All Alone PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Toilfer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is 2pac - All Eyez On Me. A fine choice. Julius Jackson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Jackson
vs
Toilfer

193 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Julius Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brian Toilfer!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toilfer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Toilfer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jackson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Toilfer jabs at Jackson's body.
Toilfer fails with a takedown attempt.
Toilfer shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toilfer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Toilfer goes for a double leg but Jackson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jackson continues to drive forward.
Julius Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Toilfer.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Toilfer circles away.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson forces Toilfer back against the cage and clinches.
Jackson is pushing Toilfer up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Toilfer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson has a takedown stuffed.

Jackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toilfer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Toilfer tries to pull guard but Jackson holds him up against the cage and eventually Toilfer drops back down to his feet.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
Jackson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toilfer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.

Jackson lands a takedown into guard.

Toilfer pushes Jackson off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toilfer throws a leg kick that misses.
Toilfer slaps away a takedown attempt from Jackson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Toilfer moves out of range easily.

Toilfer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Toilfer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jackson.
Jackson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jackson misses with a punch to the body.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toilfer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Toilfer is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson scores with a one two! Toilfer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No luck for Toilfer with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Toilfer scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Toilfer defends it nicely.
Toilfer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

Jackson gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Toilfer keeps him there for the moment.
Toilfer just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Jackson.
Jackson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Toilfer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jackson is looking to control Toilfer's arms but Toilfer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jackson has his back to the cage.
Toilfer effectively controlling the action here.

Toilfer pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Toilfer is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson postures up in Toilfer's guard and throws a big left but Toilfer blocks it.
Jackson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jackson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toilfer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Toilfer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson backs up against the cage.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jackson swinging wildly here.

Toilfer shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toilfer.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Toilfer wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toilfer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Toilfer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Toilfer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Toilfer dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jackson tries to clinch up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toilfer.
Jackson tries to clinch up.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson throws a head kick but Toilfer moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toilfer closes the distance and clinches up with Jackson, looking for a takedown. Toilfer pushes Jackson against the cage but Jackson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson misses with a double jab
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Toilfer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson misses with a two punch combination.
Julius Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Toilfer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Julius Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Toilfer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a nice head kick!
Toilfer wants to clinch.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Toilfer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Jackson backs off Toilfer throws a huge counter combo but Jackson manages to avoid it all.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson misses with the combination.
A swing and a miss from Jackson.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toilfer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Jackson misses the target.
No luck for Toilfer with that takedown attempt.
Toilfer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Toilfer lands a head kick!
Jackson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jackson there as he acknowledges the shot.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Toilfer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson has Toilfer pressed against the cage.
Jackson being controlled against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Jackson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Toilfer. Toilfer gets slowly back to his feet.
Julius Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Toilfer tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Toilfer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Jackson closes the distance and clinches.
Toilfer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Julius Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Toilfer.

Toilfer pulls Jackson into guard.
Jackson pushing down on Toilfer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brian Toilfer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson prevents Toilfer from improving his position.
Toilfer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Toilfer has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Toilfer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Toilfer trying to control but Jackson postures up.
Jackson tries to stand and escape but Toilfer actually recovers to full guard.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Toilfer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Toilfer!

Toilfer trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Toilfer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toilfer looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jackson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Toilfer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Jackson gets to his feet. Toilfer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Toilfer fails to land the takedown.
Toilfer wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toilfer doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.

Toilfer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.

Toilfer swings around for an armbar but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Toilfer's guard.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toilfer can do to turn this around?

Jackson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Toilfer, up you get!
Julius Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toilfer shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Jackson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Jackson cracks Toilfer with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jackson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Toilfer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.

Toilfer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
Julius Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Toilfer trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Jackson!
Post fight, Julius Jackson stared into the camera and said 'It's good to be king'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Keys (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Santos
vs
Keys

178 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

184 cm
25
178 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good 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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexandre Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyle Keys!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Keys shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Santos but Santos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keys lands a jab-cross combination.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keys's waist but Keys gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Keys throws a push kick but Santos slaps the foot to one side.
Santos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Keys manages to circle out of the way.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Keys swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Santos backs off Keys throws a huge counter combo but Santos manages to avoid it all.
Keys misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Keys looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keys tries for a takedown but Santos circles away easily
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Alexandre Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Keys.
Keys pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Keys tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos tries to clinch but Keys moves out of range.
Santos lands a head kick. Keys smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Keys drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Keys working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Santos is looking for a triangle but Keys pushes his legs off easily.
Keys won't allow Santos to get back to his feet.

