RS 144 Go Get It PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Smith (ranked 8826 p4p, 844 weight class) and Bunnur Marbleforge (ranked 8235 p4p, 820 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Marbleforge

180 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Intelligent

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Smith !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bunnur Marbleforge!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marbleforge doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marbleforge shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marbleforge gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Smith backs off Marbleforge throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Marbleforge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Marbleforge ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marbleforge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marbleforge gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Marbleforge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Marbleforge moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith connects with a right hand. Marbleforge shakes it off.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marbleforge let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Marbleforge fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Tyler Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunnur Marbleforge.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Marbleforge.
Marbleforge checks a low kick from Smith .
Smith lands an overhand right.
Tyler Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Marbleforge appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Marbleforge on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Marbleforge tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA New York in the buildup to the fight.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Marbleforge is out of range and Smith settles back down.
As Smith backs off Marbleforge throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith throws a one two combo.
Marbleforge ducks under a wild hook from Smith .
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marbleforge was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith .
Marbleforge unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Tyler Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Marbleforge, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marbleforge slips a jab and a cross from Smith .
Despite the aggression on Marbleforge's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marbleforge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Marbleforge tries to counter with a clinch but Smith shakes him off and moves away.
Marbleforge slips a jab and a cross from Smith .
Marbleforge shoots in but no luck this time.
Marbleforge dives in for a single leg takedown but Smith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Marbleforge with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Marbleforge slips a jab and a cross from Smith .
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marbleforge was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith .
Marbleforge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith 's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Marbleforge off to one side.
Marbleforge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marbleforge fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Marbleforge is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Marbleforge dives in and grabs Smith 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes down on Marbleforge's head and hops out.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body punch from Smith .
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith punishes Marbleforge's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marbleforge steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Smith jabs at Marbleforge's body.
Marbleforge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marbleforge looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Smith 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.

Marbleforge shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Marbleforge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Smith looks to land a combination. Marbleforge sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marbleforge wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Smith pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Marbleforge back to the cage. Smith follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks to land a combination but Marbleforge avoids it well.
Marbleforge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marbleforge unleashes a big counter combination but Smith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Marbleforge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Smith throws a big counter combination but Marbleforge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marbleforge was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith .
Marbleforge was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith stalks Marbleforge and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Marbleforge's face. Marbleforge staggers backwards, shaken.
Marbleforge is trying desperately to land a takedown but Smith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Marbleforge.
Marbleforge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marbleforge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Marbleforge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Smith , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith is looking to wear down Marbleforge with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marbleforge.
Marbleforge staying out of range there.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Tyler Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Marbleforge drives through with a takedown into Smith 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marbleforge can do to turn this around?

Marbleforge drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Marbleforge seems to have locked his on tight now - Smith screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Marbleforge, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bunnur Marbleforge!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neo Oen (ranked 3324 p4p, 465 weight class) and Kevin Glass (ranked 4974 p4p, 630 weight class). Neo Oen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Oen
vs
Glass

175 cm
24
219 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

184 cm
26
206 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Aspire Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Neo Oen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kevin Glass !
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glass connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oen goes for a double leg but Glass avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Glass continues to drive forward.
Glass looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oen throws a hook but Glass blocks it.
Oen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Glass misses with a hook. Oen ducked under it nicely.
Oen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oen tries to clinch up
and Glass counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glass darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oen fails with a takedown attempt.
Glass throws out a counter right but Oen avoids it with no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oen darts in trying to clinch
and Glass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glass connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Glass misses the target.
Glass scores with a jab.
Neo Oen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Oen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've been hearing that Oen has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Oen tries to free his leg and advance position but Glass is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Glass wants to sweep here but Oen controlling him for the moment.
Glass pulls Oen in close to prevent any damage.
Glass keeping moving, preventing Oen from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glass lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Glass must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Glass stands and steps away. Oen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Glass slaps away a takedown attempt from Oen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neo Oen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Glass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oen shoots for a double leg takedown but Glass sprawls well. He's pushed Oen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oen somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Glass counters with a nice uppercut.
Glass scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Glass as he avoids it easily.
Oen tries for a takedown but Glass circles away easily
letting Glass counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

