DCF Fight Night #14 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Fawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Smith
vs
Fawkes

167 cm
19
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

172 cm
19
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gareth Fawkes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fawkes avoids it really well and circles away.
Fawkes bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Smith's head.

It looks like Jay Smith has been cut.
Smith tries for a takedown but Fawkes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Smith shoots and misses
and Fawkes counters with a stiff right hand.

Smith is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fawkes lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Smith - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Fawkes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gareth Fawkes!

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RATING
71%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Adams (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!

Cox
vs
Adams

180 cm
27
174 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

180 cm
26
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean Cox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Adams!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams throws a series of punches but Cox avoids them all with ease.
Cox drops down looking for a counter takedown but Adams sprawls and moves away.

Adams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cox slips a jab and a cross from Adams.

Adams forces Cox back against the cage and clinches.
Cox changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Adams misses with a combination

and Cox holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adams jumps into guard, dragging Cox to the mat.
Cox tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.
Cox forces his way into half guard.
Cox is thwarting Adams's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Cox is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Cox tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Cox is trying to work for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Cox is pressing down on Adams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Adams is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams pushes Cox off looking to stand but Cox dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Cox is trying to work for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Cox has control of the leg.

Cox is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cox looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cox wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams won't allow Cox to pass to mount.

Adams is defending against the submission attempts here by Cox.
Cox wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Cox frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Adams is squirming around, avoiding Cox's attempts to control the action.
Cox raining down shots from the mount!
Adams has given up his back here. Will Cox look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Cox trying to control momentarily.
Cox gets his hands free as Adams looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams staying busy and making it hard for Cox to control.

Adams defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cox tries to get the hooks in deep but Adams pushed the leg off.

Cox is cranking Adams's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Adams! He's tightened the choke and Adams is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sean Cox!
Sean Cox thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tino Kallio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kallio comes to the cage accompanied by Atomic Rooster - Death Walks Behind You. Penn has chosen Everything in its right place as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kallio
vs
Penn

169 cm
30
176 lbs
12 - 10 - 1

181 cm
25
185 lbs
10 - 7 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tino Kallio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, James Penn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kallio bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Penn stops Kallio from passing to mount.
Penn dodges the ground and pound from Kallio.

Kallio tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Penn is trying to control Kallio's posture but Kallio avoids it.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kallio tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn is looking for a sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Kallio seems to be looking for submissions.
Kallio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kallio lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Penn hang on?
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kallio lands a big shot there that rocks Penn but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kallio looking to control but Penn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kallio is really struggling to control Penn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kallio looking to finish Penn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Penn!
Penn is desperately trying to improve his position but Kallio has a good base and remains in mount.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Kallio gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kallio unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kallio working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Kallio working Penn over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio looking to control and managing it successfully.
Penn slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Kallio trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.

Kallio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Kallio wants to advance to full mount but Penn doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

Penn working for a triangle but Kallio defends it easily.
Kallio advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio advances to mount.
Penn is looking to get to half guard.
Penn sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kallio works his way into side control.
Penn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Penn is not content to let Kallio control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kallio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Penn controlling the position well.
Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kallio is working away from the top position though.
Penn is not content to let Kallio control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kallio is stalling here. Penn is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kallio seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Penn has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Penn wants to control but Kallio is keeping him busy.
Kallio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kallio is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kallio thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Kallio trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Kallio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Penn can do to turn this around?
Kallio is controlling the pace.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Kallio has control of the leg.
Kallio seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Kallio wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kallio is trying to control. Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kallio is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Penn is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Penn moves into full guard.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Kallio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kallio has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Kallio from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kallio passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kallio misses with a head shot. Penn uses the momentum to regain guard.
Kallio trying to move into half guard but instead Penn has managed to sweep!

Penn working some strikes from top position.
Penn won't allow Kallio to sweep him here.
Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Penn advances to half guard.
Kallio tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kallio is working hard here to advance position.
Penn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Penn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kallio is trying desperately to improve position.

