WEC 16: Nakamura vs Tavares 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blokada Leningrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor comes to the cage accompanied by Foggy Dew. Leningrada has chosen Farewell of Slavyanka as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Conor McGregor had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

McGregor
vs
Leningrada

168 cm
43
155 lbs
41 - 7 - 1

175 cm
52
156 lbs
47 - 33 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Spartan Nutrition
Machine Fight Gear

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 41 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conor McGregor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 33 - 0, fighting out of London, Blokada Leningrada!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leningrada throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGregor counters with a head kick.
Leningrada swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Leningrada is rocked!
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt
and McGregor counters with a big right hand! Oh Leningrada is in trouble here! McGregor follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor McGregor !
Conor McGregor thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nobuhiro Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henrique Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares has chosen Devour the Day - Get Out of My Way as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Henrique Tavares enters the cage!

Nakamura
vs
Tavares

188 cm
27
209 lbs
11 - 0 - 0

195 cm
32
210 lbs
15 - 12 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nobuhiro Nakamura!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henrique Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura throws a front kick aimed at Tavares's knee but Tavares avoids it well.
Tavares fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Nakamura has Tavares up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Nakamura.
Nakamura tries to stall but Tavares uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nakamura blocking some punches.
Nakamura blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Nakamura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nakamura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavares fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakamura works on Tavares's body with a couple of short punches.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakamura.
Tavares takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Nakamura.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tavares.
Nakamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakamura swings wildly with an uppercut but Tavares uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nakamura - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Nakamura.
Tavares gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nakamura throws an elbow but misses.
Nakamura digs a right hand underneath Tavares's ribcage. Tavares let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nakamura is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tavares is keeping busy.
Nakamura working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tavares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tavares throws a head punch that misses.
Tavares misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
Nakamura tries to work over Tavares's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Nakamura on the inside.
Nakamura throws a head punch that misses.
Nakamura cracks Tavares with a nice body shot.
Tavares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nakamura blocking some punches.
Tavares misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura blocks an uppercut.
Nakamura lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakamura takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Tavares.
Nakamura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Tavares is rocked!
Nakamura unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Tavares! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Nakamura is unloading with more strikes now! Tavares drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nobuhiro Nakamura!
Nobuhiro Nakamura is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Nobuhiro Nakamura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramsay Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Distor Centura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Centura has chosen 12 Stones - Bulletproof as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Ramsay Darrow has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ramsay Darrow seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Darrow
vs
Centura

178 cm
27
173 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

165 cm
36
180 lbs
13 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramsay Darrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Distor Centura!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but Centura is just out of range.
Nice cross by Darrow.
Darrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Centura throws a hook but Darrow blocks it.
Centura throws a big shot that misses.
Centura moves forwards but Darrow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Centura loads up on a big right hand but Darrow slips the punch.
Darrow tests Centura's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darrow misses with a hook.
Centura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Darrow jabs Centura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Centura walks into a jab.
Darrow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darrow defending well as Centura loads up on a big left hand.
Centura misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Centura throws a hook but Darrow avoids it easily.
Darrow dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Centura. That did some damage!
Centura lands a lovely overhand right.
Darrow scores with a head kick.
Centura scores with a sloppy right hand. Darrow should have avoided that one.
Darrow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Centura throws a leg kick that is checked
and Darrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Centura stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

Darrow is rocked!
Good standup being displayed there by Darrow as he connects with a hook.
Darrow is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Darrow misses the shot to the body.
Darrow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Centura throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Centura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darrow throws a head kick that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Darrow.
Darrow is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darrow motions for Centura to come forward. Darrow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Centura looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Darrow connects with an inside leg kick.
Ramsay Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Centura throws a hook to the side of Darrow's head but Darrow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab, jab by Darrow - just one landing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darrow, right into the meat.
Darrow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Centura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Darrow lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Centura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Centura on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Centura throws a hook to the side of Darrow's head but Darrow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darrow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Centura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darrow. Centura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darrow lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Centura circles away quickly and effectively.
Darrow misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Centura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Centura.
Darrow throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab from Centura misses.
Darrow went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Centura swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Darrow appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Centura throws a leg kick that misses.
Darrow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Centura throws the left hand but Darrow avoids the punch easily.
Darrow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Centura throws out the jab.

