Chaos FC 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Im The (ranked 25678 p4p, 308 weight class) and Dita Pita (ranked 8586 p4p, 269 weight class). Im The has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

The
vs
Pita

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

198 cm
18
290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Im The!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dita Pita!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for The, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from The misses.
The throws a body shot but no joy.
Im The seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The throws a body punch but Pita moves out of range.
Pita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The throws a body shot but no joy.
Pita doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A combination from The does no damage.
The keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from The misses.
Nice defenses there by Pita.
A little jabbing left from Pita on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pita looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The looks to score with a jab to the body but Pita is just out of range.
The misses with a jab, cross combination.
The definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The manages to avoid it.
The went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pita moves away.
Pita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The.
Pita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The just misses with a punch to the body.
The ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pita moves away.
The throws a right and a left that Pita avoids nicely.
The is looking to wear down Pita with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The throws a right hand that Pita ducks under and follows up with a left that Pita also avoids with ease.
The ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pita moves away.
Pita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The misses with a wild body shot.
The swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pita should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Pita slips a jab from The.
It seemed like Pita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The throws a right hand that Pita ducks under and follows up with a left that Pita also avoids with ease.
Pita throws out a counter right but The avoids it with no problem.
The tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pita was well out of range. Poor timing from The.
The fails to land with a series of punches.
The swings for the body but Pita moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pita.
The misses with a two punch combination.
The misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pita appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The is breathing heavily.
The misses with a looping left.
Pita showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The.
A nice side step and Pita releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from The.
The throws a body shot but no joy.
Pita slips a jab and a cross from The.
Pita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pita misses with a looping right.
Pita pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The defending well as Pita loads up on a big left hand.
The tries to bum rush Pita with a series of wild strikes but Pita uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pita throws out a counter right but The avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from The.
Pita throws out a counter right but The avoids it with no problem.
Pita uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The.
It seemed like Pita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The misses with a few strikes there.
The misses with a few strikes there.
The throws a series of punches but Pita moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Pita on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The misses with a series of wild punches.
Pita is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pita circles away quickly and effectively.
The fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The throws out a loose jab but Pita uses good head movement to avoid it.
The misses with a body shot.
The will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The manages to avoid it.
Pita throws a jab when The was well out of range.
The throws a big counter combination but Pita scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big right from The misses.
Pita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A lazy left from The finds it's target.
The throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pita throws a jab but it's blocked by The.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from The.
It seemed like Pita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pita missing with a left hand there. The was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pita.
A nice side step and Pita releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The swinging wildly here.
A combination from The does no damage.
The throws a nice looking combination but Pita bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pita throws out a counter right but The avoids it with no problem.
The swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The misses with a wild body shot.
The throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pita! But no joy.
The misses with a jab, cross combination.
It seemed like Pita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Im The dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pita.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pita! But no joy.
The swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The misses with a wild body shot.
Pita throws an overhand right that lands on The's shoulder, as The tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Pita misses the target.
The throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pita.
A looping hook to the body misses from The. Pita does a little dance to reset his feet.
The misses with a series of wild punches.
Pita doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pita.
A nice side step and Pita releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pita.
Pita avoids a punch combination nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A big left from The misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The throws a hook to the side of Pita's head but Pita sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pita moves out of range of the strikes.
The misses with a few strikes there.
A telegraphed right hand from Pita misses the target.
The uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pita.
Pita defending well as The loads up on a big left hand.
The moves out of range as Pita strikes.
No joy there for The, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for The, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pita doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The throws a lazy right hand but Pita sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from The misses its intended target.
Pita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The misses with an uppercut.
Pita throws out a counter right but The avoids it with no problem.
The misses with a double jab.
Pita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The throws a body punch but Pita moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pita! But no joy.
The steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pita.
The swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The misses with a wild combination.
The misses with a straight left.
The throws a body punch but Pita moves out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pita in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
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!
Pita throws a jab when The was well out of range.
Pita connects with a looping right hand.
The lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pita circles away quickly and effectively.
The is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pita can do to turn this around?
The takes one to the side of the head.
Pita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pita circles away quickly and effectively.
The throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from The misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pita! But no joy.
The misses with a body shot.
Im The is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from The misses its intended target.
The swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Pita releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pita just misses with a punch to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Pita might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, The has got the better of the exchanges.
The will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pita throws a hook but The blocks it.
Pita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The manages to avoid it.
The slips under a jab from Pita.
The misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pita! But no joy.
The throws a body punch but Pita moves out of range.
Pita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The throws a right and a left that Pita avoids nicely.
The keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pita.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pita moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pita misses with a hook.
It looked like The was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Pita misses with a looping left.
Pita missing with a left hand there. The was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The swings for the body but Pita moves out of range.
The misses with a body shot.
The misses with a jab, cross combination.
The takes a swing at Pita's ribcage but misses.
Im The is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pita steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The moves away from the strike by Pita.
Pita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The.
The swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pita looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The throws a right and a left that Pita avoids nicely.
Pita moves out of range as The strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Im The dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

The fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pita manages to avoid it.
The misses with a two punch combination.
The throws a series of punches but Pita avoids them all with ease.
Pita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The moves away.
No joy there for The, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The throws a series of punches but Pita moves out of range.
The misses with a wild combination.
The slips a straight right by Pita.
The throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pita throws a hook but The avoids it easily.
Pita misses the shot to the body.
Pita missing with a left hand there. The was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The throwing a counter right hand but Pita manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fails to land with a series of punches.
The misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pita throws the left hand but The avoids the punch easily.
Pita misses with an uppercut. The saw that one coming.
Some wild striking there from The.
Pita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pita circles away quickly and effectively.
The looks to land a left hand but Pita moved out of range nicely.
Pita throws out a counter right but The avoids it with no problem.
The looks to score with a jab to the body but Pita is just out of range.
A jab from The misses.
Pita defending well as The loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Pita misses the target.
The displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pita throws out the jab.
The avoids the body shot from Pita.
The defending well as Pita loads up on a big left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The throws a right hand that Pita ducks under and follows up with a left that Pita also avoids with ease.
The keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pita.
Pita ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Pita on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The looks to land a combination but Pita avoids it well.
Pita swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pita moves away.
Pita takes a swing at The's ribcage but misses.
The misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Pita on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The misses with a double jab.
The avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pita! But no joy.
The fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The slips a straight right by Pita.
Pita connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from The misses.
It seemed like Pita was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The slips a straight right by Pita.
Pita swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The ducks under a wild hook from Pita.
The misses with a looping left.
Dita Pita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ducks under a wild hook from Pita.
Pita misses with a looping right.
The misses with the combination.
Pita misses with a straight right.
Pita misses with a looping left.
The throws a body punch but Pita moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from The does no damage.
Pita looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The looks to score with a jab to the body but Pita is just out of range.
Pita throws out a counter right but The avoids it with no problem.
The misses with a few strikes there.
Pita misses with an uppercut.
A punch combination from The misses.
The tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pita was well out of range. Poor timing from The.
The slips a straight right by Pita.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pita throws a big shot that misses.
The misses with a few strikes there.
The swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pita! But no joy.
Im The is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pita throws an overhand right that lands on The's shoulder, as The tries to avoid the shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Im The showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Im The!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaac Jackson (ranked 6202 p4p, 221 weight class) and Gene Lawler (ranked 5492 p4p, 200 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by THE GINGER BEER . Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Isaac Jackson
vs
Lawler

185 cm
23
300 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

198 cm
25
297 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Isaac Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gene Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Isaac Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson works Lawler's body with a nice hook.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into Lawler's guard.
Lawler looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Jackson content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lawler has locked up a guillotine! Lawler's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Jackson is holding on here and Lawler must be using up a lot of energy. Jackson has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lawler gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gene Lawler!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Just Fight Me (ranked 3735 p4p, 191 weight class) and Quica Gaviria (ranked 8116 p4p, 372 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Fight Me
vs
Gaviria

