LFC 26 - TBA PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yolo Swag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Frost is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Swag
vs
Frost

160 cm
25
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yolo Swag!
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, Jack Frost!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Swag.
Swag stuffs the takedown.
Swag scores with a jab to the body.
Swag scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A shot to the liver by Swag. Beautiful body shot.
Swag cracks a nice hook into Frost's ribs.

Frost gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swag with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frost trying to keep a closed guard but Swag is proving a slippery customer.
Swag chips away with some ground and pound.
Swag trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Frost!
Jack Frost decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edwin Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Longhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Edgar
vs
Longhold

185 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edwin Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Longhold!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longhold fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Edgar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice sprawl there from Edgar as Longhold shoots in.
Longhold scores with a hook to the body. Edgar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edgar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longhold moves away.
Longhold lands with an uppercut that bounces Edgar off the cage and back into range.
Longhold stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Edgar.
Jab from Longhold.

It looks like Edwin Edgar has been cut.
Longhold lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Edgar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edgar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edgar wants to clinch

and Longhold counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Edgar!

Edgar is rocked!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Longhold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Longhold thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar tries to roll over but Longhold keeps him under control.
Edgar is trying is best to control the position here.
Edgar is trying to maintain the position but Longhold is very close to passing his half guard.
Edgar is looking to improve his position.
Longhold throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Longhold is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edgar is not content to let Longhold control the position.
Longhold looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longhold blocks the strikes from Edgar.

Edgar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edgar trying to hold on to Longhold's head to control him but Longhold postures up.
Edgar on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edgar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Longhold winds up and cracks Edgar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Edgar is trying to control but can't.
Longhold scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Longhold is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Edgar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Longhold missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Longhold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Edgar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Edgar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Longhold is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Longhold scores with a couple of nice shots.
Edgar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Longhold scores with a couple of nice shots.
Longhold is thwarting Edgar's attempts to control the position.
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. Longhold connects with a nice short shot to Edgar's temple.
Edgar trying to hold on to Longhold's head to control him but Longhold postures up.
Longhold looks to land a strike but Edgar avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Longhold with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Edgar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Longhold doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Longhold manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Longhold slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Longhold!
Edgar wants to control the pace but Longhold is squirming around nicely.
Longhold wants to control but Edgar is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longhold can't escape the position.
Longhold is still trying to improve position.
Edgar wants to control the pace but Longhold is squirming around nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edgar throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Longhold dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edwin Edgar's cut.
That's time! Edgar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Longhold scores with a hook to the body. Edgar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Longhold tries for a takedown but Edgar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Edgar tries for a takedown but Longhold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Longhold tests Edgar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longhold throws a right and a left that Edgar avoids nicely.
Longhold throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick misses from Edgar.
Longhold looks to land a left hand but Edgar moved out of range nicely.
Longhold is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edgar keeps Longhold at a distance using the push kick.
Longhold throws a nice looking combination but Edgar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Longhold looks to throw the jab but Edgar is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Longhold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edgar circles away quickly and effectively.
Edgar misses with a kick to the body.

Longhold looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Edgar!
Longhold is looking to take a break and control but Edgar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edgar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Longhold working the ground and pound from side control.
Edgar wants to control but Longhold postures up.
Longhold working the ground and pound but Edgar is defending the strikes.
Longhold working away.
Edgar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Longhold's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Longhold has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edgar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Edgar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Longhold drops an elbow to the side of Edgar's head.
Edgar trying to control here.

Edgar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Steve Longhold has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Longhold working Edgar over with strikes.
Longhold lands with a punch from half guard.
Edgar avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Longhold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longhold working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Edgar is looking to get back to full guard here but Longhold has managed to pass to side control instead.
Edgar is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Longhold's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Edgar tries to improve position but can't.
Longhold works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Longhold working the head with strikes.
Oh Edgar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Longhold looks up at the clock and then as Edgar takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Longhold smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longhold is chipping away with strikes.
Longhold working the head and body with strikes.
Edgar throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Longhold is working Edgar over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edgar bucks up and tries to throw Longhold off but instead Longhold has got his back!
Longhold lands a good shot there. Edgar covers up! Longhold smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Edgar 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! Longhold jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Longhold!
Steve Longhold took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bloody Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Marbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ben Marbury will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Blood
vs
Marbury

170 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
168 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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 The Island, Bloody Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ben Marbury!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Marbury shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blood napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Blood manages to get back to half guard.
Blood is pressing down on Marbury's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Marbury won't allow Blood to sweep him here.
Marbury looking to pass the guard.
Blood looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Blood has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marbury can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marbury looking to pass the guard.
Marbury wants to control from the top but Blood keeps moving.
Blood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marbury trying to control but Blood is working from the bottom.
Marbury stands and throws Blood's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Blood struggling a bit here.

Marbury is trying to get an arm triangle but Blood is defending well.
Marbury taking a break here but Blood is having none of it and regains half guard.
Blood is positioning himself well to prevent Marbury advancing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blood wants to control but Marbury is keeping busy.
Marbury looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Blood slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blood working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Marbury has passed into half guard!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Marbury working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Blood gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marbury wants to pass the guard but Blood is keeping the position.
Blood looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Marbury from controlling successfully.
Marbury is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Blood does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Blood throws a leg kick but Marbury sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marbury checks a leg kick nicely.

