LMS 46th War PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reyaldo Ramon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Irvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reyaldo Ramon looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Ramon
vs
Irvin

200 cm
25
290 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

195 cm
26
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reyaldo Ramon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Piotr Irvin!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Irvin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Irvin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Irvin lands with a left to the head.
Irvin pushes Ramon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ramon is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Irvin.
We've been hearing reports that Ramon has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Irvin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Irvin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Irvin lands a right hand.
Irvin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Irvin.
Irvin misses with an elbow strike.
Irvin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ramon avoids it.
Irvin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Irvin works on Ramon's body with a couple of short punches.
Irvin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Irvin.
Irvin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Irvin lands a hook that snaps the head of Ramon backwards.
Irvin scores with a shoulder strike.
Irvin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Irvin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ramon or not.
Ramon managing to block the knees to the body from Irvin.
Ramon takes a shot to the head.
Irvin lands a shot to the body.
Irvin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ramon.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Irvin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ramon's brow.
Irvin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Irvin.
Irvin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ramon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Irvin lands a shot to the body.
Irvin lands with a left to the head.
Ramon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Irvin digs a right hand into Ramon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ramon's gas tank.
Irvin lands a nice uppercut.
Irvin trying to land knees to the body.
Irvin works on Ramon's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Irvin trying to land knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irvin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ramon blocks it with crossed arms.
Irvin missing with knees to the body.
A short left from Irvin.
Irvin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramon is defending well for now.
Irvin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Irvin.
A nice left hand lands by Irvin.

Ramon is rocked!
A short uppercut from Irvin.
Oh Ramon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Irvin.
Irvin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ramon.
Irvin dips a shoulder and cracks Ramon with a mighty uppercut! Ramon falls back against the cage and Irvin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ramon is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Irvin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Irvin!
Our winner, Piotr Irvin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Time Drayton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Wrestler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Drayton
vs
Wrestler

193 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
203 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Time Drayton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Wrestler!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drayton is looking to clinch.
Drayton tries to clinch there but Wrestler circles away.
Drayton misses with a body kick.
Drayton throws a left and a right that both miss

and Wrestler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wrestler.
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.
Wrestler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrestler stops Drayton from standing up.
Wrestler is stalling in the full guard.
Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drayton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wrestler controls the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestler tries to free his leg and advance position but Drayton is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wrestler is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drayton tries to close the distance and clinch but Wrestler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drayton throws a lazy head kick

and Wrestler counters with a takedown into side control.
Wrestler working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wrestler in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drayton throws Wrestler to one side and escapes!

Wrestler gets the takedown into side control.
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!

Wrestler is trying to get an arm triangle but Drayton is defending well.

Wrestler decides to stand up, so the ref orders Drayton to his feet.

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

It looks like Time Drayton has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drayton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wrestler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Drayton is trying to stand up here but Wrestler is controlling him well.
Wrestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wrestler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drayton's head.
Wrestler uses his free foot to push down on Drayton's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Drayton.
Wrestler controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Drayton is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrestler controlling the pace for now.
Drayton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Nonprofit Vegas Elite $50 ($1000 value) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.

Wrestler is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Drayton can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wrestler working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wrestler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Wrestler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Time Drayton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Drayton gets caught flat footed, as Wrestler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Drayton wants to stand but Wrestler is controlling the position.
Wrestler controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrestler is pushing down on Drayton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drayton is fighting to maintain full guard but Wrestler has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestler is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Wrestler 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.
Wrestler trying to control the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Drayton gets caught flat footed, as Wrestler shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wrestler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drayton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wrestler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wrestler looking to pass the guard.
Wrestler controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drayton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Drayton wants to stand and escape but Wrestler is having none of it.
Wrestler controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wrestler.
Wrestler controls the position from side control.
Drayton dodges the ground and pound from Wrestler.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler advances to mount.
Wrestler controlling his opponent.
BOOM! Wrestler connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice elbow there by Wrestler.
Wrestler content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Wrestler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Time Drayton'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Drayton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Drayton.

Wrestler gets the takedown into side control.
Wrestler is staying tight to Drayton's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wrestler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Drayton throws a sloppy head kick and Wrestler moves out of range easily.
Wrestler moves away from the strike by Drayton.
Drayton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wrestler swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wrestler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Drayton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Drayton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wrestler content to stall in guard here.
Drayton wants to stand and escape but Wrestler is having none of it.
Wrestler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The Wrestler has got the better of the ground game so far.
Drayton wants to stand and escape but Wrestler is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler pushes down on Drayton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wrestler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Drayton is trying to stand.
Wrestler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drayton closes the distance but Wrestler moves to the side
and Wrestler counters with an outside leg kick.
Time Drayton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wrestler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drayton is trying to defend but Wrestler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wrestler trying to control the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestler stops Drayton from getting back to his feet.

