GZ29 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rhon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Two Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Rhon
vs
Hands

180 cm
23
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

181 cm
20
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Rhon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Two Hands!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hands fails in his attempt to clinch.

Hands bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rhon is looking to reverse the position.
Hands lands some shots froms side control.
Hands looks up at the clock and then as Rhon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hands smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hands lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rhon is trying to get back to half guard.
Hands scoring with punches and elbows.
Hands is looking to take a break and control but Rhon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rhon manages to get back to half guard.
Rhon tries to roll over but Hands keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Rhon actively working from the bottom here.
Hands wants to free his trapped foot but Rhon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hands connects with a nice short shot to Rhon's temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhon has hold of Hands's hands but Hands slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hands working over Rhon with some ground and pound. Rhon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hands is keen to just control but Rhon is a slippery customer.
Hands passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rhon!
Rhon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hands landing strikes from the mount.
Hands in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hands putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rhon tries to reverse the position but Hands maintains control.
Hands landing strikes from the mount.
Hands working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hands scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rhon?
Rhon is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Hands connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hands landing strikes from the mount.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rhon tries to lock up and control but Hands gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rhon taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhon is looking to improve his position but Hands isn't that keen on the idea.
Hands lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rhon hang on?
Rhon can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hands is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hands with shots to the head and body - Rhon looks very uncomfortable down there.
Rhon is bucking up trying to escape but Hands cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hands lands a big shot there that rocks Rhon but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hands in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rhon is looking to get to half guard.
Hands cracks Rhon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rhon is looking to get to half guard.
Hands landing strikes from the mount.
Hands has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hands pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hands scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hands with good strikes from the mount here!
Hands lands with some strikes.
Hands lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hands postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rhon looks a forlorn figure.
Hands landing punches.
Hands scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rhon?
Rhon is looking to improve his position but Hands isn't that keen on the idea.
Hands landing strikes from the mount.
Rhon taking shots to the head.
Hands working Rhon over with strikes here.
Hands lands a heavy elbow.
Hands trying to control but Rhon is having none of it.
Hands landing strikes from the mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands lands a heavy elbow.
Hands landing strikes from the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rhon taking shots to the head.
Hands has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rhon's face.
Hands scoring with strikes but Rhon is staying in there.
Hands lands a nice shot to the head.
Hands landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hands with a couple of short strikes.
Rhon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hands with a couple of short strikes.
Hands lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rhon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hands is landing with some decent strikes but Rhon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hands lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rhon hang on?
A nice elbow there by Hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Two Hands dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Hands drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hands 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.
Hands has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hands scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hands sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rhon's guard.
Hands working the head and body with strikes.
Hands moves into full mount! Rhon won't be happy about that!
Rhon tries to lock up and control but Hands gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hands with a couple of short strikes.
Hands looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rhon wants to control but Hands is having none of it.
Hands scoring with strikes but Rhon is staying in there.
Hands putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hands landing punches.
Hands is landing with some decent strikes but Rhon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands with good strikes from the mount here!
Hands lands with some strikes.
Rhon tries to hold on but Hands pushes him away.
Rhon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hands breaks from Rhon's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Rhon tries to reverse the position but Hands maintains control.
Hands connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hands scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hands cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rhon is in a horrible position here. Hands smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rhon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hands dominating with strikes here.
Hands looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hands is landing with some decent strikes but Rhon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hands landing strikes from the mount and Rhon is in trouble!

Rhon is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hands with a couple of short strikes.
Hands with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Rhon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rhon is looking to get to half guard.
Rhon seems to have got his legs back now.
Hands lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hands landing punches.
Hands landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hands pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hands looking to finish Rhon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rhon!
Hands looking to finish Rhon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rhon!
Hands working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rhon tries to reverse the position but Hands maintains control.
Hands lands with some strikes.
Rhon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hands scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rhon?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands looking to finish Rhon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rhon!
Rhon is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rhon is working hard here to advance position.
Rhon is bucking up trying to escape but Hands cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rhon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Rhon is desperately trying to improve his position but Hands has a good base and remains in mount.
Hands lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rhon is looking to get to half guard.
Rhon is in a horrible position here. Hands smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hands scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rhon?
Hands lands a nice shot to the head.
Rhon is looking to improve his position but Hands isn't that keen on the idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands cracks Rhon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rhon is trying to escape the mount.
Rhon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hands putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hands lands a big elbow.
Hands fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hands lands a big elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rhon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hands in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rhon is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rhon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hands is landing with some decent strikes but Rhon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Rhon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hands working Rhon over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Two Hands 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!