Penn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kallio can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kallio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kallio moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tino Kallio will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kallio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kallio shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kallio working some strikes from top position.
Kallio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Penn has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kallio should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Penn has tightened it up now! Kallio should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). James Penn!
James Penn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Marquet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vukovic has chosen Yellow Claw - DJ Turn It Up as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Marquet
vs
Vukovic

181 cm
21
184 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

190 cm
19
195 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Pitt Nutrition 160Q!
Lion Fightwear

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Marquet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Milan Vukovic!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vukovic avoids the body shot from Marquet.
Marquet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marquet throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Milan Vukovic has been cut.
Marquet uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vukovic.

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

Vukovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Marquet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vukovic keeps working.

Marquet is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic wants to improve his position but Marquet is controlling well.
Marquet thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vukovic's head.
Marquet trying to control from half guard but Vukovic is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vukovic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Marquet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marquet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vukovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Marquet is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Vukovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vukovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marquet. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marquet throws a strike but Vukovic avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Marquet works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Marquet not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Marquet is looking to advance position but Vukovic won't allow it.
Marquet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marquet missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marquet seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marquet connects with a nice short shot to Vukovic's temple.
Marquet wants to pass the guard but Vukovic is defending well.
Vukovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marquet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquet trying to control from half guard but Vukovic is working away.

Marquet is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Marquet is looking to advance position but Vukovic won't allow it.
Marquet is working hard here to advance position.
Marquet is trying to control the action in half guard but Vukovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vukovic is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vukovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marquet is pressing down on Vukovic's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vukovic is holding on for now.

Marquet is working for a submission of some sort.
Vukovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Marquet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marquet prevents Vukovic from improving his position.
Vukovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marquet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Marquet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milan Vukovic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Vukovic throws a leg kick but Marquet checks it.
Henry Marquet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marquet throws a hook to the side of Vukovic's head but Vukovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vukovic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vukovic misses with a hook to the body
and Marquet counters with a one-two to the body.
Marquet fails with a takedown attempt.
Marquet throws a right hand that Vukovic ducks under and follows up with a left that Vukovic also avoids with ease.
Vukovic slips a straight right by Marquet.
Marquet changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Vukovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marquet throws a looping overhand right but Vukovic ducks down to avoid it.
Marquet misses with a series of wild punches.
Marquet scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marquet throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquet tries to clinch up but Vukovic circles away and keeps his distance.
Vukovic shoots in for a takedown but Marquet shows good takedown defense.
Marquet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vukovic's hands.
Marquet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vukovic.
Vukovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vukovic lands a jab to the nose.
Henry Marquet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Marquet lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Vukovic sprawling to the canvas. Marquet follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Vukovic hang on?

Vukovic is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marquet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Henry Marquet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marquet missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Marquet trying to control from half guard but Vukovic is working away.
Vukovic is looking to control Marquet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vukovic avoid being mounted?
Marquet wants to pass to mount but Vukovic is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marquet stands up and beckons Vukovic to join him on the feet.
Vukovic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marquet backs up against the cage.
Marquet uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vukovic.
Vukovic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marquet checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vukovic leaves Marquet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marquet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vukovic manages to avoid it.

Vukovic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Marquet, pushing him back against the cage.
Marquet lands a hook that snaps the head of Vukovic backwards.

That has opened up Milan Vukovic's cut even more.
Marquet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vukovic can do to turn this around?
Vukovic is trying to push Marquet away but Marquet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Marquet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Marquet. That's going to slow Vukovic down.
Marquet scores with a jab. Vukovic acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic blocks a low kick nicely.
Vukovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.

