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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryo Takeshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Takeshi
vs
West

185 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryo Takeshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Andrew West!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andrew West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Takeshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeshi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Takeshi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takeshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takeshi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takeshi wants it to stay on the feet.
Takeshi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from West.
Takeshi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from West.
West connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

It looks like Andrew West has been cut.
West throws a body punch but Takeshi moves out of range.
West looks to land a left hand but Takeshi moved out of range nicely.
West takes a swing at Takeshi's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Takeshi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hut - $50 in the buildup to the fight.
West avoids the head kick by Takeshi.
Takeshi digs a good hook to West's body.
Takeshi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takeshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
West throws out a counter right but Takeshi avoids it with no problem.
No joy there for West, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takeshi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Takeshi checks a leg kick.
West wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
West avoids the head kick by Takeshi.
West misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takeshi.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.
West connects with a crisp jab.
West takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi slips under a jab from West.

West fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Takeshi to the ground. West is now in Takeshi's guard.
West preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
West in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takeshi wants to stand and escape but West is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takeshi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
West loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Ryo Takeshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew West.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi ducks under a wild hook from West.
West looks for a takedown but Takeshi sprawls well.
Good work by Takeshi as he checks the leg kick.
Takeshi feinted with a counter takedown.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
West throws a series of punches but Takeshi moves out of range.
West looks winded!
West throws a body shot but no joy.
West blocks a head kick by Takeshi.
West looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
West throws a sloppy body shot
and Takeshi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ryo Takeshi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
West tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
West is looking to land body kicks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West misses with a low kick as Takeshi jumps back.
Takeshi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Takeshi throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
West was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Takeshi jabs West to the body, keeping him at a distance.
West shoots in for a double leg but Takeshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Takeshi takes one to the side of the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Takeshi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Takeshi pinned against the cage. Takeshi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Takeshi lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Andrew West will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Andrew West's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Takeshi connects with a jab.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West blocks a head kick by Takeshi.
Takeshi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Takeshi swinging wildly here.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeshi lands with a kick to the temple. West shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Takeshi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West misses the shot to the body.
West throws the left hand but Takeshi avoids the punch easily.
West throws a body punch but Takeshi moves out of range.
Takeshi slips under a jab.
West has a takedown stuffed.
West dives in for a single leg takedown but Takeshi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ryo Takeshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew West.
Takeshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
West is breathing heavily.
Takeshi scores with a head kick.
Takeshi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by West.
West throws a head kick that misses.
Takeshi's corner calls for a 1-2. Takeshi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Takeshi throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
West takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeshi scores with a push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takeshi lands with a kick to the temple. West shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Takeshi throws a lazy head kick

and West counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
West throwing strikes but missing.
West throws a big right hand that misses.
West throws an elbow that misses. Takeshi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in West's guard. Nice move by Takeshi!

West tries to land a sweep but no joy.
West managing to control the position.
Takeshi wanted to stand there but West had control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Takeshi.
West trying to control the position.
Takeshi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takeshi postures up.
West wants to stand up but Takeshi is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
West shoots in for a double leg but Takeshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A decent looking cross lands there for West.
Takeshi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by West.
Takeshi connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

West shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. West showed some decent athleticism there.
Takeshi is trying to maintain the position but West is very close to passing his half guard.
Takeshi is refusing to be controlled, as West sits in half guard.
Takeshi trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryo Takeshi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew West's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

West tries to land a leg kick but Takeshi saw it coming and moves away.
Ryo Takeshi is winning the standup battle so far.
West tries to land a front kick but Takeshi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Takeshi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from West.
Takeshi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
West cracks Takeshi with an open hand slap.
Takeshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And West tries to counter it with a takedown but Takeshi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
West tests Takeshi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Takeshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but West moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West swings for the body but Takeshi moves out of range.
West just misses with a punch to the body.
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Takeshi counters with a head kick.
West blocks a head kick by Takeshi.
Takeshi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
Takeshi is looking to counter the offense by West and move into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takeshi moves away.
Takeshi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

West bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
West takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

West is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Takeshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
West misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
West misses with the ground and pound.
West misses with the ground and pound.
West throws a strike aimed at the side of Takeshi's head but Takeshi avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Takeshi ducks under a wild hook from West.
Takeshi tries to counter by moving into the clinch but West manages to circle out of the way.
West misses with a head kick.
Takeshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takeshi throws a head kick but West moves out of range.
West goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Takeshi lands a high kick!
Takeshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Takeshi. Those never looked like landing.
West misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West misses with a straight left.
Takeshi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
West misses with a looping right.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West connects with the punch.

West throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Takeshi was covering up waiting for the punch and West finishes the takedown easily into guard.
West pushes down on Takeshi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
West wants to control but Takeshi is keeping him busy.

West seems to be working for a kimura but Takeshi defends the submission attempt.
West throws a strike but Takeshi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West postures up in Takeshi's guard and throws a big left but Takeshi blocks it.
West trying to control but Takeshi is working from the bottom.
West is looking to advance position but Takeshi has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

West is wriggling around trying to escape.
West wants to hold on but Takeshi pushes him away.
West wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Takeshi.
West blocking the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think West has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew West!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gioros Malaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Carlos Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Malaks
vs
Carlos Reyes

183 cm
18
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
24
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gioros Malaks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Juan Carlos Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Malaks moves into the clinch.

Reyes is trying to trip Malaks. He has hold of a leg but Malaks is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Reyes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Reyes tries to free his leg and advance position but Malaks is retaining full guard.
Reyes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Reyes sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Malaks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reyes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reyes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes throwing strikes but missing.

Reyes stands up and waves to Malaks to follow him.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Reyes is working for a submission of some sort.
Ground and pound from Reyes.
Reyes 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malaks looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reyes controlling the action here.
Malaks taking some punishment here, with Reyes in his half guard.
Reyes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reyes content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Malaks is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Malaks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reyes scores with a couple of nice shots.

Reyes stands up from half guard.

Malaks takes the fight into the clinch.
Malaks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Reyes is keeping busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reyes slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Reyes scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Carlos Reyes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Reyes scores with a kick to the midsection.

Reyes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Reyes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Reyes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Malaks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reyes stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes winds up and cracks Malaks with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reyes stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes is continuing to stall.
Juan Carlos Reyes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Malaks is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Reyes scores with a couple of nice shots.
Reyes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reyes controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reyes passes to side control.
Reyes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Malaks struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Reyes stalls from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Malaks forces Reyes back against the cage and clinches.

Reyes has picked Malaks up - he's going for a ride! Reyes dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Reyes perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Reyes 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.
Reyes takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Reyes stands up from half guard.

Reyes has Malaks up against the cage in a clinch.
Malaks is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Malaks wants to stall.

Reyes pulls guard successfully.
Reyes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malaks's guard.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reyes controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Juan Carlos Reyes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Reyes moves into the clinch successfully.
Reyes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Malaks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Reyes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Malaks pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Malaks is trying to maintain a safe position but Reyes gets an underhook and turns Malaks into the cage.

Reyes wants the takedown. Malaks is fighting it off but Reyes persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Malaks's guard against the cage.
Malaks looking for a sweep. Not yet Malaks, not yet.
Malaks can't keep his opponent in guard - Reyes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malaks trying to control but Reyes postures up.
We've been informed that Reyes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reyes trying to control the pace.
Malaks is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Malaks has hold of Reyes's hands but Reyes slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Reyes lands with a punch from half guard.

Reyes stands up from half guard.
Malaks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Reyes rushes Malaks and presses him up against the cage.
Malaks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Reyes manages to break the clinch.

Reyes closes the distance and clinches.
Reyes cracks Malaks with a nice body shot.

Reyes lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Reyes is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reyes in particular looking to stall.