Hands scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hands cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hands postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Rhon in real trouble here! The ref calls for Rhon to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Two Hands!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Saffron Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Bacon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bacon has chosen Scissors For Lefty - Softly The Sea Swallows The Sun as his entrance music. Saffron Burrows has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Burrows
vs
Bacon

174 cm
19
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saffron Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Bacon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Burrows.
Burrows misses with a straight left.
Burrows throws a big shot that misses.
Saffron Burrows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bacon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bacon wants to control from the top but Burrows keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burrows is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Burrows wants to take a breather but Bacon is having none of it.
Bacon is looking for a sweep. Burrows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burrows landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bacon is looking for a sweep. Burrows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burrows throwing shots but Bacon is blocking nicely.
Burrows thows a huge punch but Bacon dodges it nicely.
Bacon gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bacon 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.
Bacon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Burrows passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bacon avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Burrows.
Bacon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Burrows looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bacon is avoiding damage well.
Burrows has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bacon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bacon trying to control but Burrows postures up.
Bacon is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Burrows wants to control but Bacon is keeping him busy.
Bacon controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bacon taking some punishment here, with Burrows in his half guard.
Burrows not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Burrows wants to pass to mount but Bacon is defending the position.

Burrows 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.
Bacon landing small, sideways elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bacon landing small, sideways elbows.
Bacon wants to control but Burrows is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burrows working Bacon over with strikes.
Burrows thows a huge punch but Bacon dodges it nicely.
Burrows working the head and body with strikes.

Burrows has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bacon defend it? Burrows steps over the head and cranks it - Bacon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Burrows!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saffron Burrows!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaston Souffrant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Souffrant comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Souffrant
vs
Silva

176 cm
23
200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gaston Souffrant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Helio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souffrant misses with a head kick.
Souffrant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Silva showed some decent athleticism there.

Souffrant actively working from the bottom here.
Silva works his foot free and advances to mount.

Silva is working for a guillotine from mount but Souffrant frees his head quite easily.
Silva unloading with bombs!
Souffrant is desperately trying to improve his position but Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
Silva landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souffrant working to try and regain half guard.
Souffrant regains half guard.

Souffrant is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Silva pulls his head out easily.
Souffrant is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souffrant keeps working.

Souffrant looking for submissions off his back.
Souffrant is in trouble now - Silva has advanced to mount!
Souffrant is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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.

Silva looking for a guillotine from mount but Souffrant is having none of it.

Silva throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Souffrant has his hands clasped together but Silva breaks the hold and Souffrant is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Helio Silva!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyson Jax has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Jax
vs
Banner

180 cm
24
177 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

182 cm
23
175 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Jax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Banner!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jax tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banner staying out of range there.
Banner staying out of range there.
Jax misses with a straight left.
Jax connects with a looping right hand.
Jax is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Jax misses the target.

Jax closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jax lands in his opponent's guard.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
Jax wants to stand but Banner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Banner looking for a sweep. Not yet Banner, not yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jax would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Banner working for a triangle but Jax defends it easily.
Banner looks gassed!
Banner has a closed guard, preventing Jax from standing up.
Jax showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Banner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jax as he jumps to the side.
Jax throws out a loose jab but Banner uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jax misses with a straight right.
Banner ducks under a wild hook from Jax.
Good shot there by Jax.
Tyson Jax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Banner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jax.
Jax loads up on a big right hand but Banner slips the punch.
Jax misses with a looping left.
Jax connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Banner momentarily.

Jax has taken the fight to the clinch.

Jax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jax connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Jax scores with a takedown into Banner's guard.
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner has a closed guard, preventing Jax from standing up.
Jax has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jax is looking to stand up but Banner won't let him.
Jax controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Banner wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Banner trying to keep a closed guard but Jax is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jax pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut there from Jax.
Jax lands the left hand.
A cross from Jax lands.
Jax is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Banner.
Banner takes one to the side of the head.
Banner wants to clinch but Jax slips to the side
letting Jax counter with a right hand.
Jax with a jab.