Marquet drops Vukovic with a right and a left! Marquet comes rushing in but Vukovic regains his composure and manages to keep Marquet in guard.
Vukovic is still in real trouble! Can Marquet finish him?
Marquet stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vukovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vukovic looking to control.
Vukovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Marquet.
Marquet content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Marquet trying to control but Vukovic is working from the bottom.
Vukovic seems to have recovered his senses.
Vukovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marquet is pushing down on Vukovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vukovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Marquet has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marquet trying to control from Vukovic's half guard. Vukovic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marquet trying to control the position from guard on top but Vukovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquet passes Vukovic's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Marquet with the ground and pound but Vukovic uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Marquet throwing strikes but missing.
Vukovic keeping moving, preventing Marquet from controlling successfully.
Vukovic is pulling down on Marquet's head. It's preventing any offense from Marquet, at least for the moment.

Marquet drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vukovic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vukovic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vukovic!

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

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

Marquet lands a lovely overhand right.
Marquet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marquet drops his hands momentarily and Vukovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Marquet throws a left that rocks Vukovic and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Marquet dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Vukovic regain composure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Marquet is trying to get an arm triangle but Vukovic is defending well.
Vukovic is looking to reverse the position.

Marquet thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Who's going to make the next move?
Marquet creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vukovic sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Marquet seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Vukovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Marquet trying to control the position but Vukovic is working away.
Marquet scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Vukovic to see if he's OK.

The cut above Milan Vukovic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

Marquet thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Marquet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marquet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquet throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Milan Vukovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquet has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Vukovic!

Marquet moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Vukovic has worked his arm free - good work by Vukovic!
Vukovic wants to get back to his feet.
Henry Marquet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Marquet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vukovic keeps working.
Vukovic tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Marquet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Vukovic tries to bench press Marquet off him but Marquet keeps the position.
Marquet trying to control the position but Vukovic is working away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Marquet takes a little break here. Vukovic wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Marquet trying to control the position but Vukovic is working away.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vukovic walks into a stiff left hand from Marquet.

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.
Marquet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Marquet connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Marquet moves into range and clinches up with Vukovic.
Vukovic can't break the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Vukovic throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vukovic wants a takedown but no success here.

Marquet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marquet cracks Vukovic with a good jab.
Vukovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Marquet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marquet 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Marquet!
Henry Marquet 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.

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kane Arona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taz Barry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Arona
vs
Barry

187 cm
19
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Conviction
Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kane Arona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taz Barry!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barry feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barry content to stall in guard here.
Arona keeping moving, preventing Barry from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barry trying to control the position from guard on top but Arona is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Arona on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Arona tries to get out of the position.
Barry controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barry takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barry shoots in looking for a takedown. Arona tries to sprawl out of it but Barry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Arona manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barry tries to clinch but Arona moves out of range.
Arona lands a jab.
Barry has a takedown stuffed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Barry closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Barry goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Arona rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barry's guard! Nice work there by Arona!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arona sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Arona controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arona postures up.
Arona is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Barry trying to keep a closed guard but Arona is proving a slippery customer.
Arona looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Barry trying to keep a closed guard but Arona is proving a slippery customer.

Arona avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arona slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Barry has his foot on Arona's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Arona works his way back into a safe position though.
Arona stays in close to Barry's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kane Arona will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Barry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arona looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arona tries to score with a low kick but Barry moves his leg out of the way.
Barry steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arona.
Barry shoots for a double leg takedown but Arona sprawls well. He's pushed Barry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arona lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

It looks like Taz Barry has been cut.
A slow jab from Arona misses its intended target.
Barry shoots in but Arona avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arona throws a body shot but no joy.
Kane Arona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arona sprawls well. Arona wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barry gets slowly back to his feet.
Kane Arona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taz Barry.
Arona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barry manages to avoid it.
Arona sets himself, and Barry steps forward looking for the clinch! Arona avoids it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Arona cracks Barry with a right hand to the side of the head.
Arona lands with a kick to the ribs.
Arona throws a head kick that misses.
Barry steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Arona.
Arona is looking to wear down Barry with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Arona misses.
Barry feints the counter takedown.
Arona throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Arona throws out the jab.
Barry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Arona sprawls well. Arona wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barry gets slowly back to his feet.
Arona scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barry doesn't seem bothered though.
Arona tests Barry's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kane Arona is winning the standup battle so far.
Arona connects with a jab.
Kane Arona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barry throws a sloppy head kick
and Arona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Barry is rocked!
Barry looks up at the clock. Bad move! Arona lands a right hand from hell, dropping Barry. Arona pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Arona!
Kane Arona 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
33%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trent Punchy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Punchy
vs
Jones

