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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zach Irracha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eye of the tiger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Irracha
vs
Lotus

188 cm
29
180 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

186 cm
32
183 lbs
21 - 27 - 2

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Zach Irracha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 27 - 2, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irracha throws a body kick that misses.
Lotus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Irracha defends it nicely.
Lotus throws a series of punches but Irracha moves out of range.
Lotus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Irracha pushes Lotus up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Irracha.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lotus tries to circle away but Irracha has him pinned against the cage.
Irracha stalls.
Irracha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A left hand lands to the body for Irracha.
Irracha looking for a takedown.
Lotus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irracha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lotus's efforts to push away.
Irracha tries to work over Lotus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Irracha jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lotus walks away with a smile on his face. Irracha gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lotus blocks the body kick.
Lotus throws a right hand that Irracha ducks under and follows up with a left that Irracha also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lotus.
Lotus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Irracha is fending him off so far but Lotus persists. Nope, Irracha circles away and we're back to standing.
Zach Irracha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Lotus.
Irracha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Irracha shoots in looking for a takedown. Lotus tries to sprawl out of it but Irracha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lotus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lotus lands a glancing blow to the side of Irracha's head.

Irracha has closed the distance and engaged Lotus in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Irracha has him pressed against the cage.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Irracha is controlling him.

Irracha breaks from the clinch.
Lotus tries to close the distance and clinch but Irracha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Irracha keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Irracha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Irracha takes the fight into the clinch.
Lotus blocking some punches.
Irracha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lotus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Irracha slows down the pace here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irracha cracks Lotus with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irracha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Irracha prevents Lotus from breaking the clinch.
Irracha misses with a knee strike.

Irracha breaks the clinch.
Irracha tries to clinch up.

Irracha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Irracha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Irracha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lotus managing to block the knees to the body from Irracha.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irracha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

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

Lotus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Irracha is looking to escape.

Lotus stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irracha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Irracha tries to sprawl but Lotus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lotus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Irracha's head.
Lotus stops Irracha from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lotus seems to be working for a kimura but Irracha defends the submission attempt.
Irracha tries to kick Lotus off but Lotus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zach Irracha will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Irracha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lotus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Irracha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Irracha fails in his attempt to clinch.

Lotus tries to keep at a distance but Irracha has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lotus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lotus tries to break the clinch but Irracha is controlling the position.
Irracha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lotus's efforts to push away.
Irracha jumps guard but Lotus turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Irracha is looking for a takedown.
Lotus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lotus is trying to push Irracha away but Irracha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lotus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Irracha has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Irracha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus managing to block the knees to the body from Irracha.
Irracha slows down the pace here.
Lotus is trying to push Irracha away but Irracha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lotus dodges an elbow strike from Irracha.
Lotus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lotus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Irracha can't find room to land a body shot as Lotus controls the action.
Irracha looking to slow down the pace here.
Irracha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lotus tries to break the clinch but Irracha is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irracha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Lotus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A thudding body kick lands there by Irracha!
Lotus connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irracha momentarily.
Irracha is looking to clinch.
Lotus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lotus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Irracha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lotus closes the distance but Irracha moves to the side
and Irracha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lotus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lotus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Irracha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lotus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Irracha misses the jab.

Irracha manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lotus on his heels. He'll look to pass Lotus's guard now, I'm sure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irracha stops Lotus from standing up.
Lotus wants to sweep but no luck.

Irracha decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Irracha moves in looking to clinch but Lotus pushes him off.
Irracha throws a head kick that half lands.

Irracha closes the distance and pushes Lotus back into the cage.
Lotus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short left from Irracha.
Lotus is trying to break free.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Irracha has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Irracha is trying to pull guard but Lotus turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Irracha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Irracha has him pressed against the cage.
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but Irracha has the dominant position.
Lotus is trying to push Irracha away but Irracha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Irracha tries to land knees in the clinch but Lotus avoids the damage to the body.
Lotus is trying to break the clinch but Irracha is controlling him.
Lotus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Irracha prevents Lotus from breaking the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by Irracha.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Irracha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Lotus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tommy Lotus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lotus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Irracha dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Danga de danga de dang - Irracha scores with a four punch combination!
Lotus throws a right and a left that both miss.

Lotus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Irracha's half guard.
Irracha wants to get back to his feet.

