APEX 6 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Robinson (ranked 5944 p4p, 426 weight class) and Mike Tyson (ranked 25049 p4p, 493 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Robinson
vs
Tyson

195 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Condemned

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mike Tyson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tyson.
Robinson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body. Tyson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tyson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Robinson pinned against the cage. Robinson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Robinson connects with a right hand. Tyson shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Tyson.
Robinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson fails with the takedown
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Richard Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Robinson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Robinson.
Robinson throws a right hand that Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyson also avoids with ease.
Tyson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robinson as he avoids it easily.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mike Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyson darts in trying to clinch
and Robinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Tyson darts in trying to clinch
and Robinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from Robinson misses its target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Tyson wants to clinch
and Robinson counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Robinson to acknowledge the strikes.
Robinson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Robinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tyson backs up against the cage.
Robinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tyson's head.
Tyson throws a leg kick
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes. Tyson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robinson lands with a straight right. Tyson didn't see that one coming.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Richard Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robinson is looking to counter punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Tyson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tyson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Robinson.
Tyson shoots and misses
letting Robinson counter with a right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tyson or perhaps it was just good defense by Robinson, which made it look bad.

Robinson lands a left and a right that send Tyson crashing to the mat, dazed. Robinson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tyson looks winded!
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a jab to Tyson's midsection.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tyson! But no joy.
Robinson tries to bum rush Tyson with a series of wild strikes but Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A cross from Robinson lands.
Robinson lands with a nice combination. Tyson backs away looking to recover.
Danga de danga de dang - Robinson scores with a four punch combination!
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Robinson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Robinson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
Robinson cracks Tyson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tyson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyson scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Robinson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Robinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyson shoots in looking for a takedown but Robinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Robinson scores with a one two! Tyson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Robinson leaves Tyson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robinson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Robinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyson looks to clinch
and Robinson counters with a three punch combo that has Tyson backing up. Tyson nods at Robinson to acknowledge the strikes.
Tyson has a takedown stuffed.
Richard Robinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Tyson.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson is breathing heavily.

Oooooh!!! Robinson has knocked Tyson down with a huge combo! Robinson steps away and waves a wobbly Tyson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Tyson is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson lands with a right hand.
Tyson is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him?
Tyson tries to clinch up
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Robinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyson can do to turn this around?
A combination from Robinson does no damage.
Tyson seems to have recovered his senses.
Robinson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Robinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Robinson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyson scrambles back to his feet.
Richard Robinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robinson misses with a wild combination.
Tyson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Robinson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyson at a distance.
Robinson connects with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Robinson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Richard Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robinson throws a series of punches but Tyson avoids them all with ease.
Tyson tries to clinch up but Robinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Robinson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tyson thows a body kick. Robinson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tyson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Robinson scores with a one two! Tyson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Robinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyson counters with a left to the body.
Tyson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robinson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyson.
Tyson misses with a takedown attempt
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Robinson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Robinson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tyson is trying desperately to land a takedown but Robinson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Tyson.
Tyson closes the distance but Robinson moves to the side
and Robinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tyson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tyson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Tyson's head.
Robinson connects with the punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tyson is defended easily by Robinson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
A nice combination there by Robinson.
Tyson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes. Tyson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tyson with a poor takedown
and Robinson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robinson scores with a sloppy right hand. Tyson should have avoided that one.
Robinson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tyson at a distance.

Robinson drops Tyson with a nice combination! Robinson dives into Tyson's guard, looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Tyson is working an open guard so Robinson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tyson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Robinson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Robinson throws a one two combo.
Robinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tyson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tyson looks to clinch
and Robinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robinson looks to land a combination. Tyson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Robinson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tyson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson throws a combination that misses
and Tyson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tyson wants to clinch
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes. Tyson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robinson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyson throws a lazy head kick

and Robinson counters with a series of strikes that sends Tyson to the canvas! Robinson follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!

