AFC Fight Night 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Huffy Meadows (ranked 5817 p4p, 293 weight class) and Felix Jones (ranked 9500 p4p, 420 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Meadows
vs
Jones

176 cm
25
146 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

168 cm
28
144 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Huffy Meadows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Felix Jones!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Emerson Jorge and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Meadows is looking to clinch.
Jones feints the counter takedown.
Meadows lands with a thumping leg kick.
Meadows tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Meadows gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Meadows keeps moving.

Meadows throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jones passes Meadows's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Meadows is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meadows trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones slips a nice elbow through Meadows's hands, connecting with Meadows's forehead.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones wants to free his trapped foot but Meadows is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones lands strikes from half guard.
Meadows wants to stand back up but Jones manages to pass into side control.
Jones lands some shots froms side control.

Meadows is rocked!
Meadows is trying to get back to his feet.
Oh Meadows is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Meadows seems to have got his legs back now.

Meadows is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Jones take his back! Uh oh - Jones has got a rear naked choke here! Meadows is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Felix Jones!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Ward (ranked 5749 p4p, 497 weight class) and Donald Markham (ranked 23670 p4p, 684 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Ward
vs
Markham

178 cm
25
148 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
27
151 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gabriel Ward!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donald Markham!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Alexandre Firmino and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Markham has Ward up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Markham holding his opponent close, against the cage.

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

Markham fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ward to the ground. Markham is now in Ward's guard.

Ward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Markham content to stall in guard here.

Markham is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Markham gets to his feet - Ward follows without any prompting.
Ward's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ward duly obliges.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Markham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ward did well to prevent Markham getting side control.

Ward actively working from the bottom here.
Ward is looking to improve his position.

Markham looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Ward looking for a kimura from the bottom but Markham passes into side control!
Ward tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Markham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward is working hard here to advance position.
Ward gets back to half guard.
Markham lands strikes from half guard.
Ward wants to control but Markham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Markham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

Markham gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Ward cracks a nice hook into Markham's ribs.
Ward dodges the punch combination from Markham.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward connects with a right hand. Markham shakes it off.

Markham moves into the clinch.

Markham jumps guard.

Markham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Markham throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Markham keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Markham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ward can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Markham keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Markham keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ward uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Markham moves into the clinch.
Ward jumps guard but Markham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Ward is fighting off a takedown attempt but Markham is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ward to the mat. Ward regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donald Markham dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Markham moves into the clinch.
Markham content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Ward pulls Markham into guard.

Ward is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Markham defends well.
Markham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Ward is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Markham has his hands clasped together but Ward extends and breaks Markham's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ward.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Ward!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bupe Mubanga (ranked 9105 p4p, 754 weight class) and Julio Silva (ranked 22948 p4p, 842 weight class). The key to victory for Bupe Mubanga has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Mubanga
vs
Silva

196 cm
27
235 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

194 cm
21
220 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bupe Mubanga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Silva!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mubanga moves into the clinch.

Mubanga lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mubanga stalling away here and it's allowed Silva to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mubanga wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Silva trying to control the position.
Mubanga trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva is trying to control the position but Mubanga postures up.
Mubanga stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mubanga doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silva is tightening it up a little... Mubanga has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Mubanga reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Mubanga taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Julio Silva!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Theodore (ranked 5498 p4p, 605 weight class) and Ari Ahikaroa (ranked 8011 p4p, 723 weight class). Roger Theodore is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Theodore
vs
Ahikaroa

190 cm
25
188 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
26
202 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roger Theodore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ari Ahikaroa!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahikaroa shoots in looking for a takedown. Theodore tries to sprawl out of it but Ahikaroa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Theodore manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Ahikaroa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Theodore to the ground. Ahikaroa is now in Theodore's guard.
Theodore wants to sweep here but Ahikaroa controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theodore is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahikaroa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Theodore working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ahikaroa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Theodore is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Theodore is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ahikaroa is controlling him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ahikaroa clinches up with Theodore and pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Theodore is trying to force a seperation but Ahikaroa has the dominant position.
Ahikaroa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

Ahikaroa has picked Theodore up - he's going for a ride! Ahikaroa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Ahikaroa wants to work for an arm triangle but Theodore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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. Ahikaroa connects with a nice short shot to Theodore's temple.
Theodore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ahikaroa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ahikaroa stops Theodore from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahikaroa controlling the action here.