Marbury throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Blood tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Marbury is in Blood's guard.

Blood working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marbury doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Blood is tightening it up a little... Marbury has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Marbury reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Marbury taps out! Nice BJJ there by Blood!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bloody Blood!
An out of breath Bloody Blood 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
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damon Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Epic Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Johnson
vs
Penn

175 cm
22
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

175 cm
21
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Damon Johnson!
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, Epic Penn!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson jabs Penn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice jab there from Johnson.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Penn fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Penn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Penn closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Penn pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Damon Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Epic Penn.
Penn has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson works over Penn's head and body with a nice combination.
Penn tries to score a power double leg takedown but Johnson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Penn somewhat.
Penn looks winded!

Oooooh!!! Johnson has knocked Penn down with a huge combo! Johnson steps away and waves a wobbly Penn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Penn is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson leaves Penn with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Johnson lands a big right hand that sends Penn crashing to the mat! Johnson stays standing though and waves Penn back to his feet!
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
Penn looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Johnson lands a left and a right that send Penn crashing to the mat, dazed. Johnson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Penn takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson cracks Penn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Penn fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Penn dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Penn tries to break free but Johnson pushes him back against the cage.

Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Penn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Penn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Penn.
Johnson lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Penn's head.
Johnson works over Penn's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnson throws out a powerful jab.
Johnson lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Penn goes down and covers up as Johnson starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damon Johnson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
94%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Benoit Bizimana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tj Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bizimana comes to the cage accompanied by Fela Soul. Benoit Bizimana had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Bizimana
vs
Smith

164 cm
26
146 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

172 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benoit Bizimana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tj Smith!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Bizimana avoids the body shot from Smith.
Sloppy strikes from Bizimana. Those never looked like landing.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bizimana throws out the jab.
Bizimana scores with a sloppy right hand. Smith should have avoided that one.
Bizimana leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Bizimana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Benoit Bizimana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tj Smith.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Smith is defended easily by Bizimana.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Bizimana which made him look bad.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Bizimana sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benoit Bizimana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a takedown

and Bizimana counters with a crisp one two that drops Smith! Bizimana thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Smith to his feet! Smith is in big trouble!

Smith is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Bizimana lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Bizimana stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Bizimana finish him?
Bizimana dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bizimana scores with a body shot.
Good shot there by Bizimana.
Nice sprawl there from Bizimana as Smith shoots in.
Smith has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Bizimana gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Bizimana 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.
Smith looks winded!
Bizimana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith tries for a takedown but Bizimana manages to get underhooks.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Bizimana scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Smith manages to break the clinch.
Bizimana lands a jab.
Bizimana batters Smith with a massive right followed by a huge left! Smith is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Bizimana lands a final crushing right hand to drop Smith to the mat with a gruesome thud! Bizimana is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Benoit Bizimana!
Benoit Bizimana seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Milan Zitska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Milpid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Milpid comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Stupify kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Zitska
vs
Milpid

167 cm
26
144 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

179 cm
26
150 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Atlantis

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Milan Zitska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jack Milpid!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zitska tries to clinch but Milpid moves out of range.
Zitska wants to clinch but Milpid slips to the side
and Milpid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Milpid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zitska tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Milpid counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zitska is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Zitska has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Milpid can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zitska controlling the position.
Milpid tries to free his leg and advance position but Zitska is retaining full guard.
Milpid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zitska trying to keep a closed guard but Milpid is proving a slippery customer.
Zitska is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Milpid is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zitska keeping moving, preventing Milpid from controlling successfully.
Milpid in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milpid trying to control but Zitska is working from the bottom.
Zitska is trying to control the position but Milpid postures up.

We're going to have a standup here because Milan Zitska wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zitska swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zitska displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Milan Zitska seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milpid is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zitska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Zitska as he connects with a hook.
Zitska scores with a nice strike.
Zitska thows a leg kick but Milpid checks it

and Milpid counters with a shoot takedown. Zitska fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zitska has momentary wrist control but Milpid slips an elbow through the middle.
Zitska not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Milpid looking to pass the guard.
Zitska is trying to keep Milpid in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Milpid trying to control but Zitska is working from the bottom.
Milpid slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Milan Zitska wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Milpid tries for a takedown but Zitska sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zitska tries to clinch up

and Milpid counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Milpid is looking for a kimura here.
Milpid throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zitska trying to control from the bottom.
Milpid takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Milpid is keen to just control but Zitska is a slippery customer.
Zitska tries to roll over but Milpid keeps him under control.
Zitska definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Milpid is thwarting Zitska's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zitska connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zitska tries to clinch up

and Milpid counters with a takedown into side control.

Milpid thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zitska is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Milpid off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zitska tries to keep control of the position but Milpid is staying busy.
Milpid tries to break free.
Zitska struggling to keep hold of the position.