Wrestler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drayton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wrestler lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wrestler passes to full mount!
Drayton really wants to buck Wrestler off and get back to his feet.
Wrestler controlling from the full mount.
Time Drayton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wrestler lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drayton in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The Wrestler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wrestler takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Wrestler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wrestler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Wrestler!
Time Drayton spoke after the fight, saying 'I don't know what to say i wasn't the better fight the better man won tonight'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Philip McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Aslund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aslund has chosen The Rasmus - The Fight as his entrance music. Philip McGregor looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

McGregor
vs
Aslund

166 cm
18
166 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

191 cm
26
188 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philip McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marc Aslund!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Aslund closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aslund lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aslund gets through McGregor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McGregor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

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

Aslund drives through and clinches with McGregor against the cage.
Aslund has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGregor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aslund is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aslund tries to circle away but McGregor has him pinned against the cage.
Aslund has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Aslund looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McGregor prevents Aslund from breaking the clinch.
McGregor prevents Aslund from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor being controlled against the cage.

Aslund gets control of McGregor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Aslund will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Aslund wants to sweep here but McGregor controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aslund working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGregor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGregor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Aslund holds on and takes a little breather.
Aslund wants to stand but McGregor is controlling the position.
Aslund is controlling McGregor's posture.
McGregor trying to control the position from guard on top but Aslund is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGregor is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Aslund uses the cage to get back to his feet.

McGregor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Aslund is trying to defend but McGregor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aslund is trying to stand back up but McGregor is controlling him
Aslund is doing well to control the position and prevent McGregor from advancing to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aslund tries to get to full guard but McGregor has control of the leg.
Aslund controlling the position well.
Aslund is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGregor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGregor's back!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aslund missing with strikes from the back.
Aslund slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Aslund's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Aslund.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marc Aslund dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

McGregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Aslund, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Aslund drives through and clinches with McGregor against the cage.
McGregor is working for takedown but Aslund is calmly controlling the position for now.
Aslund misses with a knee strike.
McGregor fails to pull guard.
McGregor keeps control of Aslund as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Aslund pulls guard successfully.
McGregor won't allow Aslund to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Aslund pushes McGregor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Aslund scores with a sloppy right hand. McGregor should have avoided that one.

Aslund takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aslund breaks the clinch.
Aslund looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McGregor throws a big counter combination but Aslund scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGregor has his takedown stuffed
and McGregor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip McGregor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
BOOM! Aslund lands a beautiful left hook that drops McGregor. McGregor tries to recover but Aslund is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and McGregor lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Aslund!
A relieved looking Marc Aslund thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Bison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tikuana St Regis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Martin Bison has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Bison
vs
St Regis

225 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

225 cm
27
300 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes comics

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Martin Bison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tikuana St Regis !
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bison clinches up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Bison has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bison is struggling to control the position.
St Regis is looking for a takedown.
Bison tries to land knees in the clinch but St Regis avoids the damage to the body.
Bison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
St Regis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bison pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bison will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning St Regis up against the cage.
Bison prevents the takedown attempt.
Martin Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tikuana St Regis .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bison is trying to maintain a safe position but St Regis gets an underhook and turns Bison into the cage.
Bison misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Bison.
Bison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
St Regis looks winded!
Knees in the clinch landing for Bison.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bison obliges.
Bison dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bison is pushing St Regis up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
St Regis has Bison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Bison.
St Regis tries for a takedown but Bison manages to get underhooks.
St Regis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bison is defending well.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bison.
Bison scores with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bison.
Bison leaning his opponent against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bison.
Bison landing some nice looking knees to the body.
St Regis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bison has St Regis pushed against the cage.
Bison seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Martin Bison.

Bison clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bison stalling in the clinch but St Regis improves position.
St Regis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
St Regis tries to score a body lock takedown but Bison shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bison stalls.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bison gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Bison prevents the takedown attempt.
St Regis drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bison pulls his leg out and moves away.

Bison scores with a takedown into St Regis 's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bison got a little sloppy there for a moment and St Regis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bison has managed to get both his arms back between St Regis 's legs - danger averted.
Bison wants to control from the top but St Regis keeps moving.
Bison has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bison is working St Regis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bison stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St Regis swivels though and keeps the full guard.

