Solitude LV PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Allin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Debe Emtu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is YOU SCUM!. Emtu comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fade To Black 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.

Allin
vs
Emtu

190 cm
25
202 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
27
215 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buzz Allin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Debe Emtu!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emtu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Allin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Emtu counter with a right hand.
Emtu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allin was well out of range. Poor timing from Emtu.
Emtu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Debe Emtu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emtu lands a right hook to the body.
Allin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Emtu.
Emtu connects with a single shot there.
Allin wants to clinch.
Allin wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emtu has his takedown stuffed

and Allin counters by clinching up.
Allin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Emtu.
Allin lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Allin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Allin pushes Emtu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Allin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Allin on the inside.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Emtu 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.
Emtu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Allin tries to land a knee to the head but Emtu blocks with his arms.
Emtu misses with a body punch.
Allin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Emtu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Allin lands a shot to the body.
Allin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emtu backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Emtu.
Allin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Emtu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Allin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Emtu backwards.
Emtu misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Allin.
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!
Emtu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Allin stalling the fight.
Allin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Emtu backwards.
Emtu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Emtu has a couple of punches blocked by Allin.
A short right from Allin.
Still in the clinch, Allin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Emtu is working for takedown but Allin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Buzz Allin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Debe Emtu.
Emtu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Allin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Emtu blocks a body shot from Allin.
Allin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Allin tries to work over Emtu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Allin just leaning against Emtu, taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Emtu.
Allin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Allin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Allin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Emtu throws a head punch that misses.

Emtu jumps into guard, dragging Allin to the mat.

Emtu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Allin controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Debe Emtu!
Debe Emtu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Buzz Allin spoke after the fight, saying 'Did you give me drugs? Can I have some more?'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Declan Franks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franks's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Time Bomb by Rancid . Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Franks
vs
Miller

191 cm
25
208 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

191 cm
27
220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Declan Franks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mack Miller!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller digs a good body shot into Franks's ribs.
Miller misses with a hook
and Franks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Franks takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Miller swings for the body but Franks moves out of range.
Franks lands a glancing blow to the side of Miller's head.

It looks like Mack Miller has been cut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Franks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Franks counter with a right hand.
Miller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Miller duly obliges.

It looks like Declan Franks has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Franks loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Miller lands a really nice looking cross but Franks seems unphased.
Mack Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Franks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franks moves away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Franks. That's going to slow Miller down.
Miller misses with a hook.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Franks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Franks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Franks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Franks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Miller finds it's way round the side to connect with Franks's head.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Franks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Franks lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller misses with a hook
and Franks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Franks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Franks ducks right into an uppercut from Miller.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Miller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Franks misses the target.
Franks misses with a wild body shot.
Franks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Miller walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Franks.
Miller needs to keep his hands up - Franks had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Miller looks winded!
Franks scores with a sloppy right hand. Miller should have avoided that one.
Franks drops Miller with a straight right hand, right on the button! Franks follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Declan Franks!
Declan Franks seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Glen Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Regal Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Jacobs
vs
Law

225 cm
27
300 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

193 cm
26
290 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Glen Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Regal Law!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jacobs counter with a right hand.
Jacobs has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Hut - $50 in the buildup to the fight.
Law cracks Jacobs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jacobs misses the shot to the body.
Regal Law seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Law circles away quickly and effectively.
Law throws a right and a left that both miss.
Law throws a poor cross that misses
and Jacobs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jacobs doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Law drives through and clinches with Jacobs against the cage.
Jacobs is trying to push Law away but Law has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jacobs lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Law.
Law lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Law lands a nice shot to the body.
Jacobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Law manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs moves out of range as Law strikes.
Jacobs fails in his attempt to clinch.
Law throws a shot to the body.
Jacobs throws a hook but Law blocks it.

Law rushes Jacobs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Law.
Law goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Law blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacobs scores with a shoulder strike.
Law misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobs misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobs.
Law softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Law lands with a short punch from the clinch.

It looks like Glen Jacobs has been cut.
Law lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.