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

Oen is rocked!
Oen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Glass circles away.
Oh Oen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glass as he jumps to the side.
Glass 's coach down at Savage Dojo MMA Tokyo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Glass 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Glass engages and cracks Oen with a massive lead left hook - Oen tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Glass is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Glass !
Kevin Glass made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'You Are who you are.'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Skeet (ranked 3857 p4p, 531 weight class) and Donsone De (ranked 3656 p4p, 510 weight class). DJ Skeet has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Skeet
vs
De

195 cm
25
215 lbs
8 - 10 - 0

190 cm
24
224 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Aspire Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Skeet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donsone De!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Skeet drops his hands momentarily and De takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skeet blocks a jab.
De scores with a head kick. Skeet tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Skeet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
De is looking to clinch but Skeet is avoiding it.
De keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like De was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Skeet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De counters with a slapping leg kick.
Skeet throws a lazy right hand but De sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skeet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De counters with a thumping low kick.
De keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De slips a jab and a cross from Skeet.
Skeet lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skeet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De manages to avoid it.
De showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skeet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skeet misses with an uppercut
and De makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Skeet misses with an uppercut

and De counters with a takedown into side control.
Skeet struggling a bit here.
De in side control, throwing shots but Skeet defends.
De working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
De cracks Skeet with a big elbow.
Skeet is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked De off and has taken his back!
Skeet controlling well, preventing De from escaping the position.
De is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skeet trying to control momentarily.
De has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
De is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
De breaks Skeet's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skeet looking to hit a scissor sweep but De is one step ahead there.
De throwing strikes but missing.
De connects with a couple of short punches.
De being controlled here momentarily.
De tries to free his leg and advance position but Skeet is retaining full guard.
De working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De wants to pass the guard but Skeet is keeping the position.
De throwing strikes but missing.
Skeet controlling De's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De wants to control from the top but Skeet keeps moving.
De trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De being controlled here momentarily.
De cracks Skeet with a solid left hand.
De lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Skeet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
De missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Skeet trying to keep a closed guard but De is proving a slippery customer.
Skeet wants to stand and escape but De is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
De working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Skeet's head.
Skeet working a defensive guard here.
De wants to control from the top but Skeet keeps moving.
Skeet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skeet is controlling De's posture.
Skeet working a defensive guard here.
De lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Skeet seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
De working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Skeet's head.

Skeet is rocked!
De loads up on a big left hand. Skeet felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - De looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Skeet can't hide his disappointment, as De celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donsone De!
Donsone De thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Beefcake (ranked 2703 p4p, 89 weight class) and Kristiaan Roels (ranked 6919 p4p, 242 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Beefcake
vs
Roels

192 cm
32
272 lbs
12 - 9 - 0

191 cm
25
272 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)
Aspire Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brutus Beefcake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristiaan Roels!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beefcake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beefcake throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Roels moves out of range as Beefcake strikes.
Roels throws out a counter right but Beefcake avoids it with no problem.
Brutus Beefcake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Beefcake or perhaps it was just good defense by Roels, which made it look bad.
Roels unleashes a big counter combination but Beefcake bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Beefcake lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Roels takes a kick to the side of the head.
Beefcake tries for a takedown but Roels circles away easily
and Roels counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beefcake is looking to slow Roels down with leg kicks.
Nice sprawl there from Roels as Beefcake shoots in.
As Beefcake backs off Roels throws a huge counter combo but Beefcake manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brutus Beefcake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beefcake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Roels as he jumps to the side.
Roels is looking for the big counter here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roels sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roels rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beefcake moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beefcake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roels.
Beefcake throws a front kick that sends Roels stumbling back into the cage.
Roels misses with a series of wild punches.
Roels takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Roels gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Beefcake to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Roels is looking to stand back up but Beefcake counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Roels.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Roels is trying to stand up here but Beefcake is controlling him well.
Beefcake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beefcake not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Beefcake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beefcake scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Beefcake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beefcake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beefcake controlling the action here.
Beefcake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roels tries to kick Beefcake off but Beefcake keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beefcake thows a huge punch but Roels dodges it nicely.
Roels is trying to stand.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Beefcake is trying to control. Roels wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Beefcake is looking for a kimura here.
Beefcake trying to control from half guard but Roels is working away.

