LFC 7 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Magomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Gacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Gacy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Magomedov
vs
Gacy

186 cm
18
230 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
18
230 lbs
1 - 1 - 2

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ruslan Magomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Gacy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gacy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Magomedov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A quick step to the side and Magomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov lands a lovely overhand right.
Gacy throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Gacy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magomedov circles away.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

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

It looks like John Gacy has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov lands with a right and another and another! Gacy is in big trouble! Magomedov lands again and this time it's lights out for Gacy! A quality knockout there for Magomedov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ruslan Magomedov!

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RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Big Kass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sunny Nganam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunny Nganam will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Kass
vs
Nganam

178 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Big Kass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sunny Nganam!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nganam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kass tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nganam is in Kass's guard.
Kass looking to control.
Nganam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nganam won't allow Kass to sweep him here.
Nganam cracks Kass with a solid left hand.
Nganam landing with the ground and pound.
Nganam postures up.
Nganam working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kass's head.
Nganam is working Kass 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.
Kass wants to get back to his feet but Nganam is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kass tries to strike from the bottom.
Nganam content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nganam's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Nganam is in close to Kass's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nganam postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nganam with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nganam stands up over Kass, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Nganam got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kass has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nganam has managed to get both his arms back between Kass's legs - danger averted.

Nganam gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A left lands for Kass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kass dips to his left and cracks Nganam with an uppercut!
Nganam with a poor takedown
and Kass cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kass throws a hook but Nganam avoids it easily.
Nganam slips under a jab.
Kass lands a nice looking body shot.
Big Kass is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nganam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kass tries to avoid it but Nganam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kass to the ground. Kass escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kass scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nganam darts in looking for a takedown but Kass gets double underhooks and turns Nganam into the cage.
Big Kass has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sunny Nganam.
Nganam with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nganam takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Nganam 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Nganam is rocked!
Kass cracks Nganam on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Nganam falls backwards against the cage. Kass follows up with more strikes that drop Nganam to his knees. Kass keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Nganam! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Kass!
A victorious Big Kass thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Sunny Nganam stepped up to the mic, saying 'I let My Fans My Friends And my Family down But mostly me But I will be back with a vengeance'.

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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ace Rob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hideyoshi Kanemaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ace Rob has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Rob
vs
Kanemaru

170 cm
19
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

164 cm
20
142 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Rob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hideyoshi Kanemaru!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rob tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kanemaru swivels and escapes.
No luck for Rob with that takedown attempt.

Rob has managed to clinch.
Kanemaru tries to break free but Rob pushes him back against the cage.

Kanemaru gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Kanemaru is working for a kimura but Rob is defending it quite comfortably.
Rob is trying to maintain the position but Kanemaru is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob tries to roll over but Kanemaru keeps him under control.

Kanemaru wants to work for an arm triangle but Rob is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rob is pressing down on Kanemaru's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Kanemaru drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rob manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kanemaru has Rob in his guard.

Rob throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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

Kanemaru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kanemaru bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rob's guard.

Rob keeping full guard, as Kanemaru tries to pass.

Kanemaru postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rob is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kanemaru, into his guard.

Rob would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rob missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kanemaru is keeping the position for now.
Kanemaru is looking to stand up but Rob isn't so interested in that idea.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hideyoshi Kanemaru!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Taylor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Hit em up 2. Rocco Marciano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Taylor
vs
Marciano

194 cm
25
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
247 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Conviction

