K021 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Sparco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultra Winner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sparco
vs
Winner

170 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mike Sparco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ultra Winner!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winner dives in for a single leg takedown but Sparco sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sparco throws a lazy body kick

and Winner counters by clinching up.

Winner manages to break the clinch.
Sparco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Winner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winner darts in looking for a takedown but Sparco gets double underhooks and turns Winner into the cage.
Winner fails to land the takedown.
Mike Sparco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultra Winner.
Sparco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Winner tries a quick counter leg kick but Sparco is wise to it.
Winner shoots in and drives through. Sparco sprawls well.
Sparco fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winner looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Sparco successfully pulls guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winner is one step ahead there.
Sparco controlling the position.
Winner wants to control from the top but Sparco keeps moving.
Sparco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sparco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

Sparco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sparco wants to stand and escape but Winner is having none of it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No joy there for Sparco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Winner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sparco stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sparco wants it to stay on the feet.
Sparco fails with a takedown attempt.
Winner appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sparco misses with a wild body shot.
Winner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sparco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Winner sprawls and moves away.
Sparco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winner tries to avoid it but Sparco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winner to the ground. Winner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sparco misses with a takedown attempt - Winner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Sparco finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Winner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Winner steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Sparco.
Sparco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winner.
Winner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sparco sprawls well. Sparco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winner gets slowly back to his feet.
Winner looks winded!
Sparco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sparco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Winner pinned against the cage. Winner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Winner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparco pinned against the cage. Sparco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sparco tried to counter with a leg kick but Winner avoided it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Winner with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Winner with that takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Winner as Sparco shoots in.
Sparco swings for the body but Winner moves out of range.
Sparco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Winner but Winner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Winner flicks out a counter leg kick but Sparco steps away.
Ultra Winner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparco misses with a takedown attempt - Winner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sparco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winner circles away.
Sparco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winner circles away.
Winner is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Winner goes for a double leg but Sparco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sparco continues to drive forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Winner.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mike Sparco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultra Winner.
Winner dives in and grabs Sparco's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sparco pushes down on Winner's head and hops out.
Sparco displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Winner.
A counter left hand to the body from Sparco misses its target.
Sparco scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparco shoots in for a takedown but Winner shows good takedown defense.
Sparco tries for a takedown but Winner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sparco shoots in but no luck this time.
Winner is breathing heavily.
Winner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sparco pinned against the cage. Sparco gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Winner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sparco tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Winner manages to circle out of the way.
Sparco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Winner swivels and escapes.
Sparco tries to bum rush Winner with a series of wild strikes but Winner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice sprawl there from Sparco as Winner shoots in.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sparco misses with a low kick.
Sparco shoots for a takedown but Winner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winner looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sparco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Winner defends well and Sparco ends up having to push Winner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sparco shoots in but Winner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sparco is defended easily by Winner.
Winner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparco fails to land the takedown.
Winner fails with the takedown.
Mike Sparco is winning the standup battle so far.
Sparco keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sparco.
Winner feints the counter takedown.
Sparco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Winner circles away.
No luck for Sparco with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Winner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sparco sprawls well. Sparco wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Winner gets slowly back to his feet.
Sparco is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winner can do to turn this around?
Winner slips a jab and a cross from Sparco.
Sparco misses with a hook. Winner ducked under it nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Winner as Sparco shoots in.
Winner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sparco sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Winner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sparco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Winner as he avoids it easily.
Sparco shoots in looking for a takedown. Winner tries to sprawl out of it but Sparco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Winner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparco defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Winner.
Sparco lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Winner gets tackled into the cage by Sparco. Sparco maintains the clinch.

Sparco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Winner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sparco.
Winner wants to counter with a clinch but Sparco pushes him away.
Winner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sparco tries to avoid it but Winner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sparco to the ground. Sparco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Sparco has Winner up against the cage in a clinch.