Centura drops Darrow with a beautiful combination! Darrow stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Centura is looking for the KO!
Oh Darrow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Centura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darrow.
Centura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darrow.
Centura throws out a counter right but Darrow avoids it with no problem.
Centura tries a low kick but Darrow avoids it.
Darrow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Centura.
Centura checks the leg kick nicely there.
Darrow seems to have got his legs back now.
Centura feints and then cracks Darrow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darrow down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Darrow lands a two punch combo.
Darrow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good exchange - Darrow coming out on top.
Centura looks to land a left hand but Darrow moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Darrow coming out on top.
Centura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Darrow wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Darrow throws a body shot but no joy.
Darrow throws out a loose jab but Centura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Centura swats away the attempt to clinch by Darrow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Centura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darrow.
Darrow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Darrow is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Centura scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ramsay Darrow will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Darrow misses with a looping right.
A clash of legs there as Centura blocks the low kick.
Centura with a hook.
Centura misses with a wild combination.
Darrow is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ramsay Darrow is winning the standup battle so far.
Darrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Centura tries to score with a low kick but Darrow moves his leg out of the way.
Darrow connects with a crisp jab.
Darrow takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centura slips a jab from Darrow.
Centura avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Centura appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Darrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Centura circles away.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow lands a jab to the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Darrow.
Darrow swings for the body but Centura moves out of range.
Centura drops his hands momentarily and Darrow takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Centura misses the target.
Centura throws the left hand but Darrow avoids the punch easily.
Centura missing with a left hand there. Darrow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Centura stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Darrow.
Centura's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Centura throws a big shot that misses.

Darrow drives through and clinches with Centura against the cage.
Centura misses with the head strike.
Centura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Centura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Centura misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Centura backwards.
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!
Centura lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darrow backwards.
Darrow blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Centura fails to land.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Centura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Centura prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Centura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darrow blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
Centura has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Darrow seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Centura can turn it around.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darrow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Centura lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darrow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Centura's elbow.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Centura uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Centura blocking some punches.
Centura blocks a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darrow.
Centura throws a punch but it's blocked by Darrow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Centura.
Centura prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Centura misses with some punches.
Centura blocking some punches.
Centura misses with a punch on the inside.
Centura swings wildly with an uppercut but Darrow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Centura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Centura working aggressively here.
Centura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Centura misses with the head strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darrow looking to throw knees to the head but Centura is blocking nicely.
Darrow misses with a punch to the body.

Centura drops Darrow onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Darrow is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Centura blocks an elbow strike.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but Centura uses good head movement to avoid it.
Centura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Darrow tries a body shot but Centura blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Centura.
Darrow pushes Centura back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Centura blocks it with crossed arms.
Centura swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Distor Centura seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Centura on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as Centura controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Distor Centura will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Centura misses with a hook. Darrow ducked under it nicely.
Darrow lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Darrow.
Darrow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Darrow slips under a jab.
Centura lands a head shot.
Darrow drops his hands momentarily and Centura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Centura throws a shot from downtown. Darrow moves away and avoids it.
Darrow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Darrow backs off Centura throws a huge counter combo but Darrow manages to avoid it all.
Centura loads up on a big right hand but Darrow slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Darrow with a jab.
Centura misses with an uppercut.
Centura tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Darrow is able to avoid easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Centura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darrow circles away quickly and effectively.
Darrow moves out of range of the strikes.
Centura throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darrow sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darrow throws a head kick that Centura semi-blocks.
Centura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Centura moves out of range as Darrow strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Darrow 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 Centura has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Centura and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Darrow connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Centura momentarily.
Centura lunges at Darrow with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Darrow's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darrow. Centura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Centura throws a hook to the side of Darrow's head but Darrow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darrow throws the left hand but Centura avoids the punch easily.
Centura lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Darrow up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Centura from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Darrow's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Distor Centura!
After the fight, Distor Centura was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