Keys gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Santos moves out of range of the leg kick from Keys.

Keys shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Santos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Keys postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
Keys won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Keys sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Santos's guard.
Keys seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keys sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Keys tries to pass the half guard into mount. Santos knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Santos is trying to control but can't.

That's four 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.

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

Keys gets a double leg takedown into Santos's guard.

Keys decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Santos is looking to clinch but Keys is avoiding it.

Keys shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Keys showed some decent athleticism there.
Keys with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keys prevents Santos from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Keys dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Keys.
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt

and Keys counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keys slows the pace down in half guard.
Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Keys takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keys has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Keys is continuing to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos wants to improve his position but Keys is controlling well.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Keys is very close to passing his half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Keys decides to stand up.
Keys fails with the takedown.
Keys just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSantos.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Keys sprawls well. Keys wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Keys closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Keys has him pressed against the cage.

Keys manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Keys pulls Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Keys working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Santos.
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Keys.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keys wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him.
Santos is looking to stand up but Keys won't let him.
Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Keys gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Keys stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Keys tries to move to mount but Santos blocks the move with his legs.
Santos parries the strikes from Keys easily there. Keys is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Santos to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Keys creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Santos prevents Keys from moving into mount.

Keys is trying to get an arm triangle but Santos is defending well.
Santos is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Keys content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kyle Keys showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Keys looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Santos!

Keys stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santos is defended easily by Keys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keys lands with a nice combination. Santos backs away looking to recover.
Keys swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keys tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Santos defends well and Keys ends up having to push Santos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Santos feinted with a counter takedown.

Keys takes the fight into the clinch.
Keys jumps guard but Santos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Keys just leaning against Santos, taking a breather.
Keys working hard to break the clinch.
Keys keeps control of Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Santos has a couple of punches blocked by Keys.
Santos is looking to take this one to the mat.

Keys turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Keys drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to improve position but can't.
Keys really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You can see the frustration on Santos's face as Keys controls the position.
Keys's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Keys tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Keys trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle Keys has got the better of the ground game so far.

Keys stands up and beckons Santos to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Santos is defended easily by Keys.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexandre Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.

Keys changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Santos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santos is pushing Keys's head away, looking to escape. Keys manages to hold on to the position though.
Santos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Keys lands a nice forearm strike.
Keys in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Keys controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Keys comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keys has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Keys!
Our winner, Kyle Keys, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 Ganbaatar Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khan comes to the cage accompanied by Power of the Soul (Mongolian Chant). Ganbaatar Khan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Khan
vs
West

166 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
20
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

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, Ganbaatar Khan!
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, Andrew West!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West shoots in looking for a takedown but Khan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing West's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Khan.
West works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Khan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
West lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
West fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from West does it's job there.
West wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khan connects with a crisp jab.

It looks like Andrew West has been cut.
West swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Khan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Khan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Khan scores with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from West.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khan circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! West drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Khan follows West to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ganbaatar Khan!
In his post fight interview, Ganbaatar Khan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gioros Malaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander comes to the cage accompanied by Superheroes. Gioros Malaks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Alexander
vs
Malaks

175 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
171 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White 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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Alexander!
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, Gioros Malaks!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Michael Johnstone and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malaks misses with a leg kick

and Alexander counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alexander.
Malaks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malaks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malaks trying to control the position.
Alexander controlling from the top position.
Malaks controls Alexander momentarily but Alexander frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alexander accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alexander pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malaks is keeping the position for now.
Alexander won't allow Malaks to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaks utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexander missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malaks tries to clinch but Alexander is having none of it.
Malaks tries to clinch but Alexander moves out of range.
Alexander tries to counter with a takedown but Malaks is quick to defend against it.
Malaks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Alexander paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alexander attempts a counter takedown but Malaks avoids it well and moves away.
Malaks misses with a series of wild punches.

Malaks instigates a clinch.
Alexander on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alexander is trying to break the clinch but Malaks is controlling him.

Alexander has Malaks pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Alexander pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Malaks tumbling to the mat - Alexander dives into Malaks's guard.

Malaks has his foot on Alexander's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexander works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Alexander lands a couple of digs.
Alexander cracks Malaks with a solid left hand.
Alexander content to stall in guard here.

Alexander thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Alexander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Alexander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alexander sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Alexander throws a strike but Malaks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Alexander looking for a sweep. Not yet Alexander, not yet.
Alexander is working hard here to advance position.
Alexander knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Malaks on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alexander has his foot on Malaks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Malaks works his way back into a safe position though.

