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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zobal Triton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eyam Silver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Triton comes to the cage accompanied by XXX. Eyam Silver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Triton
vs
Silver

189 cm
25
217 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

200 cm
21
205 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zobal Triton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eyam Silver!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Triton misses with a wild combination.
Triton misses with a series of wild punches.

Silver closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silver lands in his opponent's guard.
Triton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Silver trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silver throws a big right hand that misses.
Triton keeping moving, preventing Silver from controlling successfully.
Triton working a defensive guard here.
Silver wants to pass the guard but Triton is keeping the position.
Silver postures up in Triton's guard and throws a big left but Triton blocks it.
Silver with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silver scoring with some ground and pound.
Silver is stalling in the full guard.
Silver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Silver blocks a jab.
Silver shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Triton but Triton pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Silver shoots in and bounces Triton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Silver trying to control but Triton is working from the bottom.
Silver postures up in Triton's guard and throws a big left but Triton blocks it.
Triton on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Triton tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Triton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silver pushing down on Triton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Silver is controlling the pace.
Silver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Silver is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Triton is staying active underneath Silver, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Triton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silver on the ground.
Silver looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Silver is working for a kimura but Triton is defending it quite comfortably.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Triton wants to get back to his feet.
Triton is breathing heavily.
Silver not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Triton is not content to let Silver control the position.

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

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

That's four 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.
Triton is trying to stand back up but Silver is controlling him
Silver is trying to control. Triton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silver throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silver sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Triton defending well though.
Silver wants to lay and pray for a moment but Triton keeps working.
Silver content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Silver is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Triton is just riding it out for now. Silver eventually gives up the hold.

Silver is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

No luck for Silver with that takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Triton misses.

Silver looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silver working over Triton with some ground and pound. Triton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Silver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silver is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Triton is just riding it out for now. Silver eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silver drops an elbow to the side of Triton's head.
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. Silver connects with a nice short shot to Triton's temple.
Silver trying to control the action but Triton is working from the bottom.
Silver slows the pace down in half guard.
Silver missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silver is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Triton!
Silver pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Silver scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Silver jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Triton manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Silver trying to control the action but Triton is working from the bottom.

Silver is working to tighten is grip on Triton's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Triton has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Silver is really squeezing tight and eventually Triton passes out! Silver breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eyam Silver!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kharkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matoi Tsunetsuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kharkov might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to From Sun's Angle. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kharkov
vs
Tsunetsuki

177 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

178 cm
23
155 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Kharkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matoi Tsunetsuki!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tsunetsuki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Tsunetsuki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tsunetsuki wants to control the pace but Kharkov is squirming around nicely.
Tsunetsuki controlling the pace for now.
Tsunetsuki punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tsunetsuki working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsunetsuki trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Tsunetsuki looking for a guillotine from mount but Kharkov is having none of it.
Tsunetsuki trying to control but Kharkov is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunetsuki throwing strikes here but Kharkov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tsunetsuki throws some wild stikes that Kharkov manages to avoid easily.
Kharkov avoids a strike by Tsunetsuki and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Tsunetsuki's guard! Fantastic escape!
Tsunetsuki is trying to control the position but Kharkov postures up.

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

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.
Tsunetsuki thows a big elbow that misses.
Tsunetsuki throwing strikes from guard but Kharkov blocks nicely.
Tsunetsuki trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kharkov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tsunetsuki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kharkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Kharkov trying to keep a closed guard but Tsunetsuki is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsunetsuki stopping the sweep attempt from Kharkov.
Tsunetsuki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kharkov keeping moving, preventing Tsunetsuki from controlling successfully.
Tsunetsuki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsunetsuki throws a strike but Kharkov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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.
Kharkov wants to pass the guard but Tsunetsuki is keeping the position.
Tsunetsuki wants to stand up but Kharkov is controlling him.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kharkov with a poor takedown

and Tsunetsuki counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tsunetsuki.
Tsunetsuki looking to sit in guard and control but Kharkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tsunetsuki is adopting a defensive guard.
Tsunetsuki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Matoi Tsunetsuki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fight stays on the outside here - Kharkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsunetsuki misses with a takedown

and Kharkov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tsunetsuki's guard now.
Kharkov looking to sit in guard and control but Tsunetsuki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tsunetsuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsunetsuki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kharkov is keeping the position for now.
Tsunetsuki won't allow Kharkov to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsunetsuki trying to control the position from guard on top but Kharkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kharkov looking to control.
Kharkov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tsunetsuki throws and elbow that misses. Kharkov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tsunetsuki's guard. Nice move by Kharkov!
Tsunetsuki trying to strike off his back.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kharkov scores with a jab to the jaw.