150 cm
25
130 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
145 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Just Fight Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quica Gaviria!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaviria misses with a few strikes there.
Fight Me looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fight Me checks the leg kick.
Fight Me scores with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Gaviria scores with a four punch combination!
Fight Me takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've been informed that Gaviria has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fight Me misses with the combination.
Gaviria misses with a hook. Fight Me ducked under it nicely.
Gaviria throws a lazy uppercut

and Fight Me holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Fight Me stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
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!
Fight Me lands with a left to the head.
Gaviria is trying to break the clinch but Fight Me has him pressed against the cage.
Gaviria swings wildly with an uppercut but Fight Me uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaviria can't break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Fight Me.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fight Me working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fight Me working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fight Me working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Gaviria is rocked!
A short right from Fight Me on the inside.
Gaviria is still on wobbly legs! Can Fight Me finish him?
Gaviria misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Fight Me.
Gaviria looks winded!
Fight Me blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Fight Me scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fight Me lands a big right hand that drops Gaviria! The killer instinct kicks in and Fight Me finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Fight Me!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Just Fight Me!
A victorious Just Fight Me thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blanks (ranked 3492 p4p, 491 weight class) and Lucious Lyon (ranked 8846 p4p, 847 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blanks might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to wasp - wild child. Billy Blanks has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Blanks
vs
Lyon

182 cm
25
172 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Blanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucious Lyon!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanks catches Lyon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lyon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blanks swivels and escapes.
Blanks lands a right hook to the body.
Blanks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Blanks wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice jab there from Blanks.

It looks like Lucious Lyon has been cut.

Blanks lands a left and a right that sends Lyon crashing to the canvas! Blanks dives into mount looking to finish!

Lyon is rocked!
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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blanks controlling the position easily from mount.
Lyon is still in real trouble! Can Blanks finish him?
Lyon is trying to escape the mount.
Lyon regains half guard.
Lyon seems to have recovered his senses.
It looks like Blanks is going to stand back up.

Lyon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lyon wants to control but Blanks is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lyon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blanks pulls his head out easily.
Lyon is looking to control Blanks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lyon avoid being mounted?

Lyon looking for submissions off his back.

Lyon looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lyon wants to improve his position but Blanks is controlling well.
Lyon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blanks is working away from the top position though.

Blanks postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lyon to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Blanks lands a nice looking body shot.
Blanks definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lyon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Blanks counters by moving into the clinch.
Billy Blanks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucious Lyon.
Lyon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lyon tries to pull guard but Blanks won't allow it.

Blanks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Blanks lands with a good body shot.
Lyon looks winded!
Blanks cracks Lyon's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Lyon slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Blanks can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Billy Blanks!
Billy Blanks gave a mention to Transform Supplements in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Theodore Fisherman (ranked 5237 p4p, 589 weight class) and John Lawler (ranked 5432 p4p, 603 weight class). John Lawler is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Fisherman
vs
Lawler

179 cm
25
187 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
193 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Hates pizza

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Theodore Fisherman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Lawler!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisherman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lawler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fisherman as he jumps to the side.

Fisherman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Fisherman decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lawler to his feet.