St Regis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bison defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Martin Bison dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bison moves into range and clinches up with St Regis .
St Regis is working for takedown but Bison is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bison unloads a knee to the mid-section. St Regis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
St Regis has Bison pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bison manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
St Regis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martin Bison has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tikuana St Regis .
St Regis wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bison prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bison is stalling here.
St Regis is breathing heavily.
Bison lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Regis has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bison after a bit of a struggle.
Bison is stalling here.
Bison landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bison unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bison just leaning against St Regis , taking a breather.
Bison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bison landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bison effectively controlling the action here.
Bison with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Regis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bison gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bison crunches a lovely knee into St Regis 's ribcage.
Bison landing knees to the head.
Bison leaning against his opponent.
Bison landing knees to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bison scores with a knee to the head.
Bison crunches a lovely knee into St Regis 's ribcage.
Bison avoiding damage.
Bison dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Regis is working for takedown but Bison is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bison with a knee to the head.
Bison landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has St Regis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bison lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bison taking a breather.
Bison holding his opponent close, against the cage.
St Regis is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bison is defending well.
Bison is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Regis can do to turn this around?
Bison lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bison unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Martin Bison has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bison lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bison leaning against his opponent.
Bison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Martin Bison.
Bison shoots in but no luck this time.

St Regis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

St Regis 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.

Bison is defending against the submission attempts here by St Regis .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bison 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.

St Regis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bison wants to stand but St Regis is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

St Regis looking for a guillotine here but Bison defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bison trying to control but St Regis is working from the bottom.

St Regis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
St Regis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
St Regis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

St Regis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bison defends it easily.
St Regis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bison trying to control but St Regis is working from the bottom.

St Regis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bison can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bison looking to sit in guard and control but St Regis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

St Regis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bison wants to stand and escape but St Regis is having none of it.
St Regis lands a couple of digs.
Bison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
St Regis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
St Regis trying to control the position from guard on top but Bison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tikuana St Regis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
St Regis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
St Regis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bison fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bison is looking to clinch but St Regis is avoiding it.
St Regis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Martin Bison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bison wants to clinch.
Bison throws a head kick that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bison closes this distance looking for a takedown but St Regis circles away.
Martin Bison is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

St Regis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tikuana St Regis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bison 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Martin Bison!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marc Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lysa Pala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pala is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kiara - Bonobo. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lysa Pala enters the cage!

Garcia
vs
Pala

190 cm
25
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
26
185 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lysa Pala!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia goes for a double leg but Pala avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pala continues to drive forward.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcia defends it well.
Garcia with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pala counters with a single leg into guard. Garcia didn't expect that.

Garcia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pala has picked Garcia up and slammed him! Garcia can't keep hold of the triangle and Pala manages to pass to side control!
Garcia is trying to get back to half guard.

Pala has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pala feints the counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pala is able to avoid easily.
Pala leaves Garcia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Garcia tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pala defends well and Garcia ends up having to push Pala into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garcia is looking to land body kicks.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Garcia has his takedown stuffed

and Pala counters with a shoot takedown. Garcia fights it but they end up in guard.

Pala stands up and waves to Garcia to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garcia tries to clinch

and Pala counters with a nice double leg into side control. Garcia won't be happy with that.

Pala decides to stand up, so the ref orders Garcia to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia looks to land a combination but Pala avoids it well.
And Pala tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Pala gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the cage.
Pala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pala wants it to stay on the feet.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia with a lazy takedown attempt

and Pala counters with a single leg into guard. Garcia didn't expect that.

Garcia is working an open guard so Pala takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Pala shows good takedown defense.
Garcia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia moves to clinch but Pala breaks away

and Pala counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pala.

Pala decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Garcia closes the distance looking to clinch

and Pala counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Garcia working a defensive guard here.

Garcia is working an open guard so Pala takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pala has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A head kick by Garcia misses

and Pala counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing Pala from standing up.

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

Pala postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Garcia to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Garcia shoots for a double leg takedown but Pala sprawls well. He's pushed Garcia's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Garcia throws a push kick but Pala slaps the foot to one side.
Pala changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pala circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Pala tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination

and Pala counters with a nice double leg into side control. Garcia won't be happy with that.

Pala stands up and beckons Garcia to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia tries for a takedown but Pala circles away easily

and Pala counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Garcia wants to stand and escape but Pala is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Pala wants to stand and escape but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia trying to control but Pala is working from the bottom.
Pala wants to stand and escape but Garcia is having none of it.

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

Pala wants to stand but Garcia is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Pala gets to his feet - Garcia follows without any prompting.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pala paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Garcia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia fails with the takedown

and Pala counters with a single leg into guard. Garcia didn't expect that.
Pala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Pala gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Pala tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garcia tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Pala counters with a nice double leg into side control. Garcia won't be happy with that.

Pala stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Garcia closes the distance but Pala moves to the side

and Pala counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Garcia!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Pala decides to stand up, so the ref orders Garcia to his feet.
Garcia has a takedown stuffed.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And Pala tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pala stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lysa Pala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Garcia falls off balance throwing a combination

and Pala counters with a shoot takedown. Garcia fights it but they end up in guard.
Garcia controls Pala momentarily but Pala frees himself.