186 cm
29
202 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

191 cm
26
213 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

KnockOut
Lion Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Trent Punchy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Jones!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones lands a head kick!
Jones throws a leg kick
enabling Punchy to counter with a crisp jab.
Punchy avoids the body shot from Jones.
Punchy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at El Tico 's Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Jones cracks Punchy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Punchy moves out of range easily.
Punchy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Punchy is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones lands with a hook. Punchy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones misses the jab.
Henry Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones lands a jab to the nose.
Jones blocks a jab.
Punchy gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones blocks the body kick.
Punchy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jones has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice body kick from Jones.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Punchy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
Punchy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Punchy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Punchy counter with a right hand.
Punchy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Punchy persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Punchy moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJones.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Punchy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones tries to clinch but Punchy is having none of it.
Punchy throws a big shot that misses.
Punchy throws a front kick that sends Jones stumbling back into the cage.
Jones feints and then cracks Punchy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Punchy down.
A leg kick checked by Punchy.
Punchy throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Nice body kick from Jones.
Jones throws a low kick but Punchy avoids it.
Punchy is looking for a counter combo.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Jones tries to counter with a clinch but Punchy shakes him off and moves away.
Jones tries to clinch but Punchy moves out of range.
Punchy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Punchy throws a quick counter head kick but Jones was just out of range.
Punchy is looking to land body kicks.
Punchy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Punchy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Punchy moved away.
Punchy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones connects with a solid leg kick.
Jones lands a body shot.

Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Punchy avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Punchy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Punchy throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones tries a body shot but Punchy blocks it.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Punchy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones digs a right hand into Punchy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Punchy's gas tank.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Punchy.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones lands with a right to the head.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Punchy is breathing heavily.
Jones lands a knee to the head.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Punchy misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Punchy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Punchy blocks an uppercut.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Punchy's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Punchy misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Punchy needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Punchy's head.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Punchy checks it.
Punchy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Punchy counter with a right hand.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones throws a head kick but Punchy moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but Punchy moves out of range.
Punchy throws a big counter combination but Jones scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Punchy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Punchy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Punchy connects with a leg kick. Jones looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones connects with the punch.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Punchy cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Trent Punchy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Henry Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones lands with a straight right. Punchy didn't see that one coming.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Punchy feinted with a counter takedown.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Punchy.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Punchy back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Punchy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Punchy.
Punchy tries to counter by clinching up but Jones breaks away and moves out of range.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Punchy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Punchy checks a leg kick.
Jones throws a push kick but Punchy slaps the foot to one side.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Punchy there.
Punchy avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jab by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Punchy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a hook but Punchy avoids it easily.
Punchy is looking to counter punch.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Punchy manages to avoid it.
Punchy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Punchy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Jones looks to move away, Punchy throws a big counter combo but Jones just gets out of the way.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Punchy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Punchy moves out of range of the leg kick from Jones.
Punchy half committed to a counter leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Punchy tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones lands with an uppercut that bounces Punchy off the cage and back into range.
Jones looks for the body kick but Punchy saw that one coming.
Jones motions for Punchy to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Jones tries to get set, Punchy tries to push him back and clinch up but Jones manages to avoid the attempt.
Jones scores with a leg kick.
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Punchy is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Punchy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big left from Jones misses.
Nice jab there from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones throws a right hand that Punchy ducks under and follows up with a left that Punchy also avoids with ease.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Punchy attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
Punchy blocks the body kick.
It looked like Punchy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A combination from Punchy does no damage.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Punchy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punchy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Punchy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Henry Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punchy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Punchy is out of range.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Punchy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Punchy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Punchy avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Punchy throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Punchy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Punchy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punchy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones slips under a jab from Punchy.
A swing and a miss from Punchy.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punchy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Punchy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Punchy moves his leg out of the way.
Jones slips a jab from Punchy.
Jones wants to counter with a clinch but Punchy pushes him away.
Trent Punchy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Punchy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Jones darts in and clinches Punchy up against the cage.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Punchy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Punchy controls the action.
Punchy misses with some punches.
Punchy lands with a short shot to the head.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Punchy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punchy blocks a body shot from Jones.
Punchy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Punchy misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Punchy tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Punchy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Punchy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones prevents a body shot from Punchy.
Punchy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Punchy takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones tries to stall but Punchy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Henry Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Punchy.
Punchy tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Punchy back against the cage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Jones! Henry Jones retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Henry Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Trent Punchy spoke after the fight, saying 'Me Mum... she had it pretty hard ay. Lots of cock for cash.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Aragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ceoghan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Cartwright's choice of entrance music: Disciples of Power - Born Unto Death. 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!