Tsunetsuki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tsunetsuki stalling away here and it's allowed Kharkov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov pulls Tsunetsuki in to control the position.
Kharkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Kharkov, not yet.
Tsunetsuki trying to control but Kharkov is working from the bottom.
Tsunetsuki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tsunetsuki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tsunetsuki with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tsunetsuki!
Tsunetsuki is desperately trying to improve his position but Kharkov has a good base and remains in mount.
Tsunetsuki has given up his back here.
Tsunetsuki just trying to survive but Kharkov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tsunetsuki prevents Kharkov from getting a body triangle.
Kharkov is trying to stick to Tsunetsuki's back but Tsunetsuki is turning into Kharkov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kharkov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tsunetsuki.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tsunetsuki postures up.
Tsunetsuki with a flurry of punches that miss.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kharkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kharkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsunetsuki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kharkov cracks Tsunetsuki with an open hand slap.
Tsunetsuki gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kharkov.
Tsunetsuki shoots and misses
and Kharkov counters with a nice body shot.
Tsunetsuki is breathing heavily.
Tsunetsuki with a poor takedown

and Kharkov counters with a shoot takedown. Tsunetsuki fights it but they end up in guard.
Ivan Kharkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matoi Tsunetsuki.
Kharkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsunetsuki is retaining full guard.
Tsunetsuki has Kharkov pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Kharkov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Kharkov scores with a punch to the head.
Kharkov lunges at Tsunetsuki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tsunetsuki's hand.
Kharkov lands a slapping body shot.
Tsunetsuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kharkov.
Tsunetsuki tries for a takedown but Kharkov circles away easily
and Tsunetsuki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kharkov scores with a jab.
Tsunetsuki with a poor takedown
and Kharkov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kharkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tsunetsuki at a distance.
Kharkov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tsunetsuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tsunetsuki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kharkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsunetsuki's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharkov lands a jab to Tsunetsuki's midsection.
Kharkov lands a nice shot that snaps Tsunetsuki's head back.
Good shot there by Kharkov.
Kharkov throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kharkov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kharkov.
A cross from Kharkov lands.

Kharkov gets a takedown into half guard.

Kharkov seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kharkov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tsunetsuki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharkov is really struggling to control Tsunetsuki but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kharkov prevents Tsunetsuki from standing back up.

Kharkov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tsunetsuki trying to control but Kharkov postures up.

Kharkov seems to be working for a kimura but Tsunetsuki defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsunetsuki is trying to stand back up but Kharkov is controlling him
Kharkov is trying to control. Tsunetsuki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tsunetsuki tries to clinch up.
Kharkov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsunetsuki throws a head kick that misses.
Kharkov with a nice cross.
Kharkov looks for a takedown but Tsunetsuki sprawls well.
Kharkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

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.
Tsunetsuki misses the jab.
Tsunetsuki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kharkov counters with a straight right hand.
Ivan Kharkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matoi Tsunetsuki.
Kharkov thows a body shot but no joy.
Kharkov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tsunetsuki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tsunetsuki tries for a takedown but Kharkov circles away easily

and Kharkov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Tsunetsuki's guard now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kharkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tsunetsuki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Kharkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kharkov 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight for Ivan Kharkov!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Ivan Kharkov!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Ivan Kharkov!

Ivan Kharkov wins by unanimous decision!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerrero's entrance music is Thunderstruck-AC/DC. A fine choice. This should be fireworks!