Garcia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia has a closed guard, preventing Pala from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia working a defensive guard here.
Pala won't allow Garcia to sweep him here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garcia tries to clinch up

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pala stands up and waves to Garcia to follow him.
Garcia tries to clinch up.
Pala checks a leg kick nicely.
And Pala tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pala avoids the head kick by Garcia.
And Pala tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pala slips a jab from Garcia.
Pala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcia defends it well.
Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pala with the counter takedown but Garcia avoids it easily.
Pala displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
And Pala tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
Pala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcia defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marc Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia throws a combination that misses

and Pala counters with a takedown into side control.

Pala stands up.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lysa Pala seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia darts in trying to clinch

and Pala counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Pala stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pala's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Garcia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pala scrambles back to his feet.
Pala has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Pala. No joy for Garcia on that attempt.
Garcia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Pala tries to counter it with a takedown but Garcia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marc Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pala drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Garcia defends it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lysa Pala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pala has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 26:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lysa Pala!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Burton Guster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Fergers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fergers has chosen Linkin' Park - Waiting for the End as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Guster
vs
Fergers

185 cm
26
178 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

193 cm
26
172 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Good knees
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burton Guster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Fergers!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Guster has managed to clinch.
Fergers misses with a punch to the body.
Guster lands a good knee to the midsection. Fergers won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Guster.
Fergers has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Guster avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fergers goes for a takedown attempt but Guster pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Guster throws a nice looking combination but Fergers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guster is looking to clinch but Fergers is avoiding it.
Guster lands with a good body shot.

Guster moves into range and clinches up with Fergers.
Fergers tries to break the clinch but Guster is controlling the position.
Guster wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guster scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fergers avoids the elbow strike from Guster, against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Fergers has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Fergers takes a shot to the head.
Fergers blocks an elbow strike from Guster.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fergers manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fergers wants to sweep but no luck.
Fergers trying to control the position.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dean Fergers!
Dean Fergers thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Itshak Rabinovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Buck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevor Buck has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Rabinovitch
vs
Buck

182 cm
26
194 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

177 cm
21
183 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

V-Mask Clothing + 10% laundry

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Itshak Rabinovitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trevor Buck!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch has been working on his boxing with his coaches at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40 in the buildup to the fight.

Buck clinches.
Rabinovitch unloads a knee to the mid-section. Buck lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rabinovitch trying to land knees to the body.
Buck drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rabinovitch landing knees to the head.
Rabinovitch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rabinovitch missing with knees to the body.
Rabinovitch tries a knee to the head but Buck blocks it.

Buck gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Rabinovitch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buck prevents Rabinovitch from getting back to his feet.
Buck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Buck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Buck scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Buck postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rabinovitch's guard.
Buck trying to mount his opponent but Rabinovitch defends it.
Rabinovitch trying to control from the bottom.
Buck trying to control from half guard but Rabinovitch is working away.

Buck is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rabinovitch tries to kick Buck off but Buck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Buck is trying to control the action in half guard but Rabinovitch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buck thows a huge punch but Rabinovitch dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buck lands with a punch from half guard.
Rabinovitch wants to get back to full guard.
Buck working the head and body with strikes.
Buck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Buck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rabinovitch is looking to escape.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Buck takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Buck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buck is looking to clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Rabinovitch misses its target.
Buck fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch tries a head kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Buck has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Itshak Rabinovitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rabinovitch throws a sloppy head kick and Buck moves out of range easily.
Rabinovitch plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rabinovitch throws a body kick that misses.
Buck throws a leg kick which misses Rabinovitch's front leg but catches the back leg as Rabinovitch tries to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Buck.
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!
Rabinovitch misses with a head kick.

Buck closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rabinovitch missing with knees to the body.
Rabinovitch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buck.
Rabinovitch tries a knee to the head but Buck blocks it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck tries to score a body lock takedown but Rabinovitch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Itshak Rabinovitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Buck.
Rabinovitch scores with a knee to the head.

Buck has Rabinovitch pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Buck pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rabinovitch tumbling to the mat - Buck dives into Rabinovitch's guard.
Buck wants to control from the top but Rabinovitch keeps moving.
Buck with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rabinovitch has momentary wrist control but Buck slips an elbow through the middle.
Buck working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rabinovitch is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Buck working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rabinovitch's head.
Rabinovitch keeping moving, preventing Buck from controlling successfully.