Irracha makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lotus throws a right hand that Irracha ducks under and follows up with a left that Irracha also avoids with ease.

Irracha gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lotus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Irracha wants to stand but Lotus is controlling the position.
Irracha trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus looking to sit in guard and control but Irracha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Irracha wants to stand but Lotus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lotus is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Irracha stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A shot to the liver by Lotus. Beautiful body shot.
Lotus doesn't manage to clinch there - Irracha circles away.
Irracha tries to clinch there but Lotus circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Irracha in his tracks.
Irracha is looking to clinch but Lotus is avoiding it.
Lotus tries to clinch up.
Lotus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lotus fails with a takedown attempt.
Lotus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lotus misses with a takedown attempt
and Irracha counters with a stiff right hand.
Irracha tries to clinch but Lotus is having none of it.
Irracha lands a head kick. Lotus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
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!
Irracha tries to clinch there but Lotus circles away.
Lotus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Irracha closes the distance and pushes Lotus back into the cage.
Lotus can't break the clinch.
Lotus tries to circle away but Irracha has him pinned against the cage.

Lotus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Irracha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Lotus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lotus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Irracha manages to break the clinch.
Irracha tries to clinch but Lotus moves out of range.
Irracha tries a head kick but it misses.

Irracha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Irracha trying to stall but Lotus improves his position.
Tommy Lotus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lotus is trying to force a seperation but Irracha has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lotus is trying to break free.
Irracha pushes off an throws an elbow but Lotus leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Irracha keeps control of Lotus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Irracha lands an elbow inside.
Irracha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lotus avoids it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Irracha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Irracha lands an elbow inside.
Irracha scores with a hook to the body.
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!
Lotus lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lotus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Irracha trying to land knees to the body.
Irracha lands a nice uppercut.
Zach Irracha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irracha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lotus's defenses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zach Irracha.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Irracha, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zach Irracha!
Zach Irracha 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
67%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between The Steel Penn Alliance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camel Monkey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Camel Monkey is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Steel Penn Alliance
vs
Monkey

189 cm
18
201 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

iFight Fight Gear - Steel Penn - Syracuse

Heat Rising Clothing, LLC

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 Hilo, The Steel Penn Alliance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Camel Monkey!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monkey shoots for a takedown but Alliance saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A big left from Monkey misses.
Camel Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Monkey dives in and scores a takedown into Alliance's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Monkey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monkey trying to move into half guard but instead Alliance has managed to sweep!
Monkey is trying to control the position but Alliance postures up.
Monkey looking for a sweep. Not yet Monkey, not yet.
Alliance postures up.

Monkey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monkey wants to sweep here but Alliance controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monkey looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Alliance puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Monkey wants to improve his position but Alliance is controlling well.
Monkey trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey wants to get back to full guard.

The Steel Penn Alliance has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Alliance throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Monkey's head.
Monkey stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alliance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Monkey rushes Alliance and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Monkey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alliance to keep the fight standing.
Alliance is trying to push Monkey away but Monkey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Monkey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Monkey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Alliance stopping the sweep attempt from Monkey.
Alliance being controlled here momentarily.
Monkey trying to keep a closed guard but Alliance is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alliance misses with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Alliance there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Alliance throws a looping overhand right but Monkey ducks down to avoid it.
Alliance missing with a left hand there. Monkey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Alliance throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Alliance keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alliance lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Monkey changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Alliance looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alliance is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Monkey is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Monkey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alliance can pounce on him.
Alliance throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monkey staying out of range there.

Monkey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Alliance's guard.
Monkey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Monkey prevents Alliance from getting back to his feet.
Camel Monkey has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Monkey shoots in but Alliance avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Alliance throws a jab but it's blocked by Monkey.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monkey. Alliance does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alliance wants to land a leg kick but Monkey is out of range.
Monkey throws a hook to the side of Alliance's head but Alliance sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Alliance throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Alliance uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Monkey has time to react.
The fighters circling - Alliance throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Monkey shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Alliance is trying to defend but Monkey finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monkey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Monkey looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Monkey is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alliance!
Monkey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alliance is looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monkey controlling his opponent.
Monkey wants to control the pace but Alliance is squirming around nicely.
Alliance wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monkey wants to control the pace but Alliance is squirming around nicely.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Camel Monkey wasn't active enough on the ground.
Monkey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alliance lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The Steel Penn Alliance is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Alliance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Camel Monkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Monkey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alliance thumps Monkey with a low kick.
Alliance pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Alliance gets caught napping as Monkey dives in and scores a takedown. Alliance manages to retain guard.
Alliance wants to stand but Monkey is controlling the position.
Monkey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monkey controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Alliance connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alliance misses with a head kick.
Alliance misses with a straight right.

