled Clothing

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 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Project Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rick Ross!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter shoots in looking for a takedown. Ross tries to sprawl out of it but Fighter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ross manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ross is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ross takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
Fighter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ross sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fighter misses the jab.
Ross tries to close the distance and clinch but Fighter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ross wants to clinch up but Fighter keeps it at a distance.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Ross breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ross tries to clinch up.
Ross stuffs the takedown.
Ross tries to clinch there but Fighter circles away.

Fighter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ross is trying to defend but Fighter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Fighter is working for a submission of some sort.
Fighter is thwarting Ross's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross is trying to get back to full guard.
Fighter not landing any meaningful shots this time.

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

Fighter maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ross could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Fighter has cracked it and Ross is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Fighter!

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Lorenzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Madge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lorenzo comes into the arena with Face the pain blaring out of the sound system. Chuck Lorenzo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Lorenzo
vs
Madge

183 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chuck Lorenzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Madge!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madge throws a head kick but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Madge throws a sloppy head kick and Lorenzo moves out of range easily.
Madge tries to clinch but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Lorenzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Madge is just out of range.
Madge throws a sloppy head kick and Lorenzo moves out of range easily.
Lorenzo keeps the fight on the outside.
Madge goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lorenzo swinging wildly here.
Madge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Madge dodges the punch combination from Lorenzo.
Madge throws a head kick but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Madge slips a jab and a cross from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo throws a series of punches but Madge avoids them all with ease.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lorenzo misses with a double jab.
Lorenzo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lorenzo throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Madge walks into a straight right hand from Lorenzo.
A head kick misses from Madge.
Lorenzo avoids the head kick by Madge.
Madge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lorenzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Madge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Madge looks winded!
Madge dodges the punch combination from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo tries to bum rush Madge with a series of wild strikes but Madge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lorenzo thows a body shot but no joy.
Lorenzo swinging wildly here.
Lorenzo blocks a head kick by Madge.
Madge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lorenzo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lorenzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madge throws a head kick but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Lorenzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Madge slips a jab from Lorenzo.
Madge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lorenzo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lorenzo scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lorenzo misses with a wild combination.
Don Madge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lorenzo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lorenzo throws a right and a left that Madge avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madge throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lorenzo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madge.
Madge throws a head kick but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Jab from Lorenzo.
Madge slips a jab and a cross from Lorenzo.
Lorenzo swinging wildly here.
Madge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lorenzo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Madge backs up against the cage.
A punch combination from Lorenzo misses.
Madge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Madge is rocked!

Nice combo by Lorenzo! Oh, that's hurt him - Madge falls to the canvas and Lorenzo follows him into side control.
Madge is still in real trouble! Can Lorenzo finish him?
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
An elbow from Lorenzo crashes against the mat.

Lorenzo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lorenzo controlling from side mount.
Madge seems to have recovered his senses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
You can see the frustration on Madge's face as Lorenzo controls the position.
Madge avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lorenzo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lorenzo works to advance to full mount. Madge defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Madge is squirming around, avoiding Lorenzo's attempts to control the action.
Lorenzo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lorenzo looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Madge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lorenzo avoids the head kick by Madge.
Madge throws a head kick that misses.
Lorenzo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Madge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chuck Lorenzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madge throws a head kick but Lorenzo moves out of range.
Madge tries to close the distance and clinch but Lorenzo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Madge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lorenzo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Madge tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lorenzo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Lorenzo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lorenzo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lorenzo misses with a double jab.
Lorenzo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lorenzo throws an overhand right that has Madge reeling! Lorenzo follows up with more punches and Madge is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chuck Lorenzo!
As Chuck Lorenzo got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am so happy to win my first fight in MMA. I just released all my hunger to beat Don. Props to Don for being a tough warrior. Thanks Dos Santos for letting me fight your guy Don. Thank you!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

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

Awesome Phd
vs
D Amato

201 cm
18
219 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dr Awesome Phd!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael D Amato!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awesome Phd misses the shot to the body.
Awesome Phd clobbers D Amato with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Awesome Phd avoids the body shot from D Amato.
An inside leg kick from Awesome Phd misses.
D Amato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Awesome Phd on the wrong end of a nice hook.
D Amato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Awesome Phd.
Awesome Phd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Awesome Phd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
D Amato lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