Fisherman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lawler's guard.
Lawler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lawler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawler has control of Fisherman's left arm, preventing Fisherman from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisherman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lawler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lawler has control of Fisherman's left arm, preventing Fisherman from doing any damage.
Lawler looking to control.
Lawler working a defensive guard but Fisherman manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fisherman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fisherman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lawler on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawler is trying to get back to half guard.
Lawler gets back to half guard.
Fisherman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Fisherman tries to pass to full mount but Lawler defends it.
Lawler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lawler.
Lawler is pulling down on Fisherman's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawler wants to sweep but no luck.
Fisherman has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lawler is proving hard to escape from.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fisherman fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lawler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fisherman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawler.
We've been informed that Lawler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Fisherman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lawler slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lawler is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawler has a closed guard, preventing Fisherman from standing up.
Fisherman seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawler controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Theodore Fisherman dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lawler shoots in for a double leg but Fisherman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawler tries for a takedown but Fisherman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lawler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fisherman avoids it really well and circles away.
Theodore Fisherman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lawler.
Lawler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fisherman defends well and Lawler ends up having to push Fisherman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Fisherman closes the distance and pushes Lawler back into the cage.
Lawler looking for a takedown.
Fisherman tries to circle away but Lawler has him pinned against the cage.

Lawler gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fisherman regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisherman pulls Lawler in close to prevent any damage.
Fisherman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawler can do to turn this around?
Fisherman throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawler landing with the ground and pound.
Lawler won't allow Fisherman to get back to his feet.
Lawler wants to control from the top but Fisherman keeps moving.
Fisherman wants to stand and escape but Lawler is having none of it.
Fisherman working a defensive guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Lawler!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hector De La Romana (ranked 3760 p4p, 456 weight class) and John Boon (ranked 5999 p4p, 640 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

De La Romana
vs
Boon

184 cm
25
187 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 4 - 1

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hector De La Romana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of The Island, John Boon!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Daniel Franklin and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon cracks De La Romana with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Boon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
De La Romana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boon defends it nicely.
Boon lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as De La Romana backs up against the cage.
Boon checks a low kick from De La Romana.
Boon throws out a counter right but De La Romana avoids it with no problem.
Boon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and De La Romana counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by De La Romana.

De La Romana breaks the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Boon blocks the leg kick.
Boon has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as De La Romana is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Romana dodges the punch combination from Boon.
De La Romana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

De La Romana shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De La Romana moves into full mount! Boon won't be happy about that!

That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Romana is landing with some decent strikes but Boon is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
De La Romana scoring with strikes but Boon is staying in there.
De La Romana controlling the position easily from mount.
De La Romana dominating with strikes here.
De La Romana landing shots from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Romana looking to control and managing it successfully.
De La Romana is in the full mount, landing strikes.

De La Romana wants to finish this one by submission but Boon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from De La Romana.
Boon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
De La Romana tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De La Romana has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with De La Romana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
De La Romana looking to control but Boon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
De La Romana is really struggling to control Boon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
De La Romana landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boon is trying desperately to improve position.
De La Romana takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De La Romana landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

De La Romana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boon swivels and escapes.
De La Romana wants to clinch up but Boon keeps it at a distance.
Boon looks to land a combination but De La Romana avoids it well.

De La Romana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
De La Romana controlling from the top position.
De La Romana 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.
Boon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Romana passes into half guard.
Boon is breathing heavily.
De La Romana scoring with strikes to the body and head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Romana seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
De La Romana wants to take a breather but Boon is having none of it.

De La Romana is trying for a kimura here. Boon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! De La Romana wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hector De La Romana!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Nggunou (ranked 7589 p4p, 247 weight class) and Robert Lancefield (ranked 4177 p4p, 141 weight class). The key to victory for Francis Nggunou has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Nggunou
vs
Lancefield

193 cm
25
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
275 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Francis Nggunou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Robert Lancefield!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, David Hoff and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nggunou gets caught napping as Lancefield dives in and scores a takedown. Nggunou manages to retain guard.
Lancefield throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lancefield wants to control from the top but Nggunou keeps moving.
Nggunou is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nggunou could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lancefield seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lancefield wants to control from the top but Nggunou keeps moving.
Nggunou is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lancefield looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lancefield seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancefield trying to control but Nggunou is working from the bottom.
Lancefield postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nggunou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lancefield.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancefield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lancefield in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lancefield throwing strikes but missing.
Lancefield has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lancefield throws a big right hand that misses.
Nggunou can't keep his opponent in guard - Lancefield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lancefield lands with a punch from half guard.
Lancefield is trying to control. Nggunou wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lancefield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lancefield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Nggunou's head.

