TIT 62 - Danger v Battock PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Gomes (ranked 4587 p4p, 150 weight class) and Douglas Murray (ranked 6655 p4p, 213 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gomes
vs
Murray

200 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thiago Gomes!
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, Douglas Murray!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray throws a sloppy head kick

and Gomes counters with a single leg into guard. Murray didn't expect that.
Gomes chips away with some ground and pound.

Gomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Murray has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gomes has managed to get both his arms back between Murray's legs - danger averted.
Gomes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gomes is putting a hurting on Murray here, landing some big shots from side control.
Murray takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Murray is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Gomes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Gomes landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Gomes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomes in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gomes trying to control the position but Murray is working away.
Gomes grinds an elbow into Murray's temple.

Gomes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gomes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gomes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gomes is putting a hurting on Murray here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomes grinds an elbow into Murray's temple.
Murray is not content to let Gomes control the position.
Gomes works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gomes lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Murray really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gomes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murray, who protects the arm well.

Gomes is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Murray is trying to escape and Gomes transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Murray is forced to tap! Nice work there by Gomes! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Gomes!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muahmed Rabat (ranked 4930 p4p, 166 weight class) and Fat Man (ranked 5719 p4p, 191 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Rabat
vs
Man

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
270 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Muahmed Rabat!
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, Fat Man!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabat closes this distance looking for a takedown but Man circles away.
Man wants to counter the offense by Rabat and move into the clinch position.
Rabat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Man gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Rabat has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Man is trying to keep an underhook but Rabat manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Rabat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rabat lands with a punch from half guard.
Man on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rabat scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rabat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rabat prevents Man from improving his position.
Rabat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rabat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

It looks like Fat Man has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rabat.
Rabat lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rabat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabat drops an elbow to the side of Man's head.
Rabat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That has opened up Fat Man's cut even more.
Man tries to get to full guard but Rabat has control of the leg.
Rabat scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Fat Man's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Muahmed Rabat!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierce Ottoade (ranked 3431 p4p, 454 weight class) and Dirtee Donderson (ranked 3044 p4p, 403 weight class). Pierce Ottoade could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dirtee Donderson's chin.

Ottoade
vs
Donderson

191 cm
25
221 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

187 cm
26
207 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pierce Ottoade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dirtee Donderson!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ottoade.

Ottoade feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Donderson sprawling to the canvas! Donderson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ottoade finish him?!
Ottoade cracks Donderson with a hook to the temple - Donderson is on wobbly legs here! Ottoade swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Donderson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Ottoade wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pierce Ottoade!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Melankomas Caria (ranked 1818 p4p, 268 weight class) and Lincoln Osiris (ranked 5528 p4p, 642 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Caria
vs
Osiris

186 cm
19
171 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

180 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Melankomas Caria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lincoln Osiris!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osiris misses with a wild body shot.
Osiris throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Caria counters with a one-two to the body.
Caria looks to land a left hand but Osiris moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Caria catches Osiris right on the button with a cross.

Osiris is rocked!
Caria blocks a head kick by Osiris.
Osiris is still on wobbly legs! Can Caria finish him?
Caria ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Osiris's jaw. Osiris's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Caria does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Melankomas Caria!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Haymon (ranked 1116 p4p, 29 weight class) and David Tua (ranked 3252 p4p, 104 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Haymon
vs
Tua

193 cm
26
253 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
268 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Al Haymon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, David Tua!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haymon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tua scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haymon throws a shot from downtown. Tua moves away and avoids it.
Haymon tries to move into range but Tua moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Haymon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Haymon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A left and a right from Tua both land. Nice combination.

It looks like Al Haymon has been cut.
Haymon looks to land a right hand but Tua moved out of range.
Tua wants to counter with a clinch but Haymon pushes him away.
Haymon tries to bum rush Tua with a series of wild strikes but Tua uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haymon throws a good cross that connects.
Tua slips a straight right by Haymon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tua misses with a left hand
and Haymon counters with a left to the body.
Tua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good shot there by Haymon.
Haymon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Haymon.
Tua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haymon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tua misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Haymon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tua. Tua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Haymon staying out of range there.
Haymon catches Tua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Haymon misses with a hook. Tua ducked under it nicely.
Haymon circles away from the clinch attempt
and Haymon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tua throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tua is holding his hands too far apart here. Haymon throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Tua is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Al Haymon!
An out of breath Al Haymon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lesley Chow (ranked 1549 p4p, 165 weight class) and Danilo Gentili (ranked 2378 p4p, 251 weight class). Danilo Gentili is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Chow
vs
Gentili

170 cm
26
148 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

165 cm
26
151 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite 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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lesley Chow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danilo Gentili!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gentili is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chow's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chow turns into Gentili and is now in his guard.

