YRMMA 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Hughs (ranked 6254 p4p, 4881 weight class) and Corey Plowman (ranked 721 p4p, 614 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Hughs
vs
Plowman

190 cm
18
185
0 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
193
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Hughs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Plowman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

It looks like Grant Hughs has been cut.
Plowman drops Hughs with a huge uppercut! Hughs drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Plowman is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Corey Plowman!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alonzo Birmingham (ranked 4820 p4p, 5908 weight class) and Mike Milligan (ranked 504 p4p, 564 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Birmingham
vs
Milligan

170 cm
18
160
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
155
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alonzo Birmingham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Milligan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milligan misses with a wild body shot.
Birmingham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Birmingham tries to keep at a distance but Milligan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Milligan scores with a knee to the head.
Milligan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birminghams head.
Milligan lands an uppercut.
Milligan lands an elbow just above Birmingham 's eye.
Milligan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Alonzo Birmingham has been cut.
Birmingham is looking to break free of the clinch but Milligan has double underhooks.
Milligan comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Milligan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Milligan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
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!
Milligan lands an elbow inside.
Birmingham definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Birmingham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees to the body from Milligan.
Milligan landing knees to the head.
Birmingham takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Milligan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milligan with a knee to the head.

Milligan has clasped his hands together around Birmingham's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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.
Milligan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Milligan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Milligan working the ground and pound but Birmingham is defending the strikes.
Birmingham is letting Milligan control him for a moment.
Milligan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Milligan landing strikes.
Milligan scoring with punches from side control.
Birmingham seems a little lost for a moment, as Milligan dominates the positioning.
Birmingham is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milligan cracks Birmingham with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Milligan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Birmingham to see if he's OK.
Milligan scoring with punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Milligan landing a few strikes.
Birmingham takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Birmingham on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Birmingham takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Milligan controlling from side mount.
Milligan scores with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milligan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Check out the look on Milligan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Milligan working the head and body with strikes.
Birmingham takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Birmingham is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Birmingham's face as Milligan controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Milligan moves into full mount!
Milligan content just to control the position here.
Milligan lands a nice shot to the head.
Milligan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Milligan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Milligan landing punches.
Milligan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Birmingham can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Milligan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alonzo Birmingham's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Milligan clinches.
Milligan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Birmingham's defenses.
Birmingham takes a knee right on the jaw!

Alonzo Birmingham's cut is getting worse.
Milligan lands a left hand.
Milligan lands an elbow inside.
Birmingham wants to break free but Milligan has control.
Good body shot from Milligan.
A short right from Milligan.
Milligan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Birmingham's defenses.
Milligan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Birmingham wants to break free but Milligan has control.
Milligan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Milligan lands a nice elbow.

Birmingham is rocked!
Mike Milligan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milligan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Birmingham or not.
Oh Birmingham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Milligan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Birmingham in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Birmingham seems to have got his legs back now.

Milligan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Birmingham is trying to keep an underhook but Milligan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Milligan moves into full mount! Birmingham won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Milligan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milligan content just to control the position here.
Milligan lands with some strikes.
Milligan landing strikes, looking to finish!
Milligan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Milligan controlling from mount.
Milligan working the ground and pound effectively.
Mike Milligan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Milligan working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milligan lands a big elbow.
Milligan with a couple of short strikes.
Milligan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Milligan lands with some strikes.
Milligan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Milligan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milligan controlling the pace for now.
Milligan scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milligan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Milligan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Milligan loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Birmingham scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Milligan land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Milligan stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Milligan!
Mike Milligan spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kappo Reko (ranked 6156 p4p, 6445 weight class) and Tristan Young (ranked 562 p4p, 584 weight class). Kappo Reko has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Reko
vs
Young

201 cm
18
240
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
18
221
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 Helsinki, Kappo Reko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tristan Young!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reko's corner calls for a 1-2. Reko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Crunch! Reko slams his shin into Young's torso.
Reko misses with a double jab.
Young shoots in looking for a takedown. Reko tries to sprawl out of it but Young keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Reko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Young shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Reko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Young takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Young shoots for a double leg takedown but Reko sprawls well. He's pushed Young's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kappo Reko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tristan Young.
Young closes this distance looking for a takedown but Reko circles away.