Rabinovitch has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Buck has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buck is trying to drag Rabinovitch to the mat but Rabinovitch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rabinovitch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buck blocks it with crossed arms.
Rabinovitch stops a takedown attempt from Buck.
Rabinovitch scores with a knee to the head.
Buck wants to take the fight to the mat but Rabinovitch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buck is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rabinovitch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rabinovitch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buck blocks it with crossed arms.
Buck tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rabinovitch scores with a knee to the head.
Rabinovitch tries to stall but Buck uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rabinovitch connects with a knee to the head.
Rabinovitch with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rabinovitch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Itshak Rabinovitch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Buck clinches with his opponent.
Buck has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rabinovitch after a bit of a struggle.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rabinovitch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buck avoids it.
Itshak Rabinovitch has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rabinovitch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buck blocks it with crossed arms.
Rabinovitch misses with a knee to the head.
Rabinovitch working Buck over with knees to the body.
Rabinovitch with a knee to the head.
Buck changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rabinovitch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rabinovitch tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rabinovitch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buck sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Buck clinches.
Buck blocks a body shot from Rabinovitch.
Rabinovitch tries to land knees in the clinch but Buck avoids the damage to the body.
Buck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buck wants to take the fight to the mat but Rabinovitch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Itshak Rabinovitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Buck.
Rabinovitch throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Buck blocks it with crossed arms.
Rabinovitch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Buck tries for a takedown but Rabinovitch manages to get underhooks.
Rabinovitch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Buck wants to take the fight to the mat but Rabinovitch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rabinovitch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Buck has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rabinovitch after a bit of a struggle.
Rabinovitch misses with a punch on the inside.
Rabinovitch landing knees to the body.
Buck is breathing heavily.
Buck has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rabinovitch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Rabinovitch with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Buck has Rabinovitch pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rabinovitch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Buck can't get the takedown.
Rabinovitch tries to land a knee to the head but Buck blocks with his arms.
Rabinovitch throws a head punch that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Buck tries to score a body lock takedown but Rabinovitch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Rabinovitch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rabinovitch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Buck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Buck wants a takedown but no success here.
Rabinovitch misses with a knee to the head.
Rabinovitch misses with a knee to the head.

Buck lands a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabinovitch wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rabinovitch is trying to keep Buck in close.
Buck trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Buck trying to control the position from guard on top but Rabinovitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck prevents Rabinovitch from getting back to his feet.
Buck pushes down on Rabinovitch's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Buck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Buck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rabinovitch's head.
Buck working Rabinovitch over with strikes.
Rabinovitch is staying active underneath Buck, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rabinovitch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Buck on the ground.
Buck prevents Rabinovitch from improving his position.
Buck looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Buck sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rabinovitch defending well though.
Trevor Buck has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rabinovitch is positioning himself well to prevent Buck advancing to mount.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Buck wants to control but Rabinovitch is keeping him busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rabinovitch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rabinovitch tries to close the distance and clinch but Buck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buck is looking to clinch but Rabinovitch is avoiding it.
Rabinovitch keeps the fight on the outside.
Buck wants to clinch.
Buck lands a head kick. Rabinovitch smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Buck looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Buck there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rabinovitch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buck can do to turn this around?
Buck moves in looking to clinch but Rabinovitch pushes him off.
Buck tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rabinovitch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Rabinovitch throws a sloppy head kick and Buck moves out of range easily.
Rabinovitch lands a head shot.

Buck has Rabinovitch up against the cage in a clinch.
Buck wants to take the fight to the mat but Rabinovitch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rabinovitch with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rabinovitch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Buck avoids it.
Buck is looking for a takedown.

Buck is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rabinovitch can't fight it off and eventually Buck manages to take the fight to the floor. Rabinovitch looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Rabinovitch is looking to stand up but Buck isn't so interested in that idea.
Rabinovitch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Buck sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rabinovitch's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabinovitch trying to control here.
Buck wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rabinovitch keeps working.
Buck is thwarting Rabinovitch's attempts to control the position.
Buck is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Buck is trying to control the action in half guard but Rabinovitch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Buck missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buck is trying to control the action in half guard but Rabinovitch is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rabinovitch pushes Buck off looking to stand but Buck dives back in and keeps control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Buck seems to be looking for submissions.
Buck lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rabinovitch is not content to let Buck control the position.
Rabinovitch is trying to control but can't.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Buck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rabinovitch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Buck. That's going to slow Rabinovitch down.
Itshak Rabinovitch is winning the standup battle so far.
Rabinovitch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Buck has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Buck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rabinovitch paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Buck drives through and clinches with Rabinovitch against the cage.
Buck drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rabinovitch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Itshak Rabinovitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Buck.

Buck rushes Rabinovitch and presses him up against the cage.
Rabinovitch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Trevor Buck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buck takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buck can't get the takedown.
Buck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rabinovitch gets underhooks to prevent Buck's takedown attempt.