Reyes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Malaks doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reyes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reyes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malaks taking some punishment here, with Reyes in his half guard.

Reyes stands up out of the half guard.
Gioros Malaks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reyes scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Malaks clinches up with Reyes and pushes him back against the cage.

Reyes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Malaks is trying to keep an underhook but Reyes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Reyes seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Reyes.
Reyes stops Malaks from getting back to his feet.
Malaks taking some punishment here, with Reyes in his half guard.
Reyes not doing much here.
Gioros Malaks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juan Carlos Reyes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reyes working over Malaks with some ground and pound. Malaks looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Carlos Reyes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reyes 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Carlos Reyes!
A victorious Juan Carlos Reyes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Raja Barat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ganbaatar Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan has chosen Power of the Soul (Mongolian Chant) as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Raja Barat has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Raja Barat seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Barat
vs
Khan

225 cm
18
189 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raja Barat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ganbaatar Khan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Khan misses with a head kick.
Khan tries to clinch there but Barat circles away.
As Khan looks to move away, Barat throws a big counter combo bu Khan just gets out of the way.
Khan closes the distance but Barat moves to the side
and Khan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Khan moves into range and clinches up with Barat.
Barat really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Khan trying to land knees to the body.
Khan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Barat lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

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

Khan drives through and clinches with Barat against the cage.

Khan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khan looks for the body kick but Barat saw that one coming.
Barat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barat takes a swing at Khan's ribcage but misses.
Khan tries to clinch up
and Barat counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Khan rushes Barat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Khan looking to throw knees to the head but Barat is blocking nicely.

Khan breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Khan.
Barat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That kick from Khan tenderised Barat's leg. Barat is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khan wants to clinch
and Barat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barat lands a jab-cross combination.
Barat keeps the fight on the outside.
Barat is looking for a counter combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Khan, right into the meat.
Khan tries to clinch but Barat moves away
and Barat counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Khan gets a clinch.
Khan looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barat.
Barat is trying to break the clinch but Khan has him pressed against the cage.
Barat tries to break free but Khan pushes him back against the cage.

Khan manages to break the clinch.
Khan scores with a leg kick.
Barat lands with a good body shot.
Khan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khan tries to clinch but Barat moves away
enabling Barat to counter with a crisp jab.
Barat is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
No joy there for Barat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barat seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Barat lands a nice looking body shot.
Khan wants to clinch up but Barat keeps it at a distance.
Khan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Khan was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Khan drops his hands momentarily and Barat takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Khan throws a leg kick
enabling Barat to counter with a crisp jab.
Khan throws a body punch but Barat moves out of range.
Barat appears to be looking for a big counter.
A nice combination there by Barat.
Barat looks to land a combination but Khan avoids it well.
It seemed like Khan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Barat is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Barat lands with a shot to the body.
Barat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Khan back to the cage. Barat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

Khan is rocked!
Barat is pawing at Khan, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Khan's nose. Khan is badly hurt! Barat pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Khan tries desperately to hold on but Barat is relentless in his assault! As Khan receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Barat away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raja Barat!
The defeated Ganbaatar Khan had this to say: 'THE FIGHT WASN'T OVER.. I REFUSE to acknowledge this defeat until my opponent has taken my life. Enjoy your hollow victory.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles comes to the cage accompanied by Blinded By The Light. Danny Charles had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Charles
vs
Gutierrez

178 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Charles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gilbert Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez shoots in for a double leg but Charles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gutierrez shoots in for a double leg but Charles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Gutierrez backs away, Charles returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gutierrez misses with a takedown attempt

and Charles counters by clinching up.
Danny Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Gutierrez.
Charles is pushing Gutierrez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gutierrez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Charles prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Charles manages to break the clinch.
Gutierrez misses with a takedown attempt

and Charles counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Charles pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gutierrez misses with a takedown attempt

and Charles moves into the clinch.
Charles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Charles decides to pull guard.

