SyFi 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 6409 p4p, 537 weight class) and Josh Alli (ranked 8235 p4p, 583 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Mirko Filipovic has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Mirko Filipovic seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Filipovic
vs
Alli

170 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
24
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josh Alli!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Alli clinches up with Filipovic and pushes him back against the ropes.
Alli blocks a body shot from Filipovic.

Alli breaks from the clinch.
Filipovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

Alli closes the distance and clinches.
Filipovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Alli backwards.

Alli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipovic throws a quick inside leg kick.
Alli fails with a takedown attempt.
Filipovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Alli moves in looking to clinch but Filipovic pushes him off.
Filipovic loads up on a big right hand but Alli slips the punch.
Alli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Filipovic looks to throw the jab but Alli is out of range.

Alli moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alli is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short uppercut from Alli.
Filipovic lands with a light punch inside.
Filipovic looking to stall.
Alli tries a body shot but Filipovic blocks it.
Filipovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Filipovic has had enough of the clinch but Alli keeps him there for the moment.
Filipovic tries a body shot but Alli blocks it.
The referee calls for Alli to work.
Filipovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alli's elbow.
Filipovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alli backwards.
Alli working aggressively here.
Filipovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alli throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alli lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Filipovic.

Filipovic breaks the clinch.
Filipovic scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alli avoids the head kick by Filipovic.

Alli darts in and clinches Filipovic up against the ropes.

Alli escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filipovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Alli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Filipovic is fending him off so far but Alli persists. Nope, Filipovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Filipovic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Filipovic avoids the body shot from Alli.
Filipovic is looking for a counter combo.
Filipovic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Filipovic scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alli in his tracks.

Alli is rocked!

It looks like Josh Alli has been cut.
Alli dodges the punch combination from Filipovic.
Alli is still on wobbly legs! Can Filipovic finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic throws a head kick but Alli moves out of range.
Alli seems to have recovered his senses.
Filipovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Alli.
Alli closes the distance but Filipovic moves to the side
and Filipovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alli looks winded!
Filipovic blocks a head kick by Alli.
A punch combination from Filipovic misses.
Filipovic pushes Alli away with a front kick.
Filipovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Alli looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filipovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Filipovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alli under the eye.
Alli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Filipovic is pawing at Alli, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Alli's nose. Alli is badly hurt! Filipovic pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Alli tries desperately to hold on but Filipovic is relentless in his assault! As Alli receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Filipovic away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mirko Filipovic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tebbo Vang (ranked 6538 p4p, 427 weight class) and Marcos Santana (ranked 6305 p4p, 424 weight class). Vang kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Be Humble. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vang
vs
Santana

170 cm
18
143 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tebbo Vang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcos Santana!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Damien Edna and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Vang catches Santana right on the button with a cross.
Santana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vang tries to avoid it but Santana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vang to the ground. Vang escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Santana gets a takedown into half guard.
Santana is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Santana wants to control but Vang is keeping him busy.
Santana is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vang!
Santana fails to take his opponent's back.
Santana controlling from mount.
Vang is squirming around, avoiding Santana's attempts to control the action.
Vang trying desperately to get to his feet.
Vang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Santana on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana controlling the pace for now.
Vang is squirming around, avoiding Santana's attempts to control the action.
Vang is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Santana has taken his back.

Santana is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Vang with him. Vang is trying to defend but Santana has an arm under the chin now! Vang grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcos Santana!
In defeat, Tebbo Vang stepped up to the mic, saying 'I saw what I needed to work on and will get that turned around. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joh Fabnik (ranked 6000 p4p, 264 weight class) and Brain Fog (ranked 8646 p4p, 324 weight class). Fabnik kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is COLD. Joh Fabnik has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Fabnik
vs
Fog

173 cm
20
130 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joh Fabnik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brain Fog!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fabnik swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fabnik throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Fabnik moves into the clinch.
Fog lands a left hand.
Fog tries to land knees in the clinch but Fabnik avoids the damage to the body.
Fog lands a body shot.

Fog gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fabnik being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fabnik has his hands on Fog's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fog controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Let's hope that Fog has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Fog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fabnik throws out the jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fog.
Fog shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fabnik pinned against the ropes. Fabnik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fabnik defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fog.
Joh Fabnik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brain Fog.
Fog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fabnik as he avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fog.
Fabnik tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fabnik just misses with a punch to the body.
Fog shoots in but Fabnik avoids the takedown attempt easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Fabnik misses the target.
Fabnik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fabnik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brain Fog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fabnik throws a solid leg kick but Fog takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fabnik.
Nice takedown defense from Fabnik. No joy for Fog on that attempt.
Fog is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fabnik sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fog fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fabnik avoids it really well and circles away.
Fabnik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fog tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Fabnik really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fog shoots in for a double leg but Fabnik sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fabnik tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fog manages to circle out of the way.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fog or perhaps it was just good defense by Fabnik, which made it look bad.
Fabnik misses with a leg kick.
Fabnik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fog checks a leg kick.
Fabnik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fog fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fog misses with a takedown attempt - Fabnik sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fabnik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Fog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fabnik.
Fabnik misses the shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fog darts in looking for a takedown but Fabnik gets double underhooks and turns Fog into the ropes.
Joh Fabnik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fog fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fabnik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fog shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fabnik as he jumps to the side.
Fog has a takedown stuffed.
Fabnik misses with a wild body shot.

