Evolution 4 - bring it on PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Syder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Syder is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Let The Bodies Hit the Floor. Justin Syder has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Anthony's chin.

Anthony
vs
Syder

173 cm
25
138 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
136 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Voodoo Nutrition
EVOLUTION Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Anthony!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Syder!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Syder to counter with a crisp jab.
Anthony doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Syder counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Anthony darts in trying to clinch
and Syder counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anthony misses with a body shot
and Syder counters with a huge left! Anthony is in big trouble! He's backing up but Syder isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Anthony from any more damage. A dominating finish by Syder!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Syder! Justin Syder retains his bantamweight title!
Justin Syder decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Touko Pouko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Short Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Low is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Short People. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pouko
vs
Low

165 cm
26
142 lbs
6 - 11 - 0

167 cm
31
150 lbs
18 - 10 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Touko Pouko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Short Low!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pouko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Low tries to avoid it but Pouko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Low to the ground. Low escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Low slaps away a takedown attempt from Pouko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Low bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Low missing with a left hand there. Pouko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Pouko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pouko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pouko controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pouko won't allow Low to sweep him here.
Pouko is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Pouko 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouko wants to control from the top but Low keeps moving.
Pouko slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Low stops Pouko from passing to mount.

Pouko is trying to get an arm triangle but Low is defending well.
Pouko passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Low!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Pouko looking to control but Low is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pouko controlling from mount.
Low wants to try and get back to his feet.
Pouko trying to control but Low is having none of it.
Pouko looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouko looking to control but Low is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pouko controlling from mount.
Low felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Low is squirming around, avoiding Pouko's attempts to control the action.
Low is looking to improve his position but Pouko isn't that keen on the idea.

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.
Pouko can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Low is looking to escape.
Low is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pouko looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pouko tries to control but Low wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Pouko is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Low has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Low!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A good leg kick by Low.
Low looks to score with a jab to the body but Pouko is just out of range.
Pouko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pouko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Low throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Low misses with a low kick.
Pouko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pouko closes this distance looking for a takedown but Low circles away.
Pouko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Low on the side of the head.
Pouko shoots in for a takedown but Low shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pouko has his takedown stuffed
and Low connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Low fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Low cracks Pouko with a good jab.
Pouko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouko shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut lands for Low. That snapped Pouko's head back.

Pouko manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Low on his heels. He'll look to pass Low's guard now, I'm sure.
Pouko sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Low is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Low can't keep his opponent in guard - Pouko advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pouko controlling the action here.
Pouko is pressing down on Low's thigh, looking to free his foot. Low is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pouko is trying to control the action in half guard but Low is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Pouko wants to work for an arm triangle but Low is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Touko Pouko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pouko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Low keeps working.

Pouko seems to be looking for submissions.
Pouko is trying to control the action in half guard but Low is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pouko is looking to stall here but Low recovers full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Low is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Low 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.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Low is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Pouko is stalling in the full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Low misses with a straight right.
Pouko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Low throws a body punch but Pouko moves out of range.
Pouko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's four 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.
Pouko jabs Low right on the nose. Low blinks but takes it well.
Pouko defending well as Low loads up on a big left hand.
Pouko fails with the takedown.
Short Low is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pouko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Low as he jumps to the side.
Pouko dives in and grabs Low's left leg, looking for a takedown. Low pushes down on Pouko's head and hops out.

Pouko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pouko trying to control the position from guard on top but Low is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Low managing to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Low has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Short Low showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Pouko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Touko Pouko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pouko goes for a double leg but Low avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Low continues to drive forward.

Pouko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pouko is stalling in the full guard.
Pouko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Low swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
Low is looking to stand up but Pouko isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouko is stalling in the full guard.
Low keeping moving, preventing Pouko from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pouko seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pouko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Low tries to avoid it but Pouko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Low to the ground. Low escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pouko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Low.
A jab from Pouko finds it's way through Low's defenses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pouko with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Low to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Low misses.
Pouko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Low scores with a jab to the body.

