MMAL 32: Too Stubborn to Die PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dondi Daga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Spider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dondi Daga could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anderson Spider's chin.

Daga
vs
Spider

201 cm
22
270 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

188 cm
26
205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dondi Daga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Spider!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spider will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spider loads up on a big right hand but Daga slips the punch.

Daga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spider's half guard.
Spider is looking for a sweep. Daga is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Daga 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.

Daga is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spider defends it well.
Spider gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Spider is trying to keep Daga in close.

Spider is working an open guard so Daga takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Spider enables Daga to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Spider manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Daga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spider on the ground.

Spider is working an open guard so Daga takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Daga is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spider's half guard.
Daga wants to pass to mount but Spider is defending the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daga stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Spider regains full guard. Nicely done.
Spider looks gassed!
Daga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spider is keeping the position for now.

Spider is working an open guard so Daga takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Daga.

Daga gets a clinch.

Daga pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Daga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Daga keeps Spider at a distance using the push kick.

Daga clinches up with Spider and pushes him back against the cage.
Daga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spider up against the cage.

Daga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Daga gets a takedown into half guard.
Spider trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spider is trying to stand back up but Daga is controlling him
Daga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Daga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Spider has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dondi Daga 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.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Daga gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Spider wants to get back to full guard.
Daga is looking to advance position but Spider won't allow it.

Daga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Spider is just riding it out for now. Daga eventually gives up the hold.
Daga perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Spider is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daga working the head and body with strikes.
Spider is trying to get back to full guard.
Daga will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Daga decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Daga throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Spider on the side of the head.

Daga shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spider manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Daga stands up from Spider's guard - Daga perhaps looking for a knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Daga as he connects with a hook.

Daga closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Spider to the mat! Spider manages to get full guard.
Daga postures up.

Spider has an active guard here but Daga has managed to pass into half guard.
Daga prevents Spider from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daga is thwarting Spider's attempts to control the position.
Spider is trying to escape back to his feet but Daga uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Daga controlling the position from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spider is trying to control Daga's posture but Daga avoids it.
Daga tries to advance to mount but Spider denies him.
Dondi Daga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spider struggling a bit here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daga working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dondi Daga dominated that second round.
That's time! Daga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Spider pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Daga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

Daga looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Spider!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Daga jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Spider manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Daga taking a breather here.
Daga works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spider tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Daga presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Daga fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Daga controlling his opponent.

Spider tries to improve his position but Daga has taken his back! Daga has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Spider tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Daga pushes Spider away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dondi Daga!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Lloyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Popoy Bato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Popoy Bato enters the cage!

Lloyd
vs
Bato

180 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

192 cm
20
274 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Lloyd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Popoy Bato!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bato closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bato lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lloyd looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Bato stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Bato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Bato drives through with a takedown into Lloyd's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bato wants to control from the top but Lloyd keeps moving.
Bato trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bato showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Popoy Bato hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lloyd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bato counters with a nice leg kick.

Bato gets a double leg takedown into Lloyd's guard.
Lloyd keeping moving, preventing Bato from controlling successfully.

Bato drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bato jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bato trying to control the position from guard on top but Lloyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bato drops back looking for a leg! Lloyd is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lloyd manages to kick Bato off! Bato jumps back into Lloyd's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bato 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.
Bato should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Lloyd keeping moving, preventing Bato from controlling successfully.
Bato advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bato stands up and beckons Lloyd to his feet.

Lloyd tries to keep at a distance but Bato has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bato stalling.

Bato escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Lloyd takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lloyd prevents Bato from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Lloyd is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Bato can't fight it off and eventually Lloyd manages to take the fight to the floor. Bato looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lloyd wants to control from the top but Bato keeps moving.
Lloyd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bato's head.
Bato really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lloyd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lloyd wants to control from the top but Bato keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lloyd distracts Bato with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bato throws a head kick but Lloyd moves out of range.
Lloyd has a takedown stuffed.
Bato shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lloyd but Lloyd pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Bato pushes Lloyd up against the cage in a clinch.
Bato is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lloyd gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lloyd avoids the elbow strike from Bato, against the cage.