Nggunou looking for submissions off his back.
Lancefield throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Lancefield is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Nggunou has managed to free his arm - good work.

Lancefield is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lancefield is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancefield is just content to waste time from the top position. Nggunou takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lancefield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lancefield trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Nggunou manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Lancefield looking for a guillotine here but Nggunou defends easily.
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!

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Lancefield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nggunou wants to get up but he can't break Lancefield's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nggunou trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancefield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lancefield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

Lancefield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nggunou stopping the sweep attempt from Lancefield.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Lancefield throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Lancefield has his foot on Nggunou's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nggunou works his way back into a safe position though.
Lancefield keeping moving, preventing Nggunou from controlling successfully.
Lancefield is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nggunou wants to pass the guard but Lancefield is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lancefield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nggunou's guard.

Lancefield is looking to advance position but Nggunou has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nggunou thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nggunou tries to clinch up.
Nggunou falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lancefield decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nggunou's guard.
Nggunou can't keep his opponent in guard - Lancefield advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Lancefield is looking for a kimura here.
Nggunou is in trouble now - Lancefield has advanced to mount!
Lancefield throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nggunou tries to lock up and control but Lancefield gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lancefield working Nggunou over with strikes here.
Lancefield postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Nggunou badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Lancefield around the waist but Lancefield pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Lancefield is the winner by TKO! Lancefield jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Lancefield!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Myles Rider (ranked 4500 p4p, 228 weight class) and Noel Slager (ranked 4520 p4p, 229 weight class). Slager has chosen Best UFC entrance of all time!!! as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Rider
vs
Slager

170 cm
25
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

154 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Myles Rider !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Noel Slager!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rider swats away the attempt to clinch by Slager.
Rider dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rider with a hook.
Slager misses with the combination.

Rider moves into the clinch.

Slager breaks from the clinch.

Rider clinches.
A shot in the inside from Rider .

Rider breaks from the clinch.
Rider swats away the attempt to clinch by Slager.

Rider clinches with his opponent.
Slager wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slager wants to break free but Rider has control.
Slager should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slager.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Slager tries to land knees in the clinch but Rider avoids the damage to the body.
Rider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slager backwards.
Slager has had enough of the clinch but Rider keeps him there for the moment.
A short right from Rider .
Rider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rider lands with a light punch inside.
Slager is trying to stall.

Slager's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slager's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Slager's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Rider instigates a clinch.
Rider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Slager is trying to break the clinch but Rider has him pressed against the cage.

Rider manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slager has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Rider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rider keeps the fight on the outside.

Rider closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Slager.
Slager's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Slager's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rider looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rider scores with a shoulder strike.
Rider 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Rider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Slager misses with a punch to the body.
Rider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slager's efforts to push away.

Slager manages to break the clinch.

Rider clinches up with Slager and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rider .
Slager working hard to break the clinch.

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

Rider darts in and clinches Slager up against the cage.
Rider working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rider lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slager backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rider breaks from the clinch.
Slager lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rider circles away quickly and effectively.
Rider connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Slager's hands.
Slager on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Noel Slager has been cut.

Rider fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slager, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rider .
Slager is trying to force a seperation but Rider has the dominant position.
Rider scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Rider breaks from the clinch.

Rider has Slager up against the cage in a clinch.

Rider manages to break the clinch.

Rider rushes Slager and presses him up against the cage.
Slager has had enough of the clinch but Rider keeps him there for the moment.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Slager's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slager tries a body shot but Rider blocks it.
Rider lands with a short punch from the clinch.

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

Rider gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Slager is trying to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slager takes a shot to the head.
Slager tries to break free but Rider pushes him back against the cage.