Low gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pouko wants to pass the guard but Low is keeping the position.
Pouko stops Low from standing up.
Pouko wants to control from the top but Low keeps moving.
Low can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pouko controls the pace.
Pouko wants to control from the top but Low keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pouko trying to control but Low is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pouko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pouko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Low.
Pouko appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Low comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pouko misses with a takedown
and Low counters with a stiff right hand.
Pouko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Low sprawls well. Low wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pouko gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouko shoots in looking for a takedown. Low tries to sprawl out of it but Pouko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Low manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Short Low seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Low stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Low wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pouko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Low connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Low feints a jab promting Pouko to slip. Low then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pouko slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Low tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pouko was well out of range. Poor timing from Low.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Low, right into the meat.

Pouko shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Low's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pouko stops Low from standing up.
Pouko trying to control but Low is working from the bottom.
Pouko wants to pass the guard but Low is keeping the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Short Low comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Low 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Short Low!
Short Low was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnie Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belzebob Creighton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnie Armstrong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Armstrong
vs
Creighton

197 cm
26
273 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

191 cm
23
272 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
EVOLUTION Clothing

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arnie Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Belzebob Creighton!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Creighton lands a leg kick that knocks Armstrong off balance momentarily.
Creighton blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Creighton.
Creighton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armstrong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Creighton misses.
We've been informed that Creighton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Armstrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Creighton misses with a low kick.
Creighton misses with a low kick.
Armstrong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Creighton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Armstrong's calf.
Creighton throws a low kick but Armstrong avoids it.
A head kick misses from Creighton.
Creighton throws out a leg kick but Armstrong moves out of range and Creighton only half commits.
Creighton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Armstrong lands with a good body shot.
Armstrong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creighton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Belzebob Creighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Creighton connects with a leg kick. Armstrong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creighton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Creighton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Armstrong connects with an inside leg kick.
Creighton lands a high kick!