Malaks drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alexander dives on top into guard.

Malaks is trying to control the position but Alexander postures up.
Malaks looks winded!
Alexander slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Alexander throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Malaks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Alexander stands up and waves to Malaks to follow him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Malaks tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Alexander counters with a series of strikes. Malaks will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malaks tries to clinch up but Alexander circles away and keeps his distance.
Alexander throws a right hand that Malaks ducks under and follows up with a left that Malaks also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Alexander dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Alexander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malaks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexander swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malaks tries to clinch up.
Alexander drops down looking for a counter takedown but Malaks sprawls and moves away.

Alexander drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Alexander is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Malaks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Malaks is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Alexander fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Alexander tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alexander has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaks prevents Alexander from moving into mount.
Malaks is not content to let Alexander control the position.
Malaks on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Michael Alexander overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alexander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malaks keeps working.

Alexander is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Malaks is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Alexander.
Malaks is not content to let Alexander control the position.
Malaks manages to get back to half guard.
Malaks moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Malaks keeping moving, preventing Alexander from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alexander cracks Malaks with a solid left hand.
Alexander 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.
Alexander has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Alexander landing some decent shots from guard.

Alexander is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Malaks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Malaks has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaks prevents Alexander from getting back to his feet.
Malaks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

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

Alexander trying to control but Malaks is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Alexander dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Malaks doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.
Alexander changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Malaks rushes Alexander and presses him up against the cage.
Malaks lands a body punch.
Malaks is pressed up against the cage. Alexander has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Malaks down to the mat. Malaks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Malaks doesn't manage to clinch there - Alexander circles away.
Malaks fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexander misses the target.

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

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

Malaks tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Malaks works on Alexander's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaks is trying to maintain a safe position but Alexander gets an underhook and turns Malaks into the cage.
Alexander jumps guard but Malaks turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Malaks trying to control the position but instead, Alexander has worked for underhooks and has pushed Malaks into the cage.
Nice elbow from Malaks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaks is trying to stall.
Malaks stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Malaks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Malaks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gioros Malaks.
Malaks throws a low kick but Alexander moves out of range easily.
Alexander appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Alexander throws a right and a left that Malaks avoids nicely.

Alexander closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Alexander connects with a nice short shot to Malaks's temple.
Malaks tries to get to full guard but Alexander has control of the leg.
Alexander working the head and body with strikes.
Alexander wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malaks keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Malaks is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alexander is controlling the pace.
Alexander drops an elbow to the side of Malaks's head.
Alexander trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michael Alexander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexander wants to control but Malaks is keeping him busy.
Alexander controlling the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexander lands a nice short elbow.
Alexander seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Alexander escapes and gets back to his feet.
Alexander swats away the attempt to clinch by Malaks.
Alexander drops down looking for a counter takedown but Malaks sprawls and moves away.
Malaks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Malaks closes the distance but Alexander moves to the side

and Alexander counters with a single leg into guard. Malaks didn't expect that.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexander postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Gioros Malaks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Alexander!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Alexander thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Hemingway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carl Park has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Hemingway
vs
Park

164 cm
25
208 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
21
200 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
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, Charles Hemingway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Carl Park!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hemingway scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Park is trying to get back to half guard.
Hemingway working away.
Hemingway really is a fat lump.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hemingway tries for a kimura but Park is defending well.
Hemingway working the body and head with strikes.

It looks like Carl Park has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hemingway tries to move into full mount but can't pass Park's legs.
Hemingway throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hemingway goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Park has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hemingway but great work by Park.
Park trying to control the position but Hemingway is working away.

Park tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Park has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Park trying to control the action but Hemingway is working from the bottom.

Park decides to stand back up. Park steps back and let's Hemingway get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway fails with a takedown attempt.
Park throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hemingway on the side of the head.
Hemingway looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Park tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Park fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Park avoids a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hemingway.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Hemingway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hemingway dives in for a single leg takedown but Park sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Hemingway backs off Park throws a huge counter combo but Hemingway manages to avoid it all.
Hemingway is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway tries to clinch up.
Hemingway avoids the head kick by Park.
Hemingway tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Park follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hemingway takes one to the chin there.
Hemingway fails with the takedown
letting Park counter with a right hand.
Park displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hemingway.
Park shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hemingway but Hemingway pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Park shoots in looking for a takedown but Hemingway manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Park's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hemingway is trying hard to land a takedown here. Park sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hemingway sets himself, and Park steps forward looking for the clinch! Hemingway avoids it this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway looks for a takedown but Park sprawls well.
Park with the counter takedown but Hemingway avoids it easily.
Park fails with a takedown attempt.
Hemingway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Park rushes Hemingway and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

Hemingway instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Carl Park will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Carl Park's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Park misses with a takedown attempt - Hemingway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Hemingway gets a takedown into half guard.
Hemingway trying to mount his opponent but Park defends it.