Charles uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charles thinks about countering with a head kick.
Gutierrez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gutierrez fails with the takedown

and Charles counters by clinching up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Charles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gutierrez shoots for a double leg takedown but Charles sprawls well. He's pushed Gutierrez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gutierrez dives in for a single leg takedown but Charles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Charles is looking to counter with head kicks.
Charles definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gutierrez tries to clinch there but Charles circles away.
As Gutierrez backs away, Charles returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Charles leaves Gutierrez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gutierrez shoots and misses
and Charles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Gilbert Gutierrez has been cut.
Gutierrez looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gutierrez.
Charles changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gutierrez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Charles defends it nicely.
Charles swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gutierrez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gutierrez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Charles looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gutierrez shoots and misses

and Charles moves into the clinch.

Charles lands a takedown into guard.
Charles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Charles works over Gutierrez with some ground and pound from guard.
Charles stopping the sweep attempt from Gutierrez.
Charles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Charles stands and steps away. Gutierrez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Charles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gilbert Gutierrez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Gutierrez has a takedown stuffed.
Charles is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gutierrez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Charles counters by clinching up.
Charles holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Charles breaks from the clinch.
Charles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gutierrez can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez fails with the takedown.
It looked like Charles wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Danny Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Gutierrez.
Gutierrez misses with a takedown

and Charles counters with a takedown into side control.
Gutierrez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
Gutierrez is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gutierrez on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Gutierrez is looking to reverse the position.
Charles is chipping away with strikes.
Charles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gutierrez on the ground.

Charles goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gutierrez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Charles but great work by Gutierrez.
Charles is looking to regain half guard here but Gutierrez keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Charles is positioning himself well to prevent Gutierrez advancing to mount.
Gutierrez is pressing down on Charles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Charles is holding on for now.
Charles lands with a few short shots to the body.

Charles looking for subs from the bottom but Gutierrez mounts him!
Charles regains half guard.

Gutierrez is working for a kimura but Charles is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles trying to hold on to Gutierrez's head to control him but Gutierrez postures up.
Charles is looking to improve his position.
Charles is looking to control Gutierrez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Charles avoid being mounted?
Gutierrez is trying to control the action in half guard but Charles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Charles tries to kick Gutierrez off in order to stand up. Gutierrez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

Gutierrez is trying to get an arm triangle but Charles is defending well.
Gutierrez wants to stand but Charles is controlling his arm.
Charles prevents Gutierrez from moving into mount.
Gutierrez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Charles down.
Charles struggling a bit here.
Charles parries the strikes from Gutierrez easily there. Gutierrez is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Charles to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gutierrez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

Gutierrez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Charles, who protects the arm well.
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 Danny Charles will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gilbert Gutierrez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Gutierrez tries to clinch up but Charles circles away and keeps his distance.
Charles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Charles slaps away a takedown attempt from Gutierrez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Charles fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gutierrez just manages to avoid it.
Gutierrez has a takedown stuffed.
A counter left hand to the body from Charles misses its target.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but Charles is having none of it.
Charles thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez dives in for a single leg takedown but Charles sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Danny Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Gutierrez.
Gutierrez shoots in looking for a takedown but Charles manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gutierrez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Charles tries to counter with a takedown but Gutierrez is quick to defend against it.
Gutierrez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but Charles moves out of range.
Charles fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gutierrez just manages to avoid it.
Gutierrez closes the distance and clinches up with Charles, looking for a takedown. Gutierrez pushes Charles against the cage but Charles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Charles was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez fails with the takedown

and Charles counters by clinching up.
Charles comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Charles has Gutierrez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Charles pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gutierrez tumbling to the mat - Charles dives into Gutierrez's guard.
Charles lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gutierrez is keeping the position for now.
Charles has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Gutierrez is working an open guard so Charles takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gutierrez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Charles as he avoids it easily.
Gilbert Gutierrez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gutierrez tries to close the distance and clinch but Charles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Charles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gutierrez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Charles sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gutierrez shoots for a takedown but Charles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Charles is looking to counter with a body kick.
Gutierrez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Charles moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Charles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gutierrez is trying to keep an underhook but Charles manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gutierrez wants to control the action here but instead Charles manages to pass to full mount!
Charles tries to control but Gutierrez wriggling away.
Charles landing shots from mount.