Milpid is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Milpid trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milpid is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zitska wants to control but Milpid is keeping busy.
Zitska is hanging on to Milpid's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jack Milpid will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Zitska tries to clinch

and Milpid counters with a single leg into guard. Zitska didn't expect that.
Milpid controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zitska trying to control the position.

Milpid thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Milpid trying to control the position from guard on top but Zitska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Milpid stays in close to Zitska's body and controls the position.
Zitska keeping full guard, as Milpid tries to pass.

Zitska is looking for a triangle but Milpid pushes his legs off easily.
Zitska working a defensive guard here.
Milpid stands and throws Zitska's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zitska is trying to control Milpid's posture but Milpid avoids it.
Milpid lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Milpid working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

Milpid tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Milpid has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Milpid trying to control the position but Zitska is working away.
Zitska defending against the ground and pound.
Milpid scores with punches from side control.
Zitska sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Milpid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zitska is just riding it out for now. Milpid eventually gives up the hold.
Zitska has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Milpid is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Milpid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zitska is just riding it out for now. Milpid eventually gives up the hold.
Zitska is looking for a sweep. Milpid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Milpid seems to be looking for submissions.
Jack Milpid has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zitska is looking to improve his position.
Milpid scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zitska moves into full guard.
Zitska controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zitska not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Milpid's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zitska trying to control the position.
Milpid pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zitska is keeping the position for now.
Zitska is trying to keep Milpid in close.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Milan Zitska.
Zitska darts in trying to clinch

and Milpid counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Milpid.
Milpid is looking to take this one to the mat.

Milpid tightens his grip and picks Zitska up, before dumping him to the ground. Zitska manages to land in guard.
Milpid scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zitska not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zitska might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Milan Zitska just wasn't active enough.

Zitska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Milpid, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Milpid dodges an elbow strike from Zitska.

Milpid lands a takedown into guard.
Zitska controls Milpid momentarily but Milpid frees himself.
Milpid content to stall in guard here.
Zitska trying to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Milan Zitska just wasn't active enough.

Milpid fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zitska to the ground. Milpid is now in Zitska's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Milpid showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Zitska cracks Milpid with a right hand to the side of the head.

Zitska clinches.

Milpid lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Milpid lands strikes from half guard.
Milpid is trying to control the action in half guard but Zitska is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Milpid is working for a submission of some sort.
Zitska is trying to maintain the position but Milpid is very close to passing his half guard.

Milpid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zitska has managed to free his arm - good work.
Milpid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zitska keeps working.
Zitska trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Milpid wants to free his trapped foot but Zitska is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zitska has his hands clasped together around Milpid's back. He's all about the action.
Milpid trying to mount his opponent but Zitska defends it.
Zitska is trying to maintain the position but Milpid is very close to passing his half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Milan Zitska wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zitska tries to clinch but Milpid moves out of range.
Zitska connects with a good right hand that stumbles Milpid. Milpid circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zitska moves to clinch but Milpid breaks away

and Milpid counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Milpid throws a big right hand that misses.
Milpid throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zitska works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milpid is in close to Zitska's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milpid trying to control the position from guard on top but Zitska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zitska working a defensive guard here.

Zitska is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Milpid is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Milpid pushing down on Zitska's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zitska wants to improve his position but Milpid is controlling well.
Zitska punching from the bottom.
Zitska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Milpid is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zitska sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milpid perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Milpid has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zitska is trying to maintain the position but Milpid is very close to passing his half guard.

Milpid is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Milpid is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zitska looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zitska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zitska on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zitska wants to control but Milpid is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milpid prevents Zitska from improving his position.

Milpid is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zitska is just riding it out for now. Milpid eventually gives up the hold.
Milpid not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zitska trying to hold on to Milpid's head to control him but Milpid postures up.

Milpid 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.
Milan Zitska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zitska wants to control the action here but instead Milpid manages to pass to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Milpid comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Milpid winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Milpid!
After winning the bout, Jack Milpid thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuba Boulwiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drago kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hearts on Fire-Rocky 4 . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Drago
vs
Boulwiha

193 cm
26
257 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

185 cm
26
275 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rocky Drago!
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, Yuba Boulwiha!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boulwiha.
Boulwiha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Drago throws a shot to the body.
Yuba Boulwiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Drago finds it's way through Boulwiha's defenses.
Boulwiha with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Drago to counter with a crisp jab.
Boulwiha with a poor takedown
and Drago counters with a stiff right hand.
Rocky Drago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuba Boulwiha.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boulwiha.
Boulwiha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drago.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boulwiha shoots in looking for a takedown. Drago tries to sprawl out of it but Boulwiha keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drago manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boulwiha was well out of range. Poor timing from Drago.

Boulwiha throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Drago was covering up waiting for the punch and Boulwiha finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boulwiha is working Drago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boulwiha looking to pass the guard.
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.
Drago wants to control but Boulwiha passes easily into half guard.
Boulwiha is thwarting Drago's attempts to control the position.
Drago is looking to improve his position.

Drago is defending against the submission attempts here by Boulwiha.
Drago wants to improve his position but Boulwiha is controlling well.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yuba Boulwiha!
Yuba Boulwiha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Rocky Drago spoke after the fight, saying 'Im so fuckin pissed!!!!'.