Ahikaroa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ahikaroa content to control rather than advance.
Ahikaroa works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Theodore wants to control but Ahikaroa is having none of it.
Theodore is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ahikaroa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Ahikaroa might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ari Ahikaroa 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.

Ahikaroa shoots in looking for a takedown but Theodore manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ahikaroa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Theodore fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roger Theodore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Ahikaroa moves into the clinch.
Theodore goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ahikaroa prevents it.

Ahikaroa lands a takedown into guard.

Theodore pushes Ahikaroa off and gets back to his feet.
Theodore throws a jab when Ahikaroa was well out of range.
Ahikaroa wants to counter with a clinch but Theodore pushes him away.
Theodore misses with a head kick.

Theodore gets tackled into the cage by Ahikaroa. Ahikaroa maintains the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ahikaroa obliges.
Ahikaroa looking for a takedown.

Ahikaroa jumps into guard, dragging Theodore to the mat.
Ari Ahikaroa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Theodore trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahikaroa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ahikaroa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Theodore is aware though and is defending well.
Ahikaroa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Theodore trying to keep a closed guard but Ahikaroa is proving a slippery customer.

Ahikaroa stands up and waves to Theodore to follow him.
Theodore tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ahikaroa paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Ahikaroa darts in and clinches Theodore up against the cage.
Theodore is trying to pull guard but Ahikaroa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahikaroa throws a leg kick but Theodore moved away.
Theodore dives in and grabs Ahikaroa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ahikaroa pushes down on Theodore's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Theodore. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ahikaroa darts in and clinches Theodore up against the cage.

Ahikaroa breaks from the clinch.
Ahikaroa throws a leg kick but Theodore moved away.
Theodore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Theodore blocks a head kick by Ahikaroa.
Theodore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ahikaroa swivels and escapes.
A bone on bone clash there as Theodore blocks the leg kick.
A head kick by Theodore misses

and Ahikaroa moves into the clinch.
Theodore jumps guard but Ahikaroa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodore wants a takedown.
Theodore tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Theodore's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ahikaroa controlling the action here for a moment.
Ahikaroa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ahikaroa leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Ahikaroa's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

Ahikaroa drags the fight down to the ground.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ari Ahikaroa!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Redcliffe (ranked 5621 p4p, 484 weight class) and Daniel Murphy (ranked 23056 p4p, 666 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Murphy's choice of entrance music: Battering Ram - 'Come Out and Fight' Irish Folk. 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.

Redcliffe
vs
Murphy

170 cm
25
152 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
153 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jack Redcliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Murphy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Redcliffe, pushing him back against the cage.

Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe tries for a takedown but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Murphy forces Redcliffe back against the cage and clinches.
Redcliffe jumps guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Murphy manages to break the clinch.

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

Redcliffe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe fails with the takedown
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Redcliffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redcliffe tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Murphy moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Redcliffe has had enough of the clinch but Murphy keeps him there for the moment.

Murphy breaks the clinch.
Murphy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redcliffe swivels and escapes.
Redcliffe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murphy sprawls and moves away.

Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Redcliffe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Redcliffe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murphy smiles and moves away.
Redcliffe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murphy defends well and Redcliffe ends up having to push Murphy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Redcliffe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Redcliffe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Murphy circles away.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redcliffe is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Redcliffe circles away and we're back to standing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy with the counter takedown but Redcliffe avoids it easily.

Murphy moves into the clinch successfully.
Murphy is stalling here.
Redcliffe is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Redcliffe blocks an elbow strike.
Redcliffe working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Redcliffe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Murphy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Murphy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redcliffe smiles and moves away.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redcliffe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Murphy pinned against the cage. Murphy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murphy raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Murphy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Murphy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Redcliffe sets himself, and Murphy steps forward looking for the clinch! Redcliffe avoids it this time.
Redcliffe takes one to the side of the head.
Redcliffe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Redcliffe defends it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redcliffe.
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.

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

Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy shoots in for a double leg but Redcliffe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Murphy 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.

Redcliffe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Redcliffe wants it to stay on the feet.
Murphy shoots for a double leg takedown but Redcliffe sprawls well. He's pushed Murphy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Murphy moves into the clinch.

Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murphy as he jumps to the side.
Murphy tries to counter with a clinch but Redcliffe shakes him off and moves away.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Redcliffe defends well and Murphy ends up having to push Redcliffe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jack Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Murphy.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Murphy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Murphy has Redcliffe up against the cage in a clinch.
Redcliffe stops a takedown attempt from Murphy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murphy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Redcliffe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Redcliffe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murphy walks away with a smile on his face. Redcliffe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murphy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redcliffe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Redcliffe keeps the fight on the outside.

