SPNY 47: Quintana - Paterson PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Swizzy Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiaoali Lvavatai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Bone
vs
Lvavatai

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Prefers standup

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Swizzy Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tiaoali Lvavatai !
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lvavatai misses with a head kick.
Lvavatai slaps away a takedown attempt from Bone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bone misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bone fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Swizzy Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bone blocks a head kick by Lvavatai .
Bone shoots in and drives through. Lvavatai sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bone.
Tiaoali Lvavatai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Bone shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lvavatai can do anything to dispel that myth.

Bone thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lvavatai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bone is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Swizzy Bone!
Swizzy Bone took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trans Ite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marty Micheals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trans Ite has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ite
vs
Micheals

180 cm
26
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

165 cm
21
193 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trans Ite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marty Micheals!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ite tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ite is trying hard to land a takedown here. Micheals sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ite misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Micheals creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Micheals is looking to break free of the clinch but Ite has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Micheals's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Micheals.
Micheals keeps control of Ite as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ite is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Micheals pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Ite is fighting off a takedown attempt but Micheals is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ite to the mat. Ite regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Micheals tries to free his leg and advance position but Ite is retaining full guard.
Micheals really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ite. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Ite throws his legs up looking for a submission but Micheals uses it to pass to side control.
Micheals lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Micheals wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Micheals works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Micheals in side control, throwing shots but Ite defends.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ite taking a bit of punishment here - Micheals scoring with strikes.
Ite takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Ite tries to bench press Micheals off him but Micheals keeps the position.
Ite is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Micheals working the head with strikes.
Ite tries to buck Micheals off but Micheals is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ite gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ite is looking for a sweep. Micheals is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Micheals lands strikes from half guard.
Ite is looking to improve his position.
Ite blocking the ground and pound attempt from Micheals.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ite taking some punishment here, with Micheals in his half guard.
Micheals looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ite with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Micheals trying to control the action but Ite is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ite pushes Micheals off looking to stand but Micheals dives back in and keeps control.
Micheals throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ite works his way to full guard. Good work.

Ite looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Micheals works over Ite with some ground and pound from guard.
Ite is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Ite wants to work for an arm triangle but Micheals is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ite is pressing down on Micheals's thigh, looking to free his foot. Micheals is holding on for now.
Ite is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ite wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Micheals uses the opportunity to regain full guard.

Ite drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Micheals dives on top into guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trans Ite!
Trans Ite decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Taneli Maija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Awesome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mister Awesome has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Maija
vs
Awesome

183 cm
27
177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
185 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taneli Maija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mister Awesome!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maija tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Awesome was well out of range. Poor timing from Maija.

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

Maija looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Awesome has picked Maija up and slammed him! Maija can't keep hold of the triangle and Awesome manages to pass to side control!
Maija is trying to control Awesome's posture but Awesome avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Awesome postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Awesome working away.
Awesome trying to control the position but Maija is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maija is trying to control Awesome's posture but Awesome avoids it.
Maija is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Awesome working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maija manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Awesome wants to work for an arm triangle but Maija is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Maija actively working from the bottom here.

Maija looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Awesome trying to control the action but Maija is working from the bottom.
Maija is looking to control Awesome's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maija avoid being mounted?

Maija looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Awesome tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maija knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maija is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maija is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Awesome pulls his head out easily.
Maija moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Maija has his foot on Awesome's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Awesome works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Awesome controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Maija has his foot on Awesome's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Awesome works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Awesome trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Awesome sitting in guard here, content to control.
Maija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Awesome is pushing down on Maija's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maija is fighting to maintain full guard but Awesome has managed to sneak the leg through.
Awesome trying to control from half guard but Maija is working away.

Maija looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awesome is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maija is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Awesome is trying to control the action in half guard but Maija is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Awesome is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Maija looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maija trying to hold on to Awesome's head to control him but Awesome postures up.

Awesome is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maija is just riding it out for now. Awesome eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maija trying to hold on to Awesome's head to control him but Awesome postures up.

