DPEF-18 The Strong Survive PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jericho Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jo Edwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jericho Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jones
vs
Edwin

183 cm
19
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
21
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jericho Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jo Edwin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Edwin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Edwin regains half guard.
Jones stalling away here and it's allowed Edwin to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Edwin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Edwin slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwin tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jones is looking to control Edwin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Edwin passes to side control.
Edwin controlling from side mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwin throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Jones is not content to let Edwin control the position.
Edwin is working Jones over with some ground and pound from side control.
Edwin prevents Jones from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwin slows the pace down.
Jones is not content to let Edwin control the position.
Edwin advances nicely into full mount.
Jones wants to hold on but Edwin pushes him away.
Jones wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Jones is trying to defend against the choke here but Edwin has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Edwin Tightens the hold and Jones taps out furiously! Edwin displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jo Edwin!
Jo Edwin thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arslan Handukic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jhonny Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Arslan Handukic has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Arslan Handukic seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Handukic
vs
Dos Santos

193 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 4 - 1

188 cm
20
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 1 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Arslan Handukic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jhonny Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handukic darts in trying to clinch

and Dos Santos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Dos Santos drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dos Santos jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Handukic keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Handukic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.
Dos Santos won't allow Handukic to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos is looking to stand up but Handukic won't let him.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Handukic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jhonny Dos Santos wasn't active enough on the ground.
Handukic darts in trying to clinch

and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dos Santos is taking a breather. Handukic 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.
Handukic is looking to escape.
Well, if Dos Santos is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Handukic tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dos Santos manages to move to mount!
Dos Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dos Santos won't let Handukic get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Handukic stops Dos Santos from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Dos Santos controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Dos Santos working for a guillotine from mount but Handukic is in no mood to give up.

Dos Santos looking to secure an arm triangle but Handukic defends it well.
Dos Santos with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Handukic is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Dos Santos can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Handukic is looking to escape.
Dos Santos landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handukic is squirming around, avoiding Dos Santos's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Handukic really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dos Santos wants to take Handukic's back but he can't do it this time.
Dos Santos trying to control but Handukic is having none of it.
Dos Santos controlling the pace for now.
Handukic is squirming around, avoiding Dos Santos's attempts to control the action.
Dos Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jhonny Dos Santos was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dos Santos tries to clinch up.
Arslan Handukic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handukic tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Handukic won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handukic wants to get back to his feet but Dos Santos drags him back down.
Handukic gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Handukic wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dos Santos.
Handukic wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jhonny Dos Santos 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.

Handukic darts in trying to clinch

and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Dos Santos is pushing Handukic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Handukic forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos wants a takedown.
Handukic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dos Santos is defending well for now.
Dos Santos scores with a shot to the side of Handukic's head.
Handukic is pushing Dos Santos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dos Santos wants a takedown.
Arslan Handukic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhonny Dos Santos.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Handukic.
Dos Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown. No joy.
Handukic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dos Santos avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Handukic smiles and moves away.
Handukic throws a shot to the body.
Arslan Handukic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Santos shoots in for a double leg but Handukic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Handukic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dos Santos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handukic wants to clinch up but Dos Santos keeps it at a distance.
Handukic wants to clinch.
Handukic doesn't manage to clinch there - Dos Santos circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handukic tries to clinch up but Dos Santos circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arslan Handukic dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Dos Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Handukic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Santos somewhat.
Handukic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dos Santos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Santos circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handukic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Dos Santos tries to keep at a distance but Handukic has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos takes a knee to the side of the body.

Handukic jumps guard.
Dos Santos trying to control but Handukic is working from the bottom.
Handukic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Handukic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jhonny Dos Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jhonny Dos Santos hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Dos Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Handukic sprawls well. He's pushed Dos Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Handukic has managed to clinch.
Dos Santos has Handukic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Handukic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arslan Handukic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jhonny Dos Santos.
Dos Santos wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handukic missing with knees to the body.
Dos Santos looking for a takedown.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dos Santos wants a takedown but no success here.

Handukic breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Handukic tries to clinch up

and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Handukic won't be happy with that.
Dos Santos is looking to take a break and control but Handukic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dos Santos advances to mount.
Handukic wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dos Santos controlling from the full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Handukic is trying to stand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jhonny Dos Santos.
I think Dos Santos 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhonny Dos Santos!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boone Bunker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lee
vs
Bunker

165 cm
20
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
21
136 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Boone Bunker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunker misses with a two punch combination.
Bunker staying out of range there.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bunker jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bunker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bunker digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Bunker scores with a nice strike.
Bunker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bunker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bunker connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bunker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bunker cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bunker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bunker misses with a body shot.
A combination from Bunker does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.