Gentili throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gentili can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chow controls the pace.

Gentili escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gentili really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Gentili is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chow is aware though and is defending well.
Chow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chow trying to control but Gentili is working from the bottom.
Gentili wants to sweep but no luck.

Chow drops back looking for a leg! Gentili is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gentili manages to kick Chow off! Chow jumps back into Gentili's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gentili is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chow tries to free his leg and advance position but Gentili is retaining full guard.
Chow passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gentili is trying to improve his position.

Chow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gentili is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gentili is trying to control Chow's posture but Chow avoids it.
Chow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gentili keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentili is looking to regain half guard here but Chow keeps moving and retains side control.
Gentili holds on to Chow's head and controls the position momentarily.
Chow trying to control the position but Gentili is working away.
Chow advances nicely into full mount.
Gentili gets back to half guard.
Chow is keen to just control but Gentili is a slippery customer.
Gentili trying to control here.

Gentili looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gentili controlling the position well.

Gentili looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Chow there.
Chow moves nicely into side control.

Chow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gentili is looking for a sweep.
Gentili manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chow's best efforts.

Gentili actively working from the bottom here.
Gentili is looking to improve his position.

Chow is working for a kimura but Gentili is defending it quite comfortably.

Gentili looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gentili looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Gentili looking for submissions off his back.

Chow is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gentili has managed to free his arm - good work.

Gentili looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chow passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Chow shoots in and gets a takedown into Gentili's guard.

Gentili looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chow has picked Gentili up and slammed him! Gentili can't keep hold of the triangle and Chow manages to pass to side control!
Chow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gentili can do to turn this around?

Chow looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gentili tries to bench press Chow off him but Chow keeps the position.
Gentili is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chow off and has taken his back!
Lesley Chow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chow tries to break free.

Gentili is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Chow has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

Chow defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gentili's arms.

Gentili is persistently looking for the submission but Chow is defending it well.
Chow tries to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
I would not like to be Chow right now.
Chow looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gentili.
Gentili not allowing Chow to control his hands.
Chow is in bad spot here.

Gentili is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chow defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gentili is trying to stick to Chow's back but Chow is turning into Gentili. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gentili's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Chow.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Chow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gentili has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chow has managed to get both his arms back between Gentili's legs - danger averted.
Chow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gentili is keeping the position for now.

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

Gentili working for a triangle but Chow defends it easily.
Gentili keeping moving, preventing Chow from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gentili pulls Chow in close to his closed guard and prevents Chow from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chow scoring with punches to the head and body.

Gentili had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chow defends it easily.
Gentili keeping moving, preventing Chow from controlling successfully.
Chow passes Gentili's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gentili is staying active underneath Chow, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gentili has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Island Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gentili is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Chow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Chow trying to control from half guard but Gentili is working away.

Gentili looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentili is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chow's back!
Chow is trying to break free.
Chow is working hard here to advance position.

Chow is trying to defend against the choke here but Gentili has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Gentili Tightens the hold and Chow taps out furiously! Gentili displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danilo Gentili!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elias Paniki (ranked 1709 p4p, 255 weight class) and Tommy DeVito (ranked 1189 p4p, 191 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Paniki
vs
DeVito

180 cm
26
171 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

180 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Transform Supplements

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 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Elias Paniki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tommy DeVito!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paniki is looking to clinch.
DeVito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paniki defends it well.

Paniki closes the distance and clinches.
DeVito tries to break the clinch but Paniki is controlling the position.
Paniki misses with a knee strike.

Paniki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elias Paniki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paniki.
DeVito keeps the fight on the outside.
Paniki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Paniki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paniki tries to clinch up.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that DeVito has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.