Guerrero
vs
Griffin

178 cm
26
185 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

190 cm
22
198 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hector Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bart Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Bart Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Griffin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffin tries to clinch up.
Guerrero tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Griffin to counter with a crisp jab.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guerrero keeps the fight on the outside.
Guerrero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guerrero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Griffin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Griffin throws a good cross that connects.
Guerrero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Guerrero tries to clinch up
letting Griffin counter with a right hand.
Griffin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero slips a straight right by Griffin.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffin sprawls well. Griffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guerrero gets slowly back to his feet.
Griffin throws a shot from downtown. Guerrero moves away and avoids it.
Griffin wants to clinch.
Bart Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griffin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Griffin scores with a shot to the body.
Guerrero slips under a jab.
Griffin works the jab nicely.
Griffin tries to clinch up
and Guerrero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin throws out a powerful jab.
Guerrero with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Griffin to score with a decent uppercut.
Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Guerrero.
Griffin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Guerrero has his takedown stuffed
letting Griffin counter with a right hand.
Griffin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Guerrero moves out of range as Griffin strikes.
Griffin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Guerrero had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Griffin connects with the punch.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Griffin sprawls well. Griffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guerrero gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Guerrero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Guerrero moves away.
Guerrero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Griffin misses with a straight right.
Griffin misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Guerrero.
Danga de danga de dang - Griffin scores with a four punch combination!
Griffin scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Griffin finds it's way through Guerrero's defenses.
Griffin works the jab nicely.
Griffin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guerrero.
Griffin clinches but Guerrero breaks the clinch

and Guerrero counters with a nice double leg into side control. Griffin won't be happy with that.
Griffin prevents Guerrero from improving position.

Guerrero tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Guerrero is breathing heavily.
Guerrero tries to move into full mount but can't pass Griffin's legs.
Griffin manages to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Griffin looking for submissions off his back.

Griffin actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guerrero.

Griffin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bart Griffin!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xander Coll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvio Fattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Coll
vs
Fattuso

187 cm
23
170 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

179 cm
26
184 lbs
9 - 9 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xander Coll!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silvio Fattuso!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Fattuso, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Coll shoots in looking for a takedown. Fattuso tries to sprawl out of it but Coll keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fattuso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Coll fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fattuso sprawls well initially but Coll persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Coll not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fattuso is trying to get back to full guard.

Coll looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fattuso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fattuso tries to roll over but Coll keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coll thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fattuso's head.
Coll throwing shots but Fattuso is blocking nicely.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fattuso swinging wildly here.
Fattuso looks to land a combination but Coll avoids it well.
Coll shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fattuso defends it nicely.
Coll shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fattuso but Fattuso pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xander Coll. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fattuso displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Coll.
Fattuso throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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.
Fattuso scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Coll fails with the takedown.

Coll closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Coll in side control, throwing shots but Fattuso defends.
You can see the frustration on Fattuso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fattuso wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Coll throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fattuso works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Coll seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coll throwing shots but Fattuso is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Coll thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fattuso to regain full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Coll throws a series of punches but Fattuso moves out of range.
Fattuso fails to land with a series of punches.
Coll dives in and grabs Fattuso's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fattuso pushes down on Coll's head and hops out.
Fattuso throws a nice looking combination but Coll bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Coll lands with a nice combination. Fattuso backs away looking to recover.
Coll throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Coll tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Coll lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fattuso backs up against the cage.
Coll shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fattuso defends it nicely.
Fattuso throws a combination. Coll tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Xander Coll has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fattuso misses with a two punch combination.

Coll scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fattuso trying to control but Coll postures up.
Coll throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coll is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Coll is looking to take a break and control but Fattuso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Coll is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fattuso has managed to free his arm - good work.
Coll is breathing heavily.
Coll throws a strike but Fattuso avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Silvio Fattuso will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Xander Coll's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Coll forces Fattuso back against the cage and clinches.
Coll is trying to drag Fattuso to the mat but Fattuso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Fattuso is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Coll can't fight it off and eventually Fattuso manages to take the fight to the floor. Coll looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Coll keeping full guard, as Fattuso tries to pass.
Fattuso postures up in Coll's guard and throws a big left but Coll blocks it.
Fattuso 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.
Fattuso trying to control the position from guard on top but Coll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Coll pushes Fattuso off and scrambles back to his feet.