It looks like Arnie Armstrong has been cut.
Armstrong lands with a good body shot.
Armstrong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Armstrong.
Armstrong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Creighton throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Creighton misses with a head kick.
Armstrong buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Armstrong takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Creighton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick and Creighton moves out of range easily.
Armstrong moves out of range of the leg kick from Creighton.
Armstrong misses with a body kick.
Creighton doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Creighton bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Armstrong staying out of range there.
Creighton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armstrong attempts a counter takedown but Creighton avoids it well and moves away.
Creighton scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Creighton throws a front kick aimed at Armstrong's knee but Armstrong avoids it well.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Creighton misses with a low kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Armstrong checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creighton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Creighton manages to avoid it.
Creighton misses with a low kick.
Creighton is looking to score with low kicks.
Armstrong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Creighton.
Creighton with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Armstrong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Creighton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Creighton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Creighton throws the kick towards the body but Armstrong avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Creighton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Creighton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Armstrong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Creighton is out of range.
Armstrong throws a jab but it's blocked by Creighton.
Creighton misses the jab.
Armstrong moves out of range of the body kick from Creighton.
Creighton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Creighton throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
It looked like Armstrong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Creighton throws out a leg kick but Armstrong moves out of range and Creighton only half commits.
Creighton chopping away at his opponent's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creighton throws a low kick, looking for Armstrong's leg but Armstrong calmly moves out of range.
Armstrong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Creighton defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand.
Creighton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Creighton wants to slow Armstrong down by chopping away at his legs.
Creighton tries to land a leg kick but Armstrong saw it coming and moves away.
Armstrong is looking to wear down Creighton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Armstrong tries to bum rush Creighton with a series of wild strikes but Creighton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Creighton throws a front kick aimed at Armstrong's knee but Armstrong avoids it well.
Armstrong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Creighton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Armstrong is able to avoid easily.
Creighton blocks a jab.
Creighton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Armstrong checks it well.
Good leg kick by Creighton there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Armstrong moves out of range of the leg kick from Creighton.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Creighton.
Creighton looks to land a body kick but Armstrong moved away.
Armstrong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Creighton keeps Armstrong at a distance using the push kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creighton throws a head kick that misses.
Armstrong blocks a leg kick.
Creighton wants to slow Armstrong down by chopping away at his legs.
Creighton throws out a leg kick but Armstrong moves out of range and Creighton only half commits.
Armstrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Creighton's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creighton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Creighton is looking to chop away at Armstrong's legs.
Armstrong throws a push kick but Creighton slaps the foot to one side.
Creighton checks a low kick from Armstrong.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Armstrong checks a leg kick.
Creighton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab, jab by Armstrong - just one landing.
Creighton throws a leg kick but Armstrong checks it.
Armstrong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Creighton.
Creighton connects with a leg kick. Armstrong looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Creighton throws a leg kick but Armstrong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Armstrong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Armstrong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Belzebob Creighton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnie Armstrong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Armstrong checks a leg kick nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Armstrong might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Armstrong catches Creighton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Creighton lands a nice looking body kick.
Creighton throws a front kick aimed at Armstrong's knee but Armstrong avoids it well.
Creighton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Creighton tries to score with a low kick but Armstrong moves his leg out of the way.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut.
Armstrong works the jab nicely.
Creighton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Creighton throws a shot from downtown. Armstrong moves away and avoids it.
Armstrong lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Creighton blocks a jab.
Creighton loads up on a big right hand but Armstrong slips the punch.
Creighton throws the left hand but Armstrong avoids the punch easily.
Creighton throws a head kick that Armstrong semi-blocks.
Creighton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Creighton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Armstrong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Creighton.
Creighton moves out of range of the strikes.
Creighton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Armstrong is out of range.
Creighton dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Armstrong. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creighton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Armstrong checks it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Creighton, right into the meat.
Creighton throws a body kick that misses.
Good work by Armstrong as he checks the leg kick.
Creighton getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Creighton will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Creighton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Creighton.
Creighton bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Armstrong's head.
Creighton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Armstrong is out of range and Creighton settles back down.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Creighton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Armstrong throws the kick towards the body but Creighton avoids it.
Creighton throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Creighton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Armstrong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Armstrong missing with a left hand there. Creighton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Creighton.
Creighton throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Armstrong's head.
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!
Creighton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Creighton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Creighton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Creighton appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Armstrong avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Armstrong throws a head kick but Creighton moves out of range.
Creighton is looking to slow Armstrong down with leg kicks.
Creighton ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Armstrong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Creighton is out of range.
Creighton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a head kick but Creighton moves out of range.
Armstrong will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Good work by Armstrong as he checks the leg kick.
Armstrong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Creighton.
A little jabbing left from Creighton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Creighton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Creighton turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Armstrong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It appears Armstrong was looking to counter with a kick there.
Creighton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Armstrong.
Creighton attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Armstrong misses.
Creighton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Creighton lands a head kick. Armstrong smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Armstrong blocks a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Creighton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Armstrong checks a leg kick nicely.
Creighton misses with a leg kick.
Armstrong tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Creighton manages to circle out of the way.
Creighton misses with a leg kick.
Armstrong sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Creighton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A head kick misses from Armstrong.
Armstrong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Creighton. That one must have hurt.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armstrong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Creighton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Creighton throws a head kick that misses.
Armstrong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Creighton does it's job there.
Armstrong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Creighton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Armstrong takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Armstrong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Creighton thuds his shin into the meat of Armstrong's side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creighton tries a head kick but it misses.
Armstrong checks a leg kick nicely.
Belzebob Creighton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Creighton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Creighton avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Armstrong moves out of range of the leg kick from Creighton.
Creighton just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromArmstrong.
Armstrong checks a leg kick nicely.
Creighton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Armstrong blocks a head kick by Creighton.
Armstrong tried to counter with a leg kick but Creighton avoided it.
Creighton throws a leg kick that misses.
Creighton takes one to the chin there.
Armstrong's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Armstrong throws a big shot that misses.
Creighton looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Armstrong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Creighton fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Armstrong checks it well.
Armstrong scores with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Creighton is looking to land body kicks.
Creighton attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Creighton is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Belzebob Creighton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arnie Armstrong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Armstrong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Creighton throws a leg kick that misses.
Armstrong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Creighton.
Creighton delivers a nice body kick.
Armstrong blocks a head kick by Creighton.
Creighton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Armstrong.
Creighton scores with a leg kick.
Armstrong tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Creighton misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong avoids the head kick by Creighton.
Armstrong throwing a counter right hand but Creighton manages to avoid it.
Armstrong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Armstrong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Creighton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Armstrong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Creighton is looking to chop away at Armstrong's legs.
It looked like Armstrong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Creighton tried to score with a low kick but Armstrong checks it.
A quick step to the side and Armstrong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Creighton misses with a head kick.
Armstrong misses with a body kick.
Creighton blocks a head kick by Armstrong.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Creighton is looking to chop away at Armstrong's legs.
Creighton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Creighton catches Armstrong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Armstrong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Creighton.
Creighton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Armstrong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Creighton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Armstrong tests Creighton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Creighton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Armstrong's calf.
Creighton moves out of range of the strikes.
Creighton checks a low kick from Armstrong.
Creighton throws a solid leg kick but Armstrong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Creighton.
A little feinted left hand from Armstrong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Armstrong throws a leg kick but Creighton checks it.
Creighton ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Creighton tried to score with a low kick but Armstrong checks it.
Creighton is looking to score with low kicks.
Armstrong throws a looping overhand right but Creighton ducks down to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Creighton misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Creighton throws a chopping leg kick but Armstrong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Creighton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Creighton throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Creighton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Creighton throws a head kick that misses.
Creighton misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong checks a leg kick.
Creighton throws a head kick that Armstrong semi-blocks.
Creighton lands with a slapping head kick.
Creighton lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A head kick from Armstrong lands but Creighton takes it in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Armstrong. That snapped Creighton's head back.
Nice body kick from Armstrong.
Creighton scoring well with a low kick there.
Armstrong throws out a loose jab but Creighton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armstrong doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creighton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Armstrong.
A little feinted left hand from Armstrong on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Armstrong throws a shot from downtown. Creighton moves away and avoids it.
Armstrong blocks a low kick nicely.
Creighton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Armstrong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Armstrong checks a low kick from Creighton.
A head kick misses from Creighton.
Armstrong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Armstrong looks to land a left hand but Creighton moved out of range nicely.
Creighton throws a head kick that misses.
Armstrong lands with a straight right. Creighton didn't see that one coming.
Creighton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Armstrong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Creighton lands a jab.
Armstrong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armstrong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Creighton throws a chopping leg kick but Armstrong manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Creighton misses with a low kick.
Creighton throws a low kick, looking for Armstrong's leg but Armstrong calmly moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creighton is looking to land body kicks.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Creighton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armstrong moves out of range as Creighton strikes.
Creighton throws a solid leg kick but Armstrong takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Creighton.
Creighton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Armstrong can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Creighton.
Creighton tries to work over Armstrong's front leg with a kick but Armstrong checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Armstrong checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut. Creighton saw that one coming.
Creighton lands with a good body shot.
Arnie Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A low kick from Creighton misses
and Armstrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Creighton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Creighton 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 Armstrong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Armstrong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Armstrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Creighton fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Armstrong.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Creighton 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 Armstrong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Armstrong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Creighton swings away with a leg kick that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Belzebob Creighton!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
75%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guilhaume Prevot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor comes to the ring accompanied by The Foggy Dew / El Chapo. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McGregor
vs
Prevot

