VFL Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Happy Gilmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin has chosen 21 Guns as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Gilmore
vs
Griffin

178 cm
22
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
19
174 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Happy Gilmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gilmore decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Griffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gilmore is working away from the top position though.
Griffin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gilmore slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gilmore trying to control the position from guard on top but Griffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gilmore slips nicely into half guard.
Griffin is not content to let Gilmore control the position.
Gilmore working Griffin over with strikes.
Gilmore trying to control the action but Griffin is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin tries to roll over but Gilmore keeps him under control.

Griffin looking for submissions off his back.
Gilmore is looking to take a break and control but Griffin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffin tries to get to full guard but Gilmore has control of the leg.
Griffin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gilmore shoots in looking for a takedown. Griffin tries to sprawl out of it but Gilmore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Griffin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gilmore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to avoid it but Gilmore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffin to the ground. Griffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Griffin shoots and misses
and Gilmore counters with a left to the body.
Gilmore shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Griffin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gilmore's guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Gilmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilmore is breathing heavily.
Griffin trying to control but Gilmore is working from the bottom.
Griffin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gilmore kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Gilmore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Griffin is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Griffin manages to get himself to full guard.

Griffin has his foot on Gilmore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gilmore works his way back into a safe position though.
Griffin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Griffin has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gilmore has passed into side control.
Griffin manages to get back to half guard.
Griffin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Griffin seems keen to control Gilmore's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Griffin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Griffin is looking for a triangle but Gilmore pushes his legs off easily.
Griffin trying to control the position.
Griffin keeping moving, preventing Gilmore from controlling successfully.
Griffin looking for a sweep. Not yet Griffin, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Griffin dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Griffin misses with a wild combination.
Gilmore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Griffin counters with a shoot takedown. Gilmore fights it but they end up in guard.
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gilmore is keeping the position for now.
Griffin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gilmore's guard.
Gilmore is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Griffin jumps into side control!
Gilmore on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gilmore tries to get out of the position.
Gilmore tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Griffin presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

Griffin working for a submission but Gilmore is keeping him at bay.

Griffin is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Griffin is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Griffin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gilmore's guard now.
Gilmore looking to control.
Griffin trying to control but Gilmore is working from the bottom.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Gilmore keeps moving.

Griffin stands and steps away. Gilmore gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gilmore shoots in but Griffin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Happy Gilmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin closes the distance and clinches up with Gilmore, looking for a takedown. Griffin pushes Gilmore against the ropes but Gilmore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gilmore has his takedown stuffed

and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Griffin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gilmore wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Griffin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gilmore knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gilmore is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Griffin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffin wants to pass the guard but Gilmore is defending well.
Gilmore is looking to control Griffin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gilmore avoid being mounted?
Tyson Griffin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gilmore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gilmore.
Gilmore wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Griffin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gilmore is keeping the position for now.
Gilmore is looking to stand up but Griffin isn't so interested in that idea.
Griffin looking to pass the guard.
Gilmore looking to control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Gilmore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Griffin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Griffin wants to control from the top but Gilmore keeps moving.
Griffin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Griffin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Gilmore shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Griffin's guard.
Gilmore wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Gilmore passes Griffin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Griffin wants to improve his position but Gilmore is controlling well.
Gilmore controlling the action here.
Griffin controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Griffin slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gilmore wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Gilmore is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Griffin is looking for a triangle but Gilmore pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Griffin wants to sweep but no luck.

Gilmore drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gilmore as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Griffin screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gilmore! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Happy Gilmore!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, National Anthem. Hunter Diaz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rick Johnson's chin.

Diaz
vs
Johnson

173 cm
20
171 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
20
177 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 London, Hunter Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Johnson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.

Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Diaz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Diaz won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

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

Johnson is working an open guard so Diaz takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Diaz is rocked!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Oh Diaz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson in side control, throwing shots but Diaz defends.
Diaz seems to have got his legs back now.
Diaz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Johnson grinds an elbow into Diaz's temple.
Diaz is looking to reverse the position.
Diaz can't do much from the bottom here.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Johnson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Diaz to his feet.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Johnson looks gassed!
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Johnson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Johnson throws a right hand that Diaz ducks under and follows up with a left that Diaz also avoids with ease.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diaz shoots for a double leg takedown but Johnson sprawls well. He's pushed Diaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Diaz rushes Johnson and presses him up against the ropes.