Murphy clinches.

Murphy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redcliffe.
Jack Redcliffe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Redcliffe leaves Murphy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Redcliffe appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe fails with a takedown attempt.
Redcliffe shoots in for a double leg but Murphy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Murphy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Redcliffe shoots in but no luck this time.

Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Redcliffe can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redcliffe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Murphy.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Redcliffe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murphy walks away with a smile on his face. Redcliffe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Murphy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Redcliffe pinned against the cage. Redcliffe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Murphy is defended easily by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Murphy looks to land a combination but Redcliffe avoids it well.
Murphy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Redcliffe tries to avoid it but Murphy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Redcliffe to the ground. Redcliffe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Redcliffe wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Murphy is having none of it.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense.
Redcliffe shoots for a takedown but Murphy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Murphy has closed the distance and engaged Redcliffe in a clinch.

Murphy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Murphy.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Murphy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Redcliffe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murphy defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Murphy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Murphy showed some decent athleticism there.

Redcliffe manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Murphy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Murphy has taken the fight to the clinch.

Redcliffe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Redcliffe tries for a takedown but Murphy circles away easily
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Daniel Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Redcliffe dives in for a single leg takedown but Murphy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murphy but Murphy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Redcliffe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Redcliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Murphy.
Murphy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe fails with the takedown
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice takedown defense from Redcliffe. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Redcliffe shoots in for a takedown but Murphy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Redcliffe fails with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Redcliffe. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Murphy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Redcliffe is fending him off so far but Murphy persists. Nope, Redcliffe circles away and we're back to standing.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy slips a jab from Redcliffe.

Murphy darts in and clinches Redcliffe up against the cage.

Redcliffe pulls guard successfully.
Redcliffe keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Redcliffe is retaining full guard.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Redcliffe won't let him.
Redcliffe working a defensive guard but Murphy passes into half guard.
Redcliffe is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Murphy jumps into side control!
The ground and pound from Murphy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy trying to control the position but Redcliffe is working away.

Murphy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Murphy slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Redcliffe.
Murphy lands a big shot there that rocks Redcliffe but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Redcliffe regains half guard.
Murphy trying to control the action but Redcliffe is working from the bottom.
Murphy works his way into full mount!

Murphy stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redcliffe.
Jack Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniel Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murphy 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Murphy!
Daniel Murphy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Jr Silva (ranked 8647 p4p, 391 weight class) and Ezekiel Ithamar (ranked 9923 p4p, 437 weight class). Ithamar has chosen Yamma Ensemble Psalms 104 as his entrance music. Pablo Jr Silva had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jr Silva
vs
Ithamar

169 cm
28
143 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

176 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pablo Jr Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ezekiel Ithamar!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.

Ithamar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Silva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ithamar throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Ithamar sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ithamar postures up.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Ithamar wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Ithamar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ithamar is one step ahead there.
Ithamar content to stall in guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ithamar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Ithamar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Ithamar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ithamar wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Ithamar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ithamar's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ithamar not doing much here.
Silva trying to control but Ithamar postures up.
Silva won't allow Ithamar to pass to mount.
Well, if Ithamar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is thwarting Silva's attempts to control the position.
Ithamar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ithamar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva leaves Ithamar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pablo Jr Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.

That's four 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.
Ithamar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Ithamar as he connects with a hook.

Ithamar moves into the clinch.

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

Silva is looking for a triangle but Ithamar pushes his legs off easily.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Ithamar defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva is trying to control the position but Ithamar postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ithamar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but Ithamar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ithamar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.

Ithamar pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Ithamar is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ithamar has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pablo Jr Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Ithamar.
Ithamar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Silva fights it off and pushes away nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ithamar doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.
Silva trying to control from half guard but Ithamar is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ithamar wants to get back to full guard.
Ithamar trying to control from the bottom.
Ithamar works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva wants to control from the top but Ithamar keeps moving.
Ithamar wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Ithamar pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Ithamar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Silva puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ithamar is trying to control but can't.
Ithamar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ithamar keeping control of the position.
Ithamar moves into full guard.
Silva trying to control but Ithamar is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ithamar is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ithamar is continuing to stall.
Ithamar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Ithamar pushes Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Silva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.