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

Rider moves into the clinch successfully.
Slager can't find room to land a body shot as Rider controls the action.
Rider gets through Slager's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Slager can't break the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rider .
Rider has Slager pressed against the cage, preventing Slager from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Slager wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rider has him pressed against the cage.

Rider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slager throws a series of punches but Rider avoids them all with ease.

Rider instigates a clinch.

Rider breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Slager gets tackled into the cage by Rider . Rider maintains the clinch.

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

Rider takes the fight into the clinch.
Slager wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myles Rider dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Noel Slager's cut.
That's time! Rider 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rider rushes Slager and presses him up against the cage.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Rider manages to break the clinch.
Rider jabs Slager to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Rider has managed to clinch.
Rider prevents a body shot from Slager.
Slager wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
Slager looking to throw knees to the head but Rider is blocking nicely.
Slager goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Rider pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slager throws a left and a right that both miss

and Rider moves into the clinch.
Rider stalling.
Rider lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rider is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Slager wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Slager's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slager tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Rider counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rider moves into the clinch.
Rider leaning his opponent against the cage.
Slager has had enough of the clinch but Rider keeps him there for the moment.
Slager tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rider 's elbow.
Rider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rider lands with a right to the head.

Slager breaks from the clinch.
Noel Slager is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rider misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slager.
Slager avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rider is looking to clinch but Slager is avoiding it.
Slager tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rider manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Rider rushes Slager and presses him up against the cage.
Rider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Rider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rider lands a nice uppercut.
Slager is trying to break free.
Rider lands with a left to the head.

Rider manages to break the clinch.
Rider is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slager moves to clinch but Rider breaks away
and Rider counters with a nice uppercut.
Slager wants to clinch but Rider slips to the side
and Rider counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Rider pushes Slager up against the cage in a clinch.

Rider breaks the clinch.
Slager tries to clinch there but Rider circles away.
Slager avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slager tries to clinch up but Rider circles away and keeps his distance.
Slager moves in looking to clinch but Rider pushes him off.
Slager looks to land a combination but Rider avoids it well.

Rider closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Rider .
Rider 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Slager has had enough of the clinch but Rider keeps him there for the moment.
Rider lands an uppercut.
A short right from Rider on the inside.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Slager's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slager tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rider avoiding damage as Slager throws knees to the body.
Rider lands a right hand.
Rider is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slagers head.
Rider has Slager pressed against the cage, preventing Slager from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rider leaning against his opponent.
Slager wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rider has him pressed against the cage.
Rider prevents Slager from breaking the clinch.
Rider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slager tries to work over Rider 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rider lands a left hand.
Rider pushes Slager back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Myles Rider has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider .
Slager tries to break the clinch but Rider is controlling the position.

Rider pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slager throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rider tries to counter with a takedown but Slager is quick to defend against it.

Rider gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Rider .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slager tries to break the clinch but Rider is controlling the position.
Rider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slager is trying to break free.

Rider breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slager is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Rider moves into the clinch.
Rider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Slager backwards.
Slager is trying to break free.

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

Rider closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slager is trying to break the clinch but Rider is controlling him.
Slager wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rider blocks a body shot from Slager.
Rider avoiding damage.
Still in the clinch, Rider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rider working some nice short punches in the clinch.

Rider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rider fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Rider clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myles Rider dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Noel Slager's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Slager takes one to the side of the head.

Slager gets tackled into the cage by Rider . Rider maintains the clinch.
Slager tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rider 's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Slager breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slager tries to clinch there but Rider circles away.

Rider has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rider - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slagers head.
Slager tries to circle away but Rider has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slager backwards.
Slager goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Rider manages to break the clinch.
Slager tries to clinch up.
Some wild striking there from Slager.

Slager gets tackled into the cage by Rider . Rider maintains the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Rider .

Rider breaks from the clinch.