Robinson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Robinson steps in with a hook that catches Tyson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Robinson follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Tyson looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Robinson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chaz Garrick (ranked 6320 p4p, 481 weight class) and Ralph Brooks (ranked 7063 p4p, 502 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Garrick
vs
Brooks

184 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chaz Garrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ralph Brooks!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brooks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garrick pinned against the cage. Garrick gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garrick stuffs the takedown.
Brooks throws a head kick that misses.
Garrick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A head kick from Brooks lands but Garrick takes it in his stride.

It looks like Chaz Garrick has been cut.
Brooks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brooks misses with a low kick as Garrick jumps back.
Brooks blocks a head kick by Garrick.
Brooks tries to close the distance and clinch but Garrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Garrick misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chaz Garrick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Brooks.
Brooks tries a head kick but it misses.
Brooks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garrick tries to avoid it but Brooks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garrick to the ground. Garrick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Brooks gets caught napping as Garrick dives in and scores a takedown. Brooks manages to retain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garrick is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Garrick stands up from Brooks's guard - Garrick perhaps looking for a knockout.
Brooks shoots and misses

and Garrick counters by moving into the clinch.
Garrick tries to break free but Brooks pushes him back against the cage.

Garrick jumps guard.
Garrick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brooks postures up.
Garrick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Garrick has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Garrick continues to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brooks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brooks stays in close to Garrick's body and controls the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Brooks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brooks goes for a double leg but Garrick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Garrick continues to drive forward.
Garrick is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brooks.

Garrick rushes Brooks and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brooks backwards.

Garrick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brooks avoids the head kick by Garrick.
Brooks feints the counter takedown.

Garrick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garrick avoiding damage as Brooks throws knees to the body.
Brooks wants to break free but Garrick has control.
Garrick is working for takedown but Brooks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Garrick lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Garrick.

Garrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brooks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Garrick moves into the clinch.
Brooks jumps guard but Garrick stands there with Brooks around his waist. Brooks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garrick stalls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks is trying to force a seperation but Garrick has the dominant position.
Brooks is looking to break free of the clinch but Garrick has double underhooks.
Garrick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brooks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garrick avoids it.
Brooks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Brooks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garrick's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brooks jumps guard but Garrick turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chaz Garrick dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chaz Garrick's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Brooks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Garrick takes the fight into the clinch.
Garrick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brooks fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Brooks falls off balance throwing a combination

and Garrick moves into the clinch.
Garrick tries to circle away but Brooks has him pinned against the cage.

Garrick decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brooks scoring with some ground and pound.
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Garrick is keeping the position.
Brooks preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Garrick is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brooks is aware though and is defending well.
Garrick manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brooks manages to get himself to full guard.

Brooks is trying to control the position but Garrick postures up.
Garrick forces his way into half guard.

Garrick seems to be working for a kimura but Brooks defends the submission attempt.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrick controlling the action here.
Garrick with the ground and pound but Brooks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brooks is trying to keep Garrick in close.
Garrick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garrick trying to control the position from guard on top but Brooks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brooks pulls Garrick in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Brooks is working an open guard so Garrick takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Brooks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garrick thinks about countering with a head kick.
Garrick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Garrick has managed to clinch.

Garrick pulls Brooks into guard.
Brooks wanted to stand there but Garrick had control of the position.

Garrick looking for a guillotine here but Brooks defends easily.
Brooks stopping the sweep attempt from Garrick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garrick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garrick is looking to stand up but Brooks isn't so interested in that idea.
Garrick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brooks won't allow Garrick to get back to his feet.
Brooks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Garrick swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chaz Garrick dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chaz Garrick's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Brooks gets tackled into the cage by Garrick. Garrick maintains the clinch.
Garrick wants a takedown.
Garrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brooks can do to turn this around?
Garrick leaning his opponent against the cage.
Brooks is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garrick to keep the fight standing.
Garrick stalls.

