XF Brawl 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mom Cheating (ranked 2976 p4p, 268 weight class) and Maatia Supuaga (ranked 3578 p4p, 300 weight class). Supuaga has chosen as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cheating
vs
Supuaga

173 cm
37
142 lbs
18 - 4 - 0

175 cm
30
155 lbs
13 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mom Cheating!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maatia Supuaga!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheating throws a series of punches but Supuaga moves out of range.

Supuaga 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.

Cheating has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Supuaga off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Mom Cheating seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Cheating has taken the fight to the clinch.
Supuaga is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cheating is keeping busy.
Supuaga stalls.

Supuaga pulls guard effortlessly.

Supuaga looking for a guillotine here but Cheating defends easily.
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!
Supuaga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Supuaga looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cheating not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Supuaga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supuaga's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Supuaga is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Supuaga tries to pass to full mount but Cheating defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga moves nicely into side control.
Supuaga working the ground and pound from side control.
Supuaga looking to control but instead Cheating has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Supuaga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cheating keeps working.
Supuaga trying to mount his opponent but Cheating defends it.
Supuaga is trying to control the action in half guard but Cheating is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheating is concentrating on defense, preventing Supuaga from advancing position.
Cheating is trying to control but can't.
Supuaga is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Supuaga is working for a kimura here but Cheating manages to reverse the position and he's now in Supuaga's guard.
Cheating wants to get up but he can't break Supuaga's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Supuaga is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cheating stopping the sweep attempt from Supuaga.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga is still trying to improve position.
Supuaga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cheating wants to stand but Supuaga has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cheating takes a swing at Supuaga's ribcage but misses.
Supuaga throws a series of strikes that have Cheating backpedaling.
Cheating swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cheating throws an off balance right hand

and Supuaga counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Supuaga.
Cheating is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Cheating pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Supuaga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cheating pinned against the cage. Cheating gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Maatia Supuaga will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cheating is defended easily by Supuaga.
Cheating takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cheating misses with a straight left.

Supuaga pushes Cheating up against the cage in a clinch.
Supuaga tries to land a knee to the head but Cheating blocks with his arms.

Cheating manages to break the clinch.
Cheating throws a shot from downtown. Supuaga moves away and avoids it.
Supuaga with the counter takedown but Cheating avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheating misses with a looping left.
Supuaga keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheating waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Supuaga.
Cheating throws a hook but Supuaga avoids it easily.
Cheating sets himself, and Supuaga steps forward looking for the clinch! Cheating avoids it this time.
The fighters circling - Cheating throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Supuaga moves in looking to clinch but Cheating pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheating missing with a left hand there. Supuaga was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Supuaga tries to counter with a clinch but Cheating shakes him off and moves away.
Supuaga moves away from the strike by Cheating.
Cheating misses with a hook
and Supuaga counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Supuaga blocks a jab.
Supuaga doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Cheating misses.
Cheating waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Supuaga.
Cheating clobbers Supuaga with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cheating takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck for Supuaga with that takedown attempt.
Cheating stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Supuaga darts in and clinches Cheating up against the cage.
Cheating is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Supuaga is trying to pull guard but Cheating turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Supuaga is pressed up against the cage. Cheating has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Supuaga down to the mat. Supuaga avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Supuaga moves into range and clinches up with Cheating.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheating managing to block the knees to the body from Supuaga.

Supuaga breaks from the clinch.
Mom Cheating is winning the standup battle so far.
Cheating looks to land a right hand but Supuaga moved out of range.
Supuaga lands with an overhand left.
Cheating swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Supuaga dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Supuaga tries for a takedown but Cheating sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mom Cheating has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maatia Supuaga.
Cheating fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Supuaga is out of range.
Supuaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Cheating has a takedown stuffed.
Cheating rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Supuaga counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cheating misses with a takedown attempt
and Supuaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Supuaga gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cheating.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheating throws an off balance right hand
enabling Supuaga to counter with a crisp jab.