Hemingway is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Park is just riding it out for now. Hemingway eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Park manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hemingway trying to move into half guard but instead Park has managed to sweep!

Hemingway working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Park doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Park manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Park gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Park throws a leg kick but Hemingway checks it.
Park stuffs the takedown attempt from Hemingway. Hemingway gets slowly back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hemingway shoots in looking for a takedown. Park tries to sprawl out of it but Hemingway keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Park manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Park misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hemingway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Park swivels and escapes.
Park was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Hemingway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Park fails with a takedown attempt.
Park is looking to clinch but Hemingway is avoiding it.
Hemingway on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Park misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park leaves Hemingway with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Park tries to counter with a clinch but Hemingway shakes him off and moves away.
Hemingway tries to land a body kick
and Park counters with a nice uppercut.
Charles Hemingway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Park throws a solid leg kick but Hemingway takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Park.
Hemingway seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Park wants to clinch up but Hemingway keeps it at a distance.
Hemingway with a poor takedown
and Park counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hemingway thinking.
Park shoots in for a takedown but Hemingway shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hemingway darts in trying to clinch
and Park counters with a slapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Park fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hemingway avoids it really well and circles away.
Hemingway is trying hard to land a takedown here. Park sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Park is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hemingway with a poor takedown
and Park counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Park dives in and scores a takedown into Hemingway's guard.
Park wants to control from the top but Hemingway keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Park is looking to stand up but Hemingway won't let him.
Park with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl Park showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carl Park's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hemingway takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hemingway has his takedown stuffed

and Park counters by moving into the clinch.
Hemingway goes for a takedown attempt but Park pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Park will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Park drives through and clinches with Hemingway against the cage.
Hemingway is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Park to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Hemingway. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Park manages to break the clinch.
Hemingway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Carl Park seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Park shoots in and bounces Hemingway off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Park wants to control from the top but Hemingway keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Park is working Hemingway over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Park slips nicely into half guard.
Park with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Park 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.
Park wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hemingway keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Park seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Park is working for a kimura here but Hemingway manages to reverse the position and he's now in Park's guard.
Hemingway wants to get up but he can't break Park's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Park looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hemingway is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Park is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hemingway is controlling him.
Hemingway throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Park works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hemingway trying to control but Park is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hemingway fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hemingway misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hemingway sets himself, and Park steps forward looking for the clinch! Hemingway avoids it this time.

That's four 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.
Nice takedown defense from Park. No joy for Hemingway on that attempt.
Park shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hemingway as he jumps to the side.
Hemingway shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Park pinned against the cage. Park gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Park lands a really nice looking cross but Hemingway seems unphased.
Charles Hemingway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carl Park is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Park comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Park 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Park!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joao Gouveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gouveira
vs
Munoz

175 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
25
186 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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, Joao Gouveira!
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, Mark Munoz!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Munoz fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gouveira to the ground. Munoz is now in Gouveira's guard.
Munoz with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Munoz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Munoz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Munoz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Munoz looking to sit in guard and control but Gouveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Munoz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gouveira is controlling him.
Gouveira won't allow Munoz to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Munoz has his feet on Gouveira's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gouveira looks for a takedown but Munoz sprawls well.
Munoz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munoz scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Gouveira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Munoz uses it to pass to side control.
Munoz is chipping away with strikes.
Munoz lands some shots froms side control.
Gouveira could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gouveira taking a bit of punishment here - Munoz scoring with strikes.
Munoz grinds an elbow into Gouveira's temple.
Munoz working the ground and pound.

Munoz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gouveira is looking to regain half guard here but Munoz keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz is working Gouveira over with some ground and pound from side control.
Munoz scoring with punches from side control.
Gouveira is trying to improve his position.
Gouveira is breathing heavily.
Munoz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Munoz lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gouveira down.
Gouveira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Munoz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gouveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gouveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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!
Munoz grinds an elbow into Gouveira's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Munoz landing a few strikes.
Gouveira is looking for a sweep.