Charles looking for a guillotine from mount but Gutierrez is having none of it.
Gutierrez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles looking to control but Gutierrez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gutierrez is working to get back to half guard.
Charles punishing his opponent with strikes.
Gutierrez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Charles has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Gutierrez's face.
Gilbert Gutierrez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Danny Charles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That has opened up Gilbert Gutierrez's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gutierrez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Charles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Charles has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Charles!
Danny Charles was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamar Diggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quill Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diggs
vs
Styles

195 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
212 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lamar Diggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quill Styles!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Quill Styles has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Diggs scores with a four punch combination!
Styles attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Styles throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diggs is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Styles scores with a takedown into Diggs's guard.
Diggs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Styles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Styles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Styles postures up and lands a big shot to Diggs's brow.
Styles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Styles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Diggs looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Styles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Styles throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Styles tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggs is retaining full guard.
Styles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diggs keeping moving, preventing Styles from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Styles misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Diggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diggs cracks Styles with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diggs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diggs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Styles was well out of range. Poor timing from Diggs.
Diggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lamar Diggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Styles closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Styles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Diggs.
Styles lands a body punch.
Styles trying to land knees to the body.
Styles misses with an elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs throws a head punch that misses.

Styles has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Diggs clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styles scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Diggs trying to control the hands but Styles breaks the grip.
Diggs looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Styles throwing damaging strikes from the back! Diggs could be in trouble here!

Styles has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Diggs has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Styles connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Diggs to escape the position.
Styles scores with punches to the body.
Diggs tries to escape the position.
Styles loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Diggs hold on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Styles lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Diggs is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Styles working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Diggs takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Styles throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Diggs!
Diggs trying to control the position but Styles manages to sink in the hooks.
Styles lands with a hammerfist to the side of Diggs's head.
Styles scores with punches to the body.
Styles is trying to stick to Diggs's back but Diggs is turning into Styles. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Styles's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Diggs.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diggs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diggs is breathing heavily.
Styles wants to control but Diggs passes into side.
Styles manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diggs's best efforts.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Styles trying to hold on to Diggs's head to control him but Diggs postures up.
Styles is looking for a sweep. Diggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diggs wants to free his trapped foot but Styles is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Styles moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quill Styles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quill Styles's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Diggs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Styles.
Styles swinging wildly here.
Diggs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Styles manages to avoid it.
Styles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Styles tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diggs is able to avoid easily.
Diggs seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Styles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Diggs scores with a punch to the head.
Styles throws a hook but Diggs avoids it easily.
Diggs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lamar Diggs is winning the standup battle so far.
Diggs tests Styles's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That has opened up Quill Styles's cut even more.
Styles avoids the body shot from Diggs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Styles ducks right into an uppercut from Diggs.
A shot to the liver by Diggs. Beautiful body shot.
Diggs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Styles circles away quickly and effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Styles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diggs.
Diggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Diggs swings for the body but Styles moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diggs connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Diggs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diggs thuds a left hand into Styles's body.
A shot to the body from Styles misses
and Diggs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Styles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diggs fails to land with a series of punches.

Styles closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diggs did well to prevent Styles getting side control.
Styles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Diggs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Styles thows a huge punch but Diggs dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Styles lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Diggs is trying to maintain the position but Styles is very close to passing his half guard.
Nice strikes from Styles there.

Diggs looking for submissions off his back.
Styles scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Styles.
Styles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Styles seems to be looking for submissions.
Styles takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Styles there.
Styles wants to take a breather but Diggs is having none of it.
Diggs is looking to control Styles's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diggs avoid being mounted?
Styles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Styles working Diggs over with strikes.
Diggs on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Styles there.