Jax closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Jax stands up and beckons Banner to his feet.
Jax throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Jax dominated that 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.

Jax scores a takedown into full mount!
Jax tries to control but Banner wriggling away.
Jax manages to capitalize on a mistake by Banner to take his back!
You can see the frustration on Banner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jax slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Banner trying to control but not successfully.
Jax slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Banner is breathing heavily.

Jax working for a choke but Banner is defending well.
I would not like to be Banner right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner tries to break free.
Banner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Jax.
A lull in the action here.

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.
Jax doesn't have the hooks in and Banner manages to turn into his guard.

Jax manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Banner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jax throws out the jab.
Banner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jax.
Jax is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jax throws a hook but Banner blocks it.

Jax gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Jax's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jax cracks Banner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Banner fails with the takedown

and Jax holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Jax escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jax lands a jab to the head.
Jax misses with a hook.
Banner moves out of range of the strikes.
Jax throws the left hand but Banner avoids the punch easily.
Jax scores with a decent looking hook.
Jax throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Banner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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

Jax stands and steps away. Banner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A jab from Jax does it's job there.

Jax looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Banner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Banner working for a triangle but Jax defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Banner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jax would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Jax dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Jax misses with a looping left.
Jax lands with an uppercut that bounces Banner off the cage and back into rage.
Nice defenses there by Banner.

Jax shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jax looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Banner wants to get back to full guard but Jax has passed into side control.
BOOM! Jax connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jax can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
Banner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Banner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner manages to reverse the position and now he's in Jax's guard. Nice work there by Banner.
Jax manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Banner manages to get himself to full guard.

Jax decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Banner, up you get!
Banner on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Jax gets a takedown into half guard.
Banner tries to get to full guard but Jax has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jax stands up and beckons Banner to join him on the feet.
Banner walks into a stiff left hand from Jax.

Jax gets a takedown into half guard.

Banner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jax is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banner sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner is looking to improve his position.

Banner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Jax is looking for a kimura here.
Jax works his way into full mount!

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.
Banner is looking to get to half guard.
Banner looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Jax lands a shot to the head.
Bruce Banner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyson Jax is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jax biding his time, controlling Banner.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Jax showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jax has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyson Jax!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Adon Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Sagat
vs
Jones

190 cm
19
203 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

186 cm
23
195 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adon Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones blocks a head kick by Sagat.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Sagat ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Sagat slips a straight right by Jones.
Sagat misses with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones with a hook.
James Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Sagat.
Sagat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sagat in his tracks.
Sagat connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Jones throws a right and a left that Sagat avoids nicely.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Sagat's head but Sagat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sagat tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Sagat.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones drops Sagat with a big left hand and mounts him. Sagat is in big trouble!

Sagat is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Jones stands up from mount. Strange move.
Jones misses with a jab to the body

and Sagat counters with a head kick that drops Jones - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sagat prevents Jones from standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Sagat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sagat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sagat is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat stops Jones from standing up.

Sagat 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.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sagat won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sagat tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Jones working for a triangle but Sagat defends it easily.

Jones had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Sagat is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jones Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Sagat's back instead.

Jones is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sagat defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Jones. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Sagat is trying to stand back up.

Jones is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Jones doesn't have the hooks in and Sagat manages to turn into his guard.
Sagat preventing the sweep.

Sagat 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.

Sagat drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sagat jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones is looking to stand up but Sagat isn't so interested in that idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sagat stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Sagat prevents Jones from getting back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sagat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sagat. Sagat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sagat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Sagat there.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Sagat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sagat throws a nice head kick!
Sagat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Sagat misses the shot to the body.
Sagat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sagat throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sagat manages to avoid it.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Sagat's head but Sagat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sagat throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagat scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Sagat closes the distance and clinches.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Sagat scores a nice knee to the body.
Sagat throws an elbow that misses.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Sagat improves position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jones lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.

Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Sagat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones stuns Sagat with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Sagat moves away and avoids it.
Sagat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones throws a jab when Sagat was well out of range.
Sagat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sagat walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jones checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones scores with a jab. Sagat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones 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.
Sagat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sagat counters with a good low kick that Jones was not able to check.
Sagat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sagat stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones digs a good body shot into Sagat's ribs.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Sagat.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Sagat tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones cracks Sagat with an open hand slap.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Sagat seems unphased.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
Sagat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Sagat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sagat misses with a low kick.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sagat is looking to slow Jones down with leg kicks.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sagat.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sagat uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Sagat displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Sagat avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sagat keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Sagat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jones's head.
Jones throws a body punch but Sagat moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat slips a straight right by Jones.
Sagat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sagat scoring well with a low kick there.
Sagat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Sagat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sagat.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Sagat's head but Sagat sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones throws the left hand but Sagat avoids the punch easily.
Sagat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sagat - that will leave a mark!
Sagat is looking to wear down Jones with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sagat takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sagat. Sagat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sagat. That one must have hurt.
Sagat lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sagat jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
A big right from Jones misses.
Sagat moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Sagat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
James Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Sagat connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sagat swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sagat throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones sizes up Sagat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones misses with a looping left.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Sagat looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crunch! Sagat slams his shin into Jones's torso.
Jones blocks a head kick by Sagat.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Sagat throws a head kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat walks into a stiff left hand from Jones.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Sagat moves away and avoids it.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sagat stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Sagat pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Sagat scores with a hook to the body.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Sagat keeps him there for the moment.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Sagat keeps him there for the moment.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Sagat landing knees to the body.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Sagat pushes off an fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Sagat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sagat counters with an outside leg kick.
Sagat walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sagat throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sagat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Sagat moved out of range.
Sagat scores with a nice body kick.

Sagat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice body punch from Sagat.
Sagat lands with a light punch inside.
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sagat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Sagat.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Sagat throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Sagat gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Sagat won't allow it.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Sagat lands a shoulder strike.
Sagat fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sagat tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Sagat won't allow it.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones digs a right hand into Sagat's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sagat's gas tank.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling the position.
Jones wants to break free but Sagat has control.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sagat prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

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.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sagat throws an elbow but misses.
Sagat keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Sagat won't allow it.
Jones is trying to break free.
Sagat misses with an elbow over the top.
Sagat misses with the head strike.
Jones wants to break free but Sagat has control.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones blocks a body shot from Sagat.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Sagat has double underhooks.
Sagat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Sagat gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sagat has him pressed against the cage.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Sagat keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sagat prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Sagat has double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sagat pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sagat is keeping busy.
Sagat prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Sagat lands a nice elbow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sagat as Jones tries to tie him up.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Sagat keeps him there for the moment.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Sagat won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Jones breaks the clinch.

Sagat drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
James Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling the position.
Sagat misses with some punches.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Jones is trying to stall.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Sagat won't allow it.
Sagat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jones.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sagat looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sagat prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones is trying to stall.
Adon Sagat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adon Sagat showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Jones!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stirling Moloch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dana Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whyte has chosen Imagine - John Lennon as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Moloch
vs
Whyte

190 cm
23
275 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

210 cm
19
300 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Blueprint Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stirling Moloch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dana Whyte!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Whyte shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moloch looking to control.

Moloch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Whyte is looking to work some ground and pound but Moloch has wrist control.
Whyte wants to control from the top but Moloch keeps moving.

Moloch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whyte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moloch is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Whyte is in close to Moloch's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Whyte trying to control but Moloch is working from the bottom.
Whyte makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Moloch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Whyte.
Whyte must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moloch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Whyte accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moloch trying to control the position.

Moloch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Moloch wants to sweep but no luck.
Moloch has momentary wrist control but Whyte slips an elbow through the middle.
Whyte postures up and lands a big shot to Moloch's brow.
Whyte wants to control from the top but Moloch keeps moving.
Moloch looking for a sweep. Not yet Moloch, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moloch looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Whyte working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Moloch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whyte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whyte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Moloch is breathing heavily.
Whyte distracts Moloch with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Whyte working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Whyte lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moloch keeping moving, preventing Whyte from controlling successfully.
Moloch has momentary wrist control but Whyte slips an elbow through the middle.
Moloch could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Whyte wants to control from the top but Moloch keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whyte with a nice head shot there.