Diaz successfully pulls guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Diaz wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.

Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson 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.

Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Johnson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Diaz!
Diaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
Johnson wants to stand but Diaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Diaz's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson distracts Diaz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Johnson forces his way into half guard.
Johnson prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Johnson tries to clinch but Diaz moves away

and Diaz counters with a single leg into guard. Johnson didn't expect that.
Diaz takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Diaz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Johnson lands a couple of shots from the bottom.

Johnson is looking for a triangle here but Diaz uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Diaz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Johnson's legs.
Diaz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Diaz is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Diaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Diaz looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diaz manages to get himself to full guard.
Diaz can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Johnson is landing with some decent strikes but Diaz is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Johnson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Diaz because Johnson loaded up on that one.
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
Diaz swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Diaz is looking to get to half guard.
Johnson avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Johnson landing strikes from the mount.

Johnson looking for a guillotine from mount but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Johnson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Diaz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Diaz is trying desperately to improve position.
Diaz tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
Johnson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Diaz tries to hold on but Johnson postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Johnson 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! This is the final round!

Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Diaz shoots in.

Diaz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rick Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Johnson working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.

Johnson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Diaz has picked Johnson up and slammed him! Johnson can't keep hold of the triangle and Diaz manages to pass to side control!
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!
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diaz wants to stand but Johnson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Diaz any problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into side control.
Johnson taking a bit of punishment here - Diaz scoring with strikes.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz tries to move to mount but Johnson blocks the move with his legs.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson looks to move to half guard but instead Diaz has passed into mount! Damn!

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.

Diaz looking to secure an arm triangle but Johnson defends it well.
Johnson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Diaz lands punches and elbows.
Johnson covering up well and avoiding damage.
Diaz is trying to stick to Johnson's back but Johnson is turning into Diaz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Diaz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Johnson.

Johnson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diaz dives on top into guard.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diaz is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.

Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Johnson working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz preventing the sweep.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
Johnson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

Johnson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Diaz has his hands clasped together but Johnson extends an breaks Diaz's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Johnson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rick Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and pablo ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, National Anthem. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Diaz
vs
ramos

175 cm
21
177 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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, Diego Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, pablo ramos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

ramos rushes Diaz and presses him up against the ropes.

Diaz breaks the clinch.
pablo ramos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Diaz scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
ramos is holding on to half guard well.

ramos manages to escape and get back to his feet!
ramos with a lazy takedown attempt

and Diaz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for ramos!
ramos is working to get back to half guard.
ramos is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as ramos is looking to escape.
ramos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Diaz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee warns ramos that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Diaz working away from the top, dropping strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz avoids the attempt from ramos to control.
Diaz landing punches.

ramos is rocked!
ramos takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
ramos is still in real trouble! Can Diaz finish him?
ramos can't escape the position.
ramos looks gassed!
ramos wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
ramos seems to have recovered his senses.
Diaz loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have ramos scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Diaz land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Diaz stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Diaz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harley Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rage comes to the ring accompanied by All the boys and the girls. Miller has chosen New Divide as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rage
vs
Miller

196 cm
19
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harley Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Miller!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage throws a half hearted mid kick.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Miller.

Miller looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rage manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Rage is defending well.
Rage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Miller's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Miller's back!
Rage lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Rage lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Rage is landing with strikes from the back.
Rage doesn't have the hooks in and Miller manages to turn into his guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller struggling a bit here.
Rage scores with a couple of short elbows.
Miller gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Miller taking shots to the head.
Miller in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Miller manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Miller looks gassed!
Rage working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Miller is looking to improve his position.

Rage stands up out of the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rage gets the takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Rage's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Rage is working Miller over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rage working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Rage goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miller has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rage but great work by Miller.

Miller goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rage has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Miller but great work by Rage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller is trying to work for a sweep but Rage has mounted him!
Miller working to try and regain half guard.
Miller regains half guard.
Miller wants to improve his position but Rage is controlling well.
Miller trying to control but Rage postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is pressing down on Rage's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.