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.
Beefcake is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Beefcake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Roels's head.
Beefcake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beefcake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roels defending well though.
Beefcake throwing shots but Roels is blocking nicely.
Beefcake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roels defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beefcake connects with a nice short shot to Roels's temple.
Beefcake trying to control the pace.
Beefcake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roels defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brutus Beefcake dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Beefcake fails with the takedown.
Roels lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Beefcake is defended easily by Roels.
Roels is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Beefcake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roels is trying to escape the position but Beefcake is controlling the position.
Beefcake scores with a couple of short elbows.
Roels managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Beefcake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Beefcake is working Roels over with some ground and pound from side control.
Roels takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Beefcake's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Beefcake in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The strikes coming from Beefcake are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Beefcake throws a strike aimed at the side of Roels's head but Roels avoids it well.

Beefcake has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Roels is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Beefcake yanks on the arm and Roels is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Beefcake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brutus Beefcake!
A victorious Brutus Beefcake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dom Willis (ranked 2505 p4p, 262 weight class) and Alexander Nevsky (ranked 3529 p4p, 352 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Willis
vs
Nevsky

166 cm
27
165 lbs
12 - 11 - 0

179 cm
24
168 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Heavy handed

Amped Performance

Aspire Nutrition

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 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Nevsky!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nevsky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nevsky looks to land a left hand but Willis moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Willis. Nevsky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nevsky appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A big left from Nevsky misses.
Nevsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willis lands with a nice body punch.
Willis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Willis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nevsky is able to avoid easily.
Dom Willis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevsky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Willis.
Willis throws a nice looking combination but Nevsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nevsky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Willis.
Nevsky appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nevsky.
Willis has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Willis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Willis gets a double leg takedown into Nevsky's guard.
Willis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Willis throws a big right hand that misses.
Willis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nevsky wants to get back to his feet but Willis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Willis throws a big elbow that misses.
Willis throws a strike but Nevsky rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Nevsky won't allow Willis to sweep him here.
Willis controls Nevsky momentarily but Nevsky frees himself.
Willis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Willis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nevsky won't allow Willis to sweep him here.
Nevsky is fighting to break Willis's control of his arms but Willis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nevsky slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willis has one of Nevsky's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Nevsky is looking to take a break and control but Willis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nevsky tries to move into full mount but can't pass Willis's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Willis is looking to improve his position.
Nevsky wants to pass the guard but Willis is defending well.
Nevsky prevents Willis from improving his position.
Nevsky throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Willis keeping control of the position.
Nevsky is trying to control. Willis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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.
Willis is looking to control Nevsky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Willis avoid being mounted?
Nevsky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis trying to control but Nevsky postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Willis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nevsky manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Nevsky.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willis ducks under a wild hook from Nevsky.
Willis swings for the body but Nevsky moves out of range.
Willis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nevsky as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Nevsky 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.

Willis staying out of range there.
Willis scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nevsky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nevsky misses with a wild body shot.
Nevsky fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Willis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Willis scores with a takedown into Nevsky's guard.
Nevsky keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Willis looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nevsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevsky wants to get back to his feet but Willis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Willis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Willis postures up and lands a big shot to Nevsky's brow.
Willis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nevsky is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Willis is looking to work some ground and pound but Nevsky has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nevsky is on top in guard.

Nevsky is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Willis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Willis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Willis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis is pulling down on Nevsky's head. It's preventing any offense from Nevsky, at least for the moment.
Willis wants to sweep here but Nevsky controlling him for the moment.
Nevsky slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Willis holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Willis continues to stall.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Alexander Nevsky seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Willis darts in looking for a takedown but Nevsky gets double underhooks and turns Willis into the cage.
Willis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nevsky throws a body shot but no joy.
Willis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nevsky swivels and escapes.
Nevsky pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Willis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nevsky.
Willis seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Willis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nevsky sprawls well. Nevsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Willis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Nevsky clinches with his opponent.
Willis tries to work over Nevsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Willis is trying to drag Nevsky to the mat but Nevsky just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nevsky blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis swings wildly with an uppercut but Nevsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nevsky struggles to land a body shot inside as Willis controls his hands.
Nevsky throws a head punch that misses.
Nevsky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Willis.
Nevsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nevsky misses with a short punch on the inside.
Willis lands with a light punch inside.
Willis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nevsky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Willis blocks it with crossed arms.
Nevsky cracks Willis with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nevsky displaying some good clinch control by pressing Willis up against the cage.
Nevsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Willis has clasped his hands together around Nevsky's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nevsky gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Nevsky preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexander Nevsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A big left from Nevsky misses.
Nevsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Willis is looking to wear down Nevsky with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nevsky misses with a head kick.
Willis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Willis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nevsky.
Nevsky throws the left hand but Willis avoids the punch easily.