Young closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Reko tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Young manages to move to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
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.
Young postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Reko looks a forlorn figure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Young cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young landing strikes from the mount.

Young is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Reko is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tristan Young!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Merton (ranked 6299 p4p, 4947 weight class) and Jack Kerouac (ranked 655 p4p, 576 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Merton
vs
Kerouac

188 cm
21
218
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
18
220
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Merton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Kerouac!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Kerouac misses.
Merton throws a big counter combination but Kerouac scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Merton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Merton avoids the body shot from Kerouac.
A counter left hand to the body from Merton misses its target.
Kerouac misses with a hook.
Merton looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Merton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kerouac with the counter takedown but Merton avoids it easily.
Merton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Merton looks for the body kick but Kerouac saw that one coming.
Kerouac misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerouac throws a right and a left that both miss.
Merton is looking to counter the offense by Kerouac and move into the clinch.
Kerouac throws a body punch but Merton moves out of range.
Merton tries to counter with a takedown but Kerouac is quick to defend against it.
Merton tries to clinch but Kerouac moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerouac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kerouac throws an overhand right that lands on Merton's shoulder, as Merton tries to avoid the shot.
Frank Merton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merton throws a body shot but no joy.
Merton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kerouac.
Kerouac tries to score a power double leg takedown but Merton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kerouac somewhat.
Merton looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Merton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kerouac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Merton.
Merton tries to counter with a takedown but Kerouac is quick to defend against it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerouac throws a hook but Merton avoids it easily.
Kerouac dives in and grabs Merton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Merton pushes down on Kerouac's head and hops out.
Kerouac misses with a looping left.
Merton throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Merton fails to land with a series of punches.
Merton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Merton slips a straight right by Kerouac.
Kerouac swings for the body but Merton moves out of range.
Merton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kerouac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Merton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerouac misses with a body kick.
Merton throws a head kick but Kerouac moves out of range.
Kerouac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kerouac is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Merton.
Kerouac throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kerouac misses with an uppercut. Merton saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merton. Kerouac does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kerouac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Merton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kerouac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Kerouac releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Kerouac.
Kerouac throws a series of punches but Merton moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merton is looking to clinch.
Merton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kerouac throws out the jab.
Kerouac misses the shot to the body.

Kerouac scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Merton wants to sweep but Kerouac has passed to side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerouac creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Merton sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kerouac connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Merton some visible discomfort.
Kerouac lands some shots froms side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kerouac dives in and scores a takedown into Merton's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerouac with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kerouac controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kerouac stands up over Merton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Merton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kerouac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kerouac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Merton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kerouac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kerouac with a nice head shot there.

It looks like Frank Merton has been cut.
Kerouac is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Merton being controlled here, momentarily.
Kerouac is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Merton is rocked!

Frank Merton's cut is getting worse.
Kerouac arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Merton's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Kerouac!
Jack Kerouac decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Fonseca (ranked 6001 p4p, 4841 weight class) and Robbie McBobbie (ranked 271 p4p, 226 weight class). Robbie McBobbie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fonseca
vs
McBobbie

172 cm
22
135
1 - 1 - 0

174 cm
16
136
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Victor Fonseca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie McBobbie!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonseca on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McBobbie keeps the fight on the outside.
Fonseca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McBobbie circles away from the clinch attempt.
McBobbie throws a series of punches but Fonseca moves out of range.
Fonseca thows a leg kick but McBobbie checks it
and McBobbie counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fonseca tries to score a power double leg takedown but McBobbie sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fonseca somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonseca misses with a kick to the body.
Fonseca wants to clinch up but McBobbie keeps it at a distance.
Fonseca definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Fonseca fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McBobbie to the ground. Fonseca is now in McBobbie's guard.
Fonseca stopping the sweep attempt from McBobbie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonseca 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.
Fonseca working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McBobbie being controlled here, momentarily.
Fonseca postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McBobbie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fonseca is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fonseca misses with a takedown attempt
and Fonseca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McBobbie with a nice cross.