Rider drives through and clinches with Slager against the cage.
Rider lands an uppercut.
Rider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slagers head.
Slager is trying to force a seperation but Rider has the dominant position.
Slager stalling in the clinch but Rider improves position.
Rider lands a shoulder strike.
Slager has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Slager fails to land.
Slager is looking to break free of the clinch but Rider has double underhooks.
A short right from Rider on the inside.
Rider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slager's efforts to push away.
Rider lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slager backwards.

Slager is rocked!
Slager is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Rider scores with a nice short uppercut.
Slager is still on wobbly legs! Can Rider finish him?
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rider managing to block the knees to the body from Slager.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Rider breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slager seems to have recovered his senses.

Rider darts in and clinches Slager up against the cage.
Slager tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Rider .
Rider has Slager pushed against the cage.
Rider lands with a light punch inside.

Rider breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Rider drives through and clinches with Slager against the cage.
Rider lands a right hand that snaps the head of Slager backwards.

Slager escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Noel Slager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rider rushes Slager and presses him up against the cage.
Rider stalls.
Slager trying to land knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slager can't break the clinch.

Rider breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slager moves in looking to clinch but Rider pushes him off.
Rider tries to clinch up.
Rider tries to clinch but Slager moves out of range.
Rider is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Slager can do to turn this around?
Rider is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Rider moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Rider on the inside.
Slager wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Slager tries to land knees in the clinch but Rider avoids the damage to the body.
Slager being controlled against the cage.
Rider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rider lands with a right to the head.
Rider has Slager pressed against the cage, preventing Slager from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rider lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rider breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slager closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Slager tries to clinch there but Rider circles away.
It looked like Rider wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!

Rider takes the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Slager.

Rider 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rider lands with a straight right. Slager didn't see that one coming.
Slager closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Rider to counter with a crisp jab.
Slager throws a left and a right that both miss

and Rider counters by moving into the clinch.
Rider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rider scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rider has Slager pressed against the cage, preventing Slager from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A bit of stalling here from Rider .
Slager is trying to break free.
Rider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Slager backwards.
Rider lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Myles Rider clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Noel Slager's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Rider closes the distance and pushes Slager back into the cage.
Slager lands a right hand.
Rider blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rider keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Slager's efforts to push away.
Slager tries to break the clinch but Rider is controlling the position.
Rider blocking some punches.
Rider scores with a nice hook to the head.

Slager breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slager wants to clinch up but Rider keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Rider misses its target.
Rider cracks Slager with a good jab.
Rider tries to close the distance and clinch but Slager swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rider lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slager tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rider manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rider feints a jab promting Slager to slip. Rider then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Slager slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rider circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rider has Slager up against the cage in a clinch.
Rider scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Slager's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Rider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rider tries to clinch up.
Rider tries to clinch up but Slager circles away and keeps his distance.
Slager misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Rider gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rider .
Slager misses with a body punch.
Rider has Slager pressed against the cage, preventing Slager from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rider has Slager pressed against the cage, preventing Slager from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rider scores with a shot to the side of Slager's head.
Slager tries to break the clinch but Rider is controlling the position.
Rider lands with a right to the head.

Rider breaks the clinch.

Slager clinches up with Rider and pushes him back against the cage.

Rider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rider scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Rider . Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slager is looking to clinch but Rider is avoiding it.

Rider moves into the clinch successfully.
Rider softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

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

Rider gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rider has Slager pushed against the cage.
Slager tries to break the clinch but Rider is controlling the position.
Slager is trying to push Rider away but Rider has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Slager tries to circle away but Rider has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slager.
A nice left hand lands by Rider .
Rider lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Rider .
A frustrated look appears on Slager's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slager wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rider working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Slager is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Slager missing with knees to the body.
Rider scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Rider on the inside.

Rider manages to break the clinch.

Rider moves into range and clinches up with Slager.
Rider lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Rider .
Rider throws a big uppercut that drops Slager! More strikes from Rider and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Slager lies dazed against the cage as Rider celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myles Rider !
In defeat, Noel Slager stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry, i lost but i'll be back better and stronger as ever'.