It looks like Dr Awesome Phd has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato throws a right and a left that Awesome Phd avoids nicely.
D Amato takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Awesome Phd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
D Amato punishes Awesome Phd's body with a nice straight punch.
D Amato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Awesome Phd.
Awesome Phd throws an overhand right that lands on D Amato's shoulder, as D Amato tries to avoid the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Awesome Phd, right into the meat.
Awesome Phd avoids the body shot from D Amato.
Awesome Phd scores with a jab to the head.
Awesome Phd throws a leg kick but D Amato sees it coming and moves out of range.
D Amato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Awesome Phd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
D Amato blocks the body kick.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Awesome Phd moves away and avoids it.
D Amato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dr Awesome Phd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Awesome Phd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Awesome Phd lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Awesome Phd swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Awesome Phd will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Awesome Phd.
Awesome Phd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Awesome Phd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
D Amato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Awesome Phd avoids the body shot from D Amato.
Awesome Phd moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Awesome Phd.
D Amato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Awesome Phd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from D Amato misses.
Awesome Phd lands a leg kick that knocks D Amato off balance momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awesome Phd slips under a jab from D Amato.
A clash of legs there as D Amato blocks the low kick.
D Amato missing with a left hand there. Awesome Phd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
D Amato clobbers Awesome Phd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Awesome Phd with a hook.
D Amato looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Awesome Phd throws a shot from downtown. D Amato moves away and avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Awesome Phd. That's going to slow D Amato down.
Awesome Phd scores with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A good leg kick by Awesome Phd.
D Amato walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
D Amato's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Awesome Phd is looking to score with low kicks.
Awesome Phd connects with an inside leg kick.
Awesome Phd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
D Amato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato throws a series of strikes that have Awesome Phd backpedaling.
D Amato feints a jab promting Awesome Phd to slip. D Amato then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Awesome Phd slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
D Amato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Awesome Phd can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Amato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Awesome Phd.
D Amato swings for the body but Awesome Phd moves out of range.
D Amato throws a hook but Awesome Phd blocks it.
Awesome Phd scores with a nice body kick.
D Amato fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Awesome Phd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt D Amato.
D Amato takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Awesome Phd is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Awesome Phd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to D Amato's calf.
Awesome Phd throws the kick towards the body but D Amato avoids it.
A good leg kick by Awesome Phd.
D Amato misses with a wild combination.
Nice uppercut there from Awesome Phd.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Awesome Phd lands a jab to D Amato's midsection.
D Amato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Awesome Phd on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
D Amato lands with a good body shot.
D Amato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
D Amato checks a leg kick.
D Amato thows a left - swing and a miss!
Awesome Phd scores with a kick to the body.
D Amato has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Awesome Phd.
D Amato just misses with a punch to the body.
Awesome Phd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
D Amato uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Awesome Phd.
Awesome Phd throws a nice outside leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Awesome Phd!
Crunch! Awesome Phd slams his shin into D Amato's torso.
D Amato looks winded!
A nice leg kick lands there from Awesome Phd.
Awesome Phd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
D Amato sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Awesome Phd takes one on the button.
Awesome Phd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. D Amato doesn't seem bothered though.
D Amato blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr Awesome Phd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dr Awesome Phd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Awesome Phd throws a nice outside leg kick.
Awesome Phd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
D Amato throws a body punch but Awesome Phd moves out of range.
D Amato lands a jab.
A big left from D Amato misses.
Awesome Phd avoids the body shot from D Amato.
D Amato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Awesome Phd feints and then cracks D Amato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow D Amato down.
Awesome Phd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
D Amato has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from D Amato there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dr Awesome Phd is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Awesome Phd throws a nice head kick!
Awesome Phd throws a quick head kick that skims the top of D Amato's head.
Awesome Phd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Awesome Phd ducks under a wild hook from D Amato.
Good shot there by D Amato.
D Amato throws a shot from downtown. Awesome Phd moves away and avoids it.
D Amato smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
D Amato connects with a body shot that sends Awesome Phd's belly button to the back.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Awesome Phd.
Awesome Phd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but D Amato was well out of range. Poor timing from Awesome Phd.
Nice body kick from Awesome Phd.
Awesome Phd connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
D Amato misses with a straight left.
Awesome Phd ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Awesome Phd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Awesome Phd lands a leg kick that knocks D Amato off balance momentarily.
Awesome Phd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Awesome Phd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
D Amato misses the shot to the body.
D Amato misses with a looping right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
D Amato jabs Awesome Phd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Awesome Phd.
D Amato takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Awesome Phd lands with a kick to the ribs.
D Amato is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awesome Phd cracks a nice hook into D Amato's ribs.
D Amato looks to throw the jab but Awesome Phd is out of range.
Awesome Phd misses with a low kick.
Awesome Phd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
D Amato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Awesome Phd.
D Amato takes a kick to the side of the head.
D Amato with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Awesome Phd moves out of range as D Amato strikes.
Nice body kick there by Awesome Phd.
D Amato scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Awesome Phd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Awesome Phd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by D Amato.
Nice uppercut lands for D Amato. That snapped Awesome Phd's head back.
D Amato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Awesome Phd connects with a high kick.
Awesome Phd fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but D Amato is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awesome Phd tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Awesome Phd works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
D Amato lands a lovely overhand right.
Awesome Phd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by D Amato.
D Amato scores with a hook.
D Amato walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from D Amato misses.
Awesome Phd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body punch from D Amato.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice shot by D Amato.
D Amato lands a right hook to the body.
D Amato ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
D Amato missing with a left hand there. Awesome Phd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
D Amato on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
D Amato bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Awesome Phd pivots, looking for a leg kick but D Amato is out of range and Awesome Phd settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
D Amato lands an overhand right.
D Amato swings for the body but Awesome Phd moves out of range.
D Amato takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
D Amato cracks Awesome Phd with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Awesome Phd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

