VIP 42: PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grey Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Nickoson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nickoson has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Wolf
vs
Nickoson

187 cm
26
195 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grey Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bryan Nickoson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickoson is looking to clinch but Wolf is avoiding it.
Wolf has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Nickoson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wolf counters with a series of strikes. Nickoson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nickoson wants to clinch up but Wolf keeps it at a distance.
Wolf misses with a double jab.
Nickoson throws out a leg kick but Wolf moves out of range and Nickoson only half commits.

Nickoson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wolf tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nickoson is in Wolf's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nickoson controlling from the top position.
Nickoson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wolf has momentary wrist control but Nickoson slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf can't keep his opponent in guard - Nickoson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wolf is trying to get back to full guard.
Wolf is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wolf looking to control.
Nickoson stopping the sweep attempt from Wolf.
Nickoson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wolf looking to control.

Wolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nickoson is aware though and is defending well.
Wolf wants to sweep here but Nickoson controlling him for the moment.
Wolf being controlled here, momentarily.
Wolf working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nickoson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolf is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wolf has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nickoson.
Nickoson throws a low kick, looking for Wolf's leg but Wolf calmly moves out of range.
Wolf goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nickoson can pounce on him.
Wolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Nickoson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wolf did well to prevent Nickoson getting side control.
Nickoson is thwarting Wolf's attempts to control the position.
Nickoson trying to pass the guard but Wolf defending well.
Wolf is trying to maintain the position but Nickoson is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nickoson is trying to control. Wolf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wolf wants to improve his position but Nickoson is controlling well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nickoson is keen to just control but Wolf is a slippery customer.
Wolf tries to roll over but Nickoson keeps him under control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wolf dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nickoson wants to clinch up but Wolf keeps it at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wolf darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wolf clobbers Nickoson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nickoson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wolf is looking to improve his position.
Wolf is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nickoson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nickoson's back!
Wolf controlling well, preventing Nickoson from escaping the position.
Nickoson is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf wants to control but Nickoson is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Nickoson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nickoson wants to control his opponent's hands but Wolf gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wolf's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wolf is not going to allow Nickoson to sit and survive in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grey Wolf dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wolf listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wolf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolf lands with a right hand.
Wolf moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wolf wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf cracks a nice hook into Nickoson's ribs.

Nickoson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wolf is trying to defend but Nickoson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wolf tries to roll over but Nickoson keeps him under control.
Wolf is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson wants to pass the guard but Wolf is defending well.
Wolf wants to improve his position but Nickoson is controlling well.

Wolf looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wolf is refusing to be controlled, as Nickoson sits in half guard.
Nickoson prevents Wolf from improving his position.

Nickoson seems to be working for a kimura but Wolf defends the submission attempt.
Nickoson trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf trying to get back to full guard but Nickoson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Nickoson lands a heavy elbow.
Nickoson controlling his opponent.
Bryan Nickoson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wolf tries to hold on but Nickoson pushes him away.
Wolf tries to reverse the position but Nickoson maintains control.
Nickoson landing strikes from the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf regains half guard.
Nickoson prevents Wolf from improving his position.
Wolf is in trouble now - Nickoson has advanced to mount!
Nickoson tries to control but Wolf wriggling away.
Nickoson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wolf haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wolf tries to hold on but Nickoson postures up.
Nickoson controlling from the full mount.
Nickoson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wolf is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nickoson trying to control but Wolf is having none of it.
Nickoson manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wolf to take his back!
Nickoson is landing with strikes from the back.
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.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Nickoson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Nickoson keeps control of the position as Wolf tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Grey Wolf will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Nickoson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nickoson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wolf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nickoson throws a nice looking combination but Wolf bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grey Wolf is winning the standup battle so far.

Nickoson gets the takedown into side control.
Wolf tries to buck Nickoson off but Nickoson is having none of it.