Aragon
vs
Cartwright

180 cm
31
183 lbs
20 - 16 - 2

188 cm
28
195 lbs
8 - 13 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

MayheM sportswear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Diego Aragon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ceoghan Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright dives in and grabs Aragon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aragon pushes down on Cartwright's head and hops out.
Aragon throws a quick counter head kick but Cartwright was just out of range.
Cartwright has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A combination from Cartwright does no damage.
Aragon throws a head kick that Cartwright semi-blocks.
Aragon throws a sloppy head kick and Cartwright moves out of range easily.
Cartwright has his takedown stuffed
and Aragon counters with a right hand to the body.
Aragon tries to land a front kick but Cartwright steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cartwright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aragon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartwright somewhat.
Diego Aragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceoghan Cartwright.
Aragon feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cartwright's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cartwright has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aragon misses with a body shot.
Aragon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cartwright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Aragon shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Aragon slips under a jab.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aragon thuds his shin into the meat of Cartwright's side.
Aragon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diego Aragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aragon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cartwright needs to keep his hands up - Aragon had a free shot at his head there.
Aragon misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Aragon's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID260K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Aragon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aragon wants it to stay on the feet.
Cartwright takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Aragon connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aragon throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cartwright.
Nice uppercut there from Aragon.
Aragon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Aragon throws a body punch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Aragon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cartwright is able to avoid easily.
Cartwright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Aragon defends well and Cartwright ends up having to push Aragon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aragon cracks Cartwright with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cartwright gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aragon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cartwright looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cartwright slips under a jab from Aragon.
Cartwright shoots in and drives through. Aragon sprawls well.
Aragon just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aragon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Cartwright takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cartwright closes this distance looking for a takedown but Aragon circles away.
Aragon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cartwright just manages to avoid it.
Aragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aragon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cartwright avoids the head kick by Aragon.
Aragon stuffs the takedown attempt from Cartwright. Cartwright gets slowly back to his feet.
Aragon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to clinch there but Aragon circles away.
Aragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartwright is just out of range.
Nice body kick there by Aragon.
Aragon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Aragon lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Aragon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aragon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Aragon tries to bum rush Cartwright with a series of wild strikes but Cartwright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartwright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Aragon.
Aragon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Aragon tries to sprawl but Cartwright drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cartwright is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aragon has hold of Cartwright's hands but Cartwright slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to control. Aragon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aragon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Aragon won't allow Cartwright to pass to mount.
Aragon wants to get back to his feet.

Cartwright wants to work for an arm triangle but Aragon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cartwright has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aragon tries to kick Cartwright off but Cartwright keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Aragon dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Aragon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cartwright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aragon takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses.
Cartwright feints the counter takedown.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aragon.
Aragon fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cartwright looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Aragon misses with a body kick.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cartwright shoots and misses
and Aragon counters with a thumping low kick.
Diego Aragon is winning the standup battle so far.
Aragon feints and then cracks Cartwright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartwright down.
Cartwright moves out of range as Aragon throws a body kick.
Aragon connects with the punch.
Cartwright misses with the combination.
Cartwright swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright shoots in but Aragon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Diego Aragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceoghan Cartwright.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Aragon.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aragon.
Cartwright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aragon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cartwright somewhat.
Cartwright blocks a head kick by Aragon.
Aragon lands with a kick to the temple. Cartwright shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice leg kick lands there from Aragon.