Supuaga darts in and clinches Cheating up against the cage.
Supuaga tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cheating just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cheating has had enough of the clinch but Supuaga keeps him there for the moment.
Cheating's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Supuaga lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cheating backwards.
Supuaga struggles to land a body shot inside as Cheating controls his hands.
Supuaga prevents Cheating from breaking the clinch.
Cheating working hard to break the clinch.
Cheating has had enough of the clinch but Supuaga keeps him there for the moment.

Supuaga pulls guard effortlessly.

Cheating got a little sloppy there for a moment and Supuaga has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cheating has managed to get both his arms back between Supuaga's legs - danger averted.
Supuaga tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheating tries to stand but Supuaga is controlling from the bottom.

Supuaga is looking for a triangle but Cheating pushes his legs off easily.
Cheating postures up.
Cheating controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Supuaga is working an open guard so Cheating takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Supuaga avoids the body shot from Cheating.
Supuaga cracks Cheating with a good jab.

Supuaga gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cheating pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cheating throws an overhand right that lands on Supuaga's shoulder, as Supuaga tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maatia Supuaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Cheating takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Cheating misses the target.
Cheating swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Supuaga rushes Cheating and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Cheating breaks from the clinch.
Jab from Cheating.
Cheating with a lazy takedown attempt
and Supuaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheating misses the shot to the body.
Cheating is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Supuaga connects with a looping right hand.
Supuaga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheating.
Supuaga is looking to clinch but Cheating is avoiding it.

Supuaga forces Cheating back against the cage and clinches.
Supuaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Supuaga can't get the takedown.

Supuaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cheating throws a right hand that misses

and Supuaga counters by clinching up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cheating tries to circle away but Supuaga has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cheating's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheating throws a sloppy body shot
and Supuaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cheating misses with a right hand
enabling Supuaga to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Cheating misses its intended target.
A jab lands there for Supuaga.

Cheating is rocked!
Cheating throws a leg kick but Supuaga checks it.
Supuaga appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oh Cheating is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cheating misses with a wild body shot.
Supuaga throws a big counter head kick but Cheating avoids it with no problem.
Cheating is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Supuaga.
A countering left hand to the body from Supuaga misses.
Supuaga misses with a takedown attempt - Cheating sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Supuaga has closed the distance and engaged Cheating in a clinch.

Supuaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cheating seems to have got his legs back now.
Cheating misses with an uppercut
and Supuaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Cheating is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Supuaga.

Supuaga closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Supuaga is trying to pull guard but Cheating has him pressed against the cage.
Mom Cheating has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maatia Supuaga.

Supuaga breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga moves away from the strike by Cheating.
Supuaga moves in looking to clinch but Cheating pushes him off.
Supuaga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cheating paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fighters circling - Cheating throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Supuaga clinches.
Supuaga keeps control of Cheating as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Supuaga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice cross by Cheating.
Supuaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cheating.
Supuaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Supuaga does no damage.
Supuaga moves in looking to clinch but Cheating pushes him off.
Supuaga moves out of range of the strikes.
Cheating misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cheating has taken the fight to the clinch.
Supuaga lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Supuaga taking a breather.
Cheating tries to break the clinch but Supuaga is controlling the position.
Supuaga misses with a punch on the inside.

Cheating breaks the clinch.
Cheating throws a big shot that misses.
Mom Cheating has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cheating throws an off balance right hand
and Supuaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cheating swinging wildly here.
Supuaga fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cheating misses with a looping left.
Supuaga circles away from the clinch attempt
and Supuaga counters with a stiff right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheating throws a lazy right hand but Supuaga sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cheating throws a jab when Supuaga was well out of range.
Cheating shoots in for a double leg but Supuaga sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice defenses there by Supuaga.
Cheating throws out a loose jab but Supuaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Supuaga wants to counter with a clinch but Cheating pushes him away.
Cheating looks to land a combination but Supuaga avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cheating misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Supuaga.
Supuaga misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maatia Supuaga is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cheating tries to clinch but Supuaga moves away
and Supuaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cheating walks into a left hand.