175 cm
21
163 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

164 cm
20
153 lbs
3 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

EVOLUTION Clothing

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor McGregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guilhaume Prevot!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor dodges the punch combination from Prevot.
Prevot darts in looking for a takedown but McGregor gets double underhooks and turns Prevot into the ropes.
Prevot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Prevot tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor is looking to counter punch.
No luck for Prevot with that takedown attempt.
McGregor works Prevot's body with a nice hook.
Prevot wants to clinch
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prevot throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prevot throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
McGregor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Prevot fails in his attempt to clinch.
Prevot throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGregor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for McGregor. That snapped Prevot's head back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Guilhaume Prevot has been cut.
McGregor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Prevot's head.
McGregor clobbers Prevot with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGregor thuds his right hand into Prevot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McGregor lands a jab to the nose.
McGregor connects with a right hand. Prevot shakes it off.
McGregor 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.
Prevot takes one to the side of the head.
Prevot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
McGregor with a jab.
Prevot wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
Prevot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Prevot throws a sloppy head kick and McGregor moves out of range easily.
Prevot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

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

Prevot is rocked!
McGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McGregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Prevot is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
Prevot wants to clinch up but McGregor keeps it at a distance.
Prevot seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prevot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McGregor scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from Prevot.
Conor McGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from McGregor.
McGregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Prevot shoots in looking for a takedown but McGregor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Prevot's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guilhaume Prevot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prevot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGregor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Prevot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGregor sizes up Prevot with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Prevot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McGregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Prevot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Prevot looks winded!
McGregor throws a shot to the body.
McGregor lands with a nice combination. Prevot backs away looking to recover.
Good shot there by McGregor.