Moloch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Whyte lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Moloch keeping moving, preventing Whyte from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Whyte's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Moloch can't keep his opponent in guard - Whyte advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Moloch tries to roll over but Whyte keeps him under control.
Whyte looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whyte is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Whyte lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Moloch! More strikes land and this one is all over! Whyte jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dana Whyte! Dana Whyte retains his super heavyweight title!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Dwan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Happy Gilmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Dwan
vs
Gilmore

184 cm
19
215 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
21
205 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000

Blueprint Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Dwan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Happy Gilmore!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dwan misses with a hook. Gilmore ducked under it nicely.
Dwan swings for the body but Gilmore moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dwan, as that shot connected.
Dwan throws a series of punches but Gilmore moves out of range.
Dwan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dwan throws an overhand right that lands on Gilmore's shoulder, as Gilmore tries to avoid the shot.
Dwan with a nice cross.
Dwan scores with a jab to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Gilmore.
Dwan is looking to regain half guard here but Gilmore keeps moving and retains side control.
Dwan is working hard here to advance position.
Dwan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dwan wants to control but Gilmore is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dwan is refusing to be controlled, as Gilmore sits in half guard.
Gilmore with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gilmore wants to pass the guard but Dwan is defending well.

Gilmore is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Dwan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gilmore is taking a breather. Dwan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gilmore tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dwan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dwan lands a lovely overhand right.
Gilmore fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dwan misses with a straight left.
Gilmore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dwan stuffs the takedown.
Gilmore misses with a takedown attempt - Dwan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gilmore closes the distance and clinches up with Dwan, looking for a takedown. Gilmore pushes Dwan against the cage but Dwan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tom Dwan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Gilmore.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dwan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gilmore sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dwan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dwan throws an overhand right that lands on Gilmore's shoulder, as Gilmore tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Gilmore.
Gilmore fails with the takedown.
Gilmore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dwan thows a body shot but no joy.
Gilmore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dwan.
Gilmore walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tom Dwan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gilmore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dwan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore shoots in for a double leg but Dwan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gilmore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dwan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gilmore on the side of the head.

It looks like Happy Gilmore has been cut.
Gilmore staying out of range there.
Dwan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dwan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice sprawl there from Dwan as Gilmore shoots in.
Dwan throws a shot from downtown. Gilmore moves away and avoids it.
Gilmore walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gilmore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dwan tries to avoid it but Gilmore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dwan to the ground. Dwan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A big right from Dwan misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Dwan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Happy Gilmore's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Dwan misses with a looping right.
Dwan looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilmore is just out of range.
Gilmore throws a leg kick but Dwan checks it.
Dwan missing with a left hand there. Gilmore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Gilmore closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dwan to the mat! Dwan manages to get full guard.
Dwan keeping moving, preventing Gilmore from controlling successfully.

Gilmore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dwan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dwan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dwan!
Gilmore is looking to regain half guard here but Dwan keeps moving and retains side control.
Dwan working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilmore is trying to improve his position.
Dwan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dwan wants to control but Gilmore is keeping him busy.
Gilmore tries to improve position but can't.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dwan fails to land with a series of punches.
Dwan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

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.
Gilmore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gilmore slips a straight right by Dwan.
Gilmore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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

Gilmore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dwan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dwan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dwan!
Gilmore is breathing heavily.
Dwan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Gilmore's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dwan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gilmore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gilmore tries to buck Dwan off but Dwan is having none of it.
Dwan is looking to take a break and control but Gilmore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gilmore sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Dwan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gilmore is trying to maintain the position but Dwan is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dwan trying to pass the guard but Gilmore defending well.
Gilmore is trying to maintain the position but Dwan is very close to passing his half guard.

Gilmore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilmore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dwan is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Happy Gilmore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Happy Gilmore's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Gilmore slips a jab from Dwan.
Tom Dwan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilmore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dwan pinned against the cage. Dwan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Gilmore shoots in and bounces Dwan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gilmore wants to control from the top but Dwan keeps moving.
Dwan keeping full guard, as Gilmore tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gilmore postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dwan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gilmore, into his guard.
Gilmore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dwan slips nicely into half guard.
Gilmore trying to control from the bottom.