Cartwright gets a clinch.
Aragon is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Aragon down to the mat. Aragon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot by Aragon.
Diego Aragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright is looking for the big counter here.
Cartwright takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Aragon, right into the meat.
Aragon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cartwright's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aragon.
Cartwright moves in looking to clinch but Aragon pushes him off.
A combination from Cartwright does no damage.
Cartwright shoots in but no luck this time.
Cartwright is breathing heavily.
Aragon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cartwrights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aragon scores with a jab to the head.
Aragon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cartwright's head.
Aragon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cartwright.
Aragon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Cartwright shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cartwright was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Aragon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cartwright asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Aragon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cartwright can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Aragon throws Cartwright to one side and escapes!
Aragon connects with a leg kick. Cartwright looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Aragon throws a head kick that half lands.
Cartwright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aragon. Aragon obviously looking to wear him down.
Aragon lands an overhand right.
Aragon lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Cartwright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aragon circles away quickly and effectively.
As Cartwright backs away, Aragon returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cartwright misses with a takedown
and Aragon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aragon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Aragon gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cartwright counters with a stiff right hand.
Cartwright shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jab by Aragon.
The fighters circle momentarily. Aragon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cartwright or perhaps it was just good defense by Aragon, which made it look bad.
Aragon throws a shot to the body.
Aragon leaves Cartwright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aragon lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartwright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cartwright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Aragon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aragon jabs Cartwright right on the nose. Cartwright blinks but takes it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Aragon dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Cartwright slips a jab and a cross from Aragon.
Cartwright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Aragon circles away easily
and Aragon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cartwright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A head kick misses from Aragon.
A little jabbing left from Cartwright on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body punch from Aragon.
Cartwright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aragon lands with a thumping leg kick.
Aragon thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cartwright if he has to take too many more of those.
Aragon throws a head kick but Cartwright moves out of range.
Aragon jabs at Cartwright's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aragon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Aragon.
Cartwright has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Aragon.
Aragon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cartwright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Aragon scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Aragon.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Aragon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diego Aragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ceoghan Cartwright.
Aragon throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Aragon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aragon feints and then cracks Cartwright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cartwright down.
Cartwright tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Aragon swivels and escapes.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Aragon lands with a kick to the temple. Cartwright shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Aragon scores with a hook to the body. Cartwright takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Aragon.
Aragon thuds his shin into the meat of Cartwright's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aragon scores with a leg kick.
Aragon misses with the combination.
Aragon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cartwright momentarily.
Cartwright doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Aragon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Aragon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Aragon throws a head kick that misses.
Cartwright takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Aragon leaves Cartwright with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aragon misses with a body kick.
Aragon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cartwright circles away quickly and effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aragon cracks the inside of Cartwright's front leg.
Aragon looks for the body kick but Cartwright saw that one coming.
Aragon tries a head kick but it misses.
Aragon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartwright takes one to the side of the head.
Aragon lands a high kick!
No joy there for Aragon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diego Aragon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Aragon lands a high kick!
Aragon connects with an inside leg kick.
Ceoghan Cartwright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aragon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aragon lands a nice shot to the body.
Cartwright takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aragon connects with a high kick.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cartwright takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Aragon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cartwright is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cartwright throws a jab but it's blocked by Aragon.
Cartwright shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Aragon eats them both and turns towards Cartwright to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Aragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aragon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cartwright gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Aragon counters with a nice body shot.
Aragon throws a lazy head kick

and Cartwright counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Aragon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aragon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Aragon!
Diego Aragon retains his middleweight title!
An intense looking Diego Aragon took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I have taken your belt... and your soul!'.