Fattuso gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Coll to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fattuso lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Coll!

Fattuso is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Coll can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fattuso is breathing heavily.
Coll avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fattuso.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coll working to try and regain half guard.
Fattuso with the ground and pound from mount.
Coll is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Coll wants to control but Fattuso is having none of it.
Coll wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Fattuso throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fattuso working for the choke.
Coll just trying to survive but Fattuso is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Coll turns into Fattuso and is now in his guard.
Fattuso controls Coll momentarily but Coll frees himself.
Fattuso is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coll looking to pass the guard.
Coll with a flurry of punches that miss.
Coll lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Fattuso has his foot on Coll's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Coll works his way back into a safe position though.
Coll won't allow Fattuso to sweep him here.
Coll throws and elbow that misses. Fattuso uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Coll's guard. Nice move by Fattuso!
Coll has Fattuso pulled in close to control his posture.
Coll is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Coll is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coll wants to stand and escape but Fattuso is having none of it.
Coll managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Silvio Fattuso will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Xander Coll's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Coll gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fattuso looking to slow down the pace here.

Coll gets control of Fattuso's arms and successfully pulls guard. Coll will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fattuso looking to pass the guard.
Coll pulls Fattuso in close to prevent any damage.
Coll working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coll keeping moving, preventing Fattuso from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fattuso tries to free his leg and advance position but Coll is retaining full guard.
Coll is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fattuso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coll swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fattuso takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A jab from Fattuso misses.

Coll darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fattuso has hold of Coll's hands but Coll slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coll moves into full mount! Fattuso won't be happy about that!
Coll sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fattuso holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Coll tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Coll dominating with strikes here.
Fattuso is looking to get to half guard.
Coll landing punches.

It looks like Silvio Fattuso has been cut.

Coll jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fattuso is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fattuso and Coll has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Coll in side control, throwing shots but Fattuso defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coll is chipping away with strikes.
Fattuso manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fattuso prevents Coll from improving his position.
Coll works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fattuso stopping the sweep attempt from Coll.
Coll not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fattuso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fattuso passes into half guard.
Fattuso prevents Coll from improving his position.
Coll is working hard here to advance position.
Coll avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fattuso.
Coll avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fattuso.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Coll looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fattuso throws a right and a left that both miss.

Coll looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Xander Coll showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fattuso 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Xander Coll!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Xander Coll!
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Xander Coll!

Xander Coll wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xuribiba Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirosvaldo Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xuribiba Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Silva
vs
Karelin

205 cm
23
235 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
255 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xuribiba Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mirosvaldo Karelin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Karelin throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Karelin scores a takedown into full mount!
Silva can't escape the position.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Karelin is in the full mount, landing strikes.

It looks like Xuribiba Silva has been cut.
Karelin is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Silva can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Xuribiba Silva's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is in all sorts of trouble here.
Karelin with the ground and pound from mount.

Jeez, Xuribiba Silva's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Xuribiba Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mirosvaldo Karelin!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Grayson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grayson comes into the arena with Crazy Train by Ozzy Osborne blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Grayson
vs
Chavez

