Honour V PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Robinson's choice of entrance music: My head is a jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Logan
vs
Robinson

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
168 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Logan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jimmy Logan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Robinson tries to clinch there but Logan circles away.
Logan swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson.

Logan moves into range and clinches up with Robinson.
Robinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robinson stops a takedown attempt from Logan.
Logan is trying to force a seperation but Robinson has the dominant position.

Logan manages to break the clinch.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Logan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Robinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson shoots in looking for a takedown but Logan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Robinson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robinson has time to react.

Robinson gets tackled into the ropes by Logan. Logan maintains the clinch.

Logan breaks the clinch.
Logan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan lands a head shot.
Robinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robinson ducks right into an uppercut from Logan.
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson walks into a stiff left hand from Logan.
A jab from Logan finds it's way through Robinson's defenses.

Logan moves into the clinch.

Logan breaks from the clinch.
Logan throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson throws a counter combo.

Logan rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Logan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Logan scores with a jab. Robinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Logan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Logan sprawls well. He's pushed Robinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jimmy Logan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Robinson.
A jab from Logan finds it's way through Robinson's defenses.
Robinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan scores with a decent looking hook.
Robinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Logan forces Robinson back against the ropes and clinches.

Logan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Logan misses with a jab, cross combination.

Logan gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Logan lands a jab.
Logan with a jab.
Logan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

Logan instigates a clinch.
Robinson is trying to pull guard but Logan has him pressed against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Logan.

Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Logan finds it's target.
Robinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Logan closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Logan has taken the fight to the clinch.

Logan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Logan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jab by Logan.
Logan tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Logan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Logan cracks Robinson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Logan.
Logan misses with a double jab.
As Logan backs off Robinson throws a huge counter combo but Logan manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Robinson tries to keep at a distance but Logan has taken the fight into the clinch.

Logan breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan clobbers Robinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Logan closes the distance and clinches.

Logan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Logan throws out a powerful jab.
Robinson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jimmy Logan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Logan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Logan throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
Logan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.

Logan drives through and clinches with Robinson against the ropes.

Logan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Logan moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Logan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Logan.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Logan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Logan swinging wildly here.
Logan misses with a few strikes there.
Robinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Logan.
Logan throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Logan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Logan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Logan scores with a hook.
Logan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Logan takes the fight into the clinch.
Logan can't break the clinch.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Logan is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Robinson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Logan is looking to clinch but Robinson is avoiding it.
Logan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robinson at a distance.
Logan scores with a hook to the body. Robinson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Logan throws a body shot but no joy.
Jimmy Logan is winning the standup battle so far.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Logan breaks from the clinch.

Logan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Logan breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Logan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Robinson, pushing him back against the ropes.
A right hook to the body lands for Logan.

Logan breaks from the clinch.
Robinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Logan closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Logan.
Jimmy Logan has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Logan breaks from the clinch.
Logan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Logan rushes Robinson and presses him up against the ropes.

Logan jumps guard and drags Robinson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Logan wants to get back to his feet but Robinson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Logan uses the ropes to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Robinson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Logan connects with a jab.
Logan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robinson has time to react.
Logan lands a right hook to the body.
Logan catches Robinson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Logan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Logan punishes Robinson's body with a nice straight punch.
Logan 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.

Logan has managed to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Logan breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan scores with a sloppy right hand. Robinson should have avoided that one.
Logan tries to bum rush Robinson with a series of wild strikes but Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Logan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Logan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Robinson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch lands to the side of Robinson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Robinson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good work by Robinson as he checks the leg kick.
And Robinson tries to counter it with a takedown but Logan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Logan throws out a powerful jab.
Logan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Logan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robinson doesn't seem phased though.
Robinson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robinson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Logan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Logan swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Robinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Logan swivels and escapes.
Logan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robinson dives in for a single leg takedown but Logan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
It looked like Logan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Logan darts in and clinches Robinson up against the ropes.

Logan breaks the clinch.
Robinson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Logan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Logan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Logan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robinson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Logan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Robinson scrambles back to his feet.
Robinson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Logan to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Logan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Robinson. Robinson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Logan clobbers Robinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan cracks Robinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Logan rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Logan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Logan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Logan tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Logan looks to land a right hand but Robinson moved out of range.
Robinson walks into a stiff left hand from Logan.