Alliance gets caught napping as Monkey dives in and scores a takedown. Alliance manages to retain guard.
Monkey wants to pass the guard but Alliance is keeping the position.
Monkey's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Monkey trying to control but Alliance is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Camel Monkey wasn't active enough on the ground.
Monkey tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Camel Monkey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alliance darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Alliance.
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!
Alliance misses with an uppercut.
Alliance lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monkey's sensitive parts.
Alliance lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Monkey slips a straight right by Alliance.
Monkey moves out of range as Alliance strikes.
Monkey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Monkey moves out of range as Alliance strikes.
Alliance lands with a slapping head kick.
Alliance throws a nice head kick!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alliance throws a chopping leg kick but Monkey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Alliance scores with the left hand. Monkey knows he should have avoided that one.

Alliance gets caught flat footed, as Monkey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alliance keeping moving, preventing Monkey from controlling successfully.
Monkey content to stall in guard here.
The Steel Penn Alliance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Camel Monkey.
Alliance throws a low kick, looking for Monkey's leg but Monkey calmly moves out of range.
Monkey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Alliance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alliance steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monkey.
Monkey misses the jab.

Alliance gets caught napping as Monkey dives in and scores a takedown. Alliance manages to retain guard.
Alliance wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Monkey manages to pass to side control.
Monkey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alliance knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monkey is figuring out what he wants to do next.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to The Steel Penn Alliance.
I think Monkey 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Camel Monkey!
Camel Monkey really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Heat Rising Clothing, LLC logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matanel Barak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busta Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Barak
vs
Smirnov

165 cm
20
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

190 cm
23
235 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matanel Barak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Busta Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Barak with that takedown attempt.

Smirnov rushes Barak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Smirnov tightens his grip and picks Barak up, before dumping him to the ground. Barak manages to land in guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Barak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Barak scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Barak really is a fat lump.
Smirnov trying to control but Barak is working from the bottom.

Barak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smirnov is aware though and is defending well.
Barak can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smirnov controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Busta Smirnov has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Barak tries to clinch but Smirnov is having none of it.
Barak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Smirnov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Smirnov trying to control the position from guard on top but Barak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Barak is looking for a triangle here but Smirnov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Smirnov decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov throws the kick towards the body but Barak avoids it.

Smirnov moves into the clinch.

Smirnov jumps guard and drags Barak to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Smirnov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smirnov wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Barak is now in half guard.
Smirnov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smirnov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smirnov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov pulls Barak in close to his closed guard and prevents Barak from doing any damage or advancing position.
Barak tries to free his leg and advance position but Smirnov is retaining full guard.
Barak prevents Smirnov from getting back to his feet.
Smirnov wants to sweep but no luck.
Barak might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Barak swings for the body but Smirnov moves out of range.

Barak drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smirnov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smirnov looks winded!
Barak looking to pass the guard.
Barak is looking to work some ground and pound but Smirnov has wrist control.

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

Barak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Busta Smirnov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Barak fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smirnov, pushing him back against the cage.
Smirnov is trying to drag Barak to the mat but Barak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Smirnov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Barak goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barak is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smirnov to keep the fight standing.
Barak is trying to drag Smirnov to the mat but Smirnov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Smirnov pulls Barak into guard.
Smirnov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Smirnov keeping moving, preventing Barak from controlling successfully.
Smirnov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Smirnov 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barak wanted to stand there but Smirnov had control of the position.
Smirnov has his hands on Barak's head, controlling the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barak throws a right and a left that Smirnov avoids nicely.
Barak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smirnov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matanel Barak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Busta Smirnov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smirnov. Barak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smirnov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barak.

Smirnov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smirnov is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov prevents Barak from standing back up.
Smirnov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smirnov is looking to take a break and control but Barak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barak wants to get back to his feet.
Smirnov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Busta Smirnov.
Smirnov looks to score with a jab to the body but Barak is just out of range.
Smirnov swings for the body but Barak moves out of range.