Ithamar has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Ithamar wants to take the fight to the mat but Silva manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Ithamar's takedown attempt.
Ithamar tries for a takedown. No joy.

Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.

Ithamar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Ithamar is very close to passing his half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva tries to roll over but Ithamar keeps him under control.
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 Pablo Jr Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ithamar.

Ithamar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silva on his heels. He'll look to pass Silva's guard now, I'm sure.
Silva keeping full guard, as Ithamar tries to pass.
Ithamar trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is looking to sweep but instead, Ithamar has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Ithamar trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ithamar's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Silva has control of Ithamar's left arm, preventing Ithamar from doing any damage.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Ithamar is proving a slippery customer.
Ithamar's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Ithamar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Silva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ithamar has managed to get both his arms back between Silva's legs - danger averted.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ithamar stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Ithamar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ithamar drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silva defends it well.
Silva wants to land a leg kick but Ithamar is out of range.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ithamar as he avoids it easily.
Silva goes for a double leg but Ithamar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ithamar continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo Jr Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Ithamar rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ithamar is working for takedown but Silva is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ithamar taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ithamar displaying some good clinch control by pressing Silva up against the cage.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ithamar is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking for a takedown.

Ithamar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ithamar trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Ithamar prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Ithamar from controlling successfully.
Ithamar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ithamar controls the pace.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.
Ithamar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ithamar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Ithamar drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ithamar trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezekiel Ithamar!
Ezekiel Ithamar made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'But the children rebelled against me: They did not follow my decrees, they were not careful to keep my laws, of which I said, "Whoever obeys them will live by them," and they desecrated my Sabbaths. So I said I would pour out my wrath on them and spend my anger against them in the wilderness.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Sims (ranked 5174 p4p, 260 weight class) and Bill Como (ranked 5869 p4p, 297 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sims
vs
Como

168 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
28
143 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kirk Sims!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bill Como!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sims doesn't manage to clinch there - Como circles away.

Sims drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sims's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Como is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sims pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Como is keeping the position for now.
Como wants to sweep but no luck.
Como trying to keep a closed guard but Sims is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Como pushes Sims off and scrambles back to his feet.
Como is looking to land body kicks.
A combination from Como does no damage.
A quick step to the side and Sims tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

Sims instigates a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Como has a couple of punches blocked by Sims.
Como struggles to land a body shot inside as Sims controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Como as the two fighters clinch.
Como lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sims goes for a takedown in the clinch but Como prevents it.
Sims has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Como.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Como.
Sims is trying to break the clinch but Como has him pressed against the cage.
Como lands with a light punch inside.

Como's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sims shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Como defends it nicely.
Como tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sims tries to close the distance and clinch but Como swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sims.
Sims shoots in looking for a takedown but Como manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sims's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Como fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Como.
Como throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Como pushes Sims away with a front kick.
Sims is breathing heavily.
Como lands with an overhand left.
Sims takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Como throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Como works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sims.
Como scores with a three punch combo!
Como lands with a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Como throws a right hand that Sims ducks under and follows up with a left that Sims also avoids with ease.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Como enables Sims to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Como manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Como wants to sweep but no luck.
Como is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Como wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sims won't allow Como to get back to his feet.
Como keeping moving, preventing Sims from controlling successfully.
Sims looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Como connects with a body shot that sends Sims's belly button to the back.
A chopping leg kick lands by Como.
Sims's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Como connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sims scrambles back to his feet.
Bill Como is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sims tries to clinch there but Como circles away.
Como fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sims checks a low kick from Como.
Como slaps away a takedown attempt from Sims, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Como finds it's way through Sims's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A decent looking cross lands there for Como.
Sims avoids the body shot from Como.
Bill Como seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sims fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Como to the ground. Sims is now in Como's guard.
Sims stops Como from standing up.
Como keeping moving, preventing Sims from controlling successfully.
Sims with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sims stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Como swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Como wants to sweep here but Sims controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Como is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Como is trying to control the position but Sims postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Como can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sims controls the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sims on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Como throws a lazy head kick

and Sims counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Como tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Como breaks the clinch.
Como lands a right hook to the body.

Sims gets a double leg takedown into Como's guard.
Como tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Como is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Como misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sims jumps guard and drags Como to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sims is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sims can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Como controls the pace.
Sims wants to sweep but no luck.