Styles seems to be looking for submissions.
Styles throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Diggs is refusing to be controlled, as Styles sits in half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Styles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Styles winds up and cracks Diggs with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Styles is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Styles wants to pass the guard but Diggs is defending well.
Styles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Styles lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Quill Styles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Quill Styles's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Diggs uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Styles.
Styles works over Diggs's head and body with a nice combination.
Diggs misses with a two punch combination.
Diggs swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Styles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diggs tries to bum rush Styles with a series of wild strikes but Styles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamar Diggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diggs feints a jab promting Styles to slip. Diggs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Styles slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Diggs is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diggs just misses with a punch to the body.
Styles misses with a two punch combination.

Styles is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Diggs's half guard.
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!
Styles looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Diggs is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Styles pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Styles landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Diggs is trying to maintain the position but Styles is very close to passing his half guard.
Styles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Diggs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Styles.
Diggs wants to improve his position but Styles is controlling well.
Styles is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Styles lands strikes from half guard.
Styles wants to free his trapped foot but Diggs is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Styles lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Styles lands a nice short elbow.
Lamar Diggs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Styles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Diggs is looking to improve his position.
Styles moves nicely into side control.
Styles lands a decent elbow from side control.
Quill Styles is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Styles staying calm.
Styles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Styles working the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Diggs's shoulder. That is not cool.
Diggs struggling a bit here.
Styles tries to advance to mount but can't.
Styles slows the pace down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Diggs is looking to regain half guard here but Styles keeps moving and retains side control.
Styles laying and praying for a moment but Diggs takes advantage and regains half guard.
Styles slips a nice elbow through Diggs's hands, connecting with Diggs's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Styles lands a nice short elbow.

Diggs looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Styles seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Styles working over Diggs with some ground and pound. Diggs looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

And that's the end of the fight!
Quill Styles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Styles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Quill Styles!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitkoslav Boychitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Udovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Udovich is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Na Golici. Simon Udovich is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Boychitch
vs
Udovich

195 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
23
212 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mitkoslav Boychitch!
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, Simon Udovich!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boychitch connects with a body shot that sends Udovich's belly button to the back.
Boychitch throws a combination that misses
and Udovich counters with a leg kick.
Udovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boychitch finds it's way round the side to connect with Udovich's head.
Udovich takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Boychitch throws a body kick that misses.
Udovich with the counter takedown but Boychitch avoids it easily.
Udovich avoids the body shot from Boychitch.
Udovich feints the counter takedown.
Udovich takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Boychitch throws out a powerful jab.
Boychitch moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Boychitch finds it's target.
Boychitch cracks Udovich with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Boychitch - that will leave a mark!
Boychitch lands a big right hook! Udovich looks hurt but is still standing! Boychitch lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Udovich falls down and Boychitch dives in with a huge hammer fist! Udovich's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Boychitch runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mitkoslav Boychitch!
In defeat, Simon Udovich stepped up to the mic, saying 'My body doesn't hurt quite as much as my heart does.. I'll keep training and keep going even if it kills me.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Achillies Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Keys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hendricks might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rocky Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hendricks
vs
Keys

180 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Achillies Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Keys!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks lands a right hook to the body.
Keys tries to clinch but Hendricks moves away
and Hendricks counters with a two punch combo.
Keys throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Hendricks to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Kyle Keys has been cut.
A head kick misses from Keys.
Hendricks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Keys has his takedown stuffed
and Hendricks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Keys dodges the punch combination from Hendricks.
Hendricks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Keys looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kyle Keys seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Keys shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Keys was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Keys decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hendricks to his feet.
Hendricks looks for the body kick but Keys saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Keys momentarily.
Hendricks connects with a nice looking jab.
Jab from Hendricks.

Keys is rocked!

That has opened up Kyle Keys's cut even more.
Hendricks lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Achillies Hendricks!
Achillies Hendricks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.