Smirnov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barak to the ground. Smirnov is now in Barak's guard.
Smirnov postures up in Barak's guard and throws a big left but Barak blocks it.
Busta Smirnov has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smirnov controlling from the top position.
Barak wants to stand up but Smirnov is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Busta Smirnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Smirnov is looking to clinch but Barak is avoiding it.
Barak moves in looking to clinch but Smirnov pushes him off.
Smirnov shoots for a takedown but Barak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Smirnov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barak gets full guard.
Barak pulls Smirnov in close to prevent any damage.
Barak wants to sweep here but Smirnov controlling him for the moment.
Barak wants to improve his position but instead Smirnov has moved into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barak is staying active underneath Smirnov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smirnov stalling.
Barak regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Barak's guard.
Smirnov is controlling the pace.
Smirnov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barak wants to get back to full guard.
Smirnov is looking to advance position but Barak won't allow it.
Smirnov is taking a breather. Barak says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Busta Smirnov wasn't active enough on the ground.
Smirnov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barak swivels and escapes.

Barak scores with a takedown into Smirnov's guard.
Barak prevents Smirnov from getting back to his feet.
Smirnov wants to sweep but no luck.
Smirnov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barak is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smirnov looking for a sweep. Not yet Smirnov, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smirnov is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Barak dives into side control.
Barak tries to move into full mount but can't pass Smirnov's legs.

Barak is trying to get an arm triangle but Smirnov is defending well.
Smirnov tries to buck Barak off but Barak is having none of it.
Matanel Barak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Busta Smirnov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Busta Smirnov.
Well Smirnov 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Busta Smirnov!
After winning the bout, Busta Smirnov 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
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pamela Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragon Slayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pamela Anderson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Anderson
vs
Slayer

182 cm
31
178 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

188 cm
24
193 lbs
3 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

5th Round Clothing

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 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pamela Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dragon Slayer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slayer's corner calls for a 1-2. Slayer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Slayer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dragon Slayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Slayer.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Slayer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Slayer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Anderson takes a step back to recover.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slayer blocks a head kick by Anderson.
That kick from Slayer tenderised Anderson's leg. Anderson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

It looks like Pamela Anderson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slayer clobbers Anderson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Slayer has Anderson up against the cage in a clinch.
Anderson misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson misses with a body punch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Slayer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Slayer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Anderson.
Good body shot from Slayer.
Slayer blocking some punches.
Slayer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slayer throws a head punch that misses.
Slayer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Anderson up against the cage.
Slayer misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Anderson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Slayer lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anderson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Slayer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slayer dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Anderson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Slayer.
Slayer connects with a body shot that sends Anderson's belly button to the back.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Slayer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slayer throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slayer leaves Anderson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Anderson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anderson checks a low kick from Slayer.
Slayer lands a jab.

Slayer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Anderson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Slayer pulls Anderson in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson won't allow Slayer to sweep him here.
Slayer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Slayer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dragon Slayer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Slayer jabs at Anderson's body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Slayer is looking to score with low kicks.
Slayer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dragon Slayer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pamela Anderson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Slayer throws a lazy uppercut
and Anderson counters with a body kick.
Slayer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anderson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice straight punches there by Slayer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Slayer.
Slayer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Slayer swinging wildly here.
Slayer misses with a few strikes there.
Anderson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Slayer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Anderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anderson throws a push kick but Slayer slaps the foot to one side.
Slayer cracks Anderson with an open hand slap.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slayer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Anderson's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slayer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slayer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Slayer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Slayer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slayer lands a glancing blow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson misses with a looping right.
Slayer works Anderson's body with a nice hook.
Anderson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slayer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Slayer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Slayer clinches with his opponent.
Slayer blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slayer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anderson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Slayer has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson blocks an uppercut.
Slayer lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Slayer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Anderson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slayer stalling against the cage.
Anderson tries to work over Slayer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Slayer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slayer misses with a punch on the inside.
Anderson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Pamela Anderson's cut is getting worse.
Slayer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Slayer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slayer.
Anderson prevents a body shot from Slayer.
Anderson working aggressively here.
Slayer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dragon Slayer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Slayer misses with a body punch.
Slayer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