Logan gets a clinch.

Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robinson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Logan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robinson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Logan clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Logan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Logan connects with a right hand. Robinson shakes it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Logan clinches up with Robinson and pushes him back against the ropes.

Logan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Logan scores with a sloppy right hand. Robinson should have avoided that one.

Logan forces Robinson back against the ropes and clinches.

Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Logan tests Robinson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Logan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jimmy Logan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Logan scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheers as Logan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Robinson doesn't seem phased though.
Robinson tries to clinch up but Logan circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Robinson's hands.
Logan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Robinson on the side of the head.

Logan rushes Robinson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.

Logan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Logan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Robinson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robinson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Robinson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Robinson slips a jab and a cross from Logan.
Robinson feints the counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan throws a right and a left that Robinson avoids nicely.
Logan feints a jab promting Robinson to slip. Logan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Robinson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Robinson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Robinson misses with a hook to the body
and Logan counters with a two punch combo.
Logan scores with a jab. Robinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the liver by Logan. Beautiful body shot.
Robinson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Logan scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Logan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Logan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
David Robinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Logan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Logan 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Logan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rockhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artur Aleksanyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rockhold
vs
Aleksanyan

195 cm
20
208 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
220 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Rockhold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Artur Aleksanyan!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rockhold moves into the clinch successfully.

Aleksanyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rockhold throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rockhold throws a head kick but Aleksanyan moves out of range.

Aleksanyan has Rockhold up against the ropes in a clinch.
Rockhold creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Aleksanyan's defenses.
Aleksanyan tries to score a body lock takedown but Rockhold shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rockhold lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Aleksanyan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rockhold avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aleksanyan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rockhold after a bit of a struggle.
Mike Rockhold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Artur Aleksanyan.

Rockhold escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Rockhold finds it's way through Aleksanyan's defenses.
Mike Rockhold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rockhold is looking to slow Aleksanyan down with leg kicks.
A combination from Rockhold does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aleksanyan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rockhold is fending him off so far but Aleksanyan persists. Nope, Rockhold circles away and we're back to standing.
Aleksanyan throws a sloppy head kick and Rockhold moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockhold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aleksanyan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rockhold lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aleksanyan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rockhold scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aleksanyan doesn't seem bothered though.
Rockhold misses with the combination.
Aleksanyan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rockhold lands a nice hook to Aleksanyan's body. Aleksanyan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aleksanyan shoots in and drives through. Rockhold sprawls well.

Aleksanyan moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aleksanyan jumps guard but Rockhold stands there with Aleksanyan around his waist. Aleksanyan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Aleksanyan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rockhold unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Rockhold jumps guard.
Aleksanyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockhold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockhold working a defensive guard here.
Aleksanyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockhold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aleksanyan throwing strikes from guard but Rockhold blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aleksanyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rockhold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rockhold is looking to stand up but Aleksanyan isn't so interested in that idea.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Aleksanyan trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockhold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aleksanyan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aleksanyan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A nice combination there by Rockhold.
Rockhold misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Aleksanyan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rockhold throws a leg kick

and Aleksanyan counters with a takedown into side control.
Rockhold is breathing heavily.
Aleksanyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockhold keeps working.
An elbow from Aleksanyan crashes against the mat.
Rockhold regains half guard, as Aleksanyan was trying to land strikes.
Still in half guard, Aleksanyan seems content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Rockhold dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Rockhold lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Aleksanyan at a distance.
Rockhold's corner calls for a 1-2. Rockhold obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rockhold lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aleksanyan circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Rockhold. No joy for Aleksanyan on that attempt.
Rockhold misses with a wild body shot.
Aleksanyan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rockhold defends it well.
Aleksanyan fails with a takedown attempt.
Rockhold is looking for a counter combo.
Aleksanyan checks a leg kick.
Aleksanyan feints the counter takedown.
Rockhold throws a right hand that Aleksanyan ducks under and follows up with a left that Aleksanyan also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rockhold clinches up against the ropes.

Aleksanyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aleksanyan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Rockhold looking to score a takedown here. Aleksanyan is defending well but Rockhold drives through and ends up in Aleksanyan's guard.
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!
Aleksanyan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rockhold looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aleksanyan pushes a forearm under Rockhold's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Rockhold is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artur Aleksanyan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Demian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aznar Javier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aznar Javier is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Maia
vs
Javier

185 cm
20
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Demian Maia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aznar Javier !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Javier misses with a body kick.
Maia looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Javier throws a series of punches but Maia avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Maia.
Javier throws a right hand that Maia ducks under and follows up with a left that Maia also avoids with ease.
Javier slips under a jab.
Maia fails with the takedown.
Maia blocks the body kick.
Maia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Javier misses with a double jab.
Javier takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Javier fails to land with a series of punches.
Maia tries a low kick but Javier avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Javier stuffs the takedown attempt from Maia. Maia gets slowly back to his feet.
Javier now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Maia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maia misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Javier misses with the combination.
Javier tries to bum rush Maia with a series of wild strikes but Maia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Javier looks for the body kick but Maia saw that one coming.
Maia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Javier throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Javier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maia throws a leg kick but Javier moved away.
Maia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Javier .
Javier looks for the body kick but Maia saw that one coming.
Maia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Javier slips a jab and a cross from Maia.
Maia throws a low kick but Javier moves out of range easily.
Javier lands a nice looking body shot.
Maia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Maia throws a shot to the body.
Javier misses with a body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Maia.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A clash of legs there as Maia blocks the low kick.
Maia attempts a counter takedown but Javier avoids it well and moves away.
Maia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Javier tries to land a front kick but Maia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Javier stuffs the takedown.
Maia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Javier as he jumps to the side.
Javier misses with a wild body shot.
Maia wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Maia shoots in looking for a takedown but Javier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maia's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on Javier 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Javier .
Javier throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maia.
Nice defenses there by Maia.
Javier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maia tries to bum rush Javier with a series of wild strikes but Javier uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Javier misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Javier moves away.

Javier closes the distance and clinches.
Javier scores with a shoulder strike.
Javier trying to land knees to the body.
Maia is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Javier misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Javier .

Javier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Javier avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Javier misses.
Aznar Javier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maia tries to clinch there but Javier circles away.
Javier looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Javier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Maia thuds a left hand into Javier 's body.
Javier looks for the body kick but Maia saw that one coming.
Maia appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Maia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Javier sprawls well initially but Maia persists and gets the 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Javier is not content to let Maia control the position.

Maia decides to return to a standing position.
Maia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Javier misses with a looping left.
Maia scores with a body shot.

Maia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Javier 's guard.
Maia trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maia slips nicely into half guard.

Maia is looking for a kimura here.
Maia is breathing heavily.
Javier wants to get back to full guard but Maia has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Aznar Javier will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Javier misses with a wild body shot.
Maia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Javier sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maia somewhat.
Javier throws a head kick that misses.
A combination from Maia does no damage.
Maia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Javier is out of range.
Javier takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

Javier closes the distance and pushes Maia back into the ropes.

Javier turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Javier looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Maia is avoiding damage well.

Javier tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maia gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Javier tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Maia trying to control but Javier postures up.

Maia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Javier pulls his head out easily.
Javier is looking to stall here but Maia recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Javier trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maia's guard.
Javier wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.

Maia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Javier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Javier is looking to stand up but Maia won't let him.
Javier tries to free his leg and advance position but Maia is retaining full guard.

Maia has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Javier doesn't defend quickly enough and Maia has managed to lock this one up! Can Javier escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Maia on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Demian Maia!
The defeated Aznar Javier had this to say: 'Bah!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jannick Schneider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Rockhold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Schneider
vs
Rockhold

186 cm
25
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
24
196 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Versus

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jannick Schneider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luke Rockhold!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schneider looks to land a combination but Rockhold avoids it well.
Jannick Schneider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schneider closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rockhold circles away.
Schneider connects with an inside leg kick.
Rockhold cracks Schneider with a good jab.
Schneider throws a series of punches but Rockhold avoids them all with ease.
Schneider tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockhold takes a kick to the side of the head.
Schneider misses with a takedown attempt
letting Rockhold counter with a right hand.
Schneider throws a head kick but Rockhold moves out of range.
It seemed like Rockhold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schneider shoots in for a takedown but Rockhold shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jannick Schneider. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rockhold wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schneider fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rockhold appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rockhold slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Rockhold closes the distance and clinches.
Rockhold lands a hook that snaps the head of Schneider backwards.
Good body shot from Rockhold.
Schneider is breathing heavily.
Rockhold stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Rockhold.
Rockhold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rockhold lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Schneider backwards.
Rockhold pushes Schneider back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rockhold lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schneider backwards.