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Rocco Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marciano thuds his right hand into Taylor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nick Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Marciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taylor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marciano on the side of the head.
A head kick from Marciano lands but Taylor takes it in his stride.
Marciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taylor. Taylor obviously looking to wear him down.
Taylor dives in and grabs Marciano's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marciano pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
We've been hearing reports that Taylor has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice cross by Marciano.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taylor.
Marciano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Nick Taylor has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taylor, right into the meat.
Marciano misses the body punch

and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Marciano regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Taylor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano pulls Taylor in to control the position.
Marciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marciano controlling Taylor's posture.
Taylor stands up over Marciano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taylor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marciano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marciano is controlling Taylor's posture.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Marciano has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Marciano keeps moving.
Marciano has control of Taylor's left arm, preventing Taylor from doing any damage.
Marciano trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Taylor works over Marciano with some ground and pound from guard.
Marciano pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Marciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marciano pulls Taylor in close to his closed guard and prevents Taylor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marciano is continuing to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marciano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Marciano throws a counter combo.
Rocco Marciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marciano misses with a body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano throws a head kick that half lands.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses.
Marciano avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marciano looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.

Taylor feints and as Marciano raises his hands in defense, Taylor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano is controlling Taylor's posture.
Marciano trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marciano pulls Taylor in close to his closed guard and prevents Taylor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marciano keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nick Taylor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Marciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Marciano blocks a leg kick.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Marciano tries to land a front kick but Taylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Marciano swings widly with a right hand

so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Marciano is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Marciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marciano is controlling Taylor's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marciano trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marciano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Taylor landing with the ground and pound.
Marciano pulls Taylor in to control the position.
Marciano trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor is fighting to break Marciano's control of his arms but Marciano is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Taylor cracks Marciano with a solid left hand.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marciano working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is in close to Marciano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Marciano has wrist control.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Marciano is trying to keep Taylor in close.
Marciano pulls Taylor in close to his closed guard and prevents Taylor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Marciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano trying to control the position.
Marciano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taylor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Marciano wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nick Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marciano trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Marciano has his hands on Taylor's head, controlling the position.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Marciano is trying to keep Taylor in close.
Marciano is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Marciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marciano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marciano is trying to keep Taylor in close.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Marciano's head.
Marciano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Marciano is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nick Taylor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nick Taylor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Marciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor slips under a jab from Marciano.
Nick Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor throws a combination. Marciano tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marciano throws a combination that misses

so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Marciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marciano controlling the position.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Marciano blocks nicely.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Marciano's brow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Marciano is trying to keep Taylor in close.
Taylor is in close to Marciano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marciano swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marciano can do to turn this around?

Taylor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Taylor tries to bum rush Marciano with a series of wild strikes but Marciano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taylor tries to clinch but Marciano is having none of it.

Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Marciano trying to control but Taylor postures up.
Rocco Marciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marciano controlling the position for now.
Taylor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marciano defending well though.
Marciano tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Taylor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marciano is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Taylor.
Marciano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Marciano working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taylor drops back looking for a leg! Marciano is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Marciano manages to kick Taylor off! Taylor jumps back into Marciano's guard.
Taylor postures up in Marciano's guard and throws a big left but Marciano blocks it.
Marciano is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Marciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marciano has his hands on Taylor's head, controlling the position.
Taylor landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marciano looking to control.
Nick Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Taylor stands and steps away. Marciano gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Taylor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taylor blocks a jab.

Taylor dives in and scores a takedown into Marciano's guard.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor postures up.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Taylor!
Nick Taylor took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Versus for their support in the buildup to the fight.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sic Vicious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Dimelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Vicious
vs
Dimelo

186 cm
25
179 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

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, Sic Vicious !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rico Dimelo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicious ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vicious lands with a straight right. Dimelo didn't see that one coming.
Nice straight punches there by Vicious . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vicious .
Dimelo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vicious .
A low kick from Dimelo is predictable there
and Vicious cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dimelo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dimelo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dimelo throws a leg kick which misses Vicious 's front leg but catches the back leg as Vicious tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Vicious .
Dimelo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vicious counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Dimelo has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sic Vicious !
Sic Vicious seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Full Eye Yong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vik Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Full Eye Yong has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Eye Yong
vs
Vader

174 cm
18
167 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

179 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Full Eye Yong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vik Vader!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yong moves out of range as Vader strikes.
Vader throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vader throws the left hand but Yong avoids the punch easily.
Vader connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vader cracks Yong with an open hand slap.
Yong misses with a body kick.
Vader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vader looks to land a left hand but Yong moved out of range nicely.
Yong misses with a body kick.
Vader moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vader moves out of range as Yong throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader looks to land a right hand but Yong moved out of range.
Vader cracks a nice hook into Yong's ribs.
Yong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Die Trying Gym in the buildup to the fight.