Law breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law swings for the body but Jacobs moves out of range.
Jacobs walks into a jab.

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

Jacobs is rocked!
Law fakes the body blow, causing Jacobs to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Jacobs goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Regal Law!
Regal Law 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
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Moe Szyslak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luiz Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moe Szyslak had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Szyslak
vs
Diaz

177 cm
27
164 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

178 cm
26
156 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Moe Szyslak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luiz Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Szyslak tries to clinch but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz darts in looking for a takedown but Szyslak gets double underhooks and turns Diaz into the cage.
Diaz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Szyslak.

Diaz looking to score a takedown here. Szyslak is defending well but Diaz drives through and ends up in Szyslak's guard.
Diaz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz stops Szyslak from standing up.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Szyslak's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Diaz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diaz throws a big elbow that misses.
Szyslak wants to stand and escape but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Diaz looking to pass the guard.
Szyslak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Szyslak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Szyslak utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz pushes down on Szyslak's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diaz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Diaz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Szyslak's head.
Szyslak has hold of Diaz's hands but Diaz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szyslak tries to kick Diaz off but Diaz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Szyslak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Diaz thows a huge punch but Szyslak dodges it nicely.
Szyslak pushes Diaz off looking to stand but Diaz dives back in and keeps control.

Diaz 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. Szyslak tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Diaz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luiz Diaz!
A relieved looking Luiz Diaz 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
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Terry Mirluk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Yamato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirluk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Guns N' Roses - Paradise City. Terry Mirluk could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hans Yamato's chin.

Mirluk
vs
Yamato

164 cm
27
145 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

170 cm
27
155 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Terry Mirluk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hans Yamato!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirluk lands an overhand right.
Yamato is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mirluk.
Mirluk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut there from Mirluk.
Mirluk dips to his left and cracks Yamato with an uppercut!
Yamato with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mirluk counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamato tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mirluk defends well and Yamato ends up having to push Mirluk into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mirluk throws a body punch but Yamato moves out of range.
Mirluk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yamato.
Terry Mirluk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Yamato.
Mirluk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yamato looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirluk scores with a jab to the head.
Yamato shoots in for a takedown but Mirluk shows good takedown defense.

Mirluk rushes Yamato and presses him up against the cage.
Mirluk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yamato changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mirluk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mirluk scores with a nice head shot.
Mirluk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mirluk throws the left hand but Yamato avoids the punch easily.
Yamato feints the counter takedown.
Yamato doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mirluk throws a body punch but Yamato moves out of range.
Yamato changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yamato shoots for a takedown but Mirluk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Mirluk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mirluk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamato's hands.
Mirluk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mirluk digs a good body shot into Yamato's ribs.
Mirluk scores with a nice right hand.
Mirluk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yamato back to the cage. Mirluk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mirluk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamato was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirluk.
Yamato with the counter takedown but Mirluk avoids it easily.
Mirluk lands a nice shot to the body.
Yamato dives in and grabs Mirluk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mirluk pushes down on Yamato's head and hops out.
Mirluk misses with a body shot.
Jab by Mirluk.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirluk with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Terry Mirluk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Yamato is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mirluk's half guard.
Mirluk works his way to full guard. Good work.

Mirluk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yamato with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mirluk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yamato has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yamato throwing strikes from guard but Mirluk blocks nicely.
Mirluk wants to sweep here but Yamato controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mirluk is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yamato defends well.
Yamato throws a strike but Mirluk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Yamato keeping full guard, as Mirluk tries to pass.
Mirluk trying to control the position from guard on top but Yamato is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yamato tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yamato is on top in guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mirluk is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terry Mirluk dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mirluk throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mirluk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamato was well out of range. Poor timing from Mirluk.
Yamato drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mirluk defends it well.

Yamato looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mirluk!
Yamato looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mirluk is avoiding damage well.
Mirluk can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mirluk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yamato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirluk tries to roll over but Yamato keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamato thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yamato thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamato working Mirluk over with strikes.
Hans Yamato has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yamato thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yamato not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yamato not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yamato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yamato trying to control from half guard but Mirluk is working away.
Yamato not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mirluk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mirluk regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yamato.
Mirluk keeping moving, preventing Yamato from controlling successfully.