Anderson is rocked!
Slayer lands a body shot.
Slayer presses Anderson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Slayer pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Slayer.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short body shot lands from Slayer as the two fighters clinch.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Come on Slayer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Anderson takes a shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Slayer.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slayer pushes Anderson against the cage. Slayer is working some dirty boxing. Slayer pushes off with a quick right hook! Anderson goes down! Anderson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Slayer moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dragon Slayer!
An out of breath Dragon Slayer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Zaha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shannon Khoury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zaha comes into the arena with RAWR blaring out of the sound system. Shannon Khoury has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zaha
vs
Khoury

153 cm
22
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
34
155 lbs
9 - 17 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marvin Zaha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Shannon Khoury!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaha wants to clinch.
Zaha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Zaha clinches with his opponent.
Khoury tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Khoury looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Zaha breaks from the clinch.
Zaha tries to clinch up.
Zaha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khoury swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaha.

Zaha rushes Khoury and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zaha controlling the action here for a moment.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaha thuds his shin into the meat of Khoury's side.
Khoury takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Khoury throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Khoury.
Khoury throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Khoury looks winded!
Khoury pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaha is out of range and Khoury settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaha throws a sloppy head kick and Khoury moves out of range easily.
Zaha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Khoury takes a step back to recover.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zaha closes the distance and clinches.
Khoury blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Khoury wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Zaha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Zaha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Khoury fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khoury is trying to pull guard but Zaha has him pressed against the cage.
Marvin Zaha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shannon Khoury.
Khoury is trying to pull guard but Zaha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zaha is pressed up against the cage. Khoury has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zaha down to the mat. Zaha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zaha misses with a head kick.
Khoury throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaha pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khoury throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zaha.
Zaha wants to clinch up but Khoury keeps it at a distance.
Zaha pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Zaha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Khoury, pushing him back against the cage.
Khoury jumps guard but Zaha stands there with Khoury around his waist. Khoury gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Zaha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Khoury.
Khoury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Zaha rushes Khoury and presses him up against the cage.
Khoury tries to pull guard but Zaha holds him up against the cage and eventually Khoury drops back down to his feet.
Khoury tries to pull guard but Zaha holds him up against the cage and eventually Khoury drops back down to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khoury tries to pull guard but Zaha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Zaha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Zaha moves into the clinch.
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!
Khoury tries to pull guard but Zaha holds him up against the cage and eventually Khoury drops back down to his feet.

Zaha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Khoury throws a leg kick that misses.
Khoury takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Zaha clinches.
Zaha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Khoury's efforts to push away.
Khoury tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaha smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zaha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khoury moves out of range of the body kick.
Marvin Zaha is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaha tries to clinch up but Khoury circles away and keeps his distance.
Khoury chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaha can pounce on him.
Khoury dodges the punch combination from Zaha.
Zaha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khoury is breathing heavily.
Zaha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaha wants to clinch but Khoury slips to the side
and Khoury counters with a good low kick that Zaha was not able to check.
Zaha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Khoury takes a step back to recover.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Khoury swings for the body but Zaha moves out of range.
Zaha connects with a high kick.
Khoury takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Marvin Zaha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Khoury on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Khoury blocks a head kick by Zaha.
Zaha circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Khoury drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Zaha follows Khoury to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marvin Zaha!
Marvin Zaha 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
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Laz Staz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grim Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staz comes into the arena with protect your neck blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Staz
vs
Reaper

177 cm
21
165 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

Brute

Heat Rising Clothing, LLC

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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Laz Staz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grim Reaper!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Staz keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Reaper throws a quick inside leg kick.
Staz moves out of range as Reaper throws a body kick.
Reaper lands a nice leg kick that just misses Staz's sensitive parts.
Reaper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Staz.
Staz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reaper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Staz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reaper.
Staz looks to land a body kick but Reaper moved away.
Staz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reaper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
A solid leg kick lands there for Reaper.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Staz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reaper thumps Staz with a low kick.
Reaper bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Staz is breathing heavily.
Reaper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reaper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reaper.
Reaper buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reaper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Staz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reaper throws a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Reaper.
Staz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reaper. That one must have hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Reaper.
An inside leg kick lands from Reaper.
Reaper scores with a leg kick.
Staz tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Staz takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Reaper misses the target.
Staz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reaper can pounce on him.
Reaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reaper scores with a push kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reaper.
Staz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reaper can pounce on him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reaper throws a head kick that Staz semi-blocks.
Reaper lands with a thumping leg kick.
Reaper scoring well with a low kick there.
Good leg kick by Reaper there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Reaper with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