Munoz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gouveira taking punishment in the form of punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Munoz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Munoz lands a nice forearm strike.
Munoz looks up at the clock and then as Gouveira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Munoz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gouveira is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Munoz is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Munoz landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz working the ground and pound effectively.
Gouveira is trying to escape the mount.
Munoz lands a big shot there that rocks Gouveira but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Munoz dominating with strikes here.

Gouveira is rocked!
A big strike lands for Munoz! That's really hurt Gouveira and he's turned his back - Munoz keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Munoz jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Munoz!
Our winner, Mark Munoz, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Niko Franjik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Morbolev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Morbolev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Franjik
vs
Morbolev

185 cm
25
167 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Alpha Nutrition HIGHEST QUALITY ON THE ISLAND

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Niko Franjik!
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, Charlie Morbolev!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franjik cracks the inside of Morbolev's front leg.
Franjik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morbolev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Morbolev has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Franjik lands a right hook to the body.
Morbolev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Franjik.
Franjik connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Morbolev misses with a double jab.
Franjik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Franjik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Morbolev at a distance.
Franjik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Franjik lands a nice leg kick that just misses Morbolev's sensitive parts.
Morbolev connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Franjik, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Morbolev.
Franjik tries to clinch but Morbolev moves away
and Morbolev counters with a nice body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morbolev scores with a sloppy right hand. Franjik should have avoided that one.
Franjik checks a leg kick.
It looked like Franjik was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Morbolev.
Franjik scores with a leg kick.
Morbolev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franjik looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Franjik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Morbolev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morbolev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A low kick from Franjik is predictable there
letting Morbolev counter with a right hand.

Franjik is rocked!
Morbolev cracks Franjik with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Morbolev!
Charlie Morbolev really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Alpha Nutrition HIGHEST QUALITY ON THE ISLAND logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hudson Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hudson Oliveira has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Oliveira
vs
Johns

180 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hudson Oliveira!
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, Jimmie Johns!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johns.

Johns shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Oliveira's guard.
Johns throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johns cracks Oliveira with a solid left hand.

Johns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Johns lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Johns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is trying to keep Johns in close.
Johns wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns preventing the sweep.
Johns trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Johns drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Johns off! Johns jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Oliveira's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Johns postures up.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johns doesn't seem bothered though.
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick and Johns moves out of range easily.
Johns shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliveira pinned against the cage. Oliveira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Johns has managed to clinch.
Johns is looking for a takedown.
Hudson Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmie Johns.
Johns wants a takedown.

Johns gets control of Oliveira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johns will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira advances position into side control!
Oliveira works to advance to full mount. Johns defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Johns wants to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
Oliveira wants to control the pace but Johns is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira cracks Johns with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oliveira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johns is looking to escape.
Johns tries to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
Oliveira tries to control but Johns wriggling away.
Oliveira cracks Johns with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oliveira with the ground and pound from mount.
Johns takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Johns manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Oliveira is pressing down on Johns's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johns is holding on for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Johns is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johns has a hand on Oliveira's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Oliveira takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Johns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Johns tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliveira tries to control but Johns wriggling away.
Johns wants to control but Oliveira is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johns regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hudson Oliveira dominated that round.
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.

Oliveira is looking to clinch.

Oliveira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johns's guard.
Oliveira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oliveira postures up.

Johns had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliveira defends it easily.
Johns working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johns's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira tries to stand but Johns is controlling from the bottom.

Johns looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira pushing down on Johns's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Oliveira moves nicely into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Johns wants to control but Oliveira postures up.
Johns keeps Oliveira under control for a moment.
Johns regains half guard.
Johns is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oliveira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Oliveira stands up out of the half guard.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Johns circles away.
Hudson Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johns doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johns takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johns avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
Johns shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense.

Oliveira drives through with a takedown into Johns's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Johns keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira wants to stand but Johns is controlling his posture from full guard.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johns swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johns looking for a sweep. Not yet Johns, not yet.

Johns escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliveira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oliveira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johns.
Hudson Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmie Johns.
Johns shoots and misses
and Oliveira counters with a series of strikes. Johns will be more careful next time no doubt.

Johns gets caught napping as Oliveira dives in and scores a takedown. Johns manages to retain guard.
Oliveira is looking to stand up but Johns won't let him.
Oliveira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Johns is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Johns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hudson Oliveira dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Johns closes the distance and clinches up with Oliveira, looking for a takedown. Johns pushes Oliveira against the cage but Oliveira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johns tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliveira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Oliveira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Johns's guard.
Oliveira is stalling in the full guard.
Oliveira wanted to stand there but Johns had control of the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimmie Johns!