Awesome wants to work for an arm triangle but Maija is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maija wants to control but Awesome is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maija is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Awesome is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maija wants to improve his position but Awesome is controlling well.
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 Taneli Maija will probably get the nod.
That's time! Maija's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Awesome tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maija paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Awesome connects with a solid leg kick.
Awesome throws a right and a left that both miss.
Awesome lands a nice leg kick that just misses Maija's sensitive parts.
Awesome scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Taneli Maija has been cut.
Mister Awesome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maija takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Awesome lands a hook that stumbles Maija back into the cage. Awesome follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Maija to the canvas! Awesome pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Maija has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mister Awesome!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barny Bucket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Palermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palermo has chosen Rock You Like a Hurricane by Scorpion as his entrance music. Barny Bucket has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bucket
vs
Palermo

188 cm
30
183 lbs
4 - 11 - 0

188 cm
29
181 lbs
9 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barny Bucket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinny Palermo!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bucket misses with a body kick.

Palermo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Palermo lands in his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bucket not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bucket wants to sweep but no luck.
Bucket is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Palermo wants to stand but Bucket is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bucket is trying to control the position but Palermo postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Barny Bucket wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bucket throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palermo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palermo throws a leg kick that misses.
Bucket throws a head kick that misses.
Palermo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bucket. That's going to slow Palermo down.
Palermo tries to bum rush Bucket with a series of wild strikes but Bucket uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bucket checks a leg kick.
Palermo blocks a head kick by Bucket.
A nice leg kick lands there from Palermo.
Palermo tries to score with a low kick but Bucket moves his leg out of the way.
Palermo lands a jab-cross combination.
Palermo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bucket.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palermo thows a leg kick but Bucket checks it
and Bucket counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bucket pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Palermo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bucket swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Palermo moves out of range of the leg kick from Bucket.
Bucket on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Palermo. Palermo obviously looking to wear him down.
Bucket works Palermo's body with a nice hook.
Bucket misses with a lunging right hand
and Palermo counters with a one-two to the body.
Palermo avoids the body shot from Bucket.
Bucket misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bucket checks a leg kick.
Bucket tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palermo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buckets jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bucket misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Bucket misses the target.
Palermo lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Bucket.
Palermo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Palermo blocks a head kick by Bucket.
Bucket throws a head kick that misses.
Palermo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bucket throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Palermo stalks Bucket and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bucket's face. Bucket staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Barny Bucket has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palermo misses with the combination.
Palermo with a nice cross.
Bucket throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palermo blocks a head kick by Bucket.
Bucket throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palermo.
Bucket throws a low kick but Palermo moves out of range easily.
Barny Bucket is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Palermo. Those never looked like landing.
Palermo connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palermo misses with a wild combination.
Bucket throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Palermo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barny Bucket's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Palermo cracks Bucket with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bucket misses with a two punch combination.
Bucket has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bucket takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Palermo throws a leg kick

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

Palermo is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Bucket! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Barny Bucket!
Barny Bucket thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Voda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drako Vonstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Voda kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Lamb of God - Walk With Me In Hell. Vonstein comes into a darkened arena with his song building. AC/DC Thunderstruck (techno) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Jeremy Voda has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jeremy Voda seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Voda
vs
Vonstein

179 cm
23
193 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

176 cm
32
203 lbs
8 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Voda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Drako Vonstein!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vonstein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Voda lands a right hook to the body.
Jeremy Voda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Voda looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vonstein!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Voda in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Voda with shots to the head and body - Vonstein looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vonstein taking shots to the head.
Vonstein is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vonstein is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Vonstein is squirming around, avoiding Voda's attempts to control the action.

Voda wants to finish this one by submission but Vonstein is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Voda.
A nice elbow there by Voda.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Voda.
The referee warns Vonstein that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Voda lands a nice shot to the head.
Voda landing punches.
Voda cracks Vonstein with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Voda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

Vonstein is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voda looking to control but Vonstein is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vonstein is still in real trouble! Can Voda finish him?
Voda lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vonstein seems to have recovered his senses.
Vonstein is squirming around, avoiding Voda's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein tries to reverse the position but Voda maintains control.
Voda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Voda has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Vonstein's face.
Voda trying to control but Vonstein is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vonstein is desperately trying to improve his position but Voda has a good base and remains in mount.
Voda controlling his opponent.
Vonstein is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein is in a horrible position here. Voda smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Voda looking to control and managing it successfully.
Voda prevents Vonstein from getting the reversal.
Voda cracks Vonstein with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Voda goes for an armbar but Vonstein turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Vonstein.