Vader has closed the distance and engaged Yong in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
Vader lands a nice uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader presses Yong against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yong.
A short uppercut from Vader.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Yong.
Yong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vader prevents Yong from breaking the clinch.
Yong wants to break free but Vader has control.
Yong tries to circle away but Vader has him pinned against the cage.
Vader scores with a shot to the side of Yong's head.
Vader prevents Yong from breaking the clinch.
Yong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vader digs a right hand into Yong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yong's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Yong avoids it.
Vader lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vader has him pressed against the cage.
Yong is trying to break the clinch but Vader is controlling him.
Vader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yong can't break the clinch.
Vader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vader is leaning against Yong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vader lands with a left to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vader tries to land knees in the clinch but Yong avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Vader fails to land.
Yong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Yong working hard to break the clinch.
Vader lands a nice uppercut.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Yong.
Vader lands a shot to the body.
Yong working hard to break the clinch.
Yong is trying to break free.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yong tries to circle away but Vader has him pinned against the cage.
Yong working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vader.
Vader gets through Yong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yong is trying to force a seperation but Vader has the dominant position.
Vader stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vader prevents Yong from breaking the clinch.
Vader lands a shoulder strike.
Yong is trying to break the clinch but Vader has him pressed against the cage.
Yong working hard to break the clinch.
Vader working aggressively here.
Vader swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vader has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Vader.
Vader keeps control of Yong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vik Vader dominated that round.
That's time! Yong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Vader fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yong on the side of the head.
Vader has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Vader blocks a leg kick.
Yong missing with a left hand there. Vader was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Vader takes the fight into the clinch.
Vader working aggressively here.
Yong working hard to break the clinch.
Yong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yong working hard to break the clinch.

Yong's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yong walks into a left hand.
Vader has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yong tries to land a body kick
and Vader counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vik Vader seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Vader closes the distance and clinches.
Vader misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yong managing to block the knees to the body from Vader.
Yong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vader keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yong's efforts to push away.
Vader keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yong's efforts to push away.
Yong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vader trying to land knees to the body.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vader trying to land knees to the body.
Yong is trying to break the clinch but Vader has him pressed against the cage.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short left from Vader.
Yong working hard to break the clinch.
Vader scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A frustrated look appears on Yong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Yong blocking some punches.
Yong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vader working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yong.
Vader tries to land knees in the clinch but Yong avoids the damage to the body.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Yong.
Vik Vader seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vader tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yong's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yong tries to break free but Vader pushes him back against the cage.
Yong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yong managing to block the knees to the body from Vader.
Yong tries to circle away but Vader has him pinned against the cage.
Yong is trying to break the clinch but Vader is controlling him.
Vader misses with a punch on the inside.
Yong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Yong has had enough of the clinch but Vader keeps him there for the moment.
Yong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vader has him pressed against the cage.
Vader keeps control of Yong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vader keeps control of Yong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vader prevents Yong from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yong is trying to break the clinch but Vader is controlling him.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yong is looking to break free of the clinch but Vader has double underhooks.
Yong can't break the clinch.
Vader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vader gets through Yong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vader lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vik Vader showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Yong throws a leg kick
enabling Vader to counter with a crisp jab.
Vader thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vader misses with a body shot.
Vader blocks the body kick.
Vader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vader counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Vader misses.
Yong throwing a counter right hand but Vader manages to avoid it.
Yong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vader sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vader looks to land a right hand but Yong moved out of range.
Vader keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yong throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Yong misses.
Yong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vader.