Fonseca feints and as McBobbie raises his hands in defense, Fonseca changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fonseca stays in close to McBobbie's body and controls the position.
McBobbie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McBobbie is trying to control the position but Fonseca postures up.
Fonseca won't allow McBobbie to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fonseca with a flurry of punches that miss.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fonseca.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Fonseca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fonseca throws a head kick that misses.
McBobbie jabs Fonseca right on the nose. Fonseca blinks but takes it well.
Robbie McBobbie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fonseca tries a head kick but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca shoots in but McBobbie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McBobbie scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McBobbie feints a jab promting Fonseca to slip. McBobbie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fonseca slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Fonseca.
McBobbie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fonseca takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fonseca tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McBobbie defends well and Fonseca ends up having to push McBobbie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McBobbie throws out a counter right but Fonseca avoids it with no problem.
Fonseca is breathing heavily.
Fonseca has McBobbie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McBobbie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

McBobbie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fonseca with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fonseca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for McBobbie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fonseca seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McBobbie is looking to clinch but Fonseca is avoiding it.
McBobbie throws a series of punches but Fonseca moves out of range.
Fonseca appears to be looking for a big counter.

McBobbie forces Fonseca back against the cage and clinches.
McBobbie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBobbie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fonseca's elbow.
McBobbie misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBobbie lands with a light punch inside.
McBobbie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fonseca's efforts to push away.
Fonseca has McBobbie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McBobbie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonseca is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McBobbie is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Fonseca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fonseca tries to pull guard but McBobbie forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

McBobbie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McBobbie tries to close the distance and clinch but Fonseca swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fonseca attempts a counter takedown but McBobbie avoids it well and moves away.
McBobbie lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fonseca slips a jab and a cross from McBobbie.
Sloppy strikes from McBobbie. Those never looked like landing.
Fonseca misses with a wild body shot.
McBobbie swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McBobbie cracks Fonseca with an open hand slap.
Fonseca has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fonseca there as he acknowledges the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca throws a low kick, looking for McBobbie's leg but McBobbie calmly moves out of range.
McBobbie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McBobbie might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McBobbie connects with a jab.
Fonseca on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Victor Fonseca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fonseca has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McBobbie.
McBobbie lands a glancing blow to the side of Fonseca's head.

Fonseca looking to score a takedown here. McBobbie is defending well but Fonseca drives through and ends up in McBobbie's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonseca won't allow McBobbie to sweep him here.
McBobbie trying to control the position.
Fonseca controls from within his opponent's guard.
McBobbie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McBobbie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fonseca stopping the sweep attempt from McBobbie.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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

Fonseca is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McBobbie is trying to keep Fonseca in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McBobbie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McBobbie tries to bum rush Fonseca with a series of wild strikes but Fonseca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fonseca tries to clinch but McBobbie moves out of range.
No luck for Fonseca with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie McBobbie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A jab from McBobbie finds it's way through Fonseca's defenses.
McBobbie tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fonseca manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fonseca walks into a stiff left hand from McBobbie.
McBobbie scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fonseca fails with an attempt to clinch.
McBobbie tries to clinch up but Fonseca circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from Fonseca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fonseca darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Fonseca gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from McBobbie.
Fonseca looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McBobbie cracks Fonseca with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fonseca does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McBobbie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McBobbie swats away the attempt to clinch by Fonseca.
Fonseca misses with a takedown attempt - McBobbie sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fonseca fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for McBobbie. That snapped Fonseca's head back.
Fonseca looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Fonseca. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBobbie connects with a crisp jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McBobbie lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fonseca or not.
McBobbie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fonseca misses with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McBobbie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fonseca tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Fonseca moves into the clinch successfully.
McBobbie keeps control of Fonseca as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fonseca wants to break the clinch but can't.
McBobbie struggles to land a body shot inside as Fonseca controls his hands.
McBobbie misses with a body punch.
McBobbie is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fonseca tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McBobbie just stands there and leans against the cage.
McBobbie doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McBobbie prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBobbie tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fonseca's elbow.
Fonseca wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