Voda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Vonstein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Vonstein is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voda is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Vonstein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Voda passes to full mount!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voda scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Voda controlling the position easily from mount.

Voda looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Voda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Voda scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vonstein will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Voda jabs Vonstein right on the nose. Vonstein blinks but takes it well.
Voda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vonstein can do to turn this around?
Voda scores with a jab. Vonstein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Voda scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Drako Vonstein has been cut.

Vonstein ducks straight into an uppercut from Voda and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Vonstein manages to regain guard straight away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voda wants to control from the top but Vonstein keeps moving.
Vonstein tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Vonstein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Voda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vonstein keeping moving, preventing Voda from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voda is pushing down on Vonstein's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vonstein is fighting to maintain full guard but Voda has managed to sneak the leg through.
Voda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Voda not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jeremy Voda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Voda not doing much here.

Voda is working for a submission of some sort.
Vonstein is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Voda is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Vonstein to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Vonstein 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.
Voda trying to control but Vonstein is working from the bottom.

Vonstein looking for a guillotine here but Voda defends easily.
Voda wants to control from the top but Vonstein keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Voda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vonstein looking for a sweep. Not yet Vonstein, not yet.
Voda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Voda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Voda trying to control the position from guard on top but Vonstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jeremy Voda.
Voda displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Voda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Voda, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Voda lands a right hook to the body.
Vonstein drops his hands momentarily and Voda takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Voda closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vonstein is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Voda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Voda throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Vonstein to regain full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Voda in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Voda looking to pass the guard.
Voda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Voda dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Drako Vonstein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Vonstein drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Vonstein won't allow Voda to sweep him here.

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

Vonstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Vonstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

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

Vonstein drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Voda manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Vonstein has Voda in his guard.
Voda not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voda wants to control from the top but Vonstein keeps moving.
Voda with a nice head shot there.
Voda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Voda has gone for a leg lock! Vonstein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Voda's guard.

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

Vonstein postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Voda is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Vonstein, into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Voda forces his way into half guard.
Vonstein is not content to let Voda control the position.
Voda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vonstein!
Voda punching from mount but Vonstein doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vonstein is not content to let Voda control the position.
Drako Vonstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Voda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Voda wants to work for an arm triangle but Vonstein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vonstein gets back to full guard.
Voda works over Vonstein with some ground and pound from guard.

Vonstein working for a triangle but Voda defends it easily.
Voda tries to free his leg and advance position but Vonstein is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vonstein 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.
Voda trying to control the position from guard on top but Vonstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jeremy Voda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Voda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Voda preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Voda stays in close to Vonstein's body and controls the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Voda!
A relieved looking Jeremy Voda 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
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Areli Durga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilan Rotberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Durga comes to the cage accompanied by Godsmack - Voodoo. Ilan Rotberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Durga
vs
Rotberg

190 cm
26
200 lbs
13 - 9 - 0

183 cm
36
202 lbs
23 - 21 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Areli Durga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilan Rotberg!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durga throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Durga.
Durga takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rotberg takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rotberg takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rotberg 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.
Rotberg misses with a wild body shot.
Nice body kick from Durga.
Rotberg checks a leg kick nicely.
Rotberg looks to land a combination but Durga avoids it well.
Rotberg with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rotberg throws a jab when Durga was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Durga rushes Rotberg and presses him up against the cage.
Rotberg letting Durga take a breather here.
Rotberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Durga comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Ilan Rotberg has been cut.
Durga misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Durga tries a knee to the head but Rotberg blocks it.
Durga connects with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Rotberg's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rotberg blocks a body shot from Durga.
Rotberg managing to block the knees to the body from Durga.
Durga landing knees to the body.
Durga pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Durga slowing the pace effectively.
Durga trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rotberg tries to circle away but Durga has him pinned against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Durga.
Durga is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rotberg working hard to break the clinch.
Durga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rotberg avoids it.
Durga unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rotberg lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Durga lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rotberg is looking to break free of the clinch but Durga has double underhooks.
Durga leaning against his opponent.
Durga lands a nice elbow.
Durga missing with knees to the body.
Durga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rotberg's elbow.
Durga landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Durga lands a nice elbow.
Rotberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Durga stalling against the cage.
Durga scores with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Ilan Rotberg's cut even more.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotberg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Durga holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Durga landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Durga scores with a nice hook to the head.
Durga missing with knees to the body.
A short right from Durga.
Durga tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rotberg avoids it.
Durga lands a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Durga tries to land a knee to the head but Rotberg blocks with his arms.
Rotberg takes a knee right on the jaw!