Mirluk is looking for a triangle but Yamato pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mirluk has his foot on Yamato's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yamato works his way back into a safe position though.
Mirluk looking for a sweep. Not yet Mirluk, not yet.
Yamato postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamato is looking to work some ground and pound but Mirluk has wrist control.
Yamato postures up.
Yamato in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yamato throws a big elbow that misses.
Mirluk looking for a sweep. Not yet Mirluk, not yet.
Yamato pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mirluk is keeping the position for now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Mirluk looking for a guillotine here but Yamato defends easily.
Mirluk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mirluk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yamato with a nice head shot there.
Mirluk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mirluk wants to sweep but no luck.
Yamato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamato throwing strikes from guard but Mirluk blocks nicely.
Yamato postures up in Mirluk's guard and throws a big left but Mirluk blocks it.
Yamato trying to control but Mirluk is working from the bottom.
Yamato working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirluk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yamato wants to control from the top but Mirluk keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Yamato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Yamato tries to keep at a distance but Mirluk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mirluk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yamato has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mirluk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mirluk lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Mirluk.
Yamato has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mirluk after a bit of a struggle.
Terry Mirluk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Yamato.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mirluk lands a right hand.
Mirluk is stalling here.
Yamato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mirluk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yamato is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mirluk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Yamato showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mirluk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Yamato shoots and misses
and Mirluk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mirluk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Yamato throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mirluk was covering up waiting for the punch and Yamato finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Yamato with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Mirluk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yamato doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yamato manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Yamato avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yamato throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamato missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yamato throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mirluk pulls Yamato in to control the position.
Yamato working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mirluk looking to control.
Yamato loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yamato is looking to work some ground and pound but Mirluk has wrist control.
Yamato passes into half guard.
Yamato throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamato sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mirluk defending well though.
Yamato missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yamato not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yamato missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mirluk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Yamato.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mirluk wants to get back to full guard.
Yamato throwing shots but Mirluk is blocking nicely.
Mirluk is not content to let Yamato control the position.
Yamato throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mirluk tries to roll over but Yamato keeps him under control.
Mirluk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mirluk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mirluk wants to control but Yamato is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yamato trying to control the action but Mirluk is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mirluk misses with a looping right.
A jab from Mirluk misses.
Mirluk misses with a looping right.
Terry Mirluk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamato shoots in for a takedown but Mirluk shows good takedown defense.
Yamato walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yamato drops his hands momentarily and Mirluk takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Yamato shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Yamato showed some decent athleticism there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamato throwing shots but Mirluk is blocking nicely.
Yamato is thwarting Mirluk's attempts to control the position.
Yamato stalling away here and it's allowed Mirluk to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamato accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamato preventing the sweep.
Mirluk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamato throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mirluk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mirluk trying to keep a closed guard but Yamato is proving a slippery customer.
Mirluk keeping moving, preventing Yamato from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Yamato comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yamato has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Yamato!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mairbek Taisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolf Rammhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taisumov comes to the cage accompanied by Castle in the snow. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Taisumov
vs
Rammhammer

188 cm
26
213 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
27
205 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mairbek Taisumov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rudolf Rammhammer!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rammhammer misses with a looping left.
Rammhammer circles away from the clinch attempt.