McBobbie breaks from the clinch.
McBobbie lands a jab.
Jab, jab by McBobbie - just one landing.
McBobbie tries to clinch there but Fonseca circles away.
Fonseca tries to counter by clinching up but McBobbie breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fonseca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fonseca takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Victor Fonseca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robbie McBobbie is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fonseca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McBobbie.

And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie McBobbie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McBobbie 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie McBobbie!

C
A

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 Scott Gill (ranked 6088 p4p, 5539 weight class) and Kilian Piper (ranked 664 p4p, 629 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.

Gill
vs
Piper

193 cm
21
177
0 - 1 - 0

184 cm
22
175
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Gill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kilian Piper!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gill doesn't manage to clinch there - Piper circles away.
Piper throws a fast counter high kick but Gill manages to duck under it in time.
Gill is looking to clinch but Piper is avoiding it.
A combination from Piper does no damage.
Piper jabs Gill right on the nose. Gill blinks but takes it well.

Piper clinches up with Gill and pushes him back against the cage.
Gill drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Piper gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Piper wants the takedown. Gill is fighting it off but Piper persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gill's guard against the cage.
Gill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill wants to stand up but Piper is controlling him.
Piper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gill is keeping the position for now.
Piper controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gill is trying to keep Piper in close.
Gill being controlled here, momentarily.
Piper pushes down on Gill's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Piper controlling the pace.
Gill is trying to stand up here but Piper is controlling him well.
Piper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Piper darts in looking for a takedown but Gill gets double underhooks and turns Piper into the cage.
Piper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gill with a poor takedown
and Piper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gill tries to clinch but Piper is having none of it.
Gill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Piper.
Gill tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Piper manages to circle out of the way.
Scott Gill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilian Piper.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

Piper scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Piper looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Gill kicks off Piper and gets to his feet.
Piper misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gill pivots, looking for a leg kick but Piper is out of range and Gill settles back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Piper has Gill up against the cage in a clinch.
Piper blocks a body shot from Gill.
Gill tries to break the clinch but Piper is controlling the position.
Piper can't get the takedown.
Gill blocks a body shot from Piper.
Our sources have told us that Gill has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Piper jumps guard but Gill turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Piper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Gill checks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Gill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gill connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Gill stuns Piper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A head kick misses from Piper.
Some wild striking there from Gill.
Piper lands a jab to Gill's midsection.
Piper is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gill sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piper throws a head kick but Gill moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piper shoots in and drives through. Gill sprawls well.
Piper fails with the takedown

and Gill counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gill.
Scott Gill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kilian Piper.
Gill trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Gill's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Piper has clasped his hands together around Gill's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Piper content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gill tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kilian Piper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gill is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gill's face as Piper controls the position.
Gill pushes Piper away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Piper gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Piper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gill keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gill is trying to escape the position but Piper is controlling the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gill scores with a head kick.
Kilian Piper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Piper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Piper tries to move to mount but Gill blocks the move with his legs.
Gill tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piper trying to control the action but Gill is working from the bottom.
Gill being controlled for a moment.
Piper connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gill some visible discomfort.
Piper controlling the position from side mount.

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.
Gill manages to work his way to half guard, despite Piper's best efforts.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Piper in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Piper decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kilian Piper will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Gill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Piper's waist but Piper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gill off to one side.
Piper throws a counter combo.
Gill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Piper tries to avoid it but Gill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Piper to the ground. Piper escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Gill as Piper shoots in.
Piper throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gill's waist but Gill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Piper off to one side.