Sparco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A head kick misses from Sparco.
Sparco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Winner defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Sparco dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Winner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

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

Winner is working an open guard so Sparco takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Winner stuffs the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Winner or perhaps it was just good defense by Sparco, which made it look bad.
Sparco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Winner changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Winner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mike Sparco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ultra Winner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sparco darts in and clinches Winner up against the cage.
Winner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winner tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sparco smiles and moves away.
Winner stuffs the takedown attempt from Sparco. Sparco gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparco throws a series of punches but Winner avoids them all with ease.
Winner fails with a takedown attempt.
Winner shoots in for a takedown but Sparco shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparco changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Winner tries to avoid it but Sparco manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Winner to the ground. Winner escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Winner fails with a takedown attempt.
Sparco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Winner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Winner fails with the takedown.

Sparco clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparco holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Winner is trying to maintain a safe position but Sparco gets an underhook and turns Winner into the cage.
Sparco with an attempt at a knee that misses.

Sparco manages to pull guard.

Sparco is looking for a triangle here but Winner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Sparco wants to control but Winner postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparco is not content to let Winner control the position.
Sparco regains half guard.
Sparco is not content to let Winner control the position.
Sparco controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Winner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sparco knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

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.
Winner trying to control the action but Sparco is working from the bottom.
Sparco tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparco is trying to stand back up but Winner is controlling him
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sparco keeping control of the position.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Sparco showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sparco 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Sparco!

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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Conor Duffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shi Thead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conor Duffy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shi Thead's chin.

Duffy
vs
Thead

180 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

173 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Conor Duffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shi Thead!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duffy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thead is trying to counter with his kicks.
Thead lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Duffy tries for a takedown but Thead circles away easily
and Thead counters with a slapping leg kick.
Duffy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Duffy clinches up with Thead and pushes him back against the cage.

Duffy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Duffy misses with the combination.
Thead punishes Duffy's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duffy shoots in and drives through. Thead sprawls well.
Shi Thead seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thead lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thead. That's going to slow Duffy down.
Thead throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Duffy moves in looking to clinch but Thead pushes him off.
Thead connects with a leg kick. Duffy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Thead stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thead tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thead looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Duffy is looking to clinch.
Duffy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thead sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Duffy somewhat.
Thead was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Duffy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thead feints and then cracks Duffy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duffy down.
Thead lets loose with a powerful body kick. Duffy will feel that in the morning.
Duffy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Duffy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Thead's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thead manages to get to full guard.
Duffy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Duffy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Thead has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duffy has managed to get both his arms back between Thead's legs - danger averted.
Duffy trying to control but Thead is working from the bottom.
Thead is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thead's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Duffy stopping the sweep attempt from Thead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duffy looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Thead looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duffy being controlled here momentarily.

Thead throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Duffy wants to control from the top but Thead keeps moving.

Thead working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duffy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duffy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thead pulls Duffy in close to prevent any damage.
Duffy stopping the sweep attempt from Thead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shi Thead dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Duffy misses the jab.
Thead was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Conor Duffy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duffy shoots in but Thead avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thead throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Duffy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thead sprawls well. Thead wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Duffy gets slowly back to his feet.
Thead throws a leg kick that is checked

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

Duffy is sitting in close to Thead's body. Thead has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Duffy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Duffy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Thead.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shi Thead!
An out of breath Shi Thead thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keith Land (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana has chosen "Scarface Theme Song" by Giorgio Morodor as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Land
vs
Montana

175 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

168 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keith Land!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tony Montana!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Land moves into the clinch.
Montana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Land breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montana looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Montana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Land bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Montana's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Land.

It looks like Tony Montana has been cut.
Montana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Land.
Land tries to clinch but Montana is having none of it.
Montana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Land throws a combination that misses
and Montana counters with a three punch combo that has Land backing up. Land nods at Montana to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Montana swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Land counters with a series of strikes. Montana will be more careful next time no doubt.
Land shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Montana eats them both and turns towards Land to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Montana connects with a good right hand that stumbles Land. Land circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Montana throws a nice looking combination but Land bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Montana scores with a jab to the head.
Land tries to clinch but Montana moves out of range.
Land moves in looking to clinch but Montana pushes him off.
Land tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Land misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Montana throws a body punch but Land moves out of range.
Montana keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Land's head coaches at All Time Wrestling - 12 ELITE COACHES that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Land takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Land shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Montana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Land was well out of range. Poor timing from Montana.
Land is looking to clinch but Montana is avoiding it.
Montana throws a series of punches but Land avoids them all with ease.
Land walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice body punch from Montana.
Montana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Montana lands a lovely overhand right.
Land misses with a few strikes there.
Montana scores with a sloppy right hand. Land should have avoided that one.
Montana lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Land tries to clinch up but Montana circles away and keeps his distance.
Land seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Montana shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Land is backing up but Montana catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Land covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Montana Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Montana!
Tony Montana spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
83%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Eugemia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Steven (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!