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FIGHT
RATING
85%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boros Monet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivier Levasseur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monet's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Downstait - Open Your Eyes. Boros Monet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Monet
vs
Levasseur

170 cm
35
135 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

176 cm
35
169 lbs
15 - 14 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Red Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

King of Fists

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 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boros Monet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Olivier Levasseur!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Monet misses

and Levasseur counters with a shoot takedown. Monet fights it but they end up in 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.
Levasseur throws a big elbow that misses.
Levasseur wants to pass the guard but Monet is keeping the position.
Monet seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Monet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Levasseur postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Monet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Levasseur on the ground.

Levasseur drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Levasseur jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Levasseur stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Levasseur missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Levasseur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Monet looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Levasseur puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Monet controlling the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Levasseur is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Levasseur prevents Monet from improving his position.
Levasseur looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Monet trying to control here.
Monet is holding on to half guard well.
Levasseur prevents Monet from improving his position.
Levasseur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two 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.
Levasseur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monet keeps working.
Monet wants to improve his position but Levasseur is controlling well.

Levasseur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Monet sees it coming and defends easily.
Levasseur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Levasseur trying to control the action but Monet is working from the bottom.

Levasseur is working for a submission of some sort.
Levasseur drops an elbow to the side of Monet's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur is controlling the pace.
Levasseur prevents Monet from improving his position.
Levasseur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Levasseur wants to pass to mount but Monet is defending the position.
Levasseur lands with a punch from half guard.
Monet is trying to get back to full guard.
Levasseur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monet wants to improve his position but Levasseur is controlling well.
Monet trying to control from the bottom.
Levasseur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Monet is staying active underneath Levasseur, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Levasseur working Monet over with strikes.
Monet trying to hold on to Levasseur's head to control him but Levasseur postures up.

Levasseur is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Monet defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Levasseur is trying to control. Monet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Levasseur dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice body punch from Monet.
Monet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.

Monet gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Levasseur to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Monet trying to control the position.
Monet keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully.
Monet looking for a sweep. Not yet Monet, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Levasseur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Monet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Levasseur with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Levasseur cracks Monet with a solid left hand.
Levasseur looking to pass the guard.
Levasseur trying to control but Monet is working from the bottom.
Levasseur postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Levasseur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monet is keeping the position for now.
Monet looking for a sweep. Not yet Monet, not yet.
Levasseur lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Levasseur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Monet trying to control the position.
Monet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur throws a strike but Monet rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Levasseur working for a triangle but Monet defends it easily.
Monet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Levasseur is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Monet has hold of Levasseur's hands but Levasseur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Levasseur prevents Monet from improving his position.
Levasseur throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Monet wants to improve his position but Levasseur is controlling well.
Levasseur thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monet trying to control but Levasseur postures up.
Levasseur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Levasseur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Levasseur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Levasseur working the head and body with strikes.
Monet wants to control but Levasseur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Monet has hold of Levasseur's hands but Levasseur slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Levasseur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Levasseur wants to advance to full mount but Monet doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Levasseur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Levasseur throws an elbow that misses. Monet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Levasseur's guard. Nice move by Monet!

Levasseur controlling the position.

Levasseur has his foot on Monet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Monet works his way back into a safe position though.
Levasseur can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Monet controls the pace.
Levasseur controls Monet momentarily but Monet frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monet controlling from the top position.
Levasseur is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Olivier Levasseur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

A jab from Monet misses.
Levasseur feints the counter takedown.