171 cm
22
156 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

179 cm
26
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Grayson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Chavez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Grayson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chavez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grayson scores with a one two! Chavez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Grayson avoids the head kick by Chavez.
Grayson swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
A big left from Grayson misses.
Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A leg kick checked by Grayson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Grayson checks a leg kick.
Grayson misses with a straight left.
Chavez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Grayson misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Grayson misses with a two punch combination.
Chavez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grayson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chavez.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Grayson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grayson misses with a hook. Chavez ducked under it nicely.
Grayson throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grayson misses with a wild combination.
Chavez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chavez misses with a wild combination.
Grayson lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Grayson misses.
Grayson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chavez counters with a head kick.
Chavez throws and low kick but Grayson moves out of range easily.
Grayson digs a good hook to Chavez's body.
Miguel Chavez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grayson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chavez's hands.
A swing and a miss from Grayson.
Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grayson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chavez momentarily.
Grayson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chavez thumps Grayson with a low kick.
Nice shot lands for Grayson.
Chavez throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grayson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch but Grayson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chavez throws a leg kick but Grayson checks it.
Grayson misses with the combination.
Grayson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chavez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Chavez.
Chavez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grayson throws a shot to the body.
Grayson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grayson avoids the head kick by Chavez.
Chavez staying out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grayson was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Grayson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
Chavez misses with a series of wild punches.
Grayson shoots in for a takedown but Chavez shows good takedown defense.
Grayson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chavez lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grayson takes a step back to recover.
Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grayson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Chavez.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grayson misses with a straight left.
A big left from Grayson misses.
Grayson tries to bum rush Chavez with a series of wild strikes but Chavez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Chavez lands but Grayson takes it in his stride.
Chavez looks to score with a jab to the body but Grayson is just out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grayson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Grayson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Grayson gets a takedown into half guard.
Grayson is breathing heavily.
Chavez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Grayson won't allow Chavez to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grayson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Grayson won't allow Chavez to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Grayson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chavez lands a high kick!

It looks like Marcus Grayson has been cut.
Grayson misses with an uppercut.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
Marcus Grayson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.
Grayson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez connects with a looping right hand.
Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Grayson's sensitive parts.
Grayson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Nice jab there from Grayson.
Grayson throws a right hand that Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Chavez also avoids with ease.
Miguel Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grayson misses with an uppercut.
Grayson avoids the head kick by Chavez.
Grayson moves out of range of the leg kick from Chavez.
The fighters circle momentarily. Grayson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miguel Chavez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chavez throws a lazy right hand but Grayson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chavez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grayson.
Chavez scores with a sloppy right hand. Grayson should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Chavez misses.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grayson.
Chavez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Grayson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chavez moves away.
Good leg kick by Chavez there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grayson connects with a jab.
Chavez throws a push kick but Grayson slaps the foot to one side.
Chavez throws the kick towards the body but Grayson avoids it.
Grayson thows a body shot but no joy.
Grayson misses the shot to the body.
Grayson misses with a wild combination.
Chavez throws a series of punches but Grayson moves out of range.
Chavez scores with a nice right hand.
Chavez throws a low kick but Grayson avoids it.
Grayson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chavez counters with a low kick, right behind Grayson 's knee.
Danga de danga de dang - Grayson scores with a four punch combination!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grayson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grayson lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Chavez.
Grayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Grayson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A cross from Chavez lands.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses.
Chavez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grayson throws a combination that misses
enabling Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Chavez moves away from the strike by Grayson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chavez. That's going to slow Grayson down.
Chavez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grayson.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A clash of legs there as Grayson blocks the low kick.
Grayson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chavez walks into a stiff left hand from Grayson.
Grayson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez takes a swing at Grayson's ribcage but misses.
Chavez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chavez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chavez connects with a high kick.
Chavez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grayson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chavez counters with a nice body shot.
Grayson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chavez counters with a low kick, right behind Grayson 's knee.
Grayson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Chavez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chavez misses with a head kick.
Chavez throws a body punch but Grayson moves out of range.
Grayson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grayson throws a series of strikes that have Chavez backpedaling.
Grayson misses with the combination.
Chavez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grayson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chavez to score with a decent uppercut.
Chavez lands a high kick!
Chavez blocks a jab.
Chavez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chavez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grayson tests Chavez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the body from Chavez misses
and Grayson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grayson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grayson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Grayson avoids the head kick by Chavez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chavez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grayson circles away quickly and effectively.
Grayson lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chavez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grayson.
Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Grayson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Chavez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Grayson misses with a looping right.
Grayson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chavez.
Grayson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Grayson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Chavez lands a nice looking body kick.
Grayson misses with a two punch combination.
Chavez has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Grayson blocks a head kick by Chavez.
Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Chavez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chavez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chavez lands with an overhand left.
Chavez stuns Grayson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chavez.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavez lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez tries a head kick but it misses.

Chavez clinches with his opponent.
Knees to the body from Chavez.
Chavez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chavez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Grayson's brow.