Taisumov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taisumov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rammhammer lands a body shot.
Taisumov throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taisumov.
Rammhammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taisumov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taisumov misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch on the inside from Rammhammer fails to land.
Taisumov misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taisumov misses with a punch on the inside.
Rammhammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taisumov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rammhammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rammhammer throws a head punch that misses.
Taisumov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rammhammer.
Rammhammer is trying to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rammhammer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taisumov backwards.
Taisumov lands a shoulder strike.
Taisumov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rammhammer digs a right hand underneath Taisumov's ribcage. Taisumov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rammhammer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rammhammer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rammhammer.
Rammhammer blocks an elbow strike.
Taisumov throws a punch but it's blocked by Rammhammer.
Rammhammer's coach down at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rammhammer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rammhammer throws a head punch that misses.
Taisumov has a couple of punches blocked by Rammhammer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rammhammer.
A head punch on the inside from Rammhammer fails to land.
Rammhammer working aggressively here.
Rammhammer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rammhammer lands a nice uppercut.
Taisumov working aggressively here.
Rammhammer lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taisumov swings wildly with an uppercut but Rammhammer uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taisumov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taisumov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rammhammer backwards.
Taisumov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rammhammer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taisumov to keep the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taisumov.
Taisumov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rammhammer avoids it.
Taisumov misses with some punches.
Taisumov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taisumov.
Rammhammer blocks an elbow strike from Taisumov.
Taisumov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rammhammer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taisumov blocks a body shot from Rammhammer.
Taisumov throws an elbow that misses.

Rammhammer decides to pull guard.
Rammhammer keeping moving, preventing Taisumov from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taisumov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rammhammer controls Taisumov momentarily but Taisumov frees himself.
Taisumov preventing the sweep.
Taisumov wants to control from the top but Rammhammer keeps moving.

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

Taisumov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rammhammer keeps the fight on the outside.
Taisumov tries to clinch up but Rammhammer circles away and keeps his distance.

Taisumov takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taisumov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taisumov blocks a body shot from Rammhammer.
Rammhammer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rammhammer pushes Taisumov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rammhammer misses with some punches.

Rammhammer jumps guard and drags Taisumov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Taisumov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Rammhammer to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Taisumov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Rammhammer pulls down on the head and he's put Taisumov to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rudolf Rammhammer!
A victorious Rudolf Rammhammer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Endleman Schubert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schubert's entrance music is Seve by Tez Cadey. A fine choice. Anderson Santos will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Schubert
vs
Santos

197 cm
27
273 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

214 cm
26
265 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Endleman Schubert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anderson Santos!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos looks to land a combination but Schubert avoids it well.

Schubert closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Schubert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santos tries to work over Schubert's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santos lands a damaging elbow.

It looks like Endleman Schubert has been cut.
Schubert misses with a punch to the body.
Santos misses with an elbow over the top.
Santos lands a nice knee to the body.
Schubert throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santos pushes off an throws an elbow but Schubert leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Santos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schubert's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Schubert creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Schubert goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santos looking to throw knees to the head but Schubert is blocking nicely.
Schubert managing to block the knees to the body from Santos.
Schubert managing to block the knees to the body from Santos.
Knees in the clinch landing for Santos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schubert presses Santos against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Schubert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Santos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Schubert.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schubert shoots in and drives through. Santos sprawls well.
Schubert has been working on his balance at THE GYM (20 Elite coaches on the Island !!!), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Santos.

Santos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Schubert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schubert throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santoss head.
Schubert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos lands a body punch in the clinch.
Santos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Schubert jumps guard but Santos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santos trying to land knees to the body.
Schubert is leaning against Santos and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Schubert holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Schubert lands with a light punch inside.
Schubert managing to block the knees to the body from Santos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Schubert digs a right hand into Santos's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santos's gas tank.
Santos looks winded!
Schubert lands a left hand.
Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

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!

Schubert pulls guard.

Schubert has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Santos off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schubert dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Santos. That did some damage!
Schubert lands with a thumping leg kick.
Schubert misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crunch! Schubert slams his shin into Santos's torso.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schubert!
Schubert scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Schubert there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Schubert feints and then cracks Santos's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Santos down.

Schubert closes the distance and clinches.
Schubert lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schubert lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Schubert.
Schubert scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Schubert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schubert lands a big head kick that sends Santos to the canvas! Schubert follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Endleman Schubert!
Endleman Schubert bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santino Carolla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Lazaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santino Carolla could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paulo Lazaro's chin.