Bato pulls guard successfully.
Bato preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lloyd wants to control from the top but Bato keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bato is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lloyd trying to control but Bato is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bato is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bato scores with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bato shoots in for a takedown but Lloyd shows good takedown defense.
Alex Lloyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popoy Bato.
Bato throws a lazy head kick

and Lloyd counters with a single leg into guard. Bato didn't expect that.
Lloyd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lloyd throwing strikes but missing.
Lloyd wants to pass the guard but Bato is keeping the position.
Bato 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.
Lloyd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bato lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lloyd!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bato is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lloyd can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bato can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lloyd is looking to escape.
Bato takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lloyd regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lloyd controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bato prevents Lloyd from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lloyd throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Popoy Bato wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lloyd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Lloyd will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bato fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bato tries to clinch but Lloyd moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bato shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lloyd sprawls well. Lloyd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bato gets slowly back to his feet.
Alex Lloyd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Popoy Bato.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bato fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lloyd fails to land the takedown.

Lloyd bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bato gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lloyd wants to control but Bato is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Lloyd connects with a nice short shot to Bato's temple.
Bato is looking to improve his position.
Lloyd trying to control from half guard but Bato is working away.
Bato trying to hold on to Lloyd's head to control him but Lloyd postures up.
Lloyd not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alex Lloyd just wasn't active enough.
Bato misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lloyd is defended easily by Bato.
Bato is looking to clinch but Lloyd is avoiding it.
Bato shoots in looking for a takedown. Lloyd tries to sprawl out of it but Bato keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lloyd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bato doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lloyd counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lloyd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Lloyd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bato is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bato has escaped and now he's on top!
Bato trying to control the position from guard on top but Lloyd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alex Lloyd.
I think Lloyd has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alex Lloyd!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Pump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Tog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neil Tog has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Pump
vs
Tog

225 cm
26
300 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

189 cm
20
273 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Pump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Tog!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tog forces Pump back against the cage and clinches.
Tog on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Tog breaks from the clinch.
Pump takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pump's waist but Pump gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tog off to one side.
Pump tries to land a body kick

and Tog counters with a head kick that drops Pump to the mat! Pump scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Pump is rocked!
Tog should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tog closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Pump out cold! Pump corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Neil Tog!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lito Tolits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lito Tolits is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Tolits
vs
Roberts

165 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 9 - 0

168 cm
26
205 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Lito Tolits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolits throws a quick inside leg kick.
Roberts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roberts avoids the head kick by Tolits.
Roberts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tolits at a distance.
Tolits tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roberts was well out of range. Poor timing from Tolits.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tolits crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Roberts - the referee stops the clock and Tolits gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Roberts. Tolits manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tolits is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Roberts, right into the meat.
Tolits on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Roberts is looking to slow Tolits down with leg kicks.

Roberts cracks Tolits with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Roberts has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tolits to stand back up!

Tolits is rocked!

It looks like Lito Tolits has been cut.
Roberts throws a powerful right kick. Tolits tried to block low but the kick was high! Tolits was taken right off of his feet! Roberts jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jake Roberts!

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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Mallao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mallao
vs
Marciano

185 cm
26
230 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

160 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 7 - 1

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Mallao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Rocky Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marciano.
A head kick by Marciano misses

and Mallao counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marciano won't be happy with that.

Mallao decides to stand up, so the ref orders Marciano to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Marciano misses the target.

Mallao changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marciano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marciano is letting Mallao control him for a moment.

Mallao decides to stand up, so the ref orders Marciano to his feet.
Marciano throws a lazy body kick
and Mallao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Marciano enables Mallao to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Marciano manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mallao engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marciano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mallao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mallao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mallao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Marciano looks gassed!
Mallao sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mallao is pushing down on Marciano's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marciano is fighting to maintain full guard but Mallao has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mallao scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mallao keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Mallao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Nice strikes from Mallao there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mallao passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marciano!
Mallao looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mallao controlling the pace for now.

Mallao jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Marciano manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Mallao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Mallao wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Marciano, who protects the arm well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mallao decides to stand back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mallao tries to clinch but Marciano is having none of it.

Mallao gets a double leg takedown into Marciano's guard.
Mallao sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marciano's guard.
Mallao content to control rather than advance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mallao working over Marciano with some ground and pound. Marciano looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Mallao dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mallao.
Mallao lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mallao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Marciano has escaped the position, nice work there.

Mallao tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mallao just content to control the position.

Mallao has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mallao moves into range and clinches up with Marciano.
Mallao holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Mallao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marciano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marciano is breathing heavily.

Mallao moves into the clinch.