Grayson successfully pulls guard.
Chavez wanted to stand there but Grayson had control of the position.
Grayson wants to sweep but no luck.
Chavez looking to pass the guard.
Grayson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Grayson looking for a triangle here. Chavez is fighting it but it looks tight! Grayson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Chavez is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Marcus Grayson!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaun Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan has chosen Seether - Remedy as his entrance music. Jake Tyler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Tyler
vs
Morgan

190 cm
23
247 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

187 cm
22
270 lbs
9 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Tyler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Shaun Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan wants to clinch up but Tyler keeps it at a distance.
Morgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jake Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyler keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Tyler.

It looks like Shaun Morgan has been cut.
Tyler looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.

Morgan rushes Tyler and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morgan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Morgan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Morgan.

It looks like Jake Tyler has been cut.
Tyler avoids a wild elbow strike from Morgan.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyler blocks it with crossed arms.
Morgan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyler.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyler blocks it with crossed arms.
Morgan misses with the head strike.
Morgan misses with a knee to the head.
Morgan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tyler's face.
Tyler lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but Tyler blocks with his arms.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tyler.
Morgan with a knee to the head.
Morgan looks gassed!
Tyler tries to score a body lock takedown but Morgan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tyler goes for a takedown attempt but Morgan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morgan wants to clinch.

Tyler lands a left and a right that sends Morgan crashing to the canvas! Tyler dives into mount looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tyler thowing shots but they're missing.
Tyler lands a nice shot to the head.

That has opened up Shaun Morgan's cut even more.
Tyler controlling the position easily from mount.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler controlling from the full mount.
Tyler looking to finish Morgan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morgan!

The cut above Shaun Morgan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tyler is landing with some decent strikes but Morgan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tyler looking to finish with strikes here!

Tyler is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Morgan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Morgan!
Tyler is trying to control the position but Morgan postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler has Morgan pulled in close to control his posture.
Morgan throws and elbow that misses. Tyler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morgan's guard. Nice move by Tyler!
Morgan is pulling down on Tyler's head to control his posture.
Tyler thows a big elbow that misses.
Tyler 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.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.

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.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Tyler from controlling successfully.
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet.
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tyler cracks the inside of Morgan's front leg.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tyler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tyler throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Morgan is looking to clinch but Tyler is avoiding it.
Morgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shaun Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tyler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Tyler shoots in and bounces Morgan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Tyler dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Morgan doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyler circles away.
Tyler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Tyler here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A clash of legs there as Morgan blocks the low kick.
Tyler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Morgan circles away.
Morgan moves away from the strike by Tyler.
Morgan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Morgan rushes Tyler and presses him up against the cage.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyler is trying to drag Morgan to the mat but Morgan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but Tyler blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Morgan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyler's defenses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Morgan.
Morgan stops a takedown attempt from Tyler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyler wants to break free but Morgan has control.
Tyler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morgan prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tyler lands a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Morgan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morgan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Morgan gets underhooks to prevent Tyler's takedown attempt.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morgan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morgan.
Morgan connects with a knee to the head.
Tyler misses with a body punch.
Tyler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Morgan's elbow.
Morgan lands a nice knee to the body.
Morgan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Morgan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Morgan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tylers head.
Morgan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tyler's defenses.
Tyler lands with a light punch inside.
Tyler avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Tyler lands a nice uppercut.
Tyler lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tyler pushes Morgan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tyler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Tyler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Morgan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morgan lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler is working for takedown but Morgan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Morgan landing knees to the head.
Morgan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Morgan lands a nice elbow.
Morgan takes a shot to the head.
Tyler has Morgan pushed against the cage.
Morgan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyler tries for a takedown but Morgan manages to get underhooks.
Morgan lands a body shot.
Morgan lands a knee to the body.
Tyler tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Tyler back against the cage.
Morgan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Morgan lands an elbow inside.
Tyler scores with a shot to the side of Morgan's head.
Morgan throws a knee to the head but misses.