Awesome Phd is rocked!
A big right from D Amato misses.
Oh Awesome Phd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Awesome Phd feints and then cracks D Amato's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow D Amato down.
Awesome Phd seems to have got his legs back now.
D Amato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
D Amato throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Awesome Phd.
D Amato fails to land with a series of punches.
A solid body kick from Awesome Phd.
D Amato thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
D Amato misses with a wild body shot.
Awesome Phd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on D Amato. That did some damage!
Awesome Phd throws a nice outside leg kick.
D Amato throws a hook but Awesome Phd avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael D Amato will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Dr Awesome Phd's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Awesome Phd manages to avoid it.
Awesome Phd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but D Amato manages to avoid it.
Awesome Phd scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot lands for Awesome Phd.
Awesome Phd explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Awesome Phd.
Awesome Phd has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Awesome Phd throws a head kick that misses.
Awesome Phd throws a leg kick which misses D Amato's front leg but catches the back leg as D Amato tries to avoid it.
D Amato throws a lazy uppercut
and Awesome Phd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Awesome Phd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Awesome Phd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Awesome Phd throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Awesome Phd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Awesome Phd, right into the meat.
D Amato takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Awesome Phd connects with a body shot.
Awesome Phd feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to D Amato's calf.
Awesome Phd throws a leg kick but D Amato checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
D Amato lands with a nice combination. Awesome Phd backs away looking to recover.
Awesome Phd thuds his shin into the meat of D Amato's side.
D Amato looks to throw the jab but Awesome Phd is out of range.
Awesome Phd buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Awesome Phd lands a high kick!
Awesome Phd cracks the inside of D Amato's front leg.
Awesome Phd looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
D Amato stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Awesome Phd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
D Amato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Awesome Phd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Awesome Phd thuds his shin into the meat of D Amato's side.
Good shot there by Awesome Phd.
Awesome Phd lands a nice looking body kick.
Awesome Phd cracks the inside of D Amato's front leg.
Awesome Phd throws a leg kick but D Amato sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Awesome Phd's corner calls for a 1-2. Awesome Phd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Amato avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
D Amato swinging wildly here.
A good leg kick by Awesome Phd.
Awesome Phd uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from D Amato.
Awesome Phd throws a nice inside leg kick.
D Amato has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Awesome Phd.
Awesome Phd throws a low kick but D Amato moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by D Amato. Beautiful body shot.
Awesome Phd throws a front kick that sends D Amato stumbling back into the cage.
Awesome Phd throws a low kick but D Amato moves out of range easily.
Awesome Phd cracks D Amato with an open hand slap.
D Amato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Awesome Phd. Awesome Phd obviously looking to wear him down.
D Amato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Awesome Phd manages to avoid it.
D Amato misses with a body shot.
Awesome Phd blocks a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as D Amato checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
D Amato looks to land a combination but Awesome Phd avoids it well.
D Amato looks to land a combination but Awesome Phd avoids it well.
D Amato takes a jab right on the kisser.
Awesome Phd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
D Amato throws a body punch but Awesome Phd moves out of range.
Awesome Phd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
D Amato fails to land with a series of punches.
Awesome Phd thumps D Amato with a low kick.
D Amato throws out a loose jab but Awesome Phd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Awesome Phd lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
D Amato checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Awesome Phd. D Amato does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from D Amato misses the target.
D Amato lunges at Awesome Phd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Awesome Phd's hand.
Awesome Phd connects with a single shot there.
Awesome Phd throws a low kick, looking for D Amato's leg but D Amato calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awesome Phd throws a hook but D Amato avoids it easily.
Awesome Phd throws a quick inside leg kick.
D Amato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Awesome Phd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Amato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Awesome Phd throws a leg kick that misses.
D Amato throws a hook but Awesome Phd avoids it easily.
D Amato lands with a right hand.
A head kick from Awesome Phd lands but D Amato takes it in his stride.
D Amato uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Awesome Phd has time to react.
Awesome Phd is looking to land body kicks.
Awesome Phd tries to land a front kick but D Amato steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
D Amato avoids a kick to the body.
Awesome Phd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Awesome Phd fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
D Amato misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Awesome Phd counters with a leg kick.
D Amato checks a low kick from Awesome Phd.
Awesome Phd throws an off balance right hand
and D Amato counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dr Awesome Phd clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Dr Awesome Phd's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Awesome Phd throws a hook to the side of D Amato's head but D Amato sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
D Amato throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Awesome Phd sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Awesome Phd connects with a solid leg kick.
D Amato moves out of range as Awesome Phd throws a body kick.
Awesome Phd throws a leg kick but D Amato moved away.
A combination from Awesome Phd does no damage.
D Amato checks a leg kick nicely.
Awesome Phd clobbers D Amato with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
D Amato lands a nice looking body shot.
D Amato slips under a jab.
D Amato cracks a nice hook into Awesome Phd's ribs.
D Amato tries to move into range but Awesome Phd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Awesome Phd connects with a high kick.
D Amato getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
D Amato moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
D Amato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Awesome Phd looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
D Amato misses with a hook. Awesome Phd ducked under it nicely.
D Amato lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Awesome Phd at a distance.
D Amato throws a big shot that misses.
D Amato throws a good cross that connects.
Awesome Phd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Awesome Phd throws a sloppy head kick and D Amato moves out of range easily.