Nickoson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wolf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wolf is looking for a sweep.
Nickoson works to advance to full mount. Wolf defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

Nickoson wants to finish this one by submission but Wolf is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nickoson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickoson tries to control but Wolf wriggling away.
Nickoson landing shots from mount.
Nickoson controlling the pace for now.
Wolf is looking to get to half guard.
Nickoson avoids the attempt from Wolf to control.
Nickoson wants to control the pace but Wolf is squirming around nicely.
Wolf wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Bryan Nickoson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf rolls, trying to escape but Nickoson keeps control of the position.

Wolf defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nickoson's arms.
Wolf turns into Nickoson and is now in his guard.
Nickoson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nickoson is trying to keep Wolf in close.
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!
Nickoson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Nickoson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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 because Grey Wolf just wasn't active enough.
Nickoson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bryan Nickoson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

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

Wolf is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nickoson is aware though and is defending well.
Nickoson looking to pass the guard.
Wolf working a defensive guard here.
Nickoson trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wolf working for submissions but it's allowed Nickoson to get to half guard.
Nickoson with the ground and pound but Wolf uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Wolf is trying to control the position but Nickoson postures up.
Nickoson with a nice head shot there.
Nickoson throwing strikes but missing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Nickoson from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nickoson distracts Wolf with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Grey Wolf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wolf not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Nickoson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wolf has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grey Wolf!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Lance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Gruber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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?

Lance
vs
Gruber

180 cm
27
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
178 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leon Lance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hans Gruber!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruber scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gruber ducks under a wild hook from Lance.
Gruber lands a nice looking body shot.
Gruber needs to keep his hands up - Lance had a free shot at his head there.
We've been told by Lance's head coaches at The Pit that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lance lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lance on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lance thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gruber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lance.
Lance slips a jab from Gruber.
Gruber swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hans Gruber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lance avoids a kick to the body.
Gruber looks to score with a jab to the body but Lance is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Lance. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lance.
Gruber swings for the body but Lance moves out of range.
Gruber fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lance manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Lance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lance throws a hook to the side of Gruber's head but Gruber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gruber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gruber misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Gruber. Those never looked like landing.
Lance digs a good hook to Gruber's body.
Gruber misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Lance.
Gruber misses with a double jab
and Lance counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lance drops Gruber with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Gruber! Lance dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Lance!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn Jacobs will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Holmes
vs
Jacobs

200 cm
25
250 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

214 cm
25
285 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeff Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Glenn Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Holmes is rocked!

It looks like Jeff Holmes has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes misses with a body kick.
Oh Holmes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacobs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Holmes seems to have got his legs back now.
Holmes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jacobs.
Jacobs lands with a kick to the ribs.
Holmes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Jacobs cracks Holmes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Jacobs has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Holmes to stand back up!
Jacobs throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jacobs throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jacobs feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Holmes's calf.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Holmes tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
OH! Holmes has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Jacobs smells blood and charges in for the finish! Jacobs unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Holmes sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Glenn Jacobs!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Craig Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Opele Fuimaono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Opele Fuimaono has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Knight
vs
Fuimaono

160 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
26
168 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Craig Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Opele Fuimaono!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Knight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fuimaono's guard.
Knight really is a fat lump.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Fuimaono is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.
Knight tries to stand but Fuimaono is controlling from the bottom.

Fuimaono looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Knight trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fuimaono's guard.
Fuimaono looking for a sweep. Not yet Fuimaono, not yet.
Knight might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Knight wants to stand but Fuimaono is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fuimaono is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Knight 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.
Fuimaono looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Fuimaono working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.

Fuimaono working for submissions but it's allowed Knight to get to half guard.

Fuimaono looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fuimaono looking for submissions off his back.
Fuimaono is looking for a sweep. Knight is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knight wants to stand but Fuimaono has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

Fuimaono is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knight pulls his head out easily.

Knight decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Knight closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Knight tries to stand and escape but Fuimaono is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuimaono is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fuimaono manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Fuimaono throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knight trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fuimaono's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fuimaono looking for subs off his back but Knight has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fuimaono moves into full guard.