Lee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bunker wants to get back to his feet.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bunker defending well though.
Bunker pushes Lee off looking to stand but Lee dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bunker on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bunker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bunker is trying to stand back up but Lee is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bunker?
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Bunker for as long as he can get away with.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Bruce Lee wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bunker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bunker takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bruce Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lee feints and as Bunker raises his hands in defense, Lee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bunker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lee postures up in Bunker's guard and throws a big left but Bunker blocks it.
Bunker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Bruce Lee wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bunker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunker misses with a wild combination.
Bunker thows a body shot but no joy.
Bunker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bunker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Bunker.
Bunker looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.

Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bunker did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
Lee works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunker tries to buck Lee off but he can't manage it.
Bunker is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.

Lee working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Bunker looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Lee! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bruce Lee!
After winning the bout, Bruce Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lesley Nilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keyo Mizugaki (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!

Nilson
vs
Mizugaki

210 cm
21
285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

172 cm
27
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Steel Penn's Laundry 93%

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lesley Nilson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keyo Mizugaki!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nilson avoids the body shot from Mizugaki.
Nilson leaves Mizugaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mizugaki blocks a head kick by Nilson .
Mizugaki throws a jab but it's blocked by Nilson .
A head kick misses from Nilson .
Nilson throws a head kick but Mizugaki moves out of range.
Mizugaki moves in looking to clinch but Nilson pushes him off.
A head kick from Nilson lands but Mizugaki takes it in his stride.

It looks like Keyo Mizugaki has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mizugaki. Nilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nilson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mizugaki's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mizugaki closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nilson counters with a massive head kick! KABOOM! Mizugaki is out cold! A devastating KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lesley Nilson !
A relieved looking Lesley Nilson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nash Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Kacprzak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Smith
vs
Kacprzak

185 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
20
198 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nash Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michal Kacprzak!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Kacprzak wants a takedown.

Smith has Kacprzak pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kacprzak tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Kacprzak's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smith postures up.

Kacprzak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Kacprzak's brow.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kacprzak keeps moving.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kacprzak's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Kacprzak has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kacprzak keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Kacprzak.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.

Kacprzak is rocked!

Kacprzak is looking for a triangle but Smith pushes his legs off easily.
Kacprzak is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kacprzak's head.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith gets to his feet and stands over Kacprzak, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Kacprzak felt that one! Smith unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Kacprzak from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nash Smith!
Nash Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beast Of The East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz has chosen Youssoupha - Ne Compare Pas as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Of The East
vs
Diaz

178 cm
21
162 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

175 cm
23
167 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Beast Of The East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rory Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for The East.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and The East connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The East ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The East moves out of range of the body kick from Diaz.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but The East moved out of range nicely.
A left and a right from The East both land. Nice combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. The East does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz connects with a single shot there.
Rory Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The East lands with a shot to the body.

Diaz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into The East's guard.
The East looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but The East is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The East is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

The East is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.

The East has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The East 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.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The East swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz is working The East over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.
Diaz performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The East pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The East tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
Diaz is trying to control. The East wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The East wants to get back to full guard but Diaz has passed into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Diaz laying and praying for a moment but The East takes advantage and regains half guard.
Diaz tries to pass to full mount but The East defends it.
Diaz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The East tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The East looking for submissions off his back.
The East trying to get back to full guard but Diaz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Diaz breaks from The East's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Diaz prevents The East from getting the reversal.
Diaz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish The East?
Diaz landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz takes The East's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, The East is in trouble.
Diaz is looking to control The East but The East is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good control from Diaz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Diaz is punishing The East with some ground and pound.

Diaz is persistently looking for the submission but The East is defending it well.

The East fending off the submission attempt from Diaz.
The East is really stuck here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Diaz scores with punches to the body.
Diaz wants to control but The East is keeping busy.
The East takes a big shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice shot by Diaz.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The East swivels and escapes.
The East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.

The East gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Diaz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The East controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
The East keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Diaz tries to free his leg and advance position but The East is retaining full guard.
The East looking to control but Diaz passes into half guard.
The East tries to get to full guard but Diaz has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The East trying to get back to full guard but Diaz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Diaz lands a big shot there that rocks The East but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The East tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The East is in a horrible position here. Diaz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

The East is rocked!
The East working to try and regain half guard.
Diaz working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
The East is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz raining down shots from the mount!
Oh The East is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The East is working to get back to half guard.
The East is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
The East has given up his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Diaz controlling the positon.
The East seems to have got his legs back now.