Buck turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rabinovitch sneaks back into half guard.
Rabinovitch is trying to stand back up but Buck is controlling him
Nice strikes from Buck there.
Rabinovitch is trying to stand.
Buck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buck lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Buck thows a huge punch but Rabinovitch dodges it nicely.
Itshak Rabinovitch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rabinovitch is trying to stand back up but Buck is controlling him

Buck is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rabinovitch holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Buck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Buck blocks a head kick by Rabinovitch.
Buck avoids the head kick by Rabinovitch.

Rabinovitch closes the distance and pushes Buck back into the cage.
Buck is working for takedown but Rabinovitch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rabinovitch tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rabinovitch tries to land knees in the clinch but Buck avoids the damage to the body.
Rabinovitch avoiding damage as Buck throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Buck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rabinovitch 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itshak Rabinovitch!

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitt Thrawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riley comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - It's A Hard Life. Riley has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Riley
vs
Thrawn

184 cm
34
188 lbs
28 - 12 - 2

165 cm
21
185 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Determined

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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 28 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Ronnie Riley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitt Thrawn!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thrawn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thrawn.
Riley fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thrawn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riley manages to avoid it.
Thrawn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Riley. Riley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ronnie Riley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riley lands a glancing blow to the side of Thrawn's head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Riley. That's going to slow Thrawn down.
Thrawn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Thrawn rushes Riley and presses him up against the cage.
Thrawn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thrawn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Riley avoids a wild elbow strike from Thrawn.
Riley misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Riley.
Thrawn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters up against the cage, Thrawn throws an elbow but misses.
Thrawn takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Mitt Thrawn has been cut.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thrawn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Riley's brow.
Thrawn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Riley obliges.
Thrawn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riley scores with a knee to the head.
Riley tries to work over Thrawn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Riley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thrawn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thrawn misses with an elbow over the top.
Thrawn tries to throw a body punch but Riley avoids it by throwing Thrawn back against the cage.
Riley lands a body shot in the clinch.
Thrawn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riley avoids a wild elbow strike from Thrawn.
Riley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Riley.
Nice body punch from Riley - that landed with a thud.
Riley gets through Thrawn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riley lands with a light punch inside.
Thrawn throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Riley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Thrawn is rocked!
Riley tries a knee to the head but Thrawn blocks it.
Riley prevents a body shot from Thrawn.
Riley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thrawn is still on wobbly legs! Can Riley finish him?
Thrawn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Thrawn seems to have recovered his senses.
Riley is pushing Thrawn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riley misses with a body punch.

Riley breaks from the clinch.
Thrawn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Riley.
Riley slips under a jab from Thrawn.
As Thrawn backs away, Riley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Riley.

Thrawn moves into the clinch.
Riley dodges an elbow strike from Thrawn.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it misses.
Riley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thrawn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Thrawn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thrawn lands an elbow inside that Riley shrugs off.
Riley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Riley tries to throw a body punch but Thrawn avoids it by throwing Riley back against the cage.
Thrawn throws an elbow that misses.
Riley blocks an elbow strike from Thrawn.

Riley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thrawn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Thrawn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Riley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thrawn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riley moves away from the strike by Thrawn.
Nice cross by Riley.
Riley connects with a looping right hand.
Riley is breathing heavily.
Riley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thrawn. That did some damage!
Thrawn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riley throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Riley swats away the attempt to clinch by Thrawn.
Riley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Thrawn avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thrawn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jab by Riley.
Riley scores with a nice body kick.

Thrawn has managed to clinch.
Thrawn throws an elbow but it misses.
Thrawn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Riley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Riley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitt Thrawn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Riley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Riley.
Thrawn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Riley moves away.
Riley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrawn.
Riley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thrawn. Riley does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Riley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thrawn wants to clinch
and Riley counters with a nice leg kick.
Thrawn takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Riley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thrawn.
Riley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Riley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley scoring well with a low kick there.
Riley scores with a shot to the body.
Riley moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thrawn misses with a body punch
and Riley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ronnie Riley is winning the standup battle so far.
Thrawn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thrawn.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrawn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Riley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Riley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A big right from Thrawn misses.
Thrawn takes a swing at Riley's ribcage but misses.
Thrawn's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thrawn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riley.
Thrawn misses with a shot to the body

and Riley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Riley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thrawn wants to control but Riley is having none of it.
Riley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thrawn is looking to improve his position but Riley isn't that keen on the idea.
Riley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thrawn is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Riley lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
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!