Tyler has Morgan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tyler pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Morgan tumbling to the mat - Tyler dives into Morgan's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyler trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyler works over Morgan with some ground and pound from guard.
Morgan pulls Tyler in close to his closed guard and prevents Tyler from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tyler throws a big right hand that misses.
Tyler looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tyler is trying to keep Morgan in close.
Morgan thows a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Morgan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tyler pulls Morgan in to control the position.
Morgan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tyler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tyler on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tyler tries to get out of the position.
Morgan throws a big right hand that misses.
Morgan landing some decent shots from guard.
Morgan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Morgan thows a big elbow that misses.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyler is pulling down on Morgan's head to control his posture.
Morgan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaun Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tyler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tyler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Morgan defending well as Tyler loads up on a big left hand.
Morgan lands a high kick!

Morgan moves into the clinch successfully.
Morgan working aggressively here.
Tyler avoids the elbow strike from Morgan, against the cage.
Tyler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Tyler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Morgan.
Tyler slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Tyler.
Morgan tries to work over Tyler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morgan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Morgan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyler has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Morgan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tyler blocks an uppercut.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but Tyler blocks with his arms.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tyler working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tyler works on Morgan's body with a couple of short punches.
Tyler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan misses with an elbow over the top.
Tyler avoiding damage as Morgan throws knees to the body.
Tyler is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tyler lands a body punch.
Tyler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tyler works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tyler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tyler goes for a takedown attempt but Morgan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morgan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morgan tries to clinch there but Tyler circles away.
Morgan is looking to clinch but Tyler is avoiding it.
Tyler pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morgan is out of range and Tyler settles back down.
A combination from Tyler does no damage.
Morgan moves in looking to clinch but Tyler pushes him off.
Morgan wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
Morgan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Morgan counters with a head kick.

Jake Tyler's cut is getting worse.
Tyler with a nice cross.
Tyler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Morgan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Tyler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan lands a head kick. Tyler smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tyler tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tyler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Morgan pushes Tyler away with a front kick.

Morgan takes the fight into the clinch.
Morgan lands a damaging elbow.
Morgan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tylers head.
Tyler tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tyler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Tyler takes a shot to the head.
Morgan landing knees to the head.
Shaun Morgan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Morgan lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Morgan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morgan lands a knee to the head.
Tyler scores with a shot to the side of Morgan's head.
Tyler takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Morgan tries a knee to the head but Tyler blocks it.
Tyler avoiding damage.
Tyler misses with the head strike.
Morgan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tyler scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Tyler.
Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by Tyler.
Tyler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tyler has Morgan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Morgan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Morgan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyler blocks it with crossed arms.
Morgan pushes Tyler back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler managing to block the knees to the body from Morgan.
Morgan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Tyler.
Tyler is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Tyler goes for a takedown attempt but Morgan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Morgan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Morgan tries to clinch but Tyler moves out of range.
Good shot there by Tyler.

Shaun Morgan's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Morgan tries to clinch there but Tyler circles away.
Tyler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
No luck for Tyler with that takedown attempt.
Jake Tyler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morgan scores with a head kick.

Jake Tyler's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Tyler.
Tyler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Morgan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Morgan.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shaun Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Morgan 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight for Jake Tyler!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Jake Tyler!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Jake Tyler!

Jake Tyler wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Remington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Evans might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to "A Country Boy Can Survive" by Hank Williams Jr.. The crowd seem to be enjoying Remington's choice of entrance music: Kymani Marley - Warriors. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Evans
vs
Remington

175 cm
27
142 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

176 cm
27
135 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Machina Clothing and Apparel - Basics $15 a piece

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Freddy Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Remington!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Remington closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Evans did well to prevent Remington getting side control.
Remington not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Remington is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Evans defends it well.
Evans slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Evans manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Evans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Remington is looking to escape.
BOOM! Evans connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Evans dominating with strikes here.
Evans prevents Remington from getting the reversal.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Evans cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Remington swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Remington is desperately trying to improve his position but Evans has a good base and remains in mount.
Evans lands a heavy elbow.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Remington's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Remington is squirming around, avoiding Evans's attempts to control the action.
Remington takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Evans working Remington over with strikes here.
Remington is in a horrible position here. Evans smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Evans landing punches.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Evans!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buster Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladdy Stanislov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks comes to the cage accompanied by King Kong - Jibbs. Stanislov has chosen The Russian National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Banks
vs
Stanislov