Gilmore is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Dwan pulls his head out easily.
Dwan wants to free his trapped foot but Gilmore is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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.
Gilmore tries to roll over but Dwan keeps him under control.

Dwan seems to be working for a kimura but Gilmore defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dwan is looking to take a break and control but Gilmore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gilmore walks into a jab.
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dwan's corner calls for a 1-2. Dwan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore moves out of range as Dwan strikes.
Gilmore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dwan tries to avoid it but Gilmore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dwan to the ground. Dwan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tom Dwan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Gilmore.
Gilmore moves out of range as Dwan strikes.
Dwan ducks under a wild hook from Gilmore.
Nice shot lands for Dwan.
Dwan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gilmore.
Dwan lands with a nice body punch.
Gilmore defending well as Dwan loads up on a big left hand.
Dwan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dwan throws a series of punches but Gilmore avoids them all with ease.
Dwan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dwan.
A punch combination from Dwan misses.
Dwan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gilmore was well out of range. Poor timing from Dwan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dwan, as that shot connected.
Dwan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gilmore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gilmore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dwan.
Gilmore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dwan.
Gilmore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dwan throws out the jab.
Dwan takes a swing at Gilmore's ribcage but misses.
Gilmore takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gilmore fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Dwan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Happy Gilmore's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Dwan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gilmore slips a jab from Dwan.
Gilmore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dwan circles away.
Dwan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gilmore looks for a takedown but Dwan sprawls well.
Gilmore shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dwan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gilmore on the side of the head.
Dwan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Dwan.
Dwan looks to land a left hand but Gilmore moved out of range nicely.
Tom Dwan is winning the standup battle so far.
Gilmore is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Jab by Dwan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dwan.
Dwan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gilmore manages to avoid it.
Gilmore looks for the body kick but Dwan saw that one coming.
Dwan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilmore.
Gilmore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dwan.
Dwan misses with a body shot.
Gilmore fails with a takedown attempt.
Tom Dwan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Gilmore.
Gilmore ducks right into an uppercut from Dwan.
Dwan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

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.
Dwan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dwan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dwan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gilmore shoots in but Dwan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dwan throws out a loose jab but Gilmore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gilmore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Happy Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gilmore blocks a jab.
Gilmore tries to move into range but Dwan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gilmore looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dwan is fending him off so far but Gilmore persists. Nope, Dwan circles away and we're back to standing.
Dwan throws a big shot that misses.
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dwan as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dwan throws a jab but it's blocked by Gilmore.
Gilmore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dwan swivels and escapes.
Dwan looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilmore is just out of range.
Gilmore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dwan throws a looping overhand right but Gilmore ducks down to avoid it.
Dwan throws a nice looking combination but Gilmore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dwan fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dwan.
Dwan throws a hook but Gilmore blocks it.
Dwan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dwan scores with a jab to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dwan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gilmore tries to clinch there but Dwan circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Dwan misses the target.
Dwan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dwan, as that shot connected.
Gilmore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dwan.
Dwan misses with the combination.
Dwan looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilmore is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Dwan.
Gilmore shoots in and drives through. Dwan sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Dwan had his way with Happy Gilmore in that round.
The cut man is working on Happy Gilmore's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gilmore moves out of range as Dwan strikes.
Gilmore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dwan misses with a two punch combination.
Dwan keeps the fight on the outside.
Gilmore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gilmore closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dwan circles away.
Dwan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dwan throws out a loose jab but Gilmore uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dwan throws out the jab.
Gilmore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dwan.
Gilmore changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dwan tries to avoid it but Gilmore manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dwan to the ground. Dwan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Dwan misses its intended target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dwan throws a shot from downtown. Gilmore moves away and avoids it.
Dwan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dwan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilmore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dwan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gilmore doesn't seem bothered though.
Horrible takedown by Gilmore or perhaps it was just good defense by Dwan which made him look bad.
Tom Dwan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Happy Gilmore.
Gilmore is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gilmore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dwan pinned against the cage. Dwan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gilmore fails with a takedown attempt.