Mallao pulls guard successfully.
Dave Mallao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mallao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mallao wants to work for an arm triangle but Marciano is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mallao lands a nice short elbow.
Mallao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marciano can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mallao works his way into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Mallao works to advance to full mount. Marciano defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mallao controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mallao gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Mallao darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mallao passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Mallao connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mallao moves to the back position.
Mallao has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Marciano's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Marciano is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Mallao dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mallao.
Marciano taking punishment in the form of punches.

Mallao stands up and beckons Marciano to his feet.

Mallao drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mallao postures up and lands a big shot to Marciano's brow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mallao.
Mallao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Mallao decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Marciano takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Mallao.

It looks like Rocky Marciano has been cut.

Mallao shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Marciano napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mallao scoring with punches from side control.

Marciano is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Mallao is trying to get an arm triangle but Marciano is defending well.

Mallao stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mallao closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marciano's guard.
Mallao controlling from the top position.
Mallao distracts Marciano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mallao stays in close to Marciano's body and controls the position.

Mallao stands up from Marciano's guard - Mallao perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Marciano stumbling backwards into the cage! Marciano bounces back off the cage towards Mallao, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Mallao lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Mallao celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dave Mallao!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rj Paned (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lito Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rj Paned had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Paned
vs
Balboa

165 cm
26
205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

179 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rj Paned!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lito Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa tries to land a front kick but Paned steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Paned shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Balboa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Paned lands a heavy elbow.
Paned content just to control the position here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paned punishing his opponent with strikes.
Paned really is a fat lump.
Balboa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Balboa tries to control Paned's body but Paned pushes him off. Balboa squirms to his side and now Paned has his back!
I would not like to be Balboa right now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paned looking for the choke but no joy.
Balboa can't escape the position.
Paned is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Balboa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Paned is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Balboa is defending well though. Paned let's go of the attempt for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paned just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Paned lands a shot to the head.
Paned is hanging on to Balboa's back as he tries to escape.

Balboa is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Balboa looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Paned working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Balboa is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Paned has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Balboa taps out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rj Paned!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bebe Nose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Mallao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Nose
vs
Mallao

180 cm
26
210 lbs
2 - 5 - 1

194 cm
26
245 lbs
2 - 8 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Bebe Nose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Mallao!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nose fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mallao tries for a takedown but Nose sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Nose closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mallao is trying to force a seperation but Nose has the dominant position.
Mallao wants a takedown but no success here.
Mallao avoiding damage.
Nose is looking to control Mallao's arms but Mallao gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nose has his back to the cage.
Nose is trying to drag Mallao to the mat but Mallao just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Nose breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mallao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nose defends it nicely.
Bebe Nose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Mallao.
Horrible takedown by Mallao or perhaps it was just good defense by Nose which made him look bad.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mallao drives through and clinches with Nose against the cage.
Nose letting Mallao take a breather here.

Mallao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mallao shoots in and drives through. Nose sprawls well.

Nose moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nose.
Mallao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nose.
Nose changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mallao fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nose stuffs the takedown attempt from Mallao. Mallao gets slowly back to his feet.
Mallao fails with an attempt to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mallao letting Nose take a breather here.
Mallao wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mallao is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao fails to pull guard.
Nose dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mallao tries to pull guard but Nose won't allow it.
Mallao tries for a takedown but Nose manages to get underhooks.
Mallao wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nose has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nose.
Nose is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mallao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nose tries to break the clinch but Mallao is controlling the position.
Mallao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mallao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nose.
Nose wants a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nose drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mallao pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nose shoots for a takedown but Mallao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mallao is defended easily by Nose.
Mallao misses with a head kick.
Mallao fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mallao is defended easily by Nose.

Nose pushes Mallao up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Roger Mallao will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Mallao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mallao tries to clinch up but Nose circles away and keeps his distance.
Nose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nose throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mallao's waist but Mallao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nose off to one side.
Mallao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nose wants to clinch up but Mallao keeps it at a distance.
Mallao fails with the takedown.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nose checks a leg kick.
Nose tries to close the distance and clinch but Mallao swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bebe Nose is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nose closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mallao circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bebe Nose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mallao doesn't manage to clinch there - Nose circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nose.
Mallao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nose shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mallao defends it nicely.
Mallao shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nose as he avoids it easily.
Nose swats away the attempt to clinch by Mallao.
Horrible takedown by Mallao or perhaps it was just good defense by Nose which made him look bad.
Nose shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mallao as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nose.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nose wants to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Mallao or perhaps it was just good defense by Nose which made him look bad.
Mallao avoids the head kick by Nose.
Mallao changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nose tries to avoid it but Mallao manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nose to the ground. Nose escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mallao scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Mallao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mallao moves into range and clinches up with Nose.
Nose is trying to break the clinch but Mallao is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nose.