Supuaga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cheating prevents the takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maatia Supuaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Supuaga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30

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

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Sionis (ranked 1116 p4p, 15 weight class) and Dominic Gotti (ranked 402 p4p, 19 weight class). Gotti has chosen King Of Kings as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dominic Gotti has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Roman Sionis's chin.

Sionis
vs
Gotti

200 cm
44
243 lbs
50 - 25 - 1

215 cm
30
288 lbs
17 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

UnderGround Clothing Co.
Groove Gear

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 50 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roman Sionis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominic Gotti !
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sionis drops his hands momentarily and Gotti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.

Sionis is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gotti 's half guard.
Sionis stops Gotti from getting back to his feet.
Sionis wants to pass to mount but Gotti is defending the position.
Gotti is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotti wants to get back to full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gotti looks like he's trying to stand up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Sionis misses.
Gotti wants to counter with a clinch but Sionis pushes him away.
Roman Sionis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sionis walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gotti .
Sionis misses with a straight left.

Gotti moves into the clinch.
Gotti stalling in the clinch.
Gotti cracks Sionis with a nice body shot.
Gotti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Gotti .
Sionis is breathing heavily.
Gotti scores with a shoulder strike.
Gotti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Gotti .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gotti .
Gotti lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gotti .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotti has Sionis pushed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gotti .
Gotti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gotti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sionis backwards.
Gotti working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gotti .

Sionis is rocked!
Gotti pushes Sionis against the cage. Gotti is working some dirty boxing. Gotti pushes off with a quick right hook! Sionis goes down! Sionis tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gotti moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Gotti !
In his post fight interview, Dominic Gotti started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Miller (ranked 2267 p4p, 247 weight class) and Marco Giambi (ranked 21100 p4p, 519 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Not Falling. Giambi has chosen Mortal Kombat theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Marco Giambi enters the cage!

Miller
vs
Giambi

194 cm
29
283 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

195 cm
24
265 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Giambi!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giambi throws a right hand that misses
and Miller counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Giambi.
Giambi throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Giambi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Giambi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Giambi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Giambi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Giambi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.

Miller has Giambi up against the cage in a clinch.
Giambi is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Giambi down to the mat. Giambi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller thuds his right hand into Giambi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Miller connects with the punch.
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Giambi manages to avoid it.
Giambi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Miller counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Giambi throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've been hearing reports that Miller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Giambi.
Miller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Giambi wants to clinch but Miller slips to the side
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Giambi throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a right hand to the body.
Miller misses with a hook
and Giambi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

It looks like Eddie Miller has been cut.
Marco Giambi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller loads up on a big right hand but Giambi slips the punch.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Giambi was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Miller is defended easily by Giambi.
Giambi unleashes a big counter combination but Miller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Giambi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Giambi throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Giambi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Giambi swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Giambi pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Miller back to the cage. Giambi follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Giambi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Giambi! But no joy.
Giambi is looking to clinch.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Miller tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Miller fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giambi moves out of range of the strikes.

Miller darts in and clinches Giambi up against the cage.
Giambi scores with a nice hook to the head.

Eddie Miller's cut is getting worse.
Giambi has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Miller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Giambi's efforts to push away.
Miller lands a nice uppercut.
Giambi misses with a body punch.
Giambi looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
Giambi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Giambi missing with knees to the body.
Miller tries for a takedown but Giambi manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Miller gets a trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller stops Giambi from getting back to his feet.

Miller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Giambi is trying to stand.
Miller works his way into full mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giambi really wants to buck Miller off and get back to his feet.
Giambi is trying to escape the mount.
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 Eddie Miller will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Some wild striking there from Giambi.
Giambi lands a head kick!
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Giambi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Miller.
Giambi throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Miller misses its target.
Giambi throws a lazy uppercut
and Miller counters with a nice body shot.
Miller blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller throws an off balance right hand
and Giambi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Giambi dodges the punch combination from Miller.
Giambi unleashes a big counter combination but Miller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Giambi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giambi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Giambi throws out a counter right but Miller avoids it with no problem.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.