Eugemia
vs
Steven

175 cm
18
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Eugemia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steven Steven!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steven misses with a double jab.
Eugemia lunges at Steven with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steven's hand.

Eugemia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Steven should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

Eugemia is trying for a kimura here. Steven looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Eugemia wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Eugemia!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kyro Maia Teraska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Winner Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Maia Teraska
vs
Four

150 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
183 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kyro Maia Teraska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Winner Four!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maia Teraska tries to sprawl but Four drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Four controlling the action here.
Maia Teraska has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Four is working away from the top position though.
Maia Teraska punching from the bottom.
Maia Teraska trying to hold on to Four's head to control him but Four postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia Teraska is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia Teraska is trying to stand.
Maia Teraska trying to control from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Four closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maia Teraska to the mat! Maia Teraska manages to get full guard.
Maia Teraska might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Four stopping the sweep attempt from Maia Teraska.
Maia Teraska is breathing heavily.
Four controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maia Teraska is trying to keep Four in close.
Four sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia Teraska controls Four momentarily but Four frees himself.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maia Teraska being controlled here, momentarily.

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

Four changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Maia Teraska looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Maia Teraska tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Four tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia Teraska keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four controlling the pace for now.
Maia Teraska can't escape the position.
Four takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's four 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Four's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Four gets a powerful takedown and that's hurt Maia Teraska.

Maia Teraska is rocked!
Four takes a little break here. Maia Teraska wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Oh Maia Teraska is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Maia Teraska wants to control but Four postures up.
Maia Teraska seems a little lost for a moment, as Four dominates the positioning.
Four is continuing to stall.
Maia Teraska stops Four from passing to mount.
Maia Teraska seems a little lost for a moment, as Four dominates the positioning.
Four really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maia Teraska. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maia Teraska could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maia Teraska seems to have got his legs back now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia Teraska is trying to control Four's posture but Four avoids it.
Four moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Four has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Four lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Maia Teraska down.
Four is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Four dives in and gets a big takedown. He lands in full mount and immediately unloads a series of heavy strikes! Maia Teraska has had enough and taps out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Winner Four!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
23%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Segurado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Segurado
vs
Rousey

188 cm
25
145 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

175 cm
24
135 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pablo Segurado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robbie Rousey!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rousey pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Segurado back to the cage. Rousey follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rousey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Segurado is fending him off so far but Rousey persists. Nope, Segurado circles away and we're back to standing.
Rousey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Segurado thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've been told by Segurado's head coaches at Cozad The Island that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rousey shoots for a double leg takedown but Segurado sprawls well. He's pushed Rousey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Segurado is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pablo Segurado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Rousey.

Rousey drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Segurado bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
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!
Rousey dives in and grabs Segurado's left leg, looking for a takedown. Segurado pushes down on Rousey's head and hops out.
Segurado blocks a low kick nicely.
And Segurado counters with a quick kick to the body but Rousey blocks it.

Segurado gets a double leg takedown into Rousey's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Segurado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Segurado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

Rousey wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Segurado's closed guard. He's half up but Segurado has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Segurado pivots and extends the arm, Rousey falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Segurado! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pablo Segurado!
Pablo Segurado spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hit Run (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacek Brozinek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacek Brozinek will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Run
vs
Brozinek

160 cm
25
145 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

173 cm
25
154 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hit Run!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jacek Brozinek!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Brozinek.

Run looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Run is trying to work for a kimura but Brozinek is defending well.