Vader has closed the distance and engaged Yong in a clinch.
Vader lands with a right to the head.
Vader keeps control of Yong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader keeps control of Yong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Yong takes a shot to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vader in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Yong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vader has him pressed against the cage.
Yong wants to get back to striking at distance but Vader won't allow it.
Yong is trying to force a seperation but Vader has the dominant position.
Yong working hard to break the clinch.
Yong tries to break free but Vader pushes him back against the cage.
Yong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yong blocks an uppercut.
Vader lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Full Eye Yong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vader tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yong wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vader throws a punch but it's blocked by Yong.
Yong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vader has him pressed against the cage.
Vader misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yong.
A nice left hand lands by Vader.
Yong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yong blocks an uppercut.
Vader misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Vader.
Yong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Yong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vader.
Yong tried to counter with a leg kick but Vader avoided it.
Yong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vader.
Yong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vader just manages to avoid it.
Vader throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vader punishes Yong's body with a nice straight punch.
Vader pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yong misses with a low kick.
Vader misses with a looping left.
Yong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vader.
Vader lands with a good body shot.

Vader closes the distance and clinches.
Vader keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Yong's efforts to push away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vader tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vader misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vader misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yong is trying to force a seperation but Vader has the dominant position.
Vader has Yong pressed against the cage, preventing Yong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Vader on the inside.
Yong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vader has him pressed against the cage.
Vader has Yong pressed against the cage, preventing Yong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yong tries to work over Vader's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vik Vader is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yong is trying to push Vader away but Vader has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 25:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vik Vader!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bongo Drum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dong Hyun Choi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Drum
vs
Hyun Choi

150 cm
25
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
144 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bongo Drum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dong Hyun Choi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Drum tries to move into range but Hyun Choi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hyun Choi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drum shoots in but no luck this time.
Hyun Choi cracks a nice hook into Drum's ribs.
Hyun Choi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyun Choi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drum definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hyun Choi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Drum could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drum with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Hyun Choi counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bongo Drum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hyun Choi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Drum's head backwards.
Hyun Choi cracks Drum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hyun Choi scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice cross by Hyun Choi.
Hyun Choi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hyun Choi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drum shoots and misses
and Hyun Choi counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyun Choi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hyun Choi tests Drum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hyun Choi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hyun Choi tests Drum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hyun Choi scores with a nice right hand.
Hyun Choi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hyun Choi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drum shoots in for a double leg but Hyun Choi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hyun Choi cracks Drum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hyun Choi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hyun Choi to score with a decent uppercut.
Hyun Choi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hyun Choi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hyun Choi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drum on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Drum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hyun Choi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hyun Choi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Drum had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drum is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hyun Choi cracks Drum with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hyun Choi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Drum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hyun Choi as he connects with a hook.
Drum misses with a takedown
enabling Hyun Choi to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hyun Choi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Drum.

Drum darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hyun Choi tries to kick Drum off but Drum keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hyun Choi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Hyun Choi is defending against the submission attempts here by Drum.
Drum stops Hyun Choi from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Drum seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hyun Choi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bongo Drum!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Nurmagomedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Jawbreak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khabib Nurmagomedov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Nurmagomedov
vs
Jawbreak