Fuimaono has an active guard here but Knight has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight prevents Fuimaono from improving his position.
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 Craig Knight will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fuimaono throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fuimaono connects with a good right hand that stumbles Knight. Knight circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Knight decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Fuimaono looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Knight pushes past his half guard into mount!
Knight wants to stand but Fuimaono is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Fuimaono is trying to escape the mount.
Fuimaono keeps trying to improve his position.
Knight looking to control and managing it successfully.
Knight wants to stand but Fuimaono is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuimaono is looking to improve his position but Knight isn't that keen on the idea.

Knight stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Knight shoots in and gets a takedown into Fuimaono's guard.

Fuimaono working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Knight has passed into half guard!

Fuimaono actively working from the bottom here.

Fuimaono looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fuimaono is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Knight decides to stand and escape the position.

Fuimaono gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Knight to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fuimaono has a closed guard, preventing Knight from standing up.

Fuimaono has an active guard here but Knight has managed to pass into half guard.
Knight seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Craig Knight overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knight stands up from half guard.

Knight shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fuimaono's guard.

Fuimaono looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Knight has picked Fuimaono up and slammed him! Fuimaono can't keep hold of the triangle and Knight manages to pass to side control!
Knight wants to stand but Fuimaono has his arm trapped.
Fuimaono is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuimaono sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Knight seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Fuimaono wants to get back to full guard but Knight has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knight controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knight prevents Fuimaono from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Knight dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Knight looking to score a takedown here. Fuimaono is defending well but Knight drives through and ends up in Fuimaono's guard.
Knight wants to stand and escape but instead Fuimaono has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Knight manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fuimaono is trying to pull guard but Knight has him pressed against the cage.

Knight has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Fuimaono regains guard immediately.

Fuimaono has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Knight is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Fuimaono.

Knight decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fuimaono to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight tries to move into range but Fuimaono moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Craig Knight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Knight scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Fuimaono looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fuimaono takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knight tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fuimaono controls his leg.

Fuimaono is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knight pulls his head out easily.
It looks like Knight is going to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fuimaono is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knight pulls his head out easily.
Knight tries to stand but can't do so whilst Fuimaono controls his leg.

Fuimaono looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Knight is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Fuimaono is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight tries to stand and escape but Fuimaono is controlling the position.
Fuimaono wants to improve his position but Knight is controlling well.

Fuimaono is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Knight has latched onto it... Big trouble! Knight pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Fuimaono is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Knight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Knight!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pio Iafeta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Iafeta
vs
Holmes

168 cm
26
168 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

174 cm
25
165 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pio Iafeta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ron Holmes!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iafeta looks to clinch
and Holmes counters with a straight right hand.

Holmes drops Iafeta with a beautiful combination! Iafeta stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Holmes is looking for the KO!

Iafeta is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iafeta wants to clinch.
Oh Iafeta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Iafeta wants to clinch but Holmes slips to the side
and Holmes counters with a straight right hand.
Iafeta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holmes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Iafeta doesn't manage to clinch there - Holmes circles away.
Holmes swinging wildly here.
Iafeta seems to have got his legs back now.
Iafeta darts in trying to clinch
and Holmes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Iafeta tries to clinch but Holmes is having none of it.
Iafeta doesn't manage to clinch there - Holmes circles away.
Holmes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Iafeta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Holmes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holmes misses with a straight left.
Holmes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Iafeta takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Iafeta moves to clinch but Holmes breaks away
and Holmes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iafeta thinking.
Holmes throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Iafeta's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Holmes dives in looking to finish as Iafeta flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Holmes's strikes! Holmes is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Iafeta's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Iafeta was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Holmes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Nguyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Moss is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Nguyen
vs
Moss