Willis gets the takedown into side control.

Nevsky throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willis looks for a takedown but Nevsky sprawls well.
Willis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Willis fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nevsky! But no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Willis's head.
Nevsky moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Willis moves out of range as Nevsky strikes.
Willis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Nevsky counters with a good low kick that Willis was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willis lands with a cross.
Nevsky throws a low kick, looking for Willis's leg but Willis calmly moves out of range.
Nevsky scores with a jab to the body.
Nevsky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Willis throws a front kick aimed at Nevsky's knee but Nevsky avoids it well.
Willis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nevsky let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nevsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nevsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis connects with a looping right hand.
Nevsky looks to land a combination. Willis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dom Willis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Willis misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Nevsky. No joy for Willis on that attempt.
Willis tries to clinch there but Nevsky circles away.

Nevsky rushes Willis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nevsky missing with knees to the body.
Willis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Willis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Willis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nevsky.
Willis swings wildly with an uppercut but Nevsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nevsky working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nevsky is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Willis is keeping busy.
Nevsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williss head.
Nevsky is trying to stall.
Nevsky misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky misses with a knee strike.
Willis tries to throw a body punch but Nevsky avoids it by throwing Willis back against the cage.
Nevsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williss head.
Nevsky utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nevsky looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Willis working aggressively here.
Willis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nevsky pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nevsky prevents a body shot from Willis.
Nevsky blocks a body shot from Willis.
Willis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nevsky has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Willis seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nevsky can turn it around.
Willis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nevsky can't find room to land a body shot as Willis controls the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky blocks a body shot from Willis.
Willis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Willis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Willis lands a nice uppercut.
Nevsky has a couple of punches blocked by Willis.
Nevsky lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nevsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willis tries to throw a body punch but Nevsky avoids it by throwing Willis back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Nevsky.
Willis has a couple of punches blocked by Nevsky.
Alexander Nevsky seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nevsky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nevsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Willis can't find room to land a body shot as Nevsky controls the action.
Willis tries to work over Nevsky's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Willis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Willis throws a punch but it's blocked by Nevsky.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nevsky tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Willis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Nevsky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nevsky 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Nevsky!
The defeated Dom Willis had this to say: 'I'll be back better than ever!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Joker (ranked 2899 p4p, 425 weight class) and Chubby Noel (ranked 2239 p4p, 333 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Joker might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Jester of Genocide - Travis Scott. Mr Joker is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Joker
vs
Noel

194 cm
28
205 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

198 cm
26
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$)

Amped Performance

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Joker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chubby Noel!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Noel throws a poor cross that misses
and Joker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joker has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Joker there as he acknowledges the shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Noel scores with a four punch combination!

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

Noel isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Joker stacks Noel on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Joker!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noel is being controlled here.
Joker trying to control the position but Noel is working away.
Noel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Noel is trying to escape the position but Joker is controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Joker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Noel is looking for a sweep.
Joker is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Joker lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joker trying to control the position but Noel is working away.
Noel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Joker trying to control the position but Noel is working away.
Noel looking for a sweep but Joker has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Joker scoring with strikes but Noel is staying in there.
Noel wants to hold on but Joker pushes him away.
Joker working the ground and pound effectively.
Noel is trying desperately to improve position.
Noel taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joker working Noel over with strikes here.
Joker controlling the pace for now.
Joker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Noel is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Joker lands a heavy elbow.
Joker scoring with strikes but Noel is staying in there.
Joker landing strikes from the mount and Noel is in trouble!