Carolla
vs
Lazaro

225 cm
27
300 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

195 cm
27
251 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Santino Carolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paulo Lazaro!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazaro misses with a kick to the body
and Carolla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carolla throws a hook to the side of Lazaro's head but Lazaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lazaro misses with a straight left.
A cross from Carolla lands.
Carolla throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Lazaro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The referee calls for Carolla to work.
Lazaro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lazaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lazaro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Carolla is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lazaro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazaro works on Carolla's body with a couple of short punches.
Lazaro's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lazaro blocks an uppercut.
Lazaro lands a shot to the body.
Carolla blocks an uppercut.
Lazaro tries to throw a body punch but Carolla avoids it by throwing Lazaro back against the cage.
Carolla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lazaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Carolla or not.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lazaro.
Carolla trying to control the position but instead, Lazaro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Carolla into the cage.
A short right from Lazaro on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carolla blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Lazaro.
Lazaro misses with a body punch.
Lazaro scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lazaro.
Lazaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Lazaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carolla prevents a body shot from Lazaro.
Lazaro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lazaro stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carolla is breathing heavily.
Lazaro can't find room to land a body shot as Carolla controls the action.
Lazaro slowing the pace effectively.
Carolla is trying to stall.
Lazaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lazaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lazaro scores with a shoulder strike.
Lazaro cracks Carolla with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Lazaro.
Lazaro lands with a short shot to the head.
Lazaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Lazaro drops Carolla onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Carolla is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Carolla is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lazaro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carollas head.
Oh Carolla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carolla is trying to maintain a safe position but Lazaro gets an underhook and turns Carolla into the cage.
Lazaro is leaning against Carolla and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lazaro pushes Carolla against the cage. Lazaro is working some dirty boxing. Lazaro pushes off with a quick right hook! Carolla goes down! Carolla tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lazaro moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Lazaro!
Paulo Lazaro took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

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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 Roger Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otocanin Zmija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otocanin Zmija will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Machado
vs
Zmija

187 cm
26
270 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

199 cm
26
265 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roger Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Otocanin Zmija!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zmija's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zmija duly obliges.

It looks like Roger Machado has been cut.
Zmija throws a combination. Machado tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Machado moves into the clinch successfully.
Zmija stalls.
Machado being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zmija.
Zmija stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zmija working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machado swings wildly with an uppercut but Zmija uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zmija's elbow.

Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado tries to clinch up but Zmija circles away and keeps his distance.
Machado defending well as Zmija loads up on a big left hand.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Machado moves in looking to clinch but Zmija pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machado shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Machado showed some decent athleticism there.

Zmija makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Machado throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zmija was covering up waiting for the punch and Machado finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Machado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zmija manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Machado manages to get himself to full guard.

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zmija is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zmija pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado working a defensive guard here.
Zmija working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zmija pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.
Zmija keeps trying to improve his position.
Zmija sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zmija trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Machado looking to control.
Zmija missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zmija not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Machado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zmija works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zmija prevents Machado from improving his position.
Zmija trying to control from half guard but Machado is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machado manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zmija trying to control the position from guard on top but Machado is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machado might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zmija distracts Machado with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zmija with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Zmija drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zmija jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machado keeping moving, preventing Zmija from controlling successfully.

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

Machado drives through with a takedown into Zmija's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado wants to control from the top but Zmija keeps moving.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Zmija is keeping the position.
Zmija trying to keep a closed guard but Machado is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Otocanin Zmija dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Machado's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Machado tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zmija manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zmija appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

Machado scores with a takedown into Zmija's guard.
Machado tries to free his leg and advance position but Zmija is retaining full guard.
Machado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zmija has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zmija looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zmija looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zmija is trying to control the position but Machado postures up.
Zmija can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Machado controls the pace.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zmija holds on and takes a little breather.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zmija lands with a hook. Machado tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zmija is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zmija misses with a double jab

and Machado counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zmija keeping full guard, as Machado tries to pass.
Zmija is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zmija wants to sweep here but Machado controlling him for the moment.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Zmija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zmija looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.
Machado trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machado is stalling in the full guard.
Machado wants to control from the top but Zmija keeps moving.
Zmija looking for a sweep. Not yet Zmija, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zmija throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

so Machado counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zmija looking for a sweep. Not yet Zmija, not yet.
Machado is pushing down on Zmija's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zmija is fighting to maintain full guard but Machado has managed to sneak the leg through.