178 cm
25
165 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
169 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Nguyen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Moss!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguyen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moss is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nguyen loads up on a big right hand but Moss slips the punch.
Nguyen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Moss misses with a body kick.
Nguyen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Moss defending well as Nguyen loads up on a big left hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nguyen lands with an uppercut that bounces Moss off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Nguyen.
The fighters circling - Nguyen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nguyen throws a body punch but Moss moves out of range.
Moss misses with a leg kick.
Nguyen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Moss ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Moss wants to slow Nguyen down by chopping away at his legs.
Nguyen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Nguyen takes the fight into the clinch.
Moss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nguyen to keep the fight standing.
Moss jumps guard but Nguyen stands there with Moss around his waist. Moss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moss is trying to pull guard but Nguyen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thomas Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Moss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Nguyen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Nguyen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Moss jumps guard but Nguyen stands there with Moss around his waist. Moss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nguyen is trying to break free.
Moss tries to pull guard but Nguyen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nguyen smiles and moves away.
Nguyen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nguyen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nguyen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

Nguyen forces Moss back against the cage and clinches.
A short uppercut from Nguyen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Moss is trying to pull guard but Nguyen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nguyen just leaning against Moss, taking a breather.
Nguyen lands with a light punch inside.
Moss fails to pull guard.
Nguyen stalling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nguyen walks away with a smile on his face. Moss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Nguyen gets a clinch.
Moss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nguyen to keep the fight standing.
Moss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nguyen smiles and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Nguyen.
Nguyen misses with a double jab.
Moss takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moss doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nguyen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Moss. Moss obviously looking to wear him down.

Nguyen clinches.
Nguyen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss jumps guard but Nguyen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nguyen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moss takes a shot to the head.
Nguyen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moss jumps guard but Nguyen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nguyen lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nguyen.
Moss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nguyen walks away with a smile on his face. Moss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch lands to the side of Moss 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nguyen works the jab nicely.
Moss throws a head kick that misses.
Nguyen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Nguyen connects with a body shot.
Nguyen misses with an uppercut.
Nguyen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moss momentarily.

Nguyen has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nguyen stalling.
Nguyen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moss backwards.
Nguyen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nguyen lands with a light punch inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Nguyen on the inside.

Moss is rocked!
Moss is trying to pull guard but Nguyen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moss is still on wobbly legs! Can Nguyen finish him?
A short left from Nguyen.
Nguyen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nguyen is looking to break free of the clinch but Moss has double underhooks.
Moss is trying to pull guard but Nguyen has him pressed against the cage.
Come on Nguyen - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Moss seems to have recovered his senses.
Nguyen lands a right hand.
Moss tries to pull guard but Nguyen won't allow it.
The referee calls for Nguyen to work.
Moss jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nguyen walks away with a smile on his face. Moss gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Moss throws a leg kick that misses.
Moss needs to keep his hands up - Nguyen had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nguyen blocks a leg kick.
Nguyen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nguyen scores with a hook.
Nguyen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Moss's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Nguyen 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.

Moss fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Nguyen checks it well.
Nguyen checks a leg kick.
Moss takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Moss throws a leg kick but Nguyen checks it.
Moss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A leg kick checked by Nguyen.
Moss on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nguyen misses with the combination.
Moss takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Moss throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Moss ducks right into an uppercut from Nguyen.
Moss shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Moss takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nguyen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nguyen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A punch combination from Nguyen misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moss slips a jab from Nguyen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nguyen misses with a wild combination.
Moss throws a head kick but Nguyen moves out of range.
Nguyen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Moss throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nguyen dips to his left and cracks Moss with an uppercut!
Moss shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Moss tries to work over Nguyen's front leg with a kick but Nguyen checks it.
Nguyen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas Nguyen is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Nguyen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moss has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moss throws a leg kick but Nguyen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
No joy there for Nguyen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moss misses with a low kick.
Moss takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Moss slips a jab from Nguyen.
Nguyen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nguyen scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen misses with a double jab.

Nguyen clinches up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Moss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moss fails to pull guard.
Thomas Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Moss.
A short right from Nguyen.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nguyen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nguyen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moss tries to pull guard but Nguyen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Moss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nguyen lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nguyen.

Nguyen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nguyen's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nguyen duly obliges.
Nguyen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nguyen throws a nice looking combination but Moss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nguyen lands a jab to the head.
Nguyen lands with a cross.
Moss misses with a kick to the body.

Nguyen moves into the clinch successfully.
Nguyen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moss backwards.
Nguyen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nguyen wants to break free but Moss has control.
Nguyen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Moss can do to turn this around?
Moss is trying to pull guard but Nguyen has him pressed against the cage.
Moss tries to pull guard but Nguyen won't allow it.
Moss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moss is breathing heavily.
Nguyen stalling in the clinch.
Thomas Nguyen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Moss tries to pull guard but Nguyen holds him up against the cage and eventually Moss drops back down to his feet.
Nguyen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Moss tries to pull guard but Nguyen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nguyen lands a shoulder strike.
Nguyen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Moss jumps guard but Nguyen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moss jumps guard but Nguyen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Nguyen lands an uppercut.
Nguyen scores with a shot to the side of Moss's head.
Nguyen stalling in the clinch.
Moss fails to pull guard.
Moss jumps guard but Nguyen stands there with Moss around his waist. Moss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nguyen lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Nguyen to work.
Nguyen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nguyen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Moss backwards.

Nguyen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nguyen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moss walks into a jab.
Nguyen misses with a few strikes there.
Nguyen scores with a one two! Moss had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nguyen!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Nguyen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nguyen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nguyen moves out of range of the body kick from Moss.
Moss throws the kick towards the body but Nguyen avoids it.
Nguyen misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Nguyen.
Nguyen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nguyen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Nguyen lands.
Moss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nguyen lands the left hand.
Nguyen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moss on the side of the head.
Moss needs to keep his hands up - Nguyen had a free shot at his head there.
Nguyen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moss on the side of the head.
Moss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moss takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nguyen lands a nice shot to the body.
Moss misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss takes one on the button.
Moss tries to work over Nguyen's front leg with a kick but Nguyen checks it.
Nguyen checks the leg kick.
Nguyen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nguyen blocks a low kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Nguyen blocks the leg kick.
Moss takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Nguyen closes the distance and clinches.
Nguyen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Moss is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nguyen to keep the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nguyen.
Nguyen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nguyen lands with a light punch inside.
Moss jumps guard but Nguyen stands there with Moss around his waist. Moss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nguyen tries to circle away but Moss has him pinned against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss tries to pull guard but Nguyen won't allow it.
Thomas Nguyen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Moss.
Nguyen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Nguyen.
Moss fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Still in the clinch, Nguyen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Nguyen.
Nguyen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moss up against the cage.
Moss is trying to pull guard but Nguyen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Moss takes a shot to the head.
Nguyen is pushing Moss up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Nguyen.
Nguyen stalls.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss jumps guard but Nguyen stands there with Moss around his waist. Moss gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Moss tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nguyen smiles and moves away.
Nguyen lands with a nice combination. Moss backs away looking to recover.
A nice leg kick lands there from Moss.
Moss plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nguyen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Nguyen clinches.
Nguyen has Moss pushed against the cage.
Nguyen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nguyen lands a right hand.
Nguyen working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Moss being controlled against the cage.
Moss tries to pull guard but Nguyen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nguyen is trying to force a seperation but Moss has the dominant position.
Nguyen slows down the pace here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nguyen.
A short right from Nguyen.
Moss tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nguyen wants to get back to striking at distance but Moss won't allow it.
Nguyen lands a shoulder strike.
Moss has Nguyen pressed against the cage, preventing Nguyen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dan Moss has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters up against the cage, Moss throws an elbow but misses.
Nguyen lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Nguyen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nguyen 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Nguyen!