That has opened up Guilhaume Prevot's cut even more.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor scores with a nice strike.
McGregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some wild striking there from Prevot.
Prevot has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice cross by McGregor.
McGregor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Prevot's head backwards.
McGregor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Prevot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Prevot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Prevot backs up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prevot walks into a left hand.
McGregor cracks Prevot with a good jab.
Conor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor 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.

The cut above Guilhaume Prevot's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Prevot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McGregor is working the combinations to good effect here.
Prevot gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! McGregor gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Prevot is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor gave a mention to EVOLUTION Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lan Mandragoran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Box (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lan Mandragoran has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mandragoran
vs
Box

194 cm
42
281 lbs
32 - 18 - 1

225 cm
19
300 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Voodoo Nutrition
EVOLUTION Clothing

EVOLUTION Clothing
KnockOut

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 32 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lan Mandragoran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Box!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Mandragoran.
Box looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mandragoran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mandragoran scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Box shoots for a double leg takedown but Mandragoran sprawls well. He's pushed Box's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mandragoran seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.

Mandragoran clinches up against the ropes.
Mandragoran lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Bo Box has been cut.
Mandragoran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Box stalling in the clinch but Mandragoran improves position.
Nice elbow from Mandragoran.
Box looks winded!
Mandragoran lands an elbow inside that Box shrugs off.

Box is rocked!
A body shot lands from Mandragoran.

Mandragoran drops Box onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Box is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Box is still on wobbly legs! Can Mandragoran finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandragoran pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Box! Mandragoran unloads with more strikes and Box sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lan Mandragoran!
Lan Mandragoran thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oisin O Conghaile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abu Rock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think O Conghaile might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Deer's Cry by Angelina. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

O Conghaile
vs
Rock

186 cm
40
201 lbs
35 - 29 - 0

182 cm
34
195 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition

EVOLUTION Clothing

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 35 - 29 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oisin O Conghaile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abu Rock!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from O Conghaile as Rock shoots in.
O Conghaile fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rock just manages to avoid it.
Rock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Conghaile's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rock under the eye.

Rock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
O Conghaile trying to hold on to Rock's head to control him but Rock postures up.

O Conghaile actively working from the bottom here.
O Conghaile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Conghaile won't allow Rock to pass to mount.
O Conghaile tries to get to full guard but Rock has control of the leg.

O Conghaile looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
O Conghaile moves into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

O Conghaile is looking for a triangle but Rock pushes his legs off easily.

O Conghaile throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rock works over O Conghaile with some ground and pound from guard.
Rock trying to control but O Conghaile is working from the bottom.

O Conghaile is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
O Conghaile keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

O Conghaile working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but O Conghaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

O Conghaile is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rock defends well.
Rock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
O Conghaile keeping moving, preventing Rock from controlling successfully.

O Conghaile has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rock looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

O Conghaile is looking for a triangle but Rock pushes his legs off easily.
Rock trying to control but O Conghaile is working from the bottom.

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

O Conghaile is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

O Conghaile looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rock trying to control the position from guard on top but O Conghaile is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Rock works over O Conghaile with some ground and pound from guard.

O Conghaile working for submissions but it's allowed Rock to get to half guard.

O Conghaile looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Rock is trying to control the action in half guard but O Conghaile is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rock is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Rock seems to be working for a kimura but O Conghaile defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rock lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abu Rock will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

O Conghaile scores with the left hand. Rock knows he should have avoided that one.
O Conghaile avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
O Conghaile pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O Conghaile throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

O Conghaile clinches with his opponent.
Rock blocks a body shot from O Conghaile.