Levasseur gets a takedown into half guard.
Levasseur lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levasseur lands a nice short elbow.
Levasseur with the ground and pound but Monet uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Levasseur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Levasseur is working Monet over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Levasseur controls the pace.
Monet is pulling down on Levasseur's head. It's preventing any offense from Levasseur, at least for the moment.
Levasseur throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Monet keeping full guard, as Levasseur tries to pass.
Monet wants to sweep but no luck.
Levasseur throws a big elbow that misses.
Monet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Levasseur moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Levasseur is looking for a triangle but Monet pushes his legs off easily.
Levasseur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Monet manages to get himself to full guard.

Boros Monet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Monet's head.
Levasseur has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Monet keeping moving, preventing Levasseur from controlling successfully.

Levasseur 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.
Monet will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Levasseur's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Levasseur throws a big elbow that misses.
Levasseur connects with a couple of short punches.
Olivier Levasseur has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Levasseur works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monet keeps working.
Monet is trying is best to control the position here.
Levasseur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Levasseur lands strikes from half guard.
Levasseur wants to take a breather but Monet is having none of it.
Monet is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Levasseur scores with a couple of nice shots.
Levasseur drops an elbow to the side of Monet's head.
Monet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Monet wants to control but Levasseur is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Monet blocking the ground and pound attempt from Levasseur.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Levasseur looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Levasseur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Levasseur is controlling the pace.

Monet is defending against the submission attempts here by Levasseur.
Olivier Levasseur is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Levasseur lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Levasseur takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olivier Levasseur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Levasseur winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olivier Levasseur!
Olivier Levasseur seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tristan McAndrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McAndrews kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Never Le Nkimise by Die Antwoord. 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.

McAndrews
vs
Mendes

200 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
192 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tristan McAndrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jose Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAndrews gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendes.

It looks like Tristan McAndrews has been cut.
McAndrews takes one on the button.
McAndrews lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Mendes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McAndrews scores with a head kick. Mendes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Mendes avoids the body shot from McAndrews.
Mendes swings widly with a right hand
and McAndrews counters with an inside leg kick.
McAndrews moves forwards but Mendes connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Mendes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends McAndrews sprawling to the canvas! McAndrews rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mendes finish him?!

McAndrews is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McAndrews plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oh McAndrews is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A low kick from McAndrews is predictable there
and Mendes counters with a big left hand that crumples McAndrews! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Mendes!
Jose Mendes took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

C
A

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 Cain Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jones
vs
Vlad

187 cm
31
203 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

176 cm
24
205 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cain Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arthur Vlad!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Arthur Vlad has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Vlad is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Vlad misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Vlad shrugs off.
Vlad takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Vlad digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Vlad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

That has opened up Arthur Vlad's cut even more.
Vlad tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Vlad back against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Vlad throws a head punch that misses.
Vlad tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Vlad back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Vlad takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones slows down the pace here.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Jones lands an elbow just above Vlad 's eye.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vlads head.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Jones lands an elbow inside.

The cut above Arthur Vlad's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Vlad is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vlad has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Vlad is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Arthur Vlad's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vlad is pressed against the cage. Jones pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Vlad! Two more big strikes from Jones and Vlad crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cain Jones!
Cain Jones managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Vurny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aldo Vurny has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Powers
vs
Vurny

215 cm
44
275 lbs
34 - 20 - 0

187 cm
28
210 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Experienced

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aldo Vurny!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Vurny.
Vurny throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Powers.
Powers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vurny takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

It looks like Aldo Vurny has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Vurny.
Powers appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Powers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Powers throws a jab but it's blocked by Vurny.
Vurny lunges at Powers with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Powers's hand.
Powers misses with a left hand

so Vurny counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vurny slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Powers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vurny connects with a couple of short punches.
Vurny slips nicely into half guard.
Vurny throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Powers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vurny.
Vurny is nestled in close to Powers, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vurny throwing shots but Powers is blocking nicely.
Vurny is controlling the pace.
Vurny working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vurny maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Powers could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Vurny has cracked it and Powers is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Vurny!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aldo Vurny!
Aldo Vurny bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.