Fog scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fog happy to just control the position for now.
Fabnik struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joh Fabnik 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.

Fog scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fog happy to just control the position for now.
Fog misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fog slows the pace down.
Fog is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fabnik tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Fog easily slips into full mount!
Fabnik has given up his back. Will we see Fog going for some submissions?
Fog controlling the position well here. Fabnik rolled but Fog kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fabnik fending off the submission attempt from Fog.

Fog looking to break Fabnik's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Fabnik remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fog will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Fog is hanging on to Fabnik's back as he tries to escape.
Fog biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fog's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fabnik defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Fog is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fog looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
More stalling from Fog.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fog is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Fabnik is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brain Fog!
Brain Fog took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Can crusher'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jenk Onay (ranked 6182 p4p, 521 weight class) and Tieree Joints (ranked 6318 p4p, 529 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Onay
vs
Joints

165 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
21
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jenk Onay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tieree Joints!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Onay shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Onay was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Joints can't do much from the bottom here.
Onay sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Joints is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Joints pushes Onay away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Onay gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Joints tries to buck Onay off but Onay is having none of it.
Joints is not content to let Onay control the position.
Onay lands an elbow.
Onay trying to control the position but Joints is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Onay has control of an arm but Joints manages to advance to Onay's back!
Onay wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Will Joints go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Onay rolls, trying to escape but Joints keeps control of the position.

Onay is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Onay prevents Joints from getting a body triangle.
Onay is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Onay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Onay covering up well and avoiding damage.
Onay trying to control the action but Joints just sinks the hooks in.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onay wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Joints has the hooks in. Onay is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Joints gets his hands free as Onay looks to control.
Even with his hooks in, Joints manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Onay trying to get back to his feet but Joints is in full control for now.
Onay is in bad spot here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onay looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Onay is trying to get back to his feet but Joints has full control of the position and if anything, Onay has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Onay trying to control the hands but Joints won't let him.
Joints has the hooks in. Onay is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Onay is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Onay trying to control the hands but Joints breaks the grip.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onay trying to get back to his feet but Joints is in full control for now.
Onay tries to roll but Joints sticks to his back.
Onay is trying to get back to his feet but Joints has full control of the position and if anything, Onay has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Onay trying to control but not successfully.
The referee is taking a good look at Onay as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Joints!

Joints looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Onay taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tieree Joints!
Our winner, Tieree Joints, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nazim Bardakci (ranked 4966 p4p, 466 weight class) and Keon Fazeli (ranked 5333 p4p, 490 weight class). Bardakci's entrance music is Edis - Çok Çok. A fine choice. Fazeli is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Diamonds Dancing. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Bardakci
vs
Fazeli

177 cm
19
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nazim Bardakci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Keon Fazeli!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Darius Henderson and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fazeli thuds a left hand into Bardakci's body.
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown but Bardakci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bardakci attempts a counter takedown but Fazeli avoids it well and moves away.
Fazeli wants to clinch but Bardakci slips to the side

and Bardakci counters with a single leg into guard. Fazeli didn't expect that.
Bardakci is looking to advance position but Fazeli has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Bardakci is squirming around, avoiding Fazeli's attempts to control the action.
Fazeli wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fazeli trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fazeli wants to stand but Bardakci is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Bardakci has given up his back here. Will Fazeli look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Fazeli wants to control but Bardakci is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bardakci trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fazeli looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fazeli throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Bardakci trying to control the position but Fazeli manages to sink in the hooks.

Bardakci is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fazeli gets his way!

Fazeli is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bardakci is defending well though. Fazeli let's go of the attempt for now.

Fazeli is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bardakci knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bardakci for a finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bardakci showing good submission defense here.

Fazeli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bardakci tries to break free.
Fazeli thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
I really don't envy Bardakci right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fazeli working for a choke but Bardakci is defending well.
Fazeli tries to get the hooks in deep but Bardakci pushed the leg off.
Bardakci surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Bardakci wants to get back to his feet.
Bardakci wants to control his opponent's hands but Fazeli gets his hands free.

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

Fazeli working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Fazeli loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bardakci hold on?

Fazeli working for a choke but Bardakci is defending well.

Fazeli is looking for the choke from the back position but Bardakci is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazeli slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Bardakci is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Fazeli looking to break Bardakci's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bardakci remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fazeli will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fazeli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bardakci as he jumps to the side.
Bardakci swats away the attempt to clinch by Fazeli.
Bardakci tries to counter with a takedown but Fazeli is quick to defend against it.
Fazeli throws a leg kick that is checked

and Bardakci decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fazeli's guard.

Fazeli manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nazim Bardakci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fazeli throws a sloppy head kick

and Bardakci counters with a shoot takedown. Fazeli fights it but they end up in guard.
Bardakci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fazeli is keeping the position for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fazeli is on top in guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
Fazeli wants to pass the guard but Bardakci is keeping the position.
Bardakci is looking to stand up but Fazeