MMANIAK 41 Saitev/Scarface PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Avila Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayde West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alvarez comes to the cage accompanied by Barbarian by The Darkness. West has chosen Sober as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Alvarez
vs
West

190 cm
30
180 lbs
14 - 19 - 0

187 cm
33
168 lbs
24 - 17 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Sin City Allstars

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 14 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Avila Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wayde West!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West lands a two punch combo.
West fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez avoids it really well and circles away.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
West throws a series of punches but Alvarez avoids them all with ease.
Alvarez is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from West.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West looks for the body kick but Alvarez saw that one coming.
Alvarez drops down looking for a counter takedown but West sprawls and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from West. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

West closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alvarez tries a body shot but West blocks it.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by West.
West blocks an elbow strike.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.

West manages to break the clinch.
West defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
West wants to counter with a clinch but Alvarez pushes him away.
A head kick misses from West.
As West looks to move away, Alvarez throws a big counter combo but West just gets out of the way.
Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from West.
Avila Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayde West.
No luck with that takedown attempt from West.
Alvarez throws a big counter combination but West scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Alvarez with a poor takedown

and West moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by West.
West avoiding damage as Alvarez throws knees to the body.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alvarez working aggressively here.
Alvarez lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Wayde West has been cut.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
West dodges an elbow strike from Alvarez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
West on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
Alvarez misses with a body punch.

West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alvarez is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Alvarez fails to land the takedown.
West misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. West defends it nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
West is trying to pull guard but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Alvarez misses with some punches.

West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez fails with the takedown
and West counters with a series of strikes. Alvarez will be more careful next time no doubt.
West lands with a nice body punch.

West closes the distance and pushes Alvarez back into the cage.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.

West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

West instigates a clinch.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but West avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.

West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.
West is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice takedown defense from West. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
West looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alvarez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and West counters with a series of strikes. Alvarez will be more careful next time no doubt.

West moves into the clinch.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
West has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
Alvarez misses with the head strike.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
Alvarez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West avoiding damage as Alvarez throws knees to the body.
Avila Alvarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.

West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Avila Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

West has closed the distance and engaged Alvarez in a clinch.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.

West manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from West.
As West tries to get set, Alvarez tries to push him back and clinch up but West manages to avoid the attempt.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avila Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

West instigates a clinch.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
West blocks the elbow strike.
Alvarez stops a takedown attempt from West.
Alvarez tries to work over West's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alvarez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but West has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
West is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
West goes for a takedown in the clinch but Alvarez prevents it.
West blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Alvarez looking to throw knees to the head but West is blocking nicely.
Alvarez tries a body shot but West blocks it.
West blocks the elbow strike.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alvarez struggles to land a body shot inside as West controls his hands.
Alvarez pushes West back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Alvarez pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
West blocking some punches.
Alvarez trying to land knees to the body.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but West blocks it.
Alvarez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but West has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvarez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alvarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Alvarez trying to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvarez can't find room to land a body shot as West controls the action.
Alvarez tries to land a knee to the head but West blocks with his arms.
West gets through Alvarez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alvarez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
Alvarez misses with an elbow strike.

West's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
West shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alvarez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alvarez goes for a double leg but West avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as West continues to drive forward.
West goes for a double leg but Alvarez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Alvarez continues to drive forward.
Alvarez throws a counter high kick but West was just alert enough to avoid it.

West closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez misses with a knee to the head.
West blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from West.
Alvarez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
West blocking some punches.
Alvarez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!

West pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez fails with the takedown
and West counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

West scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Alvarez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
West fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Avila Alvarez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayde West's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

West thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Alvarez if he has to take too many more of those.
A nice inside leg kick there by West. That's going to slow Alvarez down.

West moves into the clinch.

West decides to pull guard.
Alvarez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
West keeping full guard, as Alvarez tries to pass.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as West works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
West has momentary wrist control but Alvarez slips an elbow through the middle.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Alvarez with a nice head shot there.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but West is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Alvarez is in close to West's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Alvarez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez lands a couple of elbows.

Alvarez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alvarez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
West is looking to stand up but Alvarez isn't so interested in that idea.
Alvarez lands a couple of elbows.
Alvarez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Alvarez looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses.
Alvarez throws a strike but West rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
West is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvarez has wrist control.
Alvarez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Alvarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
West slips nicely into half guard.

Alvarez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.