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

Run is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brozinek defends it well.
Run could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Brozinek is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Run wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brozinek keeps working.
Brozinek tries to kick Run off but Run keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Run keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Run's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Brozinek is trying to stand back up but Run is controlling him
Run seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brozinek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Run is really struggling to control Brozinek but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Run 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.
Brozinek is trying to stand.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brozinek manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Run drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Run jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Run drops back looking for a leg! Brozinek is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brozinek manages to kick Run off! Run jumps back into Brozinek's 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.
Brozinek tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Run sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brozinek's guard.
Run wants to pass to mount but Brozinek is defending the position.

Brozinek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Run pulls his head out easily.

Brozinek actively working from the bottom here.

Run is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brozinek wants to get back to full guard.
Brozinek pushes Run off looking to stand but Run dives back in and keeps control.
Brozinek is trying to maintain the position but Run is very close to passing his half guard.
Brozinek is looking for a sweep. Run is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brozinek regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brozinek keeping moving, preventing Run from controlling successfully.

Run drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Run jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Run passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brozinek wants to get back to his feet.
Brozinek manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brozinek wants to pass to mount but Run is defending the position.

Brozinek is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Run doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brozinek.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Run is looking to improve his position.
Run trying to control but Brozinek postures up.

Brozinek in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Run tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Brozinek!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jacek Brozinek!
Jacek Brozinek decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mister Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ed Frettish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Average
vs
Frettish

165 cm
25
145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

157 cm
25
142 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mister Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ed Frettish!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Average scoring well with a low kick there.
Average tries to land a leg kick but Frettish saw it coming and moves away.
Frettish lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Average is looking to score with low kicks.
Good work by Frettish as he checks the leg kick.
Average throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Frettish was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frettish takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Average is predictable there
and Frettish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Average misses with a takedown attempt
and Frettish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Average throws a lazy head kick
and Frettish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Average scores with a leg kick.
Average throws a jab but it's blocked by Frettish.
Average misses the shot to the body.
Frettish has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Average feints and then cracks Frettish's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frettish down.
Average definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Average throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Frettish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Average.
Average lands with a kick to the ribs.
Frettish rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Average moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Average shoots in and gets a takedown into Frettish's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Average is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Average content to stall in guard here.
Average stands and throws Frettish's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Average trying to control the position but Frettish is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Average is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frettish has escaped the position, nice work there.

Average is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frettish knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Frettish really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Average. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Average tries to advance to mount but can't.
Average passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Frettish!
Average tries to control but Frettish wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frettish wants to control but Average is having none of it.

Average wants to finish this one by submission but Frettish is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Average.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Average has control of Frettish's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Frettish regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Average looking to control but Frettish is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frettish has left one of his arms exposed and Average doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Frettish screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mister Average!
A victorious Mister Average thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Rammhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Rammhammer
vs
Six

190 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
25
216 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Vikai Gear Island

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rudolf Rammhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lincoln Six!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Six throws a jab when Rammhammer was well out of range.
Six takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Six misses with a lunging right hand
and Rammhammer counters with a left to the body.
Six misses the body punch
enabling Rammhammer to counter with a crisp jab.
Rammhammer throws a lazy right hand but Six sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rammhammer sets himself, and Six steps forward looking for the clinch! Rammhammer avoids it this time.
Six ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Six closes the distance and clinches.
Rammhammer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rammhammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Six.
Six lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rammhammer backwards.
Six blocking some punches.
Six scores with a shot to the side of Rammhammer's head.
Rammhammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Six working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rammhammer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Six walks away with a smile on his face. Rammhammer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rammhammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Six throws a combination that misses
and Rammhammer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Six forces Rammhammer back against the cage and clinches.
Rammhammer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Six misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rammhammer working hard to break the clinch.
Rammhammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Six leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Rammhammer as the two fighters clinch.
Six content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Six stalling.
Rammhammer lands a shot to the body.
Rammhammer struggles to land a body shot inside as Six controls his hands.
Rammhammer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Six lands a body punch in the clinch.
Six tries a body shot but Rammhammer blocks it.
Six lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rammhammer is looking to control Six's arms but Six gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rammhammer has his back to the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rammhammer seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Six is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
The referee calls for Six to work.
Rammhammer misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rammhammer lands with a short shot to the head.
Six can't find room to land a body shot as Rammhammer controls the action.
Six prevents a body shot from Rammhammer.
Six misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rammhammer is trying to push Six away but Six has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Six throws a punch but it's blocked by Rammhammer.
Rammhammer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rammhammer misses with a punch to the body.
Rammhammer tries to work over Six's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rammhammer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Six scores with a shot to the side of Rammhammer's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Six lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rammhammer backwards.
Rammhammer pushes Six back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Rammhammer breaks from the clinch.
Rammhammer scores with the left hand. Six knows he should have avoided that one.
Six cracks a nice hook into Rammhammer's ribs.
Six tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rammhammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Six.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rammhammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rammhammer blocks a jab.
Six misses the shot to the body.