175 cm
26
165 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

175 cm
27
160 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buster Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vladdy Stanislov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Stanislov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Banks takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stanislov swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
Stanislov swinging wildly here.
Stanislov looks to throw the jab but Banks is out of range.
Banks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stanislov cracks Banks with a good jab.
Banks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Banks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stanislov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Banks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Banks swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stanislov counters with a straight right hand.
Vladdy Stanislov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanislov tries a low kick but Banks avoids it.
Stanislov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donk. Banks catches Stanislov right on the button with a cross.
Banks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stanislov.
Stanislov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Banks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Stanislov lands.
Stanislov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Stanislov misses.
Banks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stanislov misses with a hook. Banks ducked under it nicely.
Stanislov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stanislov throws a looping overhand right but Banks ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Banks. Stanislov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanislov works the jab nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stanislov.
Stanislov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stanislov connects with a single shot there.
Banks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanislov.
A telegraphed right hand from Banks misses the target.
A slow jab from Stanislov misses its intended target.
Banks throws a hook but Stanislov avoids it easily.
Banks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stanislov.
Stanislov misses with a body shot.
Banks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Banks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks scores with a jab to the body.
Banks throws a jab when Stanislov was well out of range.
Nice cross by Banks.
Stanislov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banks moves away from the strike by Stanislov.
Banks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stanislov.
Stanislov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanislov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Banks just misses with a punch to the body.
Stanislov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Banks had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stanislov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stanislov tries to bum rush Banks with a series of wild strikes but Banks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stanislov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Banks defending well as Stanislov loads up on a big left hand.
Banks throws a head kick but Stanislov moves out of range.
Banks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stanislov moves away.
Banks avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stanislov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stanislov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd cheers as Stanislov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banks doesn't seem phased though.
Stanislov throws a hook but Banks blocks it.
A swing and a miss from Stanislov.
Stanislov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Banks slips under a jab from Stanislov.
Stanislov lands a jab.
Stanislov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot by Stanislov.
Banks misses the shot to the body.
Banks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stanislov.
Banks misses with a straight right.
Stanislov slips a jab from Banks.
Banks is looking to wear down Stanislov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stanislov punishes Banks's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by Stanislov.
Banks misses with a looping left.
Banks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Banks misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stanislov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stanislov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Banks.
Banks slips a jab from Stanislov.
Stanislov connects with a crisp jab.
Stanislov throws the left hand but Banks avoids the punch easily.
Banks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stanislov.
Banks lands with a hook. Stanislov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Stanislov misses the jab.
Banks throws a right hand that Stanislov ducks under and follows up with a left that Stanislov also avoids with ease.
Stanislov is looking to clinch.
Stanislov misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stanislov. Banks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stanislov misses the shot to the body.
Banks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Banks looks to land a left hand but Stanislov moved out of range nicely.
Banks takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladdy Stanislov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stanislov lands a two punch combo.
Stanislov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Banks misses with a shot to the body
and Stanislov counters with a stiff right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stanislov.
Vladdy Stanislov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks throws a jab when Stanislov was well out of range.
Stanislov misses with a straight left.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stanislov lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Banks is rocked!
Stanislov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Banks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stanislov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stanislov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Banks blocking some punches.
Stanislov has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.
Stanislov swings wildly with an uppercut but Banks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stanislov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Banks seems to have got his legs back now.
Banks prevents a body shot from Stanislov.
Stanislov misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Stanislov.
Stanislov digs a right hand underneath Banks's ribcage. Banks let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks taking a breather.
Stanislov presses Banks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stanislov has a couple of punches blocked by Banks.
Banks blocking some punches.
Banks is looking to control Stanislov's arms but Stanislov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banks has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stanislov.
Stanislov lands with a light punch inside.
Stanislov scores with a shoulder strike.
Banks leaning against his opponent.
Stanislov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Stanislov fails to land.

Stanislov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stanislov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Banks throws out the jab.
Stanislov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banks.
Banks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stanislov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Stanislov. That's going to slow Banks down.
Stanislov drops Banks with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Banks! Stanislov dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (strikes). Vladdy Stanislov!