Sims has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Como has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Como - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Como lands a body shot.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sims is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Como will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Como has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sims checks the leg kick.
Sims tries for a takedown but Como sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Como fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sims checks it well.
Como keeps the fight on the outside.
Sims changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Como tries to avoid it but Sims manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Como to the ground. Como escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sims shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Como as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kirk Sims. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from Como.
Sims tries to clinch up but Como circles away and keeps his distance.
Bill Como seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Como throws a leg kick but Sims moved away.
Nice takedown defense from Como. No joy for Sims on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Como scores with a leg kick.
Sims takes one to the chin there.

It looks like Kirk Sims has been cut.
Como jabs Sims right on the nose. Sims blinks but takes it well.

Sims is rocked!
Como is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Sims like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Sims from another fist facial!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Como!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ross Gleeson (ranked 4083 p4p, 388 weight class) and Pietro De Negri (ranked 5903 p4p, 509 weight class). Pietro De Negri is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Gleeson
vs
De Negri

179 cm
27
154 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

169 cm
26
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ross Gleeson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pietro De Negri!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Matheus Silva and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from De Negri.
Ross Gleeson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

De Negri drives through with a takedown into Gleeson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

De Negri stands up from guard. Let's bang!
De Negri throws a leg kick
and Gleeson counters with an inside leg kick.
De Negri throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As De Negri backs away, Gleeson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gleeson.
No luck for De Negri with that takedown attempt.
Gleeson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Negri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gleeson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gleeson throws a head kick that half lands.

It looks like Pietro De Negri has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gleeson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gleeson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Negri walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gleeson.
Gleeson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
De Negri on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gleeson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from De Negri.

De Negri takes the fight into the clinch.
Gleeson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
De Negri pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gleeson being controlled against the cage.
Gleeson tries to break free but De Negri pushes him back against the cage.
De Negri can't get the takedown.
Ross Gleeson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pietro De Negri.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gleeson wants to break free but De Negri has control.
De Negri pressing his opponent against the cage.
Gleeson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but De Negri has him pressed against the cage.

De Negri decides to pull guard.

De Negri has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Gleeson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gleeson takes a swing at De Negri's ribcage but misses.
Gleeson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gleeson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Negri. That did some damage!
Gleeson throws a leg kick which misses De Negri's front leg but catches the back leg as De Negri tries to avoid it.
Gleeson stuffs the takedown.
Gleeson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.

De Negri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gleeson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
De Negri connects with a couple of short punches.
Gleeson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Negri on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Negri sitting in guard, not really doing much.
De Negri working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gleeson's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Negri slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

De Negri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De Negri slips nicely into half guard.
De Negri trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Negri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
De Negri passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gleeson!
De Negri tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
De Negri looking to finish Gleeson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gleeson!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ross Gleeson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pietro De Negri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Gleeson lands a nice looking body kick.
De Negri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gleeson throws a head kick that misses.
Gleeson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De Negri.

De Negri forces Gleeson back against the cage and clinches.
Gleeson is trying to break the clinch but De Negri has him pressed against the cage.

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

De Negri gets a takedown into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pietro De Negri!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iggy Steve (ranked 3916 p4p, 471 weight class) and David McDonald (ranked 5046 p4p, 566 weight class). Steve's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Vamps-Wake Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Steve
vs
McDonald

186 cm
27
192 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

186 cm
27
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iggy Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
Steve has a takedown stuffed.

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

McDonald has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
McDonald is looking to clinch.
McDonald closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steve circles away.

Steve fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Steve won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Steve breaks the clinch.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
Steve is trying hard to land a takedown here. McDonald sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iggy Steve. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steve shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Steve keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McDonald throws a head kick but Steve moves out of range.
McDonald fails with the takedown

and Steve counters with a nice double leg into side control. McDonald won't be happy with that.
McDonald isn't going anywhere.
McDonald is trying to control Steve's posture but Steve avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald gets back to half guard.
McDonald tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McDonald is trying to maintain the position but Steve is very close to passing his half guard.
Steve tries to stand but can't do so whilst McDonald controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald looking to control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
McDonald trying to control the position here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Steve shoots for a double leg takedown but McDonald sprawls well. He's pushed Steve's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Steve has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald tries to circle away but Steve has him pinned against the cage.