Six forces Rammhammer back against the cage and clinches.
A short right from Six on the inside.
Six struggles to land a body shot inside as Rammhammer controls his hands.

Rammhammer jumps into guard, dragging Six to the mat.
Rammhammer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Six throws a big right hand that misses.
Six postures up in Rammhammer's guard and throws a big left but Rammhammer blocks it.

Six is sitting in close to Rammhammer's body. Rammhammer has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Six is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Six is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rammhammer.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rudolf Rammhammer!
After winning the bout, Rudolf Rammhammer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Valakas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and IB Strokin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strokin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Be Strokin' kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Valakas
vs
Strokin

166 cm
25
157 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

150 cm
25
155 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Fast

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vitor Valakas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, IB Strokin!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strokin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Valakas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Strokin defends it nicely.
Strokin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Strokin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Valakas.

Strokin gets caught napping as Valakas dives in and scores a takedown. Strokin manages to retain guard.
Strokin keeping moving, preventing Valakas from controlling successfully.
Strokin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Valakas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Valakas trying to control but Strokin is working from the bottom.
Valakas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Strokin's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valakas wants to pass the guard but Strokin is keeping the position.
Valakas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Valakas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Valakas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Valakas throwing strikes but missing.
Valakas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Strokin's guard.
Valakas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Strokin pushes Valakas off looking to stand but Valakas dives back in and keeps control.
Valakas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Strokin's head.
Valakas will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valakas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Valakas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valakas thows a huge punch but Strokin dodges it nicely.
Valakas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valakas working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Strokin is looking to escape.
Valakas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strokin is refusing to be controlled, as Valakas sits in half guard.
Valakas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Valakas uses his free foot to push down on Strokin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Strokin.
Valakas misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Strokin wants to try and get back to his feet.
Valakas wants to control the pace but Strokin is squirming around nicely.
Valakas throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Strokin because Valakas loaded up on that one.
Valakas lands a couple of good shots and Strokin has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valakas misses with an elbow to the head.
Valakas throwing wild punches that miss their target.
A lull in the action here.
Strokin avoids the strikes from Valakas.
Valakas punches the canvas rather than the man.
Strokin staying busy and making it hard for Valakas to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Even with his hooks in, Valakas manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Valakas thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Valakas somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Valakas's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Valakas struggling to land strikes to the head as Strokin covers up.
Valakas misses with punches from the back.
Valakas missing with strikes from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valakas is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Valakas thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Valakas throwing sloppy strikes.
Strokin covering up well under a series of strikes from Valakas.
Valakas punishes Strokin with strikes from the back mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Valakas misses with a punch to the head.
Strokin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valakas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valakas trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Strokin scores with a hook to the body. Valakas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valakas looks for a takedown but Strokin sprawls well.
Strokin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Valakas.
A jab from Strokin does it's job there.
Valakas fails to land the takedown.
Strokin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Strokin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valakas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Strokin works Valakas's body with a nice hook.
Valakas misses with an uppercut.
Strokin throws a shot from downtown. Valakas moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valakas slips a straight right by Strokin.
Valakas attempts a counter takedown but Strokin avoids it well and moves away.
Valakas misses with a takedown
letting Strokin counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitor Valakas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strokin connects with a single shot there.

Valakas is rocked!
Valakas drops his hands momentarily. Strokin doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Valakas staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Valakas doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). IB Strokin!
Our winner, IB Strokin, 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.