Schneider is rocked!
Rockhold dips a shoulder and cracks Schneider with a mighty uppercut! Schneider falls back against the ropes and Rockhold unloads with a barrage of strikes! Schneider is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rockhold screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Rockhold!
In his post fight interview, Luke Rockhold started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Jannick Schneider stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll come back better, stronger, and faster. You haven't seen the last of me!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Gorman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Pugin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Gorman
vs
Pugin

190 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Gorman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Al Pugin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pugin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gorman.
Pugin looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gorman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Gorman has managed to clinch.
Gorman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gorman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pugin avoiding damage as Gorman throws knees to the body.
Pugin avoiding damage as Gorman throws knees to the body.
Gorman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pugin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gorman is defending well.
Gorman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Gorman on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pugin is defending well for now.
Gorman scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Gorman.
Gorman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gorman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Gorman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gorman missing with knees to the body.
Gorman lands a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Gorman as the two fighters clinch.
Gorman lands a nice shot to the body.

Gorman breaks from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorman lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Al Pugin has been cut.

Gorman moves into the clinch.
Gorman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.

Pugin is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gorman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pugin is still on wobbly legs! Can Gorman finish him?
Gorman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pugin is defending well for now.

Gorman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gorman shoots for a double leg takedown but Pugin sprawls well. He's pushed Gorman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pugin seems to have recovered his senses.
Gorman stalks Pugin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pugin's face. Pugin staggers backwards, shaken.
Pugin is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Gorman moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Melvin Gorman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georges Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reed Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saint Pierre comes to the ring accompanied by Dirty Hous. Georges Saint Pierre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Reed Money's chin.

Saint Pierre
vs
Money

178 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
25
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Georges Saint Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reed Money!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint Pierre misses with a hook
enabling Money to counter with a crisp jab.
Money uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Money scores with a nice head shot.
Money slips a jab from Saint Pierre.
Saint Pierre tries to close the distance and clinch up but Money swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saint Pierre tries to clinch up.
Saint Pierre throws a hook to the side of Money's head but Money sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Money releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
No joy there for Saint Pierre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Money lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Georges Saint Pierre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint Pierre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Money cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saint Pierre walks into a left hand.
Saint Pierre looks to throw a body kick
and Money counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saint Pierre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Money to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab lands there for Money.

Saint Pierre is rocked!
Saint Pierre swings widly with a right hand
and Money counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Money.
Oh Saint Pierre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Money throws a sloppy body shot
and Saint Pierre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saint Pierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Money sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint Pierre seems to have got his legs back now.

Money lands a big right hand that sends Saint Pierre crashing to the mat! Money stays standing though and waves Saint Pierre back to his feet!
Saint Pierre is breathing heavily.
Money lands with a shot to the body.
Money closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Saint Pierre! Money dives in looking to finish! Saint Pierre is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reed Money!
In defeat, Georges Saint Pierre stepped up to the mic, saying 'I lost that's all I can say.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aliaxei Bobrovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wouter Leg Lock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobrovich's entrance music is The Enemy. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Bobrovich
vs
Leg Lock

199 cm
20
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Versus

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aliaxei Bobrovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wouter Leg Lock!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leg Lock blocks a low kick nicely.
Bobrovich throws a sloppy head kick and Leg Lock moves out of range easily.
Leg Lock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bobrovich lands a two punch combo.
Bobrovich throws a nice looking combination but Leg Lock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bobrovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Leg Lock tries to counter it with a takedown but Bobrovich pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bobrovich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leg Lock regains full guard. Nicely done.
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.

Leg Lock looking for a guillotine here but Bobrovich defends easily.

Leg Lock is looking for a triangle but Bobrovich pushes his legs off easily.
Bobrovich has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bobrovich trying to control but Leg Lock is working from the bottom.

Leg Lock is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bobrovich has his hands clasped together but Leg Lock extends and breaks Bobrovich's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Leg Lock.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wouter Leg Lock!