The cut above Ilan Rotberg's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Durga lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Durga has Rotberg up against the cage in a clinch.

Rotberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rotberg throws a hook but Durga avoids it easily.
Rotberg keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Durga.
Rotberg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Durga tries to avoid it but Rotberg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Durga to the ground. Durga escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rotberg steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Durga. That one must have hurt.
Durga connects with a leg kick. Rotberg looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rotberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Durga can pounce on him.
Durga tries to clinch there but Rotberg circles away.
Durga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rotberg's calf.
Durga stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durga wants it to stay on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Durga, right into the meat.
Durga attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rotberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Areli Durga is winning the standup battle so far.
Durga connects with a solid leg kick.
Durga throws a body kick that misses
and Rotberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Durga scores with a nice body kick.
Durga lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Durga turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rotberg is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rotberg misses with a body shot.
Rotberg throws a lazy uppercut
and Durga makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Durga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rotberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Durga counters with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Durga, as that shot connected.
Durga tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Durga lands a big head kick that sends Rotberg tumbling to the mat! Durga takes a step backwards and waves Rotberg back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Rotberg is rocked!
Durga scores with a kick to the body.
Rotberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Durga finish him?
A nice leg kick lands there from Durga.
Rotberg has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Durga.
Rotberg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Look low, kick high! Durga uses the oldest trick in the book to send Rotberg tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Durga is absolutely delighted - when Rotberg wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Areli Durga!
An out of breath and clearly excited Areli Durga thanked KINGDOM for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chodor Eriemilyanenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adamek comes to the cage accompanied by I Am The Sword - Motorhead . Tomasz Adamek could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Chodor Eriemilyanenko's chin.

Adamek
vs
Eriemilyanenko

185 cm
28
215 lbs
14 - 17 - 0

183 cm
24
225 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good takedowns
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Fenrir Fightgear - Steel Penn
DNA Athletics

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 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomasz Adamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chodor Eriemilyanenko!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Eriemilyanenko shoots in and gets a takedown into Adamek's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Adamek working a defensive guard here.

Adamek is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Adamek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eriemilyanenko defends well.
Eriemilyanenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adamek works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Eriemilyanenko wants to pass the guard but Adamek is keeping the position.
Adamek can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eriemilyanenko controls the pace.

Adamek is looking for a triangle but Eriemilyanenko pushes his legs off easily.

Adamek throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Eriemilyanenko escapes and throws Adamek's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adamek tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamek manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Adamek is pressing down on Eriemilyanenko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adamek is on top in guard.
Eriemilyanenko wants to stand and escape but Adamek is having none of it.
Adamek throwing strikes but missing.
Adamek looking to pass the guard.
Eriemilyanenko wants to stand up but Adamek is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamek content to stall in guard here.
Adamek throwing strikes but missing.
Eriemilyanenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adamek is controlling him.
Eriemilyanenko is wriggling around but Adamek manages to pass to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriemilyanenko is staying active underneath Adamek, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Eriemilyanenko is trying to stand back up but Adamek is controlling him
Adamek is trying to control. Eriemilyanenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Eriemilyanenko wants to get back to his feet.

Adamek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adamek landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Adamek tries to pass the half guard into mount. Eriemilyanenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adamek stops Eriemilyanenko from getting back to his feet.
Adamek wants to control but Eriemilyanenko is keeping him busy.
Adamek stops Eriemilyanenko from getting back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adamek takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Adamek is keen to just control but Eriemilyanenko is a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tomasz Adamek.