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandre Casta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Casta
vs
Caldwell

174 cm
26
163 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

178 cm
25
167 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexandre Casta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeff Caldwell!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casta throws out a powerful jab.
Jeff Caldwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casta keeps the fight on the outside.
Caldwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Caldwell is looking to clinch but Casta is avoiding it.
Caldwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Casta throws a hook but Caldwell avoids it easily.
Caldwell ducks under a wild hook from Casta.
Casta throws an overhand right that lands on Caldwell's shoulder, as Caldwell tries to avoid the shot.
Caldwell tries to clinch there but Casta circles away.
Casta throws a hook but Caldwell avoids it easily.
Casta throws an overhand right that lands on Caldwell's shoulder, as Caldwell tries to avoid the shot.
Caldwell is looking to clinch.
Casta misses with a hook.
Caldwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Casta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Caldwell ducks under a wild hook from Casta.
Casta throws out a loose jab but Caldwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casta will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Caldwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Casta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Caldwell is looking to clinch but Casta is avoiding it.
Caldwell is looking to clinch but Casta is avoiding it.
Caldwell ducks under a wild hook from Casta.
Caldwell tries to clinch up but Casta circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Casta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Casta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Caldwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Caldwell tries to pull guard but Casta won't allow it.

Caldwell jumps guard and drags Casta to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Casta controlling from the top position.

Caldwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Casta is aware though and is defending well.

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

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Caldwell has an active guard here but Casta has managed to pass into half guard.
Caldwell trying to hold on to Casta's head to control him but Casta postures up.
Casta keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Caldwell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casta is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Caldwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Casta pushing down on Caldwell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Casta is looking to pass Caldwell's guard but actually Caldwell recovers to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Casta passes Caldwell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Casta is working away from the top position though.

Casta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Caldwell has managed to free his arm - good work.

Caldwell looking for submissions off his back.
Caldwell won't allow Casta to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caldwell is not content to let Casta control the position.
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 Alexandre Casta will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Caldwell defending well as Casta loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caldwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Casta.
Caldwell tries to clinch but Casta moves out of range.
Casta keeps the fight on the outside.
Caldwell ducks under a wild hook from Casta.
A big left from Casta misses.
Caldwell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caldwell tries to clinch but Casta is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Caldwell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Casta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Casta looks to throw the jab but Caldwell is out of range.
Caldwell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Casta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Casta misses the target.
Caldwell moves away from the strike by Casta.
Caldwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Caldwell moves in looking to clinch but Casta pushes him off.
Caldwell ducks under a wild hook from Casta.
Casta scores with a jab.
Casta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caldwell.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Caldwell moves into the clinch.

Caldwell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Casta throws a shot from downtown. Caldwell moves away and avoids it.
Caldwell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caldwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Caldwell tries to clinch up but Casta circles away and keeps his distance.
Caldwell slips under a jab.
Casta misses with a straight left.
Caldwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Caldwell is looking to clinch.
Caldwell tries to clinch but Casta is having none of it.
Caldwell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Casta.
Casta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Casta lands a jab.
Casta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Casta lands a head shot.
Casta throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Caldwell.
Caldwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Casta.
Alexandre Casta is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell is looking to take this fight 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!
Caldwell tries to clinch up.
Casta throws a shot from downtown. Caldwell moves away and avoids it.
Casta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Casta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Caldwell.
Casta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Caldwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Casta circles away.

Caldwell darts in and clinches Casta up against the cage.

Caldwell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Caldwell is looking to clinch but Casta is avoiding it.
Donk. Casta catches Caldwell right on the button with a cross.

Caldwell is rocked!
Caldwell wants to clinch up but Casta keeps it at a distance.
Caldwell is still on wobbly legs! Can Casta finish him?
Caldwell slips under a jab.
Caldwell tries to clinch up but Casta circles away and keeps his distance.
Caldwell walks straight into a right hand from Casta - that's dropped him! Casta jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Caldwell from any more punishment! Caldwell complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alexandre Casta!
Alexandre Casta 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Dalit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Holmes will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Dalit
vs
Holmes

173 cm
25
164 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

190 cm
25
168 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dexter Dalit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Holmes!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes fails with a takedown attempt.
Holmes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dalit takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Holmes is rocked!

It looks like Thomas Holmes has been cut.
Dalit throws an uppercut from hell that sends Holmes clean off his feet! He's out cold! Dalit stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dexter Dalit!
Dexter Dalit retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Dexter Dalit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.