Riley is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Thrawn can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Thrawn is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn is trying to stand up.
Riley controlling the position easily from mount.
Thrawn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thrawn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riley with shots to the head and body - Thrawn looks very uncomfortable down there.
Riley looking to control but Thrawn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thrawn can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn is squirming around, avoiding Riley's attempts to control the action.
Riley prevents Thrawn from getting the reversal.
Riley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thrawn working to try and regain half guard.
Riley controlling his opponent.
Thrawn can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Riley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mitt Thrawn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Thrawn swings for the body but Riley moves out of range.
Riley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrawn.
Thrawn moves in looking to clinch but Riley pushes him off.
Riley connects with a solid leg kick.
Riley connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thrawn looks to land a left hand but Riley moved out of range nicely.
Thrawn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Riley thows a body kick. Thrawn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Riley comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thrawn tries to clinch but Riley is having none of it.
Riley throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thrawn's calf.
Riley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Riley ducks under a wild hook from Thrawn.
A solid leg kick lands there for Riley.
A shot to the liver by Riley. Beautiful body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Riley scoring well with a low kick there.
Thrawn lunges at Riley with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Riley's hand.
Thrawn misses with a body shot.
Riley quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Thrawn misses the shot to the body.
Thrawn just misses with a punch to the body.
Riley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thrawn throws the left hand but Riley avoids the punch easily.
Riley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrawn.
Thrawn moves forwards but Riley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thrawn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Riley - the referee stops the clock and Thrawn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Riley. Thrawn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Riley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thrawn will feel that in the morning.
Riley misses with a kick to the body.
Thrawn is looking to clinch.
Riley throws a right hand that Thrawn ducks under and follows up with a left that Thrawn also avoids with ease.
Thrawn wants to counter with a clinch but Riley pushes him away.
Riley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thrawn's calf.
Thrawn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Thrawn tries to close the distance and clinch but Riley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thrawn checks a low kick from Riley.
Riley keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Riley.
Riley lands a nice looking body shot.
Thrawn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrawn.
Thrawn connects with a nice looking jab.
Riley throws a body shot but no joy.
Riley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thrawn misses with a looping right.
Thrawn moves forwards but Riley connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thrawn checks a leg kick.
Riley is looking to chop away at Thrawn's legs.
Thrawn tries to clinch but Riley is having none of it.
Thrawn takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Riley.
Riley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thrawn steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Riley.
Riley drops his hands momentarily and Thrawn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Riley throws out a loose jab but Thrawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrawn just misses with a punch to the body.
Riley misses with a body shot.
Riley ducks under a wild hook from Thrawn.
Riley swats away the attempt to clinch by Thrawn.
Thrawn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Riley is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thrawn.
Riley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thrawn can do to turn this around?
Thrawn tries to clinch there but Riley circles away.
As Thrawn tries to get set, Riley tries to push him back and clinch up but Thrawn manages to avoid the attempt.
Riley throws a body punch but Thrawn moves out of range.
Thrawn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riley.
Thrawn takes a swing at Riley's ribcage but misses.
Riley throws a body shot but no joy.
Thrawn misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrawn swings for the body but Riley moves out of range.
Thrawn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riley was well out of range. Poor timing from Thrawn.
Riley feinted with a counter takedown.
Riley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thrawn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thrawn loads up on a big right hand but Riley slips the punch.
A head kick from Riley lands but Thrawn takes it in his stride.
Thrawn lands a nice shot that snaps Riley's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riley uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thrawn has time to react.
Riley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thrawn momentarily.
Mitt Thrawn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Riley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thrawn drops his hands momentarily and Riley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thrawn throws a hook but Riley blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Riley there.
Ronnie Riley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thrawn is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Riley rather than just go for the knockout.
Thrawn misses with a body shot.
Riley changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thrawn misses with a looping left.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronnie Riley!
Ronnie Riley took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mustaffa Spliff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Tarnowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarnowski comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Hemp Gru - Sami swoi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Spliff
vs
Tarnowski

188 cm
36
185 lbs
44 - 49 - 0

179 cm
26
154 lbs
37 - 10 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 44 - 49 - 0, fighting out of London, Mustaffa Spliff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michal Tarnowski!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spliff moves out of range of the leg kick from Tarnowski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tarnowski. Spliff does a little dance to reset his feet.

Spliff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tarnowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Spliff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Spliff tries to stall but Tarnowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Tarnowski on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Tarnowski.

Tarnowski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spliff doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarnowski circles away.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch but Tarnowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A swing and a miss from Tarnowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Spliff has Tarnowski up against the cage in a clinch.

Spliff's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spliff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tarnowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Spliff tries to clinch but Tarnowski moves out of range.
Tarnowski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Spliff drives through and clinches with Tarnowski against the cage.
Spliff misses with a punch on the inside.
Tarnowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spliff's elbow.
Tarnowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Spliff.
Spliff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spliff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spliff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tarnowski jumps guard but Spliff turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Tarnowski breaks from the clinch.
Spliff doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarnowski circles away.