West decides to return to a standing position.
West throws a head kick that Alvarez semi-blocks.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but West shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by West!
West lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
West tests Alvarez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wayde West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but West avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West tries to bum rush Alvarez with a series of wild strikes but Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Alvarez gets tackled into the cage by West. West maintains the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayde West comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think West has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayde West!
Wayde West spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Avila Alvarez spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm so pissed, man. I trained so hard for this camp too.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Borys Mankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiago Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mankowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kękę -Wyjebane. Mendez has chosen Trap Door as his entrance music. Tiago Mendez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Mankowski
vs
Mendez

180 cm
28
179 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

184 cm
51
180 lbs
39 - 37 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Borys Mankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 37 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiago Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez tries to clinch up.
Mankowski fails with the takedown.

Mendez scores with a takedown into Mankowski's guard.

Mankowski manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Tiago Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez wants to clinch

and Mankowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mendez's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mankowski's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Mendez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mankowski defends well.
Mendez has momentary wrist control but Mankowski slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mankowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mankowski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mankowski postures up in Mendez's guard and throws a big left but Mendez blocks it.
Mankowski throwing strikes but missing.
Mankowski connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Mankowski from controlling successfully.

Mankowski drops back looking for a leg! Mendez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mendez manages to kick Mankowski off! Mankowski jumps back into Mendez's guard.
Mendez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendez trying to control the position.
Mankowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mendez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Mendez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mankowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

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

Mendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mankowski keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass.

Mankowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Mendez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mankowski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mankowski has escaped and now he's on top!

Mankowski cracks Mendez with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mendez is rocked!
Mankowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendez keeping moving, preventing Mankowski from controlling successfully.
Mankowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendez is retaining full guard.

Mendez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mankowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mankowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mendez is still in real trouble! Can Mankowski finish him?
Mankowski is in close to Mendez's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Mankowski drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mendez dives on top into guard.

Mankowski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mendez is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mankowski working for a triangle but Mendez defends it easily.

Mankowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendez seems to have recovered his senses.

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

Mendez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mankowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendez has managed to get both his arms back between Mankowski's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mendez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mankowski tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mendez is in Mankowski's guard.

Mankowski pushes Mendez off and gets back to his feet.
Mendez throws a lazy head kick

and Mankowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mendez's guard.
Mankowski is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Mankowski doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Mankowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

Mankowski is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Mendez frees his head nicely. Oh but Mankowski has switched to an armbar! Mendez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Borys Mankowski!
Borys Mankowski made sure to mention his sponsor, RAGS of a RONIN in his post fight interview.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramsay Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and De Janeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Janeiro told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Darrow
vs
Janeiro

178 cm
30
173 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

180 cm
31
151 lbs
20 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramsay Darrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, De Janeiro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darrow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darrow scores with a jab to the body.

Darrow moves into range and clinches up with Janeiro.
Darrow misses with a punch on the inside.
Darrow lands an uppercut.
Darrow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darrow misses with the head strike.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Janeiro backwards.
Darrow pushes Janeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Janeiro backwards.
Darrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Janeiro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Janeiro backwards.
Janeiro blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow.
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Janeiro pulls Darrow into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Janeiro throws his legs up looking for a submission but Darrow uses it to pass to side control.
Janeiro is looking to regain half guard here but Darrow keeps moving and retains side control.
Darrow is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Janeiro's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro tries to bench press Darrow off him but Darrow keeps the position.
Janeiro is letting Darrow control him for a moment.
Janeiro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Darrow gets to mount! Janeiro was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Darrow controlling from the full mount.
Janeiro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Darrow controlling the position easily from mount.
Janeiro manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darrow controlling the pace.
Janeiro tries to get to full guard but Darrow has control of the leg.
Janeiro trying to get back to full guard but Darrow takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Darrow content just to control the position here.
Janeiro is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Janeiro gets back to half guard.
Darrow looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Darrow works his way into full mount!
Darrow controlling from the full mount.
Janeiro is looking to improve his position but Darrow isn't that keen on the idea.
Janeiro is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Janeiro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramsay Darrow dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Darrow connects with a leg kick. Janeiro looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A clash of legs there as Janeiro blocks the low kick.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Janeiro can do to turn this around?
Darrow lands with an overhand left.
Darrow throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Darrow misses the target.
Darrow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Janeiro in his tracks.
Darrow connects with a jab.
Darrow lands a leg kick that knocks Janeiro off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darrow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Janeiro was well out of range. Poor timing from Darrow.
Janeiro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A jab from Darrow misses.
Janeiro swats away the attempt to clinch by Darrow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darrow throws a good cross that connects.

Darrow rushes Janeiro and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darrow.
Janeiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Darrow is leaning against Janeiro and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Darrow is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Janeiro is defending well for now.
Janeiro avoiding damage as Darrow throws knees to the body.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Darrow.
Ramsay Darrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Janeiro blocks a body shot from Darrow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darrow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darrow lands a shot to the body.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow works on Janeiro's body with a couple of short punches.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Janeiro is rocked!
A short right from Darrow on the inside.
Janeiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Darrow finish him?
Darrow pushes Janeiro against the cage. Darrow is working some dirty boxing. Darrow pushes off with a quick right hook! Janeiro goes down! Janeiro tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Darrow moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ramsay Darrow!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Scarface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Hamidovich Saitiev
vs
Scarface

183 cm
35
185 lbs
18 - 17 - 1

183 cm
31
162 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dexter Scarface!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarface throws a series of punches but Hamidovich Saitiev moves out of range.
Scarface misses with a series of wild punches.
Hamidovich Saitiev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a poor cross that misses
and Scarface counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scarface misses with an uppercut. Hamidovich Saitiev saw that one coming.
Scarface bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scarface tests Hamidovich Saitiev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Hamidovich Saitiev with that takedown attempt.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with a shot to the body
enabling Scarface to counter with a crisp jab.
Hamidovich Saitiev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in for a takedown but Scarface shows good takedown defense.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarface fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hamidovich Saitiev closes the distance and clinches up with Scarface, looking for a takedown. Hamidovich Saitiev pushes Scarface against the cage but Scarface circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Scarface defends it nicely.
Scarface looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scarface defending well as Hamidovich Saitiev loads up on a big left hand.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Scarface to counter with a crisp jab.
Scarface wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scarface has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Hamidovich Saitiev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scarface cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hamidovich Saitiev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Scarface tries to bum rush Hamidovich Saitiev with a series of wild strikes but Hamidovich Saitiev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hamidovich Saitiev misses with a body shot
and Scarface counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dexter Scarface is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Scarface both land. Nice combination.
Buvaisar Hamidovich Saitiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scarface lunges at Hamidovich Saitiev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hamidovich Saitiev's hand.
Hamidovich Saitiev fails with the takedown
and Scarface counters with a series of strikes. Hamidovich Saitiev will be more careful next time no doubt.

Hamidovich Saitiev is rocked!
Hamidovich Saitiev takes a swing at Scarface's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Scarface, as that shot connected.
Hamidovich Saitiev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hamidovich Saitiev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarface.
Scarface displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamidovich Saitiev.
Scarface scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarface cracks Hamidovich Saitiev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in for a takedown but Scarface shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Scarface stuffs the takedown attempt from Hamidovich Saitiev. Hamidovich Saitiev gets slowly back to his feet.
Hamidovich Saitiev drops his hands momentarily and Scarface takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scarface tests Hamidovich Saitiev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Scarface is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Scarface is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hamidovich Saitiev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hamidovich Saitiev closes the distance and clinches up with Scarface, looking for a takedown. Hamidovich Saitiev pushes Scarface against the cage but Scarface circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Scarface on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hamidovich Saitiev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scarface counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarface takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scarface lands an overhand right.
Hamidovich Saitiev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hamidovich Saitiev ducks under a wild hook from Scarface.
Scarface lands with a cross.
Scarface lands with an overhand left.
Oh Hamidovich Saitiev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scarface misses with a double jab.
Hamidovich Saitiev feinted with a counter takedown.
Hamidovich Saitiev seems to have got his legs back now.
Scarface throws a series of punches but Hamidovich Saitiev avoids them all with ease.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Scarface lands a right hand.
Scarface lands with a right to the head.

Hamidovich Saitiev has hold of one of Scarface's legs. Scarface is fighting the takedown attempt but Hamidovich Saitiev gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Scarface is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dexter Scarface seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scarface throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hamidovich Saitiev on the side of the head.
Scarface misses with a combination

and Hamidovich Saitiev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scarface won't be happy with that.
Scarface gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Scarface. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Scarface is looking to improve his position.

Scarface is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hamidovich Saitiev pulls his head out easily.
Hamidovich Saitiev tries to pass the half guard into mount. Scarface knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Scarface gets full guard.

Scarface had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hamidovich Saitiev defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Scarface working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hamidovich Saitiev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hamidovich Saitiev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Scarface is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hamidovich Saitiev is aware though and is defending well.

Scarface is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hamidovich Saitiev working some strikes from top position.
Scarface is trying to control the position but Hamidovich Saitiev postures up.

Scarface has his feet on Hamidovich Saitiev's thighs here. He's pushed Hamidovich Saitiev off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hamidovich Saitiev screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dexter Scarface!
During a confident post fight interview, Dexter Scarface thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.