BEEF:NewYear:TheOnlyResolution PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vito Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pettis has chosen Pettis as his entrance music. Anthony Pettis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Corleone
vs
Pettis

173 cm
25
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
27
190 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vito Corleone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Pettis!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Corleone misses.
Pettis has his takedown stuffed
and Corleone counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pettis misses with a takedown

and Corleone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Pettis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Corleone tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pettis knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Pettis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corleone pulls his head out easily.
Corleone is trying to control. Pettis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Corleone trying to control the pace.
Corleone trying to control from half guard but Pettis is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corleone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Pettis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corleone pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Corleone connects with a nice short shot to Pettis's temple.

Pettis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corleone pulls his head out easily.

Corleone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pettis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Corleone scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pettis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corleone.
Corleone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pettis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Corleone wants to pass the guard but Pettis is defending well.
Corleone throwing shots but Pettis is blocking nicely.

Corleone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nice strikes from Corleone there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Corleone is working for a submission of some sort.
Corleone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pettis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone trying to pass the guard but Pettis defending well.
Corleone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Pettis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Corleone is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pettis reverses the position - he's now on top in Corleone's guard.

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

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pettis 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.
Corleone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Corleone tries to get out of the position.

Corleone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Corleone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pettis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Corleone looking for subs off his back but Pettis has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vito Corleone 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.

Pettis misses with a takedown attempt
and Corleone cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corleone is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pettis fails with the takedown

and Corleone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Corleone working the head and body with strikes.

Pettis actively working from the bottom here.

Corleone is trying to work for a kimura but Pettis is defending well.
Corleone wants to take a breather but Pettis is having none of it.
Pettis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Corleone.

Corleone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pettis sees it coming and defends easily.
Corleone is keen to just control but Pettis is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Pettis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Corleone pulls his head out easily.
Vito Corleone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Corleone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pettis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Corleone trying to control from Pettis's half guard. Pettis has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

Pettis is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Corleone defends well.
Pettis is breathing heavily.
Corleone lands a couple of elbows.

Pettis looking for subs off his back but Corleone has passed one foot through into half guard.
Corleone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is nestled in close to Pettis, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Corleone lands a nice short elbow.

Pettis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Corleone is looking for a kimura but Pettis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Corleone to get the leverage.
Corleone trying to control from half guard but Pettis is working away.
Corleone lands with a punch from half guard.
Corleone is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Corleone in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pettis in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Pettis is rocked!
Corleone lands with some strikes.
Pettis is still in real trouble! Can Corleone finish him?
Corleone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pettis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Corleone drops a big elbow. That's hurt Pettis! More shots from Corleone and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vito Corleone!
Vito Corleone 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
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Jackson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Josh Michaels enters the cage!

Jackson Jr
vs
Michaels

169 cm
27
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

178 cm
21
163 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Jackson Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh Michaels!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michaels lands the left hand.
Jackson Jr shoots and misses
and Michaels counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson Jr thinking.
A punch combination from Michaels misses.
Michaels lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jackson Jr backs up against the cage.
Michaels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Michaels has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jackson Jr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Michaels lands a nice hook to Jackson Jr's body. Jackson Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Michaels scores with a jab.
Jackson Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michaels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michaels lands a two punch combo.
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!
Jackson Jr throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Michaels's waist but Michaels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jackson Jr off to one side.
Jackson Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Michaels counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Jackson Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Michaels defends well and Jackson Jr ends up having to push Michaels into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Michaels wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Michaels tries to break free but Jackson Jr pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson Jr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Michaels's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Michaels scores with a three punch combo!

Jackson Jr is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Michaels. Beautiful body shot.
Oh Jackson Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson Jr is breathing heavily.
OH! Jackson Jr has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Michaels smells blood and charges in for the finish! Michaels unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Jackson Jr sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josh Michaels!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Shafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shafer has chosen Big Shit Poppin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Joseph
vs
Shafer

168 cm
25
169 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
160 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex Shafer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shafer dives in and grabs Joseph's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joseph pushes down on Shafer's head and hops out.
Joseph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joseph lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Alex Shafer has been cut.
A combination from Shafer does no damage.
Joseph throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

Shafer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Joseph to the mat! Joseph manages to get full guard.
Joseph keeping moving, preventing Shafer from controlling successfully.
Shafer postures up.
Joseph is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Imperium MMA Gym(4 Sprbt 4*+)(15 Coach)$850 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Shafer postures up in Joseph's guard and throws a big left but Joseph blocks it.
Shafer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Joseph throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shafer escapes and throws Joseph's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Joseph is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Joseph on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Joseph tries to get out of the position.
Check out the look on Shafer's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph wants to control but Shafer postures up.
Shafer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Shafer looks up at the clock and then as Joseph takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shafer smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Joseph tries to improve position but can't.
Shafer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Shafer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Shafer throws a strike aimed at the side of Joseph's head but Joseph avoids it well.
Shafer cracks Joseph with a big right hand but Joseph just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Shafer wants to control but Joseph is keeping him busy.
Shafer cracks Joseph with a big elbow.
Shafer prevents Joseph from escaping the position.
Joseph is trying to control Shafer's posture but Shafer avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shafer working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shafer trying to control the action but Joseph is working from the bottom.
Joseph is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Shafer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Shafer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shafer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph works his way to full guard. Good work.
Joseph preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joseph keeping full guard, as Shafer tries to pass.
Shafer stands and throws Joseph's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Joseph tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joseph is trying to control Shafer's posture but Shafer avoids it.
Shafer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Joseph!
Joseph is looking to get to half guard.
Joseph's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shafer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Joseph working to try and regain half guard.
Shafer lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shafer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Shafer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Shafer breaks from Joseph's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Shafer lands with some strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joseph is bucking up trying to escape but Shafer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Joseph is bucking up trying to escape but Shafer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Joseph wants to control but Shafer is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Joseph tries to work over Shafer's front leg with a kick but Shafer checks it.
Shafer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
John Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Joseph is looking to clinch but Shafer is avoiding it.
Shafer shoots for a double leg takedown but Joseph sprawls well. He's pushed Shafer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joseph circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shafer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Joseph throws a looping overhand right but Shafer ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Joseph.
John Joseph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Joseph keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Shafer.
Nice sprawl there from Joseph as Shafer shoots in.
Joseph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Joseph misses with a few strikes there.
Shafer avoids the head kick by Joseph.
Joseph throws a head kick that half lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shafer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shafer shoots in but Joseph avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shafer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Shafer is breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Shafer. Those never looked like landing.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shafer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shafer on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Shafer keeps the fight on the outside.
Shafer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Josephs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shafer.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joseph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joseph is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Shafer instigates a clinch.
Joseph blocks a body shot from Shafer.
Shafer is trying to force a seperation but Joseph has the dominant position.

Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shafer avoids the head kick by Joseph.
Shafer shoots in for a takedown but Joseph shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shafer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Joseph avoids it really well and circles away.
Joseph wants to clinch.
Shafer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Joseph sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shafer somewhat.
Joseph tries a head kick but it misses.
Shafer throws a right hand that Joseph ducks under and follows up with a left that Joseph also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shafer shoots in looking for a takedown. Joseph tries to sprawl out of it but Shafer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joseph manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Shafer fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shafer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Joseph as he avoids it easily.
Joseph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shafer tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses.
Joseph has a takedown stuffed.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses.
Joseph misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Joseph instigates a clinch.
Joseph with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Joseph tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shafer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Shafer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph stuffs the takedown.
Joseph throws a push kick but Shafer slaps the foot to one side.

Joseph feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Joseph controlling from the top position.
Joseph has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to control from the top but Shafer keeps moving.
Joseph throws a big right hand that misses.
Joseph controlling from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Joseph throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joseph wants to get up but he can't break Shafer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Joseph dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Shafer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Joseph scores with a kick to the body.
Shafer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joseph sprawls well. Joseph wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shafer gets slowly back to his feet.
Joseph stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joseph wants it to stay on the feet.
Joseph wants to clinch.
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
Shafer avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Joseph tries to clinch but Shafer moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shafer.
John Joseph has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Shafer.
Shafer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Joseph paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Shafer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shafer is trying to break the clinch but Joseph has him pressed against the cage.
Joseph scores with a shoulder strike.
Joseph with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Joseph escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joseph fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shafer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shafer dodges the punch combination from Joseph.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Shafer.

Joseph tries to sprawl but Shafer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shafer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shafer trying to control from half guard but Joseph is working away.
Shafer working Joseph over with strikes.
Joseph is trying to stand.
Shafer winds up and cracks Joseph with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shafer working Joseph over with strikes.
Joseph trying to control here.

Shafer stands up from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph throws a head kick that misses.
Shafer closes the distance and clinches up with Joseph, looking for a takedown. Shafer pushes Joseph against the cage but Joseph circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Joseph tries to clinch there but Shafer circles away.
Shafer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Joseph pinned against the cage. Joseph gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joseph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shafer darts in looking for a takedown but Joseph gets double underhooks and turns Shafer into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Joseph tries to land a knee to the head but Shafer blocks with his arms.
Shafer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joseph has him pressed against the cage.