Paniki closes the distance and pushes DeVito back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Paniki breaks from the clinch.

Paniki has closed the distance and engaged DeVito in a clinch.

Paniki breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot by DeVito.
Paniki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. DeVito manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeVito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Paniki defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniki fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeVito tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Paniki goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Paniki fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeVito keeps the fight on the outside.
DeVito tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paniki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten DeVito somewhat.
Paniki tries to clinch but DeVito is having none of it.
DeVito tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paniki swivels and escapes.
Paniki wants to clinch up but DeVito keeps it at a distance.
Paniki tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and DeVito counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paniki is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeVito tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paniki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVito is taking a breather. Paniki says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeVito wants to pass the guard but Paniki is defending well.
DeVito stops Paniki from getting back to his feet.
Paniki is looking to get back to full guard here but DeVito has managed to pass to side control instead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeVito is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Paniki has escaped the position, nice work there.
DeVito takes a little break here. Paniki wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Paniki is not content to let DeVito control the position.

DeVito is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Paniki knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DeVito tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

DeVito wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paniki, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeVito wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paniki keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Paniki moves in looking to clinch but DeVito pushes him off.
Paniki tries to clinch there but DeVito circles away.

Paniki moves into the clinch.

DeVito breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeVito looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Paniki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut lands for DeVito. That snapped Paniki's head back.
Paniki fails with an attempt to clinch.
DeVito feints the counter takedown.
Paniki fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniki looks to clinch

and DeVito counters with a nice double leg into side control. Paniki won't be happy with that.
Paniki stops DeVito from passing to mount.
Paniki looking for a sweep but DeVito has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's one minute gone in the round.

DeVito jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Paniki is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Paniki and DeVito has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Paniki on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paniki tries to get out of the position.
Paniki is not content to let DeVito control the position.

DeVito in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Paniki is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy DeVito!
Tommy DeVito thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Elias Paniki was interviewed post fight and said 'good fight'.

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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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Tiger (ranked 617 p4p, 70 weight class) and Max Fawce (ranked 1172 p4p, 127 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Tiger
vs
Fawce

166 cm
26
158 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

176 cm
26
163 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ace of Spades Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Fawce!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tiger pushes Fawce up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fawce drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tiger pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've been told by Tiger's head coaches at Ferocious Beast that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tiger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tiger tries to close the distance and clinch but Fawce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fawce or perhaps it was just good defense by Tiger, which made it look bad.
Tiger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fawce has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fawce thuds a left hand into Tiger's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger is looking to clinch but Fawce is avoiding it.
Tiger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice sprawl there from Tiger as Fawce shoots in.
Tony Tiger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Fawce.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger is looking to clinch but Fawce is avoiding it.
Fawce misses with an uppercut.
Tiger tries to counter by clinching up but Fawce breaks away and moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Fawce there.
Tiger doesn't manage to clinch there - Fawce circles away.
Tiger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fawce tries for a takedown but Tiger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tiger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Tiger pushes Fawce up against the cage in a clinch.
Tiger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fawce lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tiger.

It looks like Max Fawce has been cut.
Tiger landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tiger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Tiger misses with a knee to the head.
Tiger lands a nice elbow.
Fawce takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fawce is trying to break the clinch but Tiger has him pressed against the cage.
Tiger comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fawce tries to pull guard but Tiger holds him up against the cage and eventually Fawce drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Tiger.
Tiger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fawce's defenses.
Fawce lands with a left to the head.
Fawce has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fawce takes an elbow to the temple.
Tiger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fawce's defenses.

That has opened up Max Fawce's cut even more.
Tiger blocks a body shot from Fawce.
Tiger lands an elbow just above Fawce 's eye.

Fawce is rocked!
Tiger lands an elbow just above Fawce 's eye.
Fawce is still on wobbly legs! Can Tiger finish him?
Tiger lands an elbow inside that Fawce shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Tiger.