Rock is trying to trip O Conghaile. He has hold of a leg but O Conghaile is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rock persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

O Conghaile has his foot on Rock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rock works his way back into a safe position though.

Rock got a little sloppy there for a moment and O Conghaile has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rock has managed to get both his arms back between O Conghaile's legs - danger averted.
Rock stands and throws O Conghaile's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Conghaile is not content to let Rock control the position.
O Conghaile tries to bench press Rock off him but Rock keeps the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rock is looking to take a break and control but O Conghaile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rock is putting a hurting on O Conghaile here, landing some big shots from side control.
O Conghaile wants to control but Rock postures up.
O Conghaile is looking for a sweep.
O Conghaile is working hard here to advance position.
You can see the frustration on O Conghaile's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You can see the frustration on O Conghaile's face as Rock controls the position.
O Conghaile can't do much from the bottom here.
Rock cracks O Conghaile with a big elbow.
O Conghaile is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
O Conghaile is trying to control Rock's posture but Rock avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rock cracks O Conghaile with a big right hand but O Conghaile just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
O Conghaile is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rock is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down O Conghaile's shoulder. That is not cool.
Rock is putting a hurting on O Conghaile here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rock content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rock wants to control but O Conghaile is keeping him busy.
Abu Rock has got the better of the ground game so far.
O Conghaile is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rock's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Rock is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, O Conghaile has managed to free his arm - good work.
O Conghaile wants to control but Rock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rock wants to control but O Conghaile is keeping him busy.

Rock is looking for a kimura here.
O Conghaile has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rock is looking to take a break and control but O Conghaile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

O Conghaile looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
O Conghaile is refusing to be controlled, as Rock sits in half guard.
Rock trying to control the pace.

O Conghaile looking for submissions off his back.
O Conghaile has hold of Rock's hands but Rock slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

O Conghaile looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rock is trying to control. O Conghaile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

O Conghaile looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abu Rock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Rock changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Conghaile looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
O Conghaile tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Rock scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at O Conghaile to see if he's OK.
O Conghaile is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on O Conghaile's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Conghaile is looking for a sweep.
O Conghaile is not content to let Rock control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
O Conghaile is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks Rock politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rock prefers to stall for the moment though.
O Conghaile is trying to get back to half guard.
O Conghaile gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Rock winds up and cracks O Conghaile with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rock lands with a punch from half guard.
O Conghaile trying to hold on to Rock's head to control him but Rock postures up.
Oisin O Conghaile has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

O Conghaile actively working from the bottom here.
Rock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Conghaile does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rock wants to free his trapped foot but O Conghaile is holding on for dear life with his legs.

O Conghaile is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rock pulls his head out easily.
Rock tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Conghaile knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rock is trying to control. O Conghaile wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

O Conghaile actively working from the bottom here.
Rock content to control rather than advance.

O Conghaile is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rock pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rock tries to pass to full mount but O Conghaile defends it.
Rock lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

O Conghaile looking for submissions off his back.
Rock wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Conghaile keeps working.
O Conghaile wants to get back to full guard.
Rock seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rock lands with a punch from half guard.

O Conghaile looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
O Conghaile is staying active underneath Rock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Conghaile wants to get back to his feet.
Rock scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

O Conghaile kicks off Rock and gets to his feet.
Oisin O Conghaile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rock misses with a takedown attempt - O Conghaile sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rock with a lazy takedown attempt
and O Conghaile counters with a three punch combo that has Rock backing up. Rock nods at O Conghaile to acknowledge the strikes.
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!

O Conghaile clinches.
Abu Rock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
O Conghaile missing with knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oisin O Conghaile.
I think Rock 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abu Rock!
Abu Rock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Oisin O Conghaile spoke after the fight, saying 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Busta Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ready or Not. Davison has chosen Not Today by Sevendust as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Black
vs
Davison

182 cm
27
219 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

181 cm
29
211 lbs
19 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

EVOLUTION Clothing

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Busta Black!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Davison!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black shoots in but no luck this time.

Black fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Davison to the ground. Black is now in Davison's guard.

Black sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Davison doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Black paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Davison - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chris Davison!
Chris Davison is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Chris Davison thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.