Miller clinches with his opponent.
Miller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Giambi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Giambi digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Giambi trying to stall but Miller improves his position.
Miller presses Giambi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Giambi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Giambi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miller lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands an uppercut.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Giambi controls the action.
Giambi misses with a knee to the head.
Miller can't find room to land a body shot as Giambi controls the action.
Miller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Miller effectively controlling the action here.
Miller is stalling here.
Miller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Giambi with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to pull guard but Giambi holds him up against the cage and eventually Miller drops back down to his feet.
A shot in the inside from Giambi.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Giambi backwards.
Giambi misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller blocks the elbow strike.
Giambi is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
Giambi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
A shot in the inside from Miller.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Giambi has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Giambi looking to stall.
A knee to the head by Giambi.

Miller jumps guard.
Miller is pulling down on Giambi's head. It's preventing any offense from Giambi, at least for the moment.
Miller continues to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.

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

Eddie Miller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Miller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Giambi wants to clinch up but Miller keeps it at a distance.
Giambi tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Miller counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Giambi thinking.
Miller is looking to wear down Giambi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Giambi misses with a body punch
and Miller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Miller closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Giambi tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Giambi tries to buck Miller off but Miller takes his back!
Miller really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Giambi.
Giambi is trying to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Giambi looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Giambi is in bad spot here.
Miller struggling to keep hold of the position.
Miller is really struggling to control Giambi but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Giambi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Miller's arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Miller working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Giambi rolls, trying to escape but Miller keeps control of the position.

Giambi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Miller gets his way!

Miller is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking to control Giambi but Giambi is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Giambi trying to get back to his feet but Miller is in full control for now.
Eddie Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Giambi is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Marco Giambi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Miller!
Eddie Miller decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Smith (ranked 2766 p4p, 336 weight class) and Black Mamba (ranked 3553 p4p, 409 weight class). Black Mamba has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Smith
vs
Mamba

170 cm
26
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Black Mamba!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mamba. That's going to slow Smith down.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Mamba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mamba tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mamba to the ground. Mamba escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mamba.
Mamba scores with a jab. Smith acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mamba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mamba throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
Mamba keeps the fight on the outside.
Mamba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Black Mamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy left from Mamba finds it's target.
Mamba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mamba.
Smith walks into a jab.
Mamba has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mamba thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Smith tries for a takedown but Mamba circles away easily
and Mamba counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Mamba.

Mamba gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mamba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.

Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mamba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mamba's guard.

Smith wants to control from the top but Mamba keeps moving.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Mamba uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Mamba!

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mamba won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamba is stalling in the full guard.
Smith wants to sweep here but Mamba controlling him for the moment.
Mamba slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mamba with a nice head shot there.

Smith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mamba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mamba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

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.
Mamba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith wants to sweep here but Mamba controlling him for the moment.
Smith trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mamba jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mamba lands with a hook. Smith tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mamba connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy left from Mamba finds it's target.
Mamba throws a shot to the body.
Mamba lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Smith backs up against the cage.
A jab lands there for Mamba.
Smith is looking to chop away at Mamba's legs.
Mamba has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mamba lands a right hook to the body.
Mamba is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith goes for a double leg but Mamba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mamba continues to drive forward.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Mamba sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mamba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mamba has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Smith is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mamba to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Mamba only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Mamba lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamba lands a body shot.
Mamba connects with a crisp jab.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Black Mamba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

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

Smith is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mamba scores with a leg kick.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crunch! Mamba slams his shin into Smith's torso.
BOOM! Mamba lands a beautiful left hook that drops Smith. Smith tries to recover but Mamba is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Smith lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Mamba!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Black Mamba made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Fury (ranked 1546 p4p, 190 weight class) and Wanderson Siliva (ranked 3768 p4p, 345 weight class). Siliva has chosen as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Fury
vs
Siliva

193 cm
26
270 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

191 cm
29
279 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wanderson Siliva!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Siliva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fury's head backwards.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Siliva.
A slow jab from Siliva misses its intended target.
Siliva lands the left hand.
Fury throws an overhand right that lands on Siliva's shoulder, as Siliva tries to avoid the shot.
Fury ducks under a wild hook from Siliva.
Fury throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Siliva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fury definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Siliva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fury defends well and Siliva ends up having to push Fury into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A jab from Fury does it's job there.