Noel is rocked!
Noel is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joker with shots to the head and body - Noel looks very uncomfortable down there.
Noel is still in real trouble! Can Joker finish him?
Joker postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Noel badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Joker around the waist but Joker pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Joker is the winner by TKO! Joker jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Joker!
A relieved looking Mr Joker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Wallace (ranked 1677 p4p, 187 weight class) and DJ Boom (ranked 573 p4p, 70 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Wallace
vs
Boom

176 cm
25
146 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
140 lbs
16 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nathan Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, DJ Boom!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Boom throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Boom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boom looks for the body kick but Wallace saw that one coming.
Boom works the jab nicely.
Wallace stuns Boom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boom misses with a straight right.
Boom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wallace slips under a jab from Boom.
Boom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wallace walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wallace.
Wallace throws a leg kick which misses Boom's front leg but catches the back leg as Boom tries to avoid it.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wallace connects with a nice looking jab.
Boom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Wallace.
Wallace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boom's hands.
Boom avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Boom throws a fast counter high kick but Wallace manages to duck under it in time.
Crunch! Wallace slams his shin into Boom's torso.
Wallace connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wallace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wallace misses with a kick to the body.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wallace slips a jab from Boom.
Boom misses with a straight left.
Jab from Wallace.
Boom throws a jab when Wallace was well out of range.
Boom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wallace clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boom has had enough of the clinch but Wallace keeps him there for the moment.
Come on Wallace - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Boom is trying to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wallace takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wallace manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wallace has Boom pressed against the cage, preventing Boom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wallace lands a hook that snaps the head of Boom backwards.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Boom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wallace's brow.
Boom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace lands an uppercut.
Boom working aggressively here.
Wallace taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Boom.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Wallace.
Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Booms head.
Boom tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boom is trying to break the clinch but Wallace has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Wallace.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
Boom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boom's elbow.
Wallace blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom trying to stall but Wallace improves his position.
Boom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wallace - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boom blocking some punches.

Wallace's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace connects with a body shot that sends Boom's belly button to the back.
Boom throws a series of punches but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace throws a push kick but Boom slaps the foot to one side.
Boom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Boom.
Wallace appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wallace slips under a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Boom finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Boom misses with a double jab
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good exchange - Boom coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wallace throws a wild body kick that Boom sees coming a mile off.
Wallace lands with a good body shot.
Wallace wants to land a leg kick but Boom is out of range.
Boom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Boom moves forwards but Wallace connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boom thuds a left hand into Wallace's body.
Wallace throws a low kick but it's checked well by Boom.
A big left from Boom misses.
Wallace tried to counter with a leg kick but Boom avoided it.
Nathan Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Boom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boom throws a shot to the body.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boom has time to react.
Wallace looks for the body kick but Boom saw that one coming.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Boom's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wallace works Boom's body with a nice hook.
Boom swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.

Wallace clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Boom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wallace feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Booms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Boom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boom misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Wallace there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Boom throws the left hand but Wallace avoids the punch easily.
Wallace keeps Boom at a distance using the push kick.
A big left from Boom misses.
Wallace gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wallace keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
DJ Boom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Boom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wallace feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boom's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wallace moves into the clinch successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Boom misses with a hook from the clinch.

Wallace breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wallace slips a jab from Boom.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace blocks a jab.
Boom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wallace.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wallace.
Boom connects with a right hand. Wallace shakes it off.
Boom misses with a wild combination.
Boom throws a leg kick but Wallace sees it coming and checks it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
Wallace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom lands with a hook. Wallace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wallace tries to land a front kick but Boom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice straight punches there by Wallace. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wallace.
Boom throws an off balance right hand
enabling Wallace to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom connects with a crisp jab.
Boom misses with a straight right.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom moves out of range of the leg kick from Wallace.
Wallace steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Wallace does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wallace!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wallace. That's going to slow Boom down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boom.
Boom misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace tried to counter with a leg kick but Boom avoided it.
A punch lands to the side of Wallace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wallace thuds a left hand into Boom's body.
Boom just misses with a punch to the body.