Joseph's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shafer with a nice cross.
Joseph throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shafer fails to land the takedown.
Joseph throws a sloppy head kick and Shafer moves out of range easily.
Joseph doesn't manage to clinch there - Shafer circles away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Shafer checks a leg kick.
Shafer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Joseph.
Shafer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Joseph's waist but Joseph gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shafer off to one side.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shafer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joseph wants to clinch.
Shafer fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shafer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joseph defends it nicely.
Joseph scores with a head kick. Shafer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Joseph throws a head kick that misses.
Joseph tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Joseph finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
John Joseph is winning the standup battle so far.
Shafer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Joseph but Joseph pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Shafer looking to score a takedown here. Joseph is defending well but Shafer drives through and ends up in Joseph's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Joseph had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shafer defends it easily.
Joseph managing to control the position.

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 John Joseph.
I think Joseph 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alex Shafer!
An out of breath Alex Shafer 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
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Wynning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Tossgrove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler Wynning has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wynning
vs
Tossgrove

179 cm
25
178 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Wynning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Tossgrove!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tossgrove misses with a wild combination.
Tossgrove lands a body shot.
Tossgrove swinging wildly here.
Wynning throws the left hand but Tossgrove avoids the punch easily.
Tossgrove lands with a right that hurts Wynning. Wynning looks to clinch but Tossgrove throws a short knee that drops Wynning. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Carl Tossgrove!
As Carl Tossgrove got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I said last week I was gonna come out here and beat this guy black and blue and thats what I did. I wanna thank my fans for believing in me and also my coaches and trainers to pushing me to the next level. I'm ready for anybody and I'm gonna make all my future opponents wish they chose a different'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bary Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes into the arena with Eye Of The Tiger blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Jackson
vs
Allen

185 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 2 - 1

187 cm
19
211 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Namunamu Clothing
Elite Canadian Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bary Allen!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson drops his hands momentarily and Allen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Allen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jackson is looking to clinch.
Allen moves out of range of the body kick.
Allen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Allen circles away and keeps his distance.
Allen lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Allen. Allen obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Allen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson tries to clinch but Allen moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Jackson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Allen, right into the meat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Allen swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
A good leg kick by Allen.
Allen jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Allen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! Allen slams his shin into Jackson's torso.
Allen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Allen thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Allen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allen scores with a head kick.
Allen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Allen with a jab.
Allen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Allen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Jackson is rocked!
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Allen lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Jackson - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Allen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bary Allen!
Quinton Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'I broke a nail messed up my whole game plan '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Telesphoros Bullens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Jones had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jones
vs
Bullens

193 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

157 cm
18
206 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ben Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Telesphoros Bullens!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullens throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.

Jones looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bullens!
Bullens can't do much from the bottom here.
Jones staying calm.
Bullens is looking to reverse the position.

Jones stands up and beckons Bullens to his feet.

Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bullens's guard.
Bullens is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Bullens blocks nicely.
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.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Bullens.
Jones slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Bullens.

Jones is looking for a kimura here.
Bullens has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jones is working away from the top position though.
Bullens is looking for a sweep. Jones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Bullens looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullens works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bullens on the ground.
Bullens wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.

Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Bullens moves into the clinch successfully.
Bullens is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Bullens's takedown attempt.
Jones lands a nice uppercut.

It looks like Telesphoros Bullens has been cut.
Jones tries to stall but Bullens uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Jones gets control of Bullens's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bullens wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullens stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
Jones looking to control.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bullens trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Telesphoros Bullens.

Jones tries to keep at a distance but Bullens has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bullens tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Bullens is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Bullens tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Bullens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ben Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Telesphoros Bullens.

Jones fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bullens to the ground. Jones is now in Bullens's guard.
We've been informed that Bullens has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bullens throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
Jones's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Jones stands up from Bullens's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Telesphoros Bullens's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Jones drives through with a takedown into Bullens's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Bullens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ben Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

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

Bullens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bullens bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullens postures up.

Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bullens is aware though and is defending well.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Bullens from controlling successfully.
Bullens might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones trying to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bullens trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Telesphoros Bullens was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Bullens clinches with his opponent.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bullens is keeping busy.

Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Jones shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bullens manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bullens will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bullens has eaten all the pies!
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bullens is keeping the position for now.

Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bullens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Bullens's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Bullens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Jones tightens his grip and picks Bullens up, before dumping him to the ground. Bullens manages to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bullens has his feet on Jones's thighs here. He's pushed Jones off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jones screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Telesphoros Bullens!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Piehole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remi Perrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Remi Perrier was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Piehole
vs
Perrier

183 cm
21
192 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

183 cm
19
192 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158
Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Will Piehole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Remi Perrier!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Piehole scores with a spinning back kick!
Piehole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Perrier.
Piehole slips under a jab from Perrier.
We've been told by Piehole's head coaches at Montreal Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Piehole scores with a kick to the body.
Piehole throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Perrier steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Piehole. That one must have hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Piehole plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Piehole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Piehole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Piehole throws a head kick that misses.
Piehole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perrier. That did some damage!
Piehole on the wrong end of a nice jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Piehole looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Piehole keeps Perrier at a distance using the push kick.
Piehole lands a nice leg kick that just misses Perrier's sensitive parts.
Perrier goes for a double leg but Piehole avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Piehole continues to drive forward.
Piehole connects with a nasty looking knee right to Perrier's face.

It looks like Remi Perrier has been cut.
Perrier looks winded!
A bit of stalling here from Piehole.

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

Perrier scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Piehole wants to control but Perrier is keeping busy.
Perrier tries to pass to full mount but Piehole defends it.
Perrier is trying to control. Piehole wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piehole trying to hold on to Perrier's head to control him but Perrier postures up.
Perrier wants to pass the guard but Piehole is defending well.
Piehole moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Piehole will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Perrier throwing strikes but missing.
Piehole is trying to control the position but Perrier postures up.
Perrier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Piehole looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Piehole keeping moving, preventing Perrier from controlling successfully.
Piehole trying to control the position.
Piehole keeping full guard, as Perrier tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Will Piehole just wasn't active enough.
The fighters circling - Perrier throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Piehole throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Perrier.
Will Piehole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Piehole pushes Perrier away with a front kick.
Perrier takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Piehole thuds his shin into the meat of Perrier's side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Piehole explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piehole lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Piehole throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Perrier.
A slapping body kick lands there for Piehole.
Piehole dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Perrier. That did some damage!
Piehole moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Will Piehole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Piehole goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Piehole fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Piehole throws a front kick that sends Perrier stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Perrier is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Piehole lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Perrier is still on wobbly legs! Can Piehole finish him?
A low kick from Perrier is predictable there
and Piehole finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Piehole lands a brutal head kick. Perrier looks out on his feet and Piehole throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Will Piehole!
Will Piehole really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $140 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
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taprishi Ftyren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asif Fontuin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ftyren comes to the cage accompanied by Unikkatil - Shota. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Ftyren
vs
Fontuin

194 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Intelligent

TROJ[A]N (sponsorships avaliable)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Taprishi Ftyren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asif Fontuin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ftyren cracks Fontuin with a big right hand and Fontuin goes down!

Fontuin is rocked!

It looks like Asif Fontuin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fontuin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ftyren is now in half guard.
Fontuin is still in real trouble! Can Ftyren finish him?
Ftyren lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Fontuin quite badly. Fontuin pulls Ftyren in close trying to recover. Ftyren postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Fontuin on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Fontuin doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taprishi Ftyren!
Taprishi Ftyren took some time post fight to say the following; 'I said I'd finish him and I did. Nothing short of spectacular. Welcome to the Ftyren era.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osiris Loveladdy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loveladdy comes to the cage accompanied by DJ CARNAGE - BANG!. Robertson has chosen Marvelous Me as his entrance music. Osiris Loveladdy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Loveladdy
vs
Robertson

205 cm
21
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

194 cm
28
275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

KO Clothing

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Osiris Loveladdy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Barry Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Loveladdy rushes Robertson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Robertson successfully pulls guard.
Loveladdy throwing strikes but missing.
Loveladdy trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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

Robertson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Robertson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Loveladdy rolls with it to try and escape but Robertson cranks on the arm and Loveladdy is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Barry Robertson!
An out of breath Barry Robertson 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
95%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gator Bait (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dante Silva acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Bait
vs
Silva

186 cm
20
202 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

185 cm
20
215 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Elite Canadian Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gator Bait!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dante Silva!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bait scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bait in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bait looks up at the clock and then as Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bait smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bait creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Silva sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Bait passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Silva!
Bait controlling the position easily from mount.
Bait looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
Silva is desperately trying to improve his position but Bait has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Silva is still trying to improve position.
Bait has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face.
Silva takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bait raining down hammerfists from mount.
Bait has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Silva's face.
Bait definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Bait gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bait landing strikes from the mount and Silva is in trouble!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bait looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
Bait scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Silva?

Silva is rocked!
Bait lands a couple of good shots and Silva has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Bait finish him?
Can Silva hold on?! Bait is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Bait lands a good shot there. Silva covers up! Bait smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Silva to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Bait jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gator Bait!