It looks like Wanderson Siliva has been cut.
Siliva lands with a straight right. Fury didn't see that one coming.
Siliva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siliva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fury. Fury obviously looking to wear him down.
Siliva walks into a stiff left hand from Fury.
Fury defending well as Siliva loads up on a big left hand.
Fury throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Siliva 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.
Fury wants to stand and escape but Siliva is having none of it.
Siliva stands and throws Fury's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Siliva working the ground and pound but Fury is defending the strikes.

Siliva is trying to get an arm triangle but Fury is defending well.
Fury gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury is looking to control Siliva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fury avoid being mounted?
Fury wants to get back to full guard.
Fury is staying active underneath Siliva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Siliva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fury is just riding it out for now. Siliva eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Siliva in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fury is working hard here to advance position.

Siliva is looking for a kimura here.
Fury keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Siliva trying to pass the guard but Fury defending well.
Fury is trying to get back to full guard.

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.

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

Siliva is working for a kimura but Fury is defending it quite comfortably.
Siliva winds up and cracks Fury with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fury regains full guard. Nicely done.
Siliva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Siliva works over Fury with some ground and pound from guard.
Siliva prevents Fury from getting back to his feet.
Siliva wants to control from the top but Fury keeps moving.
Fury can't keep his opponent in guard - Siliva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wanderson Siliva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Siliva's cut.
That's time! Fury's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Siliva avoids the body shot from Fury.
Siliva tries to counter with a clinch but Fury shakes him off and moves away.
Siliva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fury.
Siliva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fury.
Fury keeps the fight on the outside.
Siliva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Siliva.
Siliva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fury lands a jab to Siliva's midsection.
Siliva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fury was well out of range. Poor timing from Siliva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siliva walks into a stiff left hand from Fury.
Fury with a nice cross.
Fury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Siliva fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siliva lands a glancing blow to the side of Fury's head.
Fury throws a sloppy head kick and Siliva moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Fury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Siliva with the counter takedown but Fury avoids it easily.
Siliva misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siliva.
Fury swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fury lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Siliva darts in looking for a takedown but Fury gets double underhooks and turns Siliva into the cage.
A good leg kick by Fury.
A big left from Fury misses.
No luck for Siliva with that takedown attempt.
It looked like Fury was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Siliva.
Nick Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderson Siliva.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siliva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fury sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Siliva somewhat.
Siliva shoots in looking for a takedown. Fury tries to sprawl out of it but Siliva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fury manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fury sizes up Siliva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fury.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Siliva takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That has opened up Wanderson Siliva's cut even more.
Siliva misses with an uppercut.
Fury swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siliva avoids the body shot from Fury.
Siliva drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Fury defends it well.
Nick Fury is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siliva misses with a hook
and Fury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fury lands a really nice looking cross but Siliva seems unphased.
Fury misses with a hook. Siliva ducked under it nicely.
Siliva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fury fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siliva can do to turn this around?
Fury throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Siliva closes the distance and clinches.
Fury lands a left hand.

The cut above Wanderson Siliva's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Siliva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fury stops a takedown attempt from Siliva.
Siliva tries to pull guard but Fury forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fury lands a shot to the body.
Fury tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Siliva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Siliva blocks a body shot from Fury.
Fury prevents a takedown attempt there.
Siliva is trying to pull guard but Fury turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fury throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Silivas head.
Fury doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fury prevents the takedown attempt.
A right hand to the body from Fury.
Siliva is breathing heavily.
Fury lands an elbow inside that Siliva shrugs off.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nick Fury!
Nick Fury bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.