Garrick jumps into guard, dragging Brooks to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrick wants to stand up but Brooks is controlling him.
Brooks works over Garrick with some ground and pound from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brooks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Garrick looking for a guillotine here but Brooks defends easily.

Brooks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Garrick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Garrick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Garrick!

Garrick throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Garrick taking a breather here.
Garrick is looking to take a break and control but Brooks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garrick creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brooks sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

Garrick tries for a kimura but Brooks is defending well.
Garrick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brooks keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brooks tries to improve position but can't.
Brooks trying to control but Garrick flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Brooks is trying to get back to his feet but Garrick has full control of the position and if anything, Brooks has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Brooks has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Garrick.
Garrick wants to control but Brooks is keeping busy.

Garrick looking for the choke but no joy.
Garrick throwing sloppy strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Garrick looking to break Brooks's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brooks remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Garrick will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Garrick controls the action.
Garrick somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garrick controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chaz Garrick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garrick 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chaz Garrick!
In his post fight interview, Chaz Garrick started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
25%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Walter Wiener (ranked 4790 p4p, 227 weight class) and Kira Eggard (ranked 5545 p4p, 251 weight class). The key to victory for Walter Wiener has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Wiener
vs
Eggard

225 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

162 cm
18
137 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Wiener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kira Eggard!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eggard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wiener is looking to counter with head kicks.
Eggard shoots and misses
and Wiener counters with a big head kick but Eggard shrugs it off.
Wiener throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wiener!
A thudding body kick lands there by Wiener!
Wiener throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Eggard scores with a takedown into Wiener's guard.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiener wants to get back to his feet but Eggard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wiener on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wiener tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eggard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wiener swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wiener is wriggling around but Eggard manages to pass to half guard.
Eggard tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wiener knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eggard stalling away here and it's allowed Wiener to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Eggard passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiener is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wiener defending against the ground and pound.
Wiener is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eggard is controlling him well.

Eggard tries for a kimura but Wiener is defending well.
Wiener wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kira Eggard!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Maidana (ranked 6317 p4p, 268 weight class) and Ben Sheeran (ranked 6377 p4p, 270 weight class). Marcos Maidana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Maidana
vs
Sheeran

168 cm
22
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
22
143 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Maidana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Sheeran!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Maidana.

It looks like Ben Sheeran has been cut.
Sheeran dodges the punch combination from Maidana.
Maidana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Sheeran counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sheeran sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maidana pushes Sheeran off looking to stand but Sheeran dives back in and keeps control.
Still in half guard, Sheeran seems content to control.
Sheeran is nestled in close to Maidana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sheeran works his way into full mount!
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!

Sheeran swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Sheeran!

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A

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FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carter Mendoza (ranked 3230 p4p, 366 weight class) and Mathew Hallaway (ranked 4252 p4p, 434 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Mendoza
vs
Hallaway

188 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carter Mendoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mathew Hallaway!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Mendoza misses.
Hallaway now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A combination from Mendoza does no damage.
Mendoza lands a nice shot to the body.
Mendoza dodges the punch combination from Hallaway.
Mendoza throws a nice looking combination but Hallaway bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hallaway slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
Mendoza throws a poor cross that misses

and Hallaway counters with a crisp one two that drops Mendoza! Hallaway thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mendoza to his feet! Mendoza is in big trouble!

Mendoza is rocked!
No joy there for Mendoza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Mendoza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Hallaway avoids them all with ease.
Hallaway throws a right hand that Mendoza ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendoza also avoids with ease.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Carter Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Mendoza.
Mendoza seems to have got his legs back now.
Mendoza misses with a wild combination.
Mendoza throws a hook to the side of Hallaway's head but Hallaway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hallaway misses with a double jab.
Hallaway lands a right hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallaway slips under a jab.
Hallaway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hallaway connects with a stiff jab that staggers Mendoza - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mathew Hallaway!
Mathew Hallaway was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.