D Amato drops Awesome Phd with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Awesome Phd looks back up at him and smiles so D Amato waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Awesome Phd wants to slow D Amato down by chopping away at his legs.
Awesome Phd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Awesome Phd lets loose with a powerful body kick. D Amato will feel that in the morning.
A big right from D Amato misses.
D Amato lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Awesome Phd - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for D Amato!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael D Amato!
Michael D Amato is the new light heavyweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Mytilinaios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Mytilinaios
vs
Simpson

185 cm
23
204 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
21
194 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

The Exiled Clothing

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kostas Mytilinaios!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson stuffs the takedown.
Simpson connects with a solid leg kick.
Simpson moves away from the strike by Mytilinaios.
Mytilinaios dives in and grabs Simpson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes down on Mytilinaios's head and hops out.
Mytilinaios misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kostas Mytilinaios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Simpson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mytilinaios takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mytilinaios shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simpson but Simpson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simpson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Simpson lands with a shot to the body.
Simpson scores with a jab to the head.
Simpson connects with a leg kick. Mytilinaios looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Simpson lands a head kick!
Mytilinaios looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simpson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simpson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mytilinaios shoots for a double leg takedown but Simpson sprawls well. He's pushed Mytilinaios's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mytilinaios takes a jab right on the kisser.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mytilinaios misses with a takedown attempt
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mytilinaios misses with a hook. Simpson ducked under it nicely.
Simpson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Simpson duly obliges.
Simpson scores with a head kick.
Mytilinaios closes the distance and clinches up with Simpson, looking for a takedown. Mytilinaios pushes Simpson against the cage but Simpson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A cross from Simpson lands.
Simpson connects with a right hand. Mytilinaios shakes it off.
Mytilinaios with a poor takedown
and Simpson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Simpson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mytilinaios tries for a takedown but Simpson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mytilinaios is breathing heavily.
Simpson tests Mytilinaios's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simpson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mytilinaios under the eye.
Good leg kick by Simpson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kostas Mytilinaios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpson scoring well with a low kick there.
Simpson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mytilinaios.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mytilinaios will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Simpson cracks Mytilinaios with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simpson misses with a series of wild punches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mytilinaios. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson jabs Mytilinaios to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mytilinaios walks into a jab.
Simpson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Simpson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simpson scores with a three punch combo!
Mytilinaios has his takedown stuffed
and Simpson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mytilinaios thinking.
A nice combination there by Simpson.
Mytilinaios dives in and grabs Simpson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simpson pushes down on Mytilinaios's head and hops out.
Mytilinaios looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simpson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mytilinaios had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mytilinaios is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Simpson.
Simpson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Simpson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mytilinaios takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Simpson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mytilinaios momentarily.

Mytilinaios feints and as Simpson raises his hands in defense, Mytilinaios changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Mytilinaios thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mytilinaios is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Simpson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Simpson has escaped and now he's on top!
Simpson tries to free his leg and advance position but Mytilinaios is retaining full guard.
Simpson controlling from the top position.

Mytilinaios working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simpson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simpson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Simpson wants to control from the top but Mytilinaios keeps moving.
Simpson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Simpson wants to stand but Mytilinaios has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kostas Mytilinaios!
Kostas Mytilinaios is the new middleweight champion!