Wallace closes the distance and clinches.
Wallace stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Wallace manages to break the clinch.
Wallace moves out of range of the strikes.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.

Wallace instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Wallace.
Wallace leaning his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Nathan Wallace will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wallace's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sloppy strikes from Boom. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Wallace on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom.
Boom misses with a straight left.
Wallace uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Boom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Boom.
Wallace checks a leg kick.
Wallace fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boom just manages to avoid it.
Wallace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boom misses with a hook.
Wallace misses the jab.
Boom scores with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace throws a front kick that sends Boom stumbling back into the cage.
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace lands a leg kick that knocks Boom off balance momentarily.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boom was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Wallace lands a really nice looking cross but Boom seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom slips under a jab.
Wallace misses with the body kick
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wallace was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom misses with a right hand
and Wallace counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom thuds his right hand into Wallace's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wallace thows a body kick. Boom tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Wallace pushes Boom up against the cage in a clinch.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike.
Boom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wallace lands a body punch in the clinch.
Boom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace leaning against his opponent.
Nathan Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Boom swings wildly with an uppercut but Wallace uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom is trying to force a seperation but Wallace has the dominant position.
Nathan Wallace has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boom misses with a body punch.
Boom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wallace has Boom pressed against the cage, preventing Boom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boom can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wallace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Boom.
Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Boom is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wallace has Boom pressed against the cage, preventing Boom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace lands a right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace has Boom pressed against the cage, preventing Boom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wallace is leaning against Boom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Boom is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Boom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace throws a big counter combination but Boom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
DJ Boom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boom misses with a low kick.
Wallace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boom.
Wallace lands with a nice body punch.
A slow jab from Boom misses its intended target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wallace - the referee stops the clock and Boom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wallace. Boom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nathan Wallace.
Well Wallace 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Wallace!
An out of breath Nathan Wallace thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Cole (ranked 215 p4p, 31 weight class) and Dennis Nilsen (ranked 1973 p4p, 259 weight class). Cole comes to the cage accompanied by I Won't Back Down. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cole
vs
Nilsen

175 cm
25
200 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

185 cm
26
185 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Cole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Nilsen!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nilsen on the side of the head.

It looks like Dennis Nilsen has been cut.

Nilsen drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nilsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nilsen throwing strikes from guard but Cole blocks nicely.
Nilsen preventing the sweep.
Cole is working hard here to advance position.
Nilsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Cole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nilsen looking to pass the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nilsen trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Michael Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole cracks Nilsen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cole stuffs the takedown attempt from Nilsen. Nilsen gets slowly back to his feet.
Nilsen with a poor takedown
and Cole counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nilsen darts in looking for a takedown but Cole gets double underhooks and turns Nilsen into the cage.
Michael Cole has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Nilsen.
Nilsen dives in for a single leg takedown but Cole sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nilsen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cole is fending him off so far but Nilsen persists. Nope, Cole circles away and we're back to standing.
Cole digs a good hook to Nilsen's body.
Nilsen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cole counters with a nice uppercut.
Nilsen closes the distance and clinches up with Cole, looking for a takedown. Nilsen pushes Cole against the cage but Cole circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nilsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cole avoids it really well and circles away.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole throws a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nilsen.
Nilsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nilsen misses with a low kick.
We've been told by Cole's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nilsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cole is looking to wear down Nilsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Nilsen checks a leg kick nicely.
Nilsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Michael Cole is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nilsen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Nilsen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cole's guard.
Nilsen wants to control from the top but Cole keeps moving.
Cole looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nilsen is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nilsen tries to free his leg and advance position but Cole is retaining full guard.
Cole looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nilsen trying to control but Cole is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Cole dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dennis Nilsen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cole misses with an uppercut. Nilsen saw that one coming.
Nilsen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nilsen shoots in for a double leg but Cole sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nilsen tries for a takedown but Cole sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cole connects with a right hand. Nilsen shakes it off.

Nilsen is rocked!
Cole scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nilsen is still on wobbly legs! Can Cole finish him?
Nilsen tries to get into range but Cole steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Nilsen! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Cole scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Cole!
Michael Cole retains his middleweight title!
Michael Cole took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MayheM sportswear for their support in the buildup to the fight.