Nose escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horrible takedown by Mallao or perhaps it was just good defense by Nose which made him look bad.
Mallao misses with a takedown attempt - Nose sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mallao avoids the head kick by Nose.
Mallao shoots in and drives through. Nose sprawls well.
Nose shoots in and drives through. Mallao sprawls well.
Mallao tries to clinch up but Nose circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mallao fails to land the takedown.
Mallao tries to clinch there but Nose circles away.
Nose misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Mallao counters by clinching up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nose looking for a takedown.
Mallao wants a takedown but no success here.
Mallao stops a takedown attempt from Nose.
Nose blocks a body shot from Mallao.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nose jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mallao walks away with a smile on his face. Nose gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mallao connects with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mallao lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Mallao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mallao fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nose tries to clinch up.
Nose throws a wild body kick that Mallao sees coming a mile off.
Nose walks into a straight right hand from Mallao.
Nose throws a head kick but Mallao moves out of range.
Mallao fails with the takedown.

Mallao moves into the clinch successfully.
Nose looking for a takedown.
Mallao is working for takedown but Nose is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bebe Nose has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Mallao.
Nose misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mallao.
Nose drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mallao gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mallao manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mallao is defended easily by Nose.
Nose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mallao manages to avoid it.

Mallao takes the fight into the clinch.
Mallao has Nose pushed against the cage.
A short right from Mallao on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mallao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nose fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mallao crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Nose - the referee stops the clock and Mallao gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Nose. Mallao manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nose moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mallao tries to clinch up.
Mallao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mallao wants it to stay on the feet.
Roger Mallao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nose tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mallao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mallao shoots for a takedown but Nose saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nose's waist but Nose gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mallao off to one side.
Nose avoids a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mallao.
Nose shoots for a double leg takedown but Mallao sprawls well. He's pushed Nose's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nose tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mallao swivels and escapes.
Mallao closes the distance and clinches up with Nose, looking for a takedown. Mallao pushes Nose against the cage but Nose circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nose moves to clinch but Mallao breaks away

and Mallao counters by moving into the clinch.
Mallao blocks a body shot from Nose.
Nose drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mallao gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nose tries for a takedown but Mallao manages to get underhooks.
Mallao fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Mallao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mallao.
Mallao fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nose closes the distance and clinches up with Mallao, looking for a takedown. Nose pushes Mallao against the cage but Mallao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mallao lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nose circles away quickly and effectively.
Bebe Nose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Mallao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nose misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roger Mallao.
Well Mallao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Mallao!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Likienstine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rua
vs
Likienstine

184 cm
27
290 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
270 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arturo Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Likienstine!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Likienstine on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

It looks like Alexander Likienstine has been cut.
Rua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.

Rua drives through and clinches with Likienstine against the cage.
Likienstine tries to land knees in the clinch but Rua avoids the damage to the body.
Likienstine avoids a wild elbow strike from Rua.
Likienstine takes an elbow to the temple.
Rua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Likienstine.
Likienstine blocks an elbow strike.
Likienstine takes an elbow to the temple.

The cut above Alexander Likienstine's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Arturo Rua!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyril Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romy Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Salace
vs
Diaz

180 cm
25
190 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

187 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyril Salace!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Romy Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Diaz.

It looks like Cyril Salace has been cut.
Diaz lands a jab to the nose.
Salace with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Diaz to score with a decent uppercut.
Salace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diaz pinned against the cage. Diaz gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Salace moves away from the strike by Diaz.
A cross from Diaz lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salace doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Salace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Diaz as he avoids it easily.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Salace in his tracks.
Jab by Diaz.

Oooooh!!! Diaz has knocked Salace down with a huge combo! Diaz steps away and waves a wobbly Salace back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Diaz cracks Salace with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Salace is rocked!

Cyril Salace's cut is getting worse.
Diaz drops Salace with a straight right hand, right on the button! Diaz follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romy Diaz!
Romy Diaz is the new middleweight champion!