Miller looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rage is defending well. Miller quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rage has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Miller celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlie Miller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
67%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Durden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George DaGeorge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Durden
vs
DaGeorge

180 cm
19
171 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Durden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George DaGeorge!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

DaGeorge shoots in and bounces Durden off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
DaGeorge won't allow Durden to get back to his feet.
DaGeorge looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Durden looking to hit a scissor sweep but DaGeorge is one step ahead there.
Durden seems keen to control DaGeorge's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durden is trying to keep DaGeorge in close.
DaGeorge wants to control from the top but Durden keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DaGeorge pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

DaGeorge drives through and clinches with Durden against the ropes.
A short body shot lands from Durden as the two fighters clinch.
Durden prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Durden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
DaGeorge jumps guard but Durden stands there with DaGeorge around his waist. DaGeorge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Durden.
Durden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DaGeorge.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George DaGeorge.

Durden has picked DaGeorge up - he's going for a ride! Durden dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Durden seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
DaGeorge is trying to stand.
DaGeorge looks gassed!

Durden gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
DaGeorge closes the distance and clinches up with Durden, looking for a takedown. DaGeorge pushes Durden against the ropes but Durden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Durden tries to clinch but DaGeorge moves out of range.
DaGeorge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Durden.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaGeorge keeps Durden at a distance using the push kick.

Durden moves into the clinch.

Durden gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Durden wants to get back to his feet.

Durden looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Still in half guard, Durden seems content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durden wants to stand up but DaGeorge is controlling the position.
Durden controlling the action here.
DaGeorge is trying to stand up here but Durden is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Durden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Durden moves into the clinch.
Durden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Durden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
DaGeorge takes a shot to the head.

DaGeorge breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durden is looking to clinch but DaGeorge is avoiding it.
DaGeorge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Durden circles away.
Durden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and DaGeorge counters with a big head kick but Durden shrugs it off.
Durden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Durden tries to clinch up but DaGeorge circles away and keeps his distance.
DaGeorge is breathing heavily.
DaGeorge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DaGeorge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Durden smiles and moves away.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George DaGeorge.
DaGeorge swats away the attempt to clinch by Durden.
Durden moves in looking to clinch but DaGeorge pushes him off.
Durden fails to land the takedown.
Durden tries to clinch up but DaGeorge circles away and keeps his distance.
Durden tries to clinch up.

Durden drives through and clinches with DaGeorge against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice body punch from Durden.
Durden gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Durden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Durden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Durden scores with a shoulder strike.
Durden stalling in the clinch.
Durden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DaGeorge has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DaGeorge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Durden digs a right hand underneath DaGeorge's ribcage. DaGeorge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Durden scores with a shoulder strike.
DaGeorge avoids the elbow strike from Durden, against the ropes.
Durden wants to stall.
Durden lands with a short shot to the head.
DaGeorge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Durden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Durden wants to clinch up but DaGeorge keeps it at a distance.
Durden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says DaGeorge as he avoids it easily.

Durden has managed to clinch.
DaGeorge drops down looking for an ankle pick but Durden pulls his leg out and moves away.

Durden moves into range and clinches up with DaGeorge.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Durden.
DaGeorge can't break the clinch.
Durden avoiding damage.

Durden is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. DaGeorge can't fight it off and eventually Durden manages to take the fight to the floor. DaGeorge looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Durden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Durden is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Durden stands and steps away. DaGeorge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Durden has managed to clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Durden.
A body shot lands from Durden.
Durden throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Durden lands a body punch.

DaGeorge drags the fight down to the ground.
DaGeorge looking to control.
DaGeorge is looking to sweep but instead, Durden has passed into half guard.

Durden stands up out of the half guard.
Durden fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

DaGeorge scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Durden dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Durden is looking to clinch but DaGeorge is avoiding it.
George DaGeorge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durden avoids the head kick by DaGeorge.
Durden avoids the head kick by DaGeorge.
DaGeorge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Durden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DaGeorge has a takedown stuffed.
DaGeorge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DaGeorge throws a sloppy head kick

and Durden counters by clinching up.
A short left from Durden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

DaGeorge breaks from the clinch.

DaGeorge shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Durden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DaGeorge.
DaGeorge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

DaGeorge is working for a submission of some sort.
Durden is looking to escape.
DaGeorge throwing shots but Durden is blocking nicely.
Durden is doing well to control the position and prevent DaGeorge from advancing to side control.

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.
Durden is trying to stand up here but DaGeorge is controlling him well.

Durden kicks off DaGeorge and gets to his feet.
DaGeorge with a lazy takedown attempt

and Durden counters by clinching up.
Durden content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Durden lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Durden keeps control of DaGeorge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
DaGeorge wants a takedown.
Tyler Durden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George DaGeorge.
Durden tries to stall but DaGeorge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
DaGeorge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Durden is trying to stall.
Durden missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Durden.
DaGeorge tries a body shot but Durden blocks it.
DaGeorge manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Durden looking to slow down the pace here.
DaGeorge is trying to break free.
Durden throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DaGeorges head.
DaGeorge wants to break free but Durden has control.
DaGeorge is looking to break free of the clinch but Durden has double underhooks.
DaGeorge wants a takedown but no success here.

DaGeorge breaks the clinch.
Tyler Durden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

DaGeorge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

DaGeorge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. DaGeorge eventually gives up the hold.
DaGeorge stalling away here and it's allowed Durden to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DaGeorge scoring with punches to the head and body.
DaGeorge wants to stand but Durden is controlling his posture from full guard.

DaGeorge decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

And that's the end of the fight!
George DaGeorge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Durden 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Tyler Durden!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Tyler Durden!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Tyler Durden!

Tyler Durden wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Fountain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fountain comes to the ring accompanied by All the boys and the girls. Diaz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by National Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Fountain
vs
Diaz

181 cm
20
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

212 cm
21
196 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Fountain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Diaz!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Diaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Fountain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diaz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fountain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diaz is working away from the top position though.
Fountain is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him

Diaz wants to work for an arm triangle but Fountain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fountain tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz is pressing down on Fountain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fountain is holding on for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Fountain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fountain prevents Diaz from improving his position.

Fountain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fountain prevents Diaz from improving his position.
Diaz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Diaz looks gassed!

Fountain escapes and gets back to his feet.
Diaz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fountain.
Diaz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Fountain counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Fountain drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fountain!
Fountain might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Diaz stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Fountain fails with the takedown

and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fountain won't be happy with that.
Diaz is chipping away with strikes.
Fountain struggling a bit here.
Fountain is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fountain keeps working.

Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fountain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fountain regains half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fountain is trying to control but can't.

Fountain actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Fountain trying to control the position here.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Fountain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fountain is on top in guard.
Fountain trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Fountain wants to get up but he can't break Diaz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Diaz is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fountain wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Diaz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fountain manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ricky Fountain will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fountain closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fountain lands in his opponent's guard.

Diaz had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fountain is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Diaz Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fountain's back instead.
Fountain looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Fountain covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Fountain tries to escape but Diaz has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Fountain trying to control the hands but Diaz won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fountain manages to reverse the position and now he's in Diaz's guard. Nice work there by Fountain.
Fountain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz keeping moving, preventing Fountain from controlling successfully.
Fountain stays in close to Diaz's body and controls the position.
Fountain trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Fountain swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fountain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fountain won't be happy with that.
Fountain struggling a bit here.
Diaz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Diaz working away.
Fountain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Diaz's best efforts.
Fountain is looking to escape.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fountain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Fountain keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz postures up.
Diaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diaz stands and throws Fountain's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fountain is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Diaz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fountain keeps working.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Diaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Fountain counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to keep Fountain in close.
Diaz has a closed guard, preventing Fountain from standing up.

Fountain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fountain has Diaz in his guard.

Fountain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Diaz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ricky Fountain will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Fountain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Diaz is not content to let Fountain control the position.
Fountain is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Fountain is controlling well.
Fountain is looking to advance position but Diaz won't allow it.
Fountain wants to stand but Diaz has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fountain controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fountain passes into side control, despite Diaz's attempt to control the position.
Fountain trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Fountain controlling the position.

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

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.

Fountain decides to stand back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Diaz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fountain has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fountain and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fountain misses with a few strikes there.
Fountain shoots in for a takedown but Diaz shows good takedown defense.
Diaz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fountain keeps the fight on the outside.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Fountain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.

Diaz is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Fountain frees his head nicely. Oh but Diaz has switched to an armbar! Fountain is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mike Diaz!