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.
Dwan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gilmore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dwan lands with a cross.
Dwan throws a looping overhand right but Gilmore ducks down to avoid it.
Gilmore closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gilmore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dwan as he avoids it easily.
Gilmore moves away from the strike by Dwan.
Dwan lunges at Gilmore with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gilmore's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore needs to keep his hands up - Dwan had a free shot at his head there.
Dwan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gilmore slips a jab from Dwan.
Gilmore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gilmore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dwan.
Tom Dwan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dwan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dwan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gilmore shoots in but no luck this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore slips a straight right by Dwan.
Dwan throws the left hand but Gilmore avoids the punch easily.
Dwan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gilmore moves away from the strike by Dwan.
Dwan cracks Gilmore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dwan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dwan scores with a decent looking hook.
Dwan connects with a nice looking jab.
Dwan stalks Gilmore and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gilmore's face. Gilmore staggers backwards, shaken.
Gilmore misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dwan as he avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tom Dwan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dwan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 49:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Dwan!
Tom Dwan is the new light heavyweight champion!

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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russell Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuckin Futz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Jones
vs
Futz

170 cm
19
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

177 cm
23
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

BioPharm Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Russell Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nuckin Futz!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Futz throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Futz wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Futz scores with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Futz.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Futz is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Futz circles away and we're back to standing.
Futz misses with a looping left.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Futz throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jones.

It looks like Russell Jones has been cut.

Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Futz is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.

Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Futz is having none of it.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Futz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Futz passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Futz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Futz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Futz's back!
Futz rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Futz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jones sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Futz defending well though.
Futz is looking to improve his position.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Futz tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Futz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Futz scores with a jab to the head.
Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Futz throws a left that rocks Jones and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Futz dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Jones regain composure!

Jones is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big shot lands for Futz! That's hurt Jones! Will he recover? Futz fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nuckin Futz! Nuckin Futz retains his lightweight title!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anatoli Valutchko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunnollinen Tullimies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tullimies has chosen Kahen kilon siika as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Valutchko
vs
Tullimies

204 cm
23
283 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

188 cm
23
278 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Combat Pro Design

Blueprint Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anatoli Valutchko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kunnollinen Tullimies!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tullimies doesn't manage to clinch there - Valutchko circles away.
Valutchko connects with a single shot there.
Valutchko staying out of range there.
Valutchko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tullimies.
Valutchko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tullimies's head.

It looks like Kunnollinen Tullimies has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Decent striking displayed by Valutchko there.
Tullimies misses with an uppercut. Valutchko saw that one coming.
Valutchko slips a straight right by Tullimies.
Tullimies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valutchko.
Tullimies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tullimies wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Valutchko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tullimies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valutchko.
Valutchko tries to bum rush Tullimies with a series of wild strikes but Tullimies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Valutchko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tullimies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tullimies misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valutchko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tullimies misses with a looping left.
Valutchko throws a left and a right that both miss

and Tullimies counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tullimies thows a huge punch but Valutchko dodges it nicely.
Valutchko is trying to stand up here but Tullimies is controlling him well.
Valutchko won't allow Tullimies to pass to mount.
Tullimies is nestled in close to Valutchko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valutchko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tullimies postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Valutchko is trying to keep Tullimies in close.
Tullimies has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tullimies stands and throws Valutchko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Valutchko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Tullimies tries to move into full mount but can't pass Valutchko's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko is trying to control Tullimies's posture but Tullimies avoids it.
Tullimies cracks Valutchko with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Valutchko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tullimies tries to move into full mount but can't pass Valutchko's legs.
Valutchko takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Valutchko can't do much from the bottom here.
Tullimies scores with punches from side control.
Valutchko striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Valutchko is trying to control Tullimies's posture but Tullimies avoids it.
Check out the look on Tullimies's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tullimies lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Valutchko is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Valutchko has his hands clasped together around Tullimies's back. He's all about the action.
Valutchko is breathing heavily.
Tullimies throwing shots but Valutchko is blocking nicely.
Tullimies is thwarting Valutchko's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Tullimies seems to be looking for submissions.
Tullimies working the head and body with strikes.
Tullimies trying to pass the guard but Valutchko defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko missing with punches from the bottom.
Tullimies not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Valutchko tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tullimies moves nicely into side control.
Valutchko can't do much from the bottom here.
Valutchko misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Valutchko tries to escape but Tullimies is in control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Valutchko falls off balance throwing a combination

and Tullimies counters with a shoot takedown. Valutchko fights it but they end up in guard.
Valutchko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tullimies lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kunnollinen Tullimies dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kunnollinen Tullimies's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

A nice combination there by Tullimies.
Tullimies throws a nice looking combination but Valutchko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tullimies misses with a hook to the body
and Valutchko counters with a straight right hand.
Valutchko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tullimies.
Valutchko misses with a takedown attempt
and Tullimies cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valutchko is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tullimies staying out of range there.
Tullimies is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Valutchko.
Valutchko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tullimies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tullimies lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tullimies misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valutchko.
Tullimies ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valutchko moves away.
Tullimies scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valutchko in his tracks.