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

Staz is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whack! Reaper lands a heavy head kick that drops Staz. The ref tackles Reaper to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Staz was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Grim Reaper!
Grim Reaper very nearly forgot to thank Heat Rising Clothing, LLC amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Horacio Vanderbeet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horacio Vanderbeet has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Vanderbeet
vs
Snow

160 cm
19
142 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

168 cm
21
156 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Heat Rising Clothing, LLC

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Horacio Vanderbeet!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Snow!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Vanderbeet is struggling to control the position.

Vanderbeet lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Vanderbeet working the head and body with strikes.
Vanderbeet working the head and body with strikes.
Snow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Vanderbeet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vanderbeet throwing shots but Snow is blocking nicely.

Vanderbeet is looking for a kimura here.
Vanderbeet has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Vanderbeet is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snow is looking to improve his position.
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.
Snow won't allow Vanderbeet to pass to mount.
Vanderbeet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Vanderbeet is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Snow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet controlling the action here.

Snow kicks off Vanderbeet and gets to his feet.
Vanderbeet misses the shot to the body.
Snow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vanderbeet sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snow somewhat.
Vanderbeet stuffs the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow shoots in for a takedown but Vanderbeet shows good takedown defense.
Horacio Vanderbeet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.
Vanderbeet throws a nice head kick!

Vanderbeet dives in and scores a takedown into Snow's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow is trying to keep Vanderbeet in close.
Vanderbeet looking to pass the guard.
Vanderbeet is in close to Snow's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vanderbeet is pushing down on Snow's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snow is fighting to maintain full guard but Vanderbeet has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vanderbeet slips a nice elbow through Snow's hands, connecting with Snow's forehead.
Vanderbeet is nestled in close to Snow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vanderbeet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vanderbeet lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vanderbeet lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snow looking for submissions off his back.
Vanderbeet lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Vanderbeet lands with a punch from half guard.
Snow taking some punishment here, with Vanderbeet in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Vanderbeet.
Vanderbeet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vanderbeet throwing shots but Snow is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Snow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Vanderbeet controlling the action here.
Vanderbeet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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!
Vanderbeet scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vanderbeet is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanderbeet prevents Snow from improving his position.
Vanderbeet winds up and cracks Snow with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Vanderbeet is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snow sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Vanderbeet 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.

No luck for Snow with that takedown attempt.
Snow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vanderbeet avoids it really well and circles away.
Vanderbeet connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vanderbeet misses the jab.
Vanderbeet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vanderbeet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Snow throws a series of punches but Vanderbeet moves out of range.
Vanderbeet connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vanderbeet lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Snow.
Horacio Vanderbeet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snow.

Vanderbeet clinches with his opponent.
Snow is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Vanderbeet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanderbeet gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Snow.
Vanderbeet lands a knee to the body.
Vanderbeet with a knee to the head.
Snow is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vanderbeet is defending well.

Vanderbeet gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Snow is trying to keep Vanderbeet in close.
Vanderbeet working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Vanderbeet passes Snow's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vanderbeet is keen to just control but Snow is a slippery customer.
Vanderbeet throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vanderbeet looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vanderbeet lands strikes from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanderbeet looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Snow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Vanderbeet is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Vanderbeet trying to pass the guard but Snow defending well.
Vanderbeet is working hard here to advance position.
Vanderbeet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vanderbeet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Snow defending well though.
Snow wants to improve his position but Vanderbeet is controlling well.
Vanderbeet takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Snow on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Vanderbeet is trying to control. Snow wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vanderbeet seems to be working for a kimura but Snow defends the submission attempt.
Vanderbeet looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vanderbeet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snow keeps working.
Vanderbeet working Snow over with strikes.
Vanderbeet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vanderbeet 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.
Snow wants to get back to full guard.
Vanderbeet passes the guard and advances to mount!
Vanderbeet looking to finish Snow with some ground and pound. This is bad for Snow!