Spliff clinches up with Tarnowski and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tarnowski.
Tarnowski is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spliff to keep the fight standing.
Tarnowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Spliff controls his hands.
Tarnowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spliff throws a punch but it's blocked by Tarnowski.
Tarnowski jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spliff walks away with a smile on his face. Tarnowski gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mustaffa Spliff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Tarnowski.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Spliff blocks the leg kick.
Spliff tries to clinch there but Tarnowski circles away.
Tarnowski changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch but Tarnowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spliff checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch but Tarnowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tarnowski with the counter takedown but Spliff avoids it easily.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch but Tarnowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tarnowski digs a good hook to Spliff's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tarnowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spliff wants to clinch up but Tarnowski keeps it at a distance.
Tarnowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Spliff doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarnowski circles away.
Spliff doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarnowski circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tarnowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Spliff tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tarnowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Tarnowski.
Tarnowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tarnowski looks for the body kick but Spliff saw that one coming.
Spliff doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarnowski circles away.
Spliff wants to clinch.
Tarnowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Spliff.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski just misses with a punch to the body.
Spliff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spliff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tarnowski lands a leg kick that knocks Spliff off balance momentarily.
Spliff tries to clinch up but Tarnowski circles away and keeps his distance.
Spliff checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spliff is looking to counter punch.
Spliff doesn't manage to clinch there - Tarnowski circles away.
Tarnowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spliff swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tarnowski tries to score with a low kick but Spliff moves his leg out of the way.
Spliff tries to clinch but Tarnowski moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tarnowski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Tarnowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Tarnowski looks for the body kick but Spliff saw that one coming.
Spliff tried to counter with a leg kick but Tarnowski avoided it.
Spliff tries to clinch

and Tarnowski counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Spliff wants to stand and escape but Tarnowski is having none of it.
Tarnowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tarnowski cracks Spliff with a big elbow.
Tarnowski cracks Spliff with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spliff is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Check out the look on Tarnowski's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Spliff wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spliff takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Spliff bucks up and tries to throw Tarnowski off but instead Tarnowski has got his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarnowski trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Spliff doesn't escape.
Spliff is trying to get back to his feet but Tarnowski has full control of the position and if anything, Spliff has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tarnowski misses with punches from the back.
Tarnowski struggling to keep hold of the position.
Spliff is trying to get back to his feet but Tarnowski has full control of the position and if anything, Spliff has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tarnowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Tarnowski looking for the choke but no joy.
The referee is taking a good look at Spliff as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Tarnowski!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski punches Spliff on the ear.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spliff is trying to stand back up.
Tarnowski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Spliff is trying to stand back up.
Tarnowski wants to control but Spliff is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spliff trying to get back to his feet but Tarnowski is in full control for now.
Tarnowski softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Tarnowski has Spliff flattened out and is raining down punches.
Spliff wants to get back to his feet.
Tarnowski misses with punches from the back.
Tarnowski wants to control but Spliff is keeping busy.
Spliff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Even with his hooks in, Tarnowski manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Spliff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Tarnowski gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Tarnowski gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Tarnowski apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Tarnowski throws a front kick that sends Spliff stumbling back into the cage.
Mustaffa Spliff is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarnowski with a hook.
Michal Tarnowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tarnowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tarnowski duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tarnowski paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Spliff rushes Tarnowski and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tarnowski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spliff's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spliff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tarnowskis head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Tarnowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Tarnowski keeps the fight on the outside.
Spliff wants to clinch.
Tarnowski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch but Tarnowski swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tarnowski punishes Spliff's body with a nice straight punch.
Spliff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tarnowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spliff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tarnowski swats away the attempt to clinch by Spliff.
Tarnowski lands with a straight right. Spliff didn't see that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Tarnowski.
Michal Tarnowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spliff is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tarnowski is controlling him well.
Spliff managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tarnowski.
Spliff is trying to buck Tarnowski off.
Tarnowski is looking to take a break and control but Spliff is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spliff is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tarnowski asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tarnowski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tarnowski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Spliff is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tarnowski asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Spliff seems a little lost for a moment, as Tarnowski dominates the positioning.
Spliff wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski tries to advance to mount but Spliff denies him.
Spliff is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Spliff is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tarnowski has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mustaffa Spliff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarnowski in side control, throwing shots but Spliff defends.
Spliff tries to escape but Tarnowski is in control.

Tarnowski is trying to get an arm triangle but Spliff is defending well.
Spliff is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tarnowski has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Tarnowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tarnowski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarnowski misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Spliff pushes Tarnowski away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tarnowski gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Spliff trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tarnowski takes one to the chin there.
Michal Tarnowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spliff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spliff ducks under a wild hook from Tarnowski.
Spliff swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tarnowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spliff throws a sloppy head kick and Tarnowski moves out of range easily.
Spliff fails in his attempt to clinch.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Tarnowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tarnowski 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 25:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Tarnowski!
A victorious Michal Tarnowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.