Piper closes the distance and pushes Gill back into the cage.
Gill goes for a takedown attempt but Piper pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Gill. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gill gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gill looking to hit a scissor sweep but Piper is one step ahead there.
Piper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill wants to get back to his feet but Piper is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gill keeping moving, preventing Piper from controlling successfully.
Piper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gill is looking to stand up but Piper isn't so interested in that idea.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gill misses with a wild body shot.
Gill wants to clinch up but Piper keeps it at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Gill as Piper shoots in.

Gill clinches with his opponent.

Piper manages to pull guard.
Piper pulls Gill in close to prevent any damage.
Piper wants to stand and escape but Gill is having none of it.
We've been informed that Piper has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gill won't allow Piper to sweep him here.
Piper has a closed guard, preventing Gill from standing up.

Piper looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gill wants to pass the guard but Piper is keeping the position.
Gill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Piper's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Piper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gill is aware though and is defending well.

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.
Gill wants to stand but Piper has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Piper kicks Gill off and gets to his feet.
Piper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Piper moves to clinch but Gill breaks away
letting Gill counter with a right hand.
Gill lands a right hook to the body.
Piper takes a head kick and keeps coming.
No luck for Piper with that takedown attempt.
Gill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Piper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gill closes the distance and clinches up with Piper, looking for a takedown. Gill pushes Piper against the cage but Piper circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scott Gill has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilian Piper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Piper moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kilian Piper.
I've got Piper 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kilian Piper!
Kilian Piper thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Forsberg (ranked 23603 p4p, 6353 weight class) and Jeremy Clarkson (ranked 779 p4p, 729 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Forsberg
vs
Clarkson

180 cm
20
190
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
17
185
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charles Forsberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Clarkson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarkson wants to clinch but Forsberg slips to the side
and Forsberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Forsberg throws a series of punches but Clarkson avoids them all with ease.
Clarkson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clarkson tries to clinch there but Forsberg circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Forsberg misses its target.
Clarkson tries for a takedown but Forsberg circles away easily
and Forsberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clarkson thinking.
Forsberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clarkson momentarily.
Clarkson misses with a takedown
and Forsberg counters with a left and a right... And another left! Clarkson is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Forsberg!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Javier Bracho (ranked 23985 p4p, 5968 weight class) and Sadio Mane (ranked 321 p4p, 270 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bracho
vs
Mane

160 cm
21
131
2 - 2 - 0

150 cm
22
136
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Javier Bracho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sadio Mane!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bracho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bracho is looking to counter the offense by Mane and move into the clinch.

Bracho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mane trying to keep a closed guard but Bracho is proving a slippery customer.
Mane is pulling down on Bracho's head. It's preventing any offense from Bracho, at least for the moment.
Bracho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mane is trying to keep Bracho in close.
Bracho throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bracho's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mane has eaten all the pies!
Bracho scoring with punches to the head and body.

Bracho gets to his feet. Mane looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bracho drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Mane sneaks out the side door and pushes Bracho away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.

Bracho closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mane to the mat! Mane manages to get full guard.
Mane is adopting a defensive guard.
Bracho preventing the sweep.
Mane trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mane is trying to keep Bracho in close.

Mane working for a triangle but Bracho defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bracho is looking to work some ground and pound but Mane has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mane is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bracho connects with a couple of short punches.
Bracho landing with the ground and pound.
Mane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bracho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mane working a defensive guard here.
Bracho connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bracho scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bracho throws a strike but Mane rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Mane decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Sadio Mane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mane tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bracho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mane looks for the body kick but Bracho saw that one coming.

Bracho scores with a takedown into Mane's guard.
Mane keeping moving, preventing Bracho from controlling successfully.
Mane working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bracho trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom.
Bracho throwing strikes but missing.
Bracho trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mane trying to control the position here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Javier Bracho dominated that round.
That's time! Bracho's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Mane tries a low kick but Bracho avoids it.