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

Steve fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McDonald to the ground. Steve is now in McDonald's guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). David McDonald!
Iggy Steve was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry,i've got an idiot manager'.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Tolevski (ranked 3934 p4p, 203 weight class) and Gregory Simmons (ranked 4133 p4p, 211 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tolevski
vs
Simmons

180 cm
25
147 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
27
143 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 Rio de Janeiro, Jason Tolevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gregory Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolevski darts in trying to clinch

and Simmons counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
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.
Simmons controlling from the top position.
Simmons forces his way into half guard.
Simmons blocks the strikes from Tolevski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tolevski is looking to improve his position.
Tolevski lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Simmons looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolevski tries to kick Simmons off but Simmons keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Simmons is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tolevski reverses the position - he's now on top in Simmons's guard.
Simmons preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Simmons is trying to keep Tolevski in close.
Simmons is controlling Tolevski's posture.
Tolevski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simmons looking for a sweep. Not yet Simmons, not yet.
Simmons is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Tolevski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Tolevski stands up and waves to Simmons to follow him.
Some wild striking there from Simmons.
Tolevski avoids the body shot from Simmons.
Tolevski tries to counter with a takedown but Simmons is quick to defend against it.

Tolevski feints and as Simmons raises his hands in defense, Tolevski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Simmons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simmons can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tolevski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simmons throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Tolevski trying to control but Simmons is working from the bottom.
Tolevski wants to stand but Simmons has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Simmons has control of Tolevski's left arm, preventing Tolevski from doing any damage.

Simmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Simmons working a defensive guard but Tolevski manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Simmons takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Simmons struggling a bit here.
Tolevski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Simmons!

Tolevski with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Simmons really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tolevski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simmons is squirming around, avoiding Tolevski's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tolevski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Simmons tries to keep at a distance but Tolevski has taken the fight into the clinch.
Come on Tolevski - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

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

A momentary lapse in concentration from Tolevski enables Simmons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tolevski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Simmons's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Simmons postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tolevski is trying to control the position but Simmons postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tolevski is on top in guard.

Simmons being controlled here, momentarily.
Simmons looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tolevski is one step ahead there.
Tolevski trying to control the position from guard on top but Simmons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Simmons working for a triangle but Tolevski defends it easily.
Tolevski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tolevski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simmons is proving hard to escape from.

Simmons is working an open guard so Tolevski takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Simmons fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tolevski sprawls well initially but Simmons persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tolevski trying to control but Simmons postures up.
Tolevski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tolevski controls Simmons momentarily but Simmons frees himself.
Simmons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tolevski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tolevski working a defensive guard here.
Simmons throws an elbow that misses. Tolevski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Simmons's guard. Nice move by Tolevski!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tolevski wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
Tolevski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Tolevski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Simmons, up you get!
Tolevski shoots in looking for a takedown. Simmons tries to sprawl out of it but Tolevski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simmons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tolevski moves in looking to clinch but Simmons pushes him off.
Simmons swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tolevski throws a nice looking combination but Simmons bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Tolevski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Tolevski dives in and grabs Simmons's left leg, looking for a takedown. Simmons pushes down on Tolevski's head and hops out.
Simmons is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tolevski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tolevski misses with a combination

and Simmons counters by moving into the clinch.

Simmons drags the fight down to the ground.
Simmons has a closed guard, preventing Tolevski from standing up.
Simmons managing to control the position.

Tolevski gets to his feet - Simmons follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons darts in looking for a takedown but Tolevski gets double underhooks and turns Simmons into the cage.
Tolevski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simmons misses with an attempted mid kick.

Simmons has managed to clinch.
Simmons jumps guard but Tolevski stands there with Simmons around his waist. Simmons gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simmons goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Tolevski is fighting off a takedown attempt but Simmons is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Tolevski to the mat. Tolevski regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Simmons chips away with some ground and pound.

Tolevski throws his legs up looking for a submission but Simmons uses it to pass to side control.
Tolevski tries to bench press Simmons off him but Simmons keeps the position.
Simmons wants to control but Tolevski is keeping him busy.
Tolevski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Simmons off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolevski gets his hands free as Simmons looks to control.
Tolevski trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tolevski throwing damaging strikes from the back! Simmons could be in trouble 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!
Simmons is trying to break free.
Simmons trying to get back to his feet but Tolevski is in full control for now.
Simmons rolls, trying to escape but Tolevski keeps control of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolevski wants to control but Simmons is keeping busy.
Simmons trying to get back to his feet but Tolevski is in full control for now.
Simmons prevents Tolevski from getting a body triangle.

Tolevski has his arm under Simmons's chin here. Game over son! Tolevski squeezes tightly and Simmons is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Tolevski!