Valutchko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tullimies pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Valutchko is keeping the position for now.
Tullimies content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tullimies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valutchko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tullimies slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Valutchko throwing strikes but missing.
Valutchko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tullimies's head.
Tullimies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Valutchko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tullimies had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Valutchko is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Tullimies Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Valutchko's back instead.
Tullimies connects with a big shot to the side of Valutchko's head.
Tullimies cracks Valutchko with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Valutchko from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.

Tullimies is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Valutchko manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tullimies's guard. Nice work there by Valutchko.
Valutchko advances position into side control!
Tullimies is not content to let Valutchko control the position.
Tullimies is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tullimies taking punishment in the form of punches.
Tullimies striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Valutchko grinds an elbow into Tullimies's temple.
Valutchko working the head with strikes.
Tullimies is looking to reverse the position.
Valutchko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Valutchko in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Valutchko working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko is putting a hurting on Tullimies here, landing some big shots from side control.
Tullimies is looking for a sweep.
Valutchko working the body and head with strikes.
Valutchko lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tullimies manages to get back to half guard.
Valutchko is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Valutchko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tullimies is looking to improve his position.
Kunnollinen Tullimies has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tullimies is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valutchko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tullimies's head.
Tullimies is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kunnollinen Tullimies will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kunnollinen Tullimies's cut.
That's time! Valutchko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Valutchko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Tullimies counters with a takedown into side control.
Tullimies looks up at the clock and then as Valutchko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Tullimies smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tullimies scores with a couple of short elbows.
Valutchko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tullimies working over Valutchko with some ground and pound. Valutchko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Valutchko makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Valutchko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tullimies sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Valutchko's guard.
Tullimies drops an elbow to the side of Valutchko's head.
Valutchko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tullimies missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tullimies winds up and cracks Valutchko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Valutchko gets back to full guard.
Valutchko striking off his back but it's not causing Tullimies any problems.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tullimies connects with a couple of short punches.
Tullimies preventing the sweep.
Tullimies in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Valutchko managing to control the position.
Valutchko trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Valutchko working a defensive guard here.
Tullimies works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tullimies tries to pass to full mount but Valutchko defends it.
Tullimies looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Valutchko with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

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.
Tullimies looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Valutchko gets back to full guard.
Tullimies scoring with some ground and pound.
Valutchko working a defensive guard here.
Valutchko manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tullimies tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tullimies sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valutchko drops an elbow to the side of Tullimies's head.
Valutchko not doing much here.
Valutchko's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Valutchko prevents Tullimies from improving his position.
Tullimies regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tullimies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.
Valutchko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tullimies manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Valutchko manages to get himself to full guard.
Valutchko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Valutchko preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tullimies stopping the sweep attempt from Valutchko.
Valutchko looking to control.
Tullimies trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tullimies throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kunnollinen Tullimies really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kunnollinen Tullimies's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Valutchko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Tullimies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tullimies slips a straight right by Valutchko.
Valutchko fails to land with a series of punches.
Tullimies throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valutchko throws a nice looking combination but Tullimies bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Valutchko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tullimies circles away quickly and effectively.
Tullimies works over Valutchko's head and body with a nice combination.
Valutchko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Valutchko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tullimies, as that shot connected.
Tullimies tests Valutchko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Valutchko ducks right into an uppercut from Tullimies.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valutchko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tullimies drops Valutchko with a left right combo! Tullimies follows him down to the ground into side control.

Valutchko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tullimies lands a big left to the face of Valutchko, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Tullimies and another - Valutchko is out! Tullimies stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kunnollinen Tullimies! Kunnollinen Tullimies retains his heavyweight title!