Bracho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mane is trying to defend but Bracho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Mane pushes Bracho off and gets back to his feet.
Mane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bracho counters with a two punch combo.

Bracho scores with a takedown into Mane's guard.

Mane has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bracho is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bracho gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mane has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bracho avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Javier Bracho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadio Mane.
Bracho is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bracho tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Mane pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mane misses with a combination
and Bracho counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Bracho looking to score a takedown here. Mane is defending well but Bracho drives through and ends up in Mane's guard.

Mane has his foot on Bracho's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bracho works his way back into a safe position though.
Bracho cracks Mane with a solid left hand.
Mane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bracho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mane being controlled here, momentarily.
Bracho makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mane is on top in guard.

Javier Bracho overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bracho wants to stand and escape but Mane is having none of it.
Mane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bracho is keeping the position for now.
Bracho is looking to stand up but Mane isn't so interested in that idea.

Mane stands up from Bracho's guard - Mane perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bracho throws a nice looking combination but Mane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mane lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mane dives in and grabs Bracho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bracho pushes down on Mane's head and hops out.
Javier Bracho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mane shoots in for a takedown but Bracho shows good takedown defense.
Bracho looks to score with a jab to the body but Mane is just out of range.
Mane throws a fast counter high kick but Bracho manages to duck under it in time.

Mane shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bracho's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bracho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mane 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.
Bracho is looking to stand up but Mane isn't so interested in that idea.
Bracho is controlling Mane's posture.
Mane passes into half guard.
Mane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sadio Mane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Bracho throws a sloppy head kick
and Mane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mane wants to clinch up but Bracho keeps it at a distance.

Mane gets a clinch.

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

Mane moves into range and clinches up with Bracho.

Bracho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bracho pinned against the cage. Bracho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mane shoots for a double leg takedown but Bracho sprawls well. He's pushed Mane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bracho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Javier Bracho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sadio Mane.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bracho but Bracho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Mane dives in and scores a takedown into Bracho's guard.
Bracho manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mane manages to get himself to full guard.

Bracho trying to control but Mane is working from the bottom.

Bracho thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bracho throws a big right hand that misses.
Mane controls Bracho momentarily but Bracho frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Bracho stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Bracho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Mane is working an open guard so Bracho takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Bracho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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!
Bracho throws a big elbow that misses.
Bracho wants to control from the top but Mane keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mane wants to sweep but no luck.
Bracho is working Mane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mane managing to control the position.
Bracho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mane looking for a sweep. Not yet Mane, not yet.
Bracho wants to control from the top but Mane keeps moving.
Bracho scoring with punches to the head and body.

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.
Bracho wants to control from the top but Mane keeps moving.

Bracho decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Mane, up you get!
Mane shoots in but Bracho avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Bracho looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mane wriggles free and stands up.

Bracho gets a double leg takedown into Mane's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Bracho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bracho has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Bracho!
A very excited looking Javier Bracho made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aranchai Kiatpatarphan (ranked 2162 p4p, 5050 weight class) and Ben Hornby (ranked 227 p4p, 417 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Kiatpatarphan
vs
Hornby

169 cm
19
154
4 - 2 - 0

171 cm
17
145
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aranchai Kiatpatarphan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Hornby!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiatpatarphan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kiatpatarphan pushes Hornby away with a front kick.
Kiatpatarphan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kiatpatarphan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hornby takes a step back to recover.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiatpatarphan with a hook.
Kiatpatarphan delivers a nice body kick.
Kiatpatarphan digs a good hook to Hornby's body.
Kiatpatarphan lands with a good body shot.
Kiatpatarphan lands with an uppercut that bounces Hornby off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiatpatarphan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kiatpatarphan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hornby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kiatpatarphan finds it's way round the side to connect with Hornby's head.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a hook.
Kiatpatarphan lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hornby.
Kiatpatarphan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hornby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiatpatarphan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Hornby is rocked!
Kiatpatarphan throws a pinpoint strike between Hornby's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Hornby crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Kiatpatarphan scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aranchai Kiatpatarphan!