Snow is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanderbeet postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Snow badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Vanderbeet around the waist but Vanderbeet pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Vanderbeet is the winner by TKO! Vanderbeet jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horacio Vanderbeet!
Horacio Vanderbeet is the new lightweight champion!
Horacio Vanderbeet was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Elmo Elmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sepp Maier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maier has chosen Apaga mas não bate as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Elmo
vs
Maier

192 cm
25
193 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

187 cm
29
192 lbs
27 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

$10
KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Elmo Elmo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Sepp Maier!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elmo misses with an uppercut

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

Elmo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maier is in close to Elmo's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Maier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Elmo keeping full guard, as Maier tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Maier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Maier thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Elmo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Maier stacks Elmo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Maier!

Maier thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Maier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elmo manages to get back to half guard.
Elmo wants to improve his position but Maier is controlling well.
Elmo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Maier throws a big right hand that misses.
Elmo 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.

Maier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elmo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maier is one step ahead there.
Maier tries to free his leg and advance position but Elmo is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Elmo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Maier avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Maier is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maier advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Maier seems to be working for a kimura but Elmo defends the submission attempt.
Elmo is looking for a sweep. Maier is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Maier is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elmo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Elmo is trying to get back to full guard.
Maier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Elmo is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maier wants to work for an arm triangle but Elmo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Maier prevents Elmo from improving his position.
Elmo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maier slips nicely into half guard.
Maier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Elmo tries to get to full guard but Maier has control of the leg.
Maier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maier throwing shots but Elmo is blocking nicely.
Maier has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maier trying to pass the guard but Elmo defending well.
Elmo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maier's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maier's back!
Elmo gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elmo throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Maier!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elmo doesn't have the hooks in and Maier manages to turn into his guard.
Elmo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maier manages to get himself to full guard.
Maier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Elmo trying to control but Maier is working from the bottom.
Elmo looking to pass the guard.
Elmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Elmo wants to control from the top but Maier keeps moving.

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

Maier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elmo defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elmo lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sepp Maier will probably get the nod.
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.

Maier drops his hands momentarily and Elmo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Elmo looks to land a left hand but Maier moved out of range nicely.
Elmo throws a hook but Maier blocks it.

Maier bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Elmo can't do much from the bottom here.
Maier throws a strike aimed at the side of Elmo's head but Elmo avoids it well.
Maier looks up at the clock and then as Elmo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Maier smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Elmo manages to get back to half guard.
Maier uses his free foot to push down on Elmo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Elmo.
Elmo tries to hold on but Maier pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maier landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Maier.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elmo tries to lock up and control but Maier gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Elmo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Maier lands a big shot there that rocks Elmo but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Maier prevents Elmo from getting the reversal.
Maier lands a big elbow.
Maier lands with some strikes.

Elmo is rocked!

Maier jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Elmo manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oh Elmo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Maier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Maier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Elmo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Elmo struggling a bit here.
Elmo seems to have got his legs back now.

Maier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Maier's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Elmo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maier passes the guard and advances to mount!
Elmo manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Maier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Elmo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Maier seems to be working for a kimura but Elmo defends the submission attempt.
Elmo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Elmo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Maier regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elmo pulls his head out easily.
Maier is looking to improve his position.
Elmo wants to take a breather but Maier is having none of it.

Maier actively working from the bottom here.
Maier missing with punches from the bottom.
Maier is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Elmo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Elmo wants to stand but Maier has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Maier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Elmo wants to pass to mount but Maier is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elmo slips a nice elbow through Maier's hands, connecting with Maier's forehead.
Elmo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Elmo wants to control but Maier is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Elmo.

Maier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elmo pulls his head out easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Maier looking for submissions off his back.
Maier is breathing heavily.
Maier wants to improve his position but Elmo is controlling well.
Sepp Maier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Elmo trying to mount his opponent but Maier defends it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elmo wants to control but Maier is keeping him busy.
Elmo is taking a breather. Maier 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.
Elmo passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sepp Maier will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Elmo leaves Maier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maier takes a kick to the side of the head.

Maier moves into the clinch.
Elmo throws a punch but it's blocked by Maier.
Elmo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maier looking for a takedown.

Maier drags the fight down to the ground.