Machado is trying to work for a kimura but Zmija is defending well.
Machado stops Zmija from getting back to his feet.
Zmija trying to control here.
Zmija is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Machado is staying active.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machado is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Machado is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zmija sees it coming and defends easily.

Machado is looking for a kimura here.
Zmija manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Machado 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Machado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Machado's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Donk. Zmija catches Machado right on the button with a cross.
Zmija connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Machado closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Machado is looking for a kimura here.
Zmija moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zmija 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.
Zmija is controlling Machado's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Zmija is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zmija seems keen to control Machado's posture.
Zmija looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machado is one step ahead there.
Zmija not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Machado shoots in but Zmija avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zmija let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.

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.
Zmija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Machado moves out of range as Zmija strikes.
Zmija throws a lazy right hand but Machado sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Machado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zmija swinging wildly here.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch but Zmija swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zmija looks to land a left hand but Machado moved out of range nicely.
Otocanin Zmija seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Zmija misses the target.
Machado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zmija displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Zmija swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

so Machado counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zmija trying to keep a closed guard but Machado is proving a slippery customer.
Machado trying to control but Zmija is working from the bottom.
Machado has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Machado wants to control but Zmija is keeping him busy.

Machado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zmija wants to control but Machado postures up.

Machado goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zmija rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Machado's guard! Nice work there by Zmija!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zmija.

Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zmija doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zmija manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roger Machado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zmija trying to control but Machado is working from the bottom.
Zmija forces his way into half guard.
Zmija works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Zmija tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zmija has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zmija trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Otocanin Zmija.
I think Zmija has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Otocanin Zmija!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Schopenhauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petey Pablo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pablo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Raise up. Petey Pablo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Schopenhauer
vs
Pablo

181 cm
27
194 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

194 cm
27
204 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arthur Schopenhauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Petey Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schopenhauer misses with a takedown attempt
and Pablo counters with an inside leg kick.

Pablo clinches with his opponent.
Schopenhauer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Schopenhauer is trying to pull guard but Pablo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Schopenhauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schopenhauer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pablo prevents a body shot from Schopenhauer.
Pablo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pablo gets through Schopenhauer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schopenhauer jumps guard but Pablo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schopenhauer has had enough of the clinch but Pablo keeps him there for the moment.
Pablo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Schopenhauer up against the cage.
Pablo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Schopenhauers head.
Schopenhauer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
I was talking to Schopenhauer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schopenhauer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pablo is defending well.
Schopenhauer tries to pull guard but Pablo won't allow it.
Stalling in the clinch from Pablo.
Schopenhauer jumps guard but Pablo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pablo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Schopenhauer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pablo smiles and moves away.
Schopenhauer fails with a takedown attempt.
Pablo lands a lovely overhand right.
Pablo tries to land a leg kick but Schopenhauer saw it coming and moves away.
Schopenhauer tries to counter with a takedown but Pablo is quick to defend against it.
Schopenhauer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo misses with a straight right.
Schopenhauer tries to counter with a takedown but Pablo is quick to defend against it.
Petey Pablo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pablo is looking to clinch.

Schopenhauer feints and as Pablo raises his hands in defense, Schopenhauer changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schopenhauer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schopenhauer passes into half guard.
Pablo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Schopenhauer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Schopenhauer is working for a kimura but Pablo is defending it quite comfortably.
Schopenhauer works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer moves to the back position.

Schopenhauer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Pablo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Schopenhauer's arms.

Schopenhauer has got one arm under Pablo's chin. This could be trouble... Pablo trying to control the other hand but Schopenhauer gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Pablo has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Arthur Schopenhauer!
After winning the bout, Arthur Schopenhauer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.