The cut above Max Fawce's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tiger pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Fawce! Tiger unloads with more strikes and Fawce sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Tiger!
Tony Tiger seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Ubereem (ranked 1088 p4p, 170 weight class) and Show Gunn (ranked 2756 p4p, 371 weight class). Jon Ubereem has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ubereem
vs
Gunn

195 cm
26
218 lbs
10 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
220 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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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 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Ubereem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Show Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ubereem feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ubereem pushes down on Gunn's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Ubereem wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Ubereem is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunn wants to get back to his feet.
Ubereem is looking to advance position but Gunn won't allow it.
Gunn is refusing to be controlled, as Ubereem sits in half guard.
Gunn is doing well to control the position and prevent Ubereem from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ubereem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunn defends it well.
Ubereem is trying to control. Gunn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ubereem wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ubereem has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

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

Ubereem is looking for a kimura here.

Ubereem 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.
Gunn is looking to improve his position.

Ubereem 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.

That's two 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.

Ubereem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Ubereem is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunn defends it well.
Gunn tries to roll over but Ubereem keeps him under control.
Gunn is still trying to improve position.

Ubereem is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem blocks the strikes from Gunn.

Ubereem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gunn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ubereem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunn keeps working.
Ubereem is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gunn!
Gunn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ubereem blocks the strikes from Gunn.
Ubereem performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gunn is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Gunn is defending against the submission attempts here by Ubereem.

Ubereem is trying to work for a kimura but Gunn is defending well.
Gunn is looking to improve his position.
Gunn felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gunn is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ubereem wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

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

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

No luck with that takedown attempt from Ubereem.

Gunn closes the distance and clinches.
Ubereem is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gunn is defending well.
Knees to the body from Gunn.
Gunn landing knees to the head.

It looks like Jon Ubereem has been cut.
Gunn lands a good knee to the midsection. Ubereem won't want to take too many of those.
Gunn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gunn crunches a lovely knee into Ubereem's ribcage.
Gunn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ubereem is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Ubereem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gunn obliges.
Gunn lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gunn lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gunn landing knees to the head.
Gunn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gunn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gunn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ubereem lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gunn is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Gunn landing knees to the head.
Gunn lands a knee to the body.
Ubereem takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gunn landing knees to the head.
Gunn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Jon Ubereem's cut is getting worse.
Gunn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunn connects with a knee to the head.
Gunn lands a good knee to the midsection. Ubereem won't want to take too many of those.
Gunn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gunn lands with a left to the head.
Gunn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Gunn.
Gunn connects with a knee to the head.
Ubereem tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gunn smiles and moves away.

Gunn instigates a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ubereem takes a knee right on the jaw!
Gunn connects with a knee to the head.
Gunn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ubereem is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gunn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gunn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ubereem in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gunn cracks Ubereem with a nice body shot.
Gunn connects with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Gunn.
A knee to the head by Gunn.
Gunn lands with a light punch inside.
Gunn landing knees to the head.
Gunn putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ubereem in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Gunn crunches a lovely knee into Ubereem's ribcage.
Ubereem takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gunn lands with a short shot to the head.
Gunn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gunn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gunn lands with a left to the head.
Ubereem drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gunn pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gunn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Gunn takes the fight into the clinch.
Ubereem prevents a body shot from Gunn.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gunn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gunn landing knees to the head.
Gunn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gunn lands a nice knee to the body.
Gunn with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ubereem changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gunn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gunn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

Gunn gets a clinch.
Gunn lands a knee to the head.

Jon Ubereem's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gunn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ubereem tries to pull guard but Gunn won't allow it.
Gunn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gunn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gunn lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right handed body shot lands from Gunn.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A knee to the head by Gunn.
Gunn with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Gunn.

Ubereem jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Show Gunn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jon Ubereem's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ubereem has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gunn.
Ubereem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunn tries to counter with a clinch but Ubereem shakes him off and moves away.

Ubereem gets the takedown into side control.
Gunn is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ubereem has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ubereem working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn tries to bench press Ubereem off him but Ubereem keeps the position.
Gunn wants to control but Ubereem postures up.
Ubereem content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ubereem wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gunn keeps working.
Gunn takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Ubereem looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ubereem trying to control the action but Gunn is working from the bottom.
Gunn is pushing Ubereem's head away, looking to escape. Ubereem manages to hold on to the position though.
Ubereem is looking to take a break and control but Gunn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gunn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ubereem wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Ubereem looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gunn is looking to regain half guard here but Ubereem keeps moving and retains side control.
Ubereem trying to control the position but Gunn is working away.
Jon Ubereem overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunn is pushing Ubereem's head away, looking to escape. Ubereem manages to hold on to the position though.