Elmo stands and steps away. Maier gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Elmo has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elmo lands with a nice combination. Maier backs away looking to recover.
That kick from Elmo tenderised Maier's leg. Maier is trying to keep his angry face on.
Elmo misses with a leg kick

and Maier counters by clinching up.
Elmo swings wildly with an uppercut but Maier uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elmo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maier walks away with a smile on his face. Elmo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Elmo Elmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Maier or perhaps it was just good defense by Elmo which made him look bad.
Elmo Elmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepp Maier.
Maier tries to clinch but Elmo moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elmo throws a leg kick that is checked

and Maier counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Elmo's guard now.
Maier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elmo is keeping the position for now.
Maier won't allow Elmo to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maier wants to pass the guard but Elmo is keeping the position.

Maier 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.

Elmo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maier postures up in Elmo's guard and throws a big left but Elmo blocks it.

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

Elmo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier passes Elmo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Maier is looking for a kimura but Elmo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maier to get the leverage.
Maier is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Elmo actively working from the bottom here.
Elmo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Maier drops back looking for a leg! Elmo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elmo manages to kick Maier off! Maier jumps back into Elmo's guard.
Maier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Maier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Maier stopping the sweep attempt from Elmo.
Maier chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maier prevents Elmo from getting back to his feet.
Maier preventing the sweep.

Elmo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Maier defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maier passes into half guard.
Maier thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Elmo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Elmo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maier stopping the sweep attempt from Elmo.
Maier pushes down on Elmo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Sepp Maier just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Elmo throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Maier counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Elmo's guard now.
Maier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Elmo wants to control but Maier passes easily into half guard.

Maier is looking for a kimura but Elmo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maier to get the leverage.
Maier prevents Elmo from improving his position.

Elmo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Maier is looking for a kimura here.
Elmo is trying to get back to full guard.

Maier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Elmo sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elmo is trying to get back to full guard.

Maier seems to be looking for submissions.

Maier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maier is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Elmo manages to get to full guard.
Maier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elmo is keeping the position for now.

Maier drops back looking for a leg! Elmo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Elmo manages to kick Maier off! Maier jumps back into Elmo's guard.
Maier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Elmo is looking for a triangle but Maier pushes his legs off easily.
Maier is looking to work some ground and pound but Elmo has wrist control.
Maier lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Elmo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Maier shoots in for a takedown but Elmo shows good takedown defense.
Maier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Elmo counters with a thumping low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elmo throws a hook but Maier avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elmo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Maier checks it well.
Maier misses with a double jab.

Maier instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Elmo fails to land.
Maier goes for a takedown attempt but Elmo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Elmo Elmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepp Maier.
Maier throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elmo slaps away a takedown attempt from Maier, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Elmo misses with a low kick.
Elmo cracks a nice hook into Maier's ribs.
Elmo misses the shot to the body.
Elmo shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maier moves out of range of the strikes.
Elmo throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Maier counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Elmo throws a head kick but Maier moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maier looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elmo misses with a body shot.
Elmo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Elmo misses with a takedown attempt - Maier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elmo swings widly with a right hand

and Maier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Maier jumps guard but Elmo stands there with Maier around his waist. Maier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Elmo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elmo delivers a nice body kick.
Maier shoots in for a takedown but Elmo shows good takedown defense.
Elmo pushes Maier away with a front kick.
Elmo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maier counters with a two punch combo.
Elmo tries a low kick but Maier avoids it.
Sepp Maier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elmo motions for Maier to come forward. Elmo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elmo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maier shoots in for a takedown but Elmo shows good takedown defense.
Elmo Elmo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sepp Maier.
Elmo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maier sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maier walks into a jab.
Maier doesn't manage to clinch there - Elmo circles away.
Elmo throws a series of strikes that have Maier backpedaling.
Maier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elmo circles away.
Maier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maier looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maier dives in and grabs Elmo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Elmo pushes down on Maier's head and hops out.
Elmo leaves Maier with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maier fails to land the takedown.
Elmo Elmo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maier misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elmo misses with a looping left.

Maier closes the distance and pushes Elmo back into the cage.
Maier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Elmo fails to land.

Elmo decides to pull guard.
Maier trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Elmo manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Maier working for a triangle but Elmo defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Elmo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elmo has managed to get both his arms back between Maier's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elmo Elmo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maier 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sepp Maier!
Sepp Maier is the new middleweight champion!
Sepp Maier managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.