184 cm
19
178 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 Las Vegas, Khabib Nurmagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Jawbreak!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jawbreak or perhaps it was just good defense by Nurmagomedov, which made it look bad.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Jawbreak fails with a takedown attempt.
Jawbreak throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nurmagomedov's waist but Nurmagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jawbreak off to one side.
Nurmagomedov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Jawbreak.
Jawbreak misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jawbreak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nurmagomedov but Nurmagomedov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jawbreak.
Jawbreak darts in looking for a takedown but Nurmagomedov gets double underhooks and turns Jawbreak into the cage.
Nurmagomedov throwing a counter right hand but Jawbreak manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Nurmagomedov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jawbreak doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Nurmagomedov.
Jawbreak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nurmagomedov tries to avoid it but Jawbreak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nurmagomedov to the ground. Nurmagomedov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Nurmagomedov as Jawbreak shoots in.
Jawbreak tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov circles away easily
enabling Nurmagomedov to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Nurmagomedov misses.
Jawbreak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nurmagomedov leaves Jawbreak with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jawbreak wants to clinch up but Nurmagomedov keeps it at a distance.
Jawbreak tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nurmagomedov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jawbreak manages to avoid it.
Jawbreak tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nurmagomedov scores with the left hand. Jawbreak knows he should have avoided that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Jawbreak. Jawbreak gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Jawbreak on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jawbreak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Jawbreak closes the distance and clinches.
Jawbreak tries for a takedown but Nurmagomedov manages to get underhooks.

Nurmagomedov lands a takedown into guard.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Jawbreak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Jawbreak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nurmagomedov is looking to advance position but Jawbreak won't allow it.

Jawbreak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jawbreak on the ground.
Jawbreak wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jawbreak keeps trying to improve his position.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Jawbreak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jawbreak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Jawbreak looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jawbreak is staying active underneath Nurmagomedov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nurmagomedov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jawbreak is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Nurmagomedov stalling.
Nurmagomedov is trying to control the action in half guard but Jawbreak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Jawbreak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's time! Nurmagomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

No luck for Jawbreak with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jawbreak or perhaps it was just good defense by Nurmagomedov, which made it look bad.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jawbreak shoots in but no luck this time.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Jawbreak.
Jawbreak with a poor takedown
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jawbreak.
Nurmagomedov stuffs the takedown attempt from Jawbreak. Jawbreak gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Jawbreak gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurmagomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Jawbreak looking for a guillotine here but Nurmagomedov defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nurmagomedov wants to stand but Jawbreak is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jawbreak keeping moving, preventing Nurmagomedov from controlling successfully.
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Jawbreak!
A very excited looking Dick Jawbreak rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eli Barkio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Dimelo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Barkio
vs
Dimelo

180 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Barkio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Enzo Dimelo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkio shoots in looking for a takedown but Dimelo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barkio's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barkio misses the shot to the body.
As Barkio backs off Dimelo throws a huge counter combo but Barkio manages to avoid it all.
Dimelo avoids the head kick by Barkio.
Barkio backing away here, and Dimelo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barkio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dimelo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eli Barkio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Barkio darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dimelo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dimelo is trying to control but Barkio passes into side control!
Barkio misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barkio wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dimelo, who protects the arm well.
Dimelo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A control attempt from Dimelo but he's now mounted!
Dimelo working to try and regain half guard.

Barkio is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dimelo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Barkio trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimelo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barkio tries to control but Dimelo wriggling away.
Dimelo tries to control the position but Barkio now has his back.
Barkio is not going to allow Dimelo to sit and survive in this position.
Dimelo wants to escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkio avoiding Dimelo 's attempts to control his hands.
Dimelo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Barkio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Barkio has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dimelo has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dimelo trying to control the hands but Barkio breaks the grip.
A lull in the action here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Barkio looking for the choke but no joy.
Barkio has the hooks in. Dimelo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Barkio looking to break Dimelo's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dimelo remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Barkio will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dimelo is in bad spot here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Barkio is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dimelo has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Barkio is breathing heavily.
Dimelo rolls, trying to escape but Barkio keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Barkio dominated that round.
That's time! Barkio's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Barkio misses with a takedown attempt - Dimelo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barkio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dimelo can do to turn this around?
Some bone on bone action there as Barkio checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dimelo scores with a nice right hand.
Barkio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimelo.
Barkio tries to clinch but Dimelo is having none of it.
Barkio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dimelo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barkio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dimelo can pounce on him.
Dimelo connects with a nice looking jab.

Barkio is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkio walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Dimelo swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Enzo Dimelo!