Adamek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Adamek lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adamek prevents Eriemilyanenko from getting back to his feet.
Adamek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adamek trying to control the position from guard on top but Eriemilyanenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adamek won't allow Eriemilyanenko to get back to his feet.
Adamek is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Eriemilyanenko drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adamek keeps Eriemilyanenko under control for a moment.
Eriemilyanenko is looking to take a break and control but Adamek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adamek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Adamek's face as Eriemilyanenko controls the position.
Adamek sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Adamek misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Adamek trying to control but Eriemilyanenko postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adamek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eriemilyanenko pulls his head out easily.
Eriemilyanenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Eriemilyanenko wants to pass the guard but Adamek is defending well.
Adamek wants to get back to full guard.
Adamek is working hard here to advance position.
Eriemilyanenko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adamek trying to control but Eriemilyanenko postures up.
Eriemilyanenko is looking to take a break and control but Adamek is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eriemilyanenko trying to control the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Adamek actively working from the bottom here.
Eriemilyanenko is thwarting Adamek's attempts to control the position.
Eriemilyanenko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Adamek is trying to control but Eriemilyanenko passes into side control!
Adamek is looking to reverse the position.
Eriemilyanenko landing strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eriemilyanenko trying to control the action but Adamek is working from the bottom.
Adamek prevents Eriemilyanenko from improving position.
Eriemilyanenko scores with a couple of short elbows.
Adamek is looking to reverse the position.
Eriemilyanenko taking a break here but Adamek is having none of it and regains half guard.
Adamek moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tomasz Adamek overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Eriemilyanenko is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Adamek has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Eriemilyanenko is looking to defend but Adamek has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Eriemilyanenko! Adamek pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Eriemilyanenko taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tomasz Adamek!
A relieved looking Tomasz Adamek 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
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Shuai jiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuji Rikidozan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shuai jiao's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Everything in its right place- Radio Head. This should be fireworks!

Shuai jiao
vs
Rikidozan

200 cm
34
216 lbs
31 - 11 - 0

189 cm
26
220 lbs
5 - 9 - 0

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

iFight Fight Gear - Steel Penn - Syracuse - Cheap

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 31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Master Shuai jiao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Katsuji Rikidozan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rikidozan throws a combination that misses
and Shuai jiao connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shuai jiao cracks Rikidozan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shuai jiao is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rikidozan.
Rikidozan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shuai jiao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shuai jiao misses with a body kick.
Shuai jiao scoring well with a low kick there.
Shuai jiao scores with a sloppy right hand. Rikidozan should have avoided that one.
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!
Shuai jiao throws out a powerful jab.
Shuai jiao tries to score with a low kick but Rikidozan moves his leg out of the way.

Rikidozan lands a big head kick that sends Shuai jiao tumbling to the mat! Rikidozan takes a step backwards and waves Shuai jiao back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Master Shuai jiao has been cut.
Rikidozan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shuai jiao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Shuai jiao is rocked!
A good leg kick by Rikidozan.
Oh Shuai jiao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shuai jiao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shuai jiao seems to have got his legs back now.
Rikidozan lands a brutal head kick. Shuai jiao looks out on his feet and Rikidozan throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Katsuji Rikidozan!
Katsuji Rikidozan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcos Aurelio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and De Bo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcos Aurelio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Aurelio
vs
Bo

190 cm
32
265 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

190 cm
28
269 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Marcos Aurelio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, De Bo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Aurelio. That snapped Bo's head back.
Aurelio takes a swing at Bo's ribcage but misses.
Aurelio misses with a left hand

and Bo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aurelio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aurelio avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Aurelio keeping moving, preventing Bo from controlling successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bo throws an elbow that misses. Aurelio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bo's guard. Nice move by Aurelio!
Aurelio trying to control but Bo is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Bo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aurelio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aurelio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bo is trying to keep Aurelio in close.

Bo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bo 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.
Bo keeping full guard, as Aurelio tries to pass.
Aurelio trying to control the position from guard on top but Bo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio throwing strikes from guard but Bo blocks nicely.

Bo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Aurelio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aurelio postures up and lands a big shot to Bo's brow.
Aurelio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bo wants to get back to his feet but Aurelio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Bo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aurelio is aware though and is defending well.
Bo trying to keep a closed guard but Aurelio is proving a slippery customer.
Aurelio stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bo swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio throwing strikes from guard but Bo blocks nicely.