The East is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The East can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The East trying to get back to his feet but Diaz is in full control for now.
The East breaks Diaz's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The East throwing strikes from guard but Diaz blocks nicely.

Diaz manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The East misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. The East does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but The East bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
The East misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. The East doesn't seem phased though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The East.
A jab from The East finds it's way through Diaz's defenses.
Diaz slips under a jab.
The East misses with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from The East misses its intended target.
The East misses with a looping right.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The East.

A momentary lapse in concentration from The East enables Diaz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. The East manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

The East has an active guard here but Diaz has managed to pass into half guard.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Diaz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and The East defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rory Diaz 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!

Sloppy strikes from Diaz. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The East.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but The East moved out of range nicely.
Rory Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Diaz throws a big shot that misses.
The East throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The East throws a big shot that misses.
Diaz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The East works the jab nicely.
The East throws a looping overhand right but Diaz ducks down to avoid it.
The East pushes Diaz away with a front kick.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from The East misses.
The East tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from The East.
Diaz lands with a good body shot.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The East moves out of range as Diaz throws a body kick.
The East walks into a left hand.
Diaz ducks right into an uppercut from The East.
Beast Of The East has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Diaz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
The East makes his way to full guard. A much better position for The East.
The East is trying to control the position but Diaz postures up.
The East wants to sweep here but Diaz controlling him for the moment.
The East keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
The East is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

The East is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diaz is just riding it out for now. The East eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Diaz is looking to control The East's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The East moves into full mount! Diaz won't be happy about that!
The East avoids the attempt from Diaz to control.
The East thowing shots but they're missing.
The East thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The East with a couple of short strikes.
The East sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The East sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The East throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Diaz because The East loaded up on that one.
Diaz wants to hold on but The East pushes him away.
Diaz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rory Diaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz just holding on.
The East thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Beast Of The East showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Diaz 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Diaz!
Rory Diaz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sylwester Karwowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Dubois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karwowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica - Enter Sandman. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Karwowski
vs
Dubois

188 cm
20
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sylwester Karwowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stephan Dubois!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Karwowski scores a takedown into full mount!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dubois is squirming around, avoiding Karwowski's attempts to control the action.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dubois regains half guard.
Dubois is looking for a sweep. Karwowski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Dubois actively working from the bottom here.

Karwowski is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Dubois is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sylwester Karwowski!
A victorious Sylwester Karwowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Santa Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony McKenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santa Cruz kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 50 cent P.I.M.P. McKenzie is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Manchester Orchestra - Virgin. Anthony McKenzie will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Santa Cruz
vs
McKenzie

180 cm
21
175 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

184 cm
21
185 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Good low kicks
Heavy handed

[WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rafael Santa Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anthony McKenzie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santa Cruz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McKenzie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santa Cruz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McKenzie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Santa Cruz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McKenzie stopping the sweep attempt from Santa Cruz.

Santa Cruz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

McKenzie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Santa Cruz looking for a guillotine here but McKenzie defends easily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

McKenzie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santa Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McKenzie has managed to get both his arms back between Santa Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Santa Cruz looking to control.
Santa Cruz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Santa Cruz is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McKenzie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McKenzie!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Santa Cruz looking for a guillotine here but McKenzie defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Rafael Santa Cruz!
Rafael Santa Cruz retains his welterweight title!
Rafael Santa Cruz managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [WOT] DTK Designs (Laundry), into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Zalesky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikolay Massilievich Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zalesky
vs
Massilievich Ii

194 cm
20
273 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

201 cm
21
285 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scott Zalesky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nikolay Massilievich Ii!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zalesky moves into range and clinches up with Massilievich Ii.
Zalesky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zalesky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zalesky with a knee to the head.

It looks like Nikolay Massilievich Ii has been cut.

Massilievich Ii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Massilievich Ii moves into the clinch.
Zalesky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Massilievich Ii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zalesky lands a body shot.
Massilievich Ii looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zalesky lands a right hand.
Zalesky misses with a knee to the head.
Massilievich Ii's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Massilievich Ii misses with a body punch.
Massilievich Ii throws a punch but it's blocked by Zalesky.
Zalesky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Massilievich Iis head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zalesky.
Zalesky keeps control of Massilievich Ii as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zalesky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zalesky missing with knees to the body.
Zalesky dips a shoulder and cracks Massilievich Ii with a mighty uppercut! Massilievich Ii falls back against the cage and Zalesky unloads with a barrage of strikes! Massilievich Ii is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zalesky screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Zalesky!