Ubereem is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gunn pushes Ubereem away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ubereem gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Ubereem is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gunn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gunn is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ubereem off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Ubereem right now.
Ubereem is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Gunn not allowing Ubereem to control his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Ubereem trying to control the position but Gunn manages to sink in the hooks.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Ubereem tries to escape but Gunn has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gunn is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gunn doesn't have the hooks in and Ubereem manages to turn into his guard.
Ubereem works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ubereem is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gunn reverses the position - he's now on top in Ubereem's guard.

Ubereem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wanted to stand there but Ubereem had control of the position.
Ubereem is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ubereem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gunn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ubereem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gunn stays in close to Ubereem's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Ubereem pushes a forearm under Gunn's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gunn is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Ubereem!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocco Dangerfield (ranked 210 p4p, 32 weight class) and John Battock (ranked 304 p4p, 50 weight class). Dangerfield comes to the cage accompanied by Immortal - All Shall Fall. John Battock will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Dangerfield
vs
Battock

168 cm
26
180 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

166 cm
26
158 lbs
12 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rocco Dangerfield!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Battock!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battock looks to land a combination. Dangerfield sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dangerfield steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Battock.
Battock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dangerfield's hands.
Battock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Battock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Battock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dangerfield.
Dangerfield tries to clinch up
and Battock counters with a stiff right hand.
Battock has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Battock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dangerfield definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Battock lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Battock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dangerfield darts in trying to clinch
and Battock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dangerfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Battock wants to break free but Dangerfield has control.
Battock prevents a body shot from Dangerfield.
Dangerfield tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Battock's elbow.
Dangerfield tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Battock misses with a punch to the body.
Dangerfield blocks an uppercut.
Dangerfield goes for a takedown in the clinch but Battock prevents it.
Dangerfield struggles to land a body shot inside as Battock controls his hands.
Dangerfield blocks an uppercut.
Dangerfield is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Battock gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dangerfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dangerfield blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dangerfield doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battock taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

Battock manages to break the clinch.
Dangerfield fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Battock avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rocco Dangerfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dangerfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Battock throws a right hand that Dangerfield ducks under and follows up with a left that Dangerfield also avoids with ease.
Battock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Battock takes a swing at Dangerfield's ribcage but misses.
Battock swings widly with a right hand

and Dangerfield counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dangerfield.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dangerfield throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dangerfield is looking to work some ground and pound but Battock has wrist control.
Battock has control of Dangerfield's left arm, preventing Dangerfield from doing any damage.
Dangerfield throws a big elbow that misses.
Dangerfield trying to control but Battock is working from the bottom.
Battock pulls Dangerfield in close to prevent any damage.
Battock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Battock not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dangerfield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Battock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dangerfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Battock is keeping the position for now.
Battock working a defensive guard here.

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.
Battock is adopting a defensive guard.
Dangerfield lands a couple of elbows.
Battock looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dangerfield makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Battock preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Battock is controlling Dangerfield's posture.
Dangerfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Battock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dangerfield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Battock lands with a slapping head kick.
Battock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Battock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Battock circles away from the clinch attempt
and Battock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dangerfield moves out of range as Battock throws a body kick.
Battock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Dangerfield bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Battock is trying to control Dangerfield's posture but Dangerfield avoids it.
Dangerfield wants to lay and pray for a moment but Battock keeps working.
Battock wants to control but Dangerfield postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dangerfield lands some shots froms side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dangerfield tries to move to mount but Battock blocks the move with his legs.
Battock can't do much from the bottom here.
Dangerfield has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Battock can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dangerfield is landing with some decent strikes but Battock is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Battock is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dangerfield looking to finish Battock with some ground and pound. This is bad for Battock!
Battock tries to lock up and control but Dangerfield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Battock is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dangerfield scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Battock?
Dangerfield landing strikes from the mount.

Battock is rocked!
Dangerfield postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Battock bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Dangerfield and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Dangerfield!
Rocco Dangerfield retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Rocco Dangerfield thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.