Bo working for a triangle but Aurelio defends it easily.
Bo 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.
Aurelio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aurelio won't allow Bo to get back to his feet.
Aurelio trying to control the position from guard on top but Bo 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.
Aurelio throws a big elbow that misses.
Aurelio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Bo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aurelio defends it easily.

Bo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aurelio is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bo wants to get back to his feet but Aurelio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Aurelio is fighting to break Bo's control of his arms but Bo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aurelio connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

De Bo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aurelio circles away.
Aurelio scores with a jab to the head.

It looks like De Bo has been cut.
Bo tries to clinch but Aurelio is having none of it.
Aurelio fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bo slips a jab from Aurelio.
Aurelio throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bo shoots in looking for a takedown. Aurelio tries to sprawl out of it but Bo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aurelio manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aurelio works the jab nicely.

Aurelio steps into range and cracks Bo with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Bo flops backwards and Aurelio dives into his guard looking to finish!

Bo is rocked!
Aurelio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bo is still in real trouble! Can Aurelio finish him?
Aurelio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aurelio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aurelio wants to control from the top but Bo keeps moving.
Aurelio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bo seems to have recovered his senses.
Bo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Aurelio is controlling him.
Aurelio throws a big right hand that misses.
Aurelio throwing strikes but missing.
Bo keeping moving, preventing Aurelio from controlling successfully.

Bo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Aurelio is aware though and is defending well.
Aurelio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De Bo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aurelio throws an elbow that misses. Bo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aurelio's guard. Nice move by Bo!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bo is looking to advance position but Aurelio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Aurelio working Bo over with strikes here.

That has opened up De Bo's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bo regains half guard.
Bo is looking to control Aurelio's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bo avoid being mounted?
Aurelio is looking to take a break and control but Bo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bo is looking for a sweep. Aurelio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Aurelio is working for a submission of some sort.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bo is trying to stand.
Bo is not content to let Aurelio control the position.
Aurelio throwing shots but Bo is blocking nicely.
Aurelio stops Bo from getting back to his feet.
Bo trying to control but Aurelio postures up.
Aurelio is trying to control the action in half guard but Bo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aurelio working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Aurelio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bo keeps working.
Bo tries to get to full guard but Aurelio has control of the leg.
Bo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Aurelio is working away from the top position though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Bo tries to keep at a distance but Aurelio has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bo wants a takedown.
Marcos Aurelio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of De Bo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aurelio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

The cut above De Bo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bo is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aurelio has Bo pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Bo is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Aurelio - that's hurt Bo badly! Oh, another knee lands and Bo is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Bo doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Marcos Aurelio!
Marcos Aurelio made sure to mention his sponsor, Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps in his post fight interview.

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Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Quintana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Paterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paterson has chosen Guerilla Radio by Rage Against The Machine as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Quintana
vs
Paterson

197 cm
23
285 lbs
10 - 2 - 0

213 cm
25
280 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Carlos Quintana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Paterson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quintana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Quintana connects with a right hand. Paterson shakes it off.
A jab from Quintana finds it's way through Paterson's defenses.
Quintana connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Quintana lands a head shot.
Quintana connects with a body shot.
Quintana blocks a jab.
Paterson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

It looks like David Paterson has been cut.
Quintana lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Quintana scores with a jab.
Paterson misses with a straight left.
Quintana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Paterson.
Quintana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paterson's calf.
Paterson misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paterson checks a leg kick.
Carlos Quintana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quintana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Paterson checks a low kick from Quintana.
Paterson throws an off balance right hand
and Quintana counters with a low kick, right behind Paterson 's knee.
Paterson looks winded!
Quintana looks to score with a jab to the body but Paterson is just out of range.
Carlos Quintana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Quintana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Paterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Quintana.
Quintana thuds a left hand into Paterson's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Quintana drops Paterson with a beautiful combination! Paterson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Quintana is looking for the KO!
Paterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quintana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quintana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice jab there from Quintana.
Quintana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Paterson in his tracks.
Quintana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Paterson.
Paterson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Quintana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Paterson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Quintana turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
BOOM! Quintana lands a beautiful left hook that drops Paterson. Paterson tries to recover but Quintana is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Paterson lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlos Quintana!
Carlos Quintana retains his heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Carlos Quintana made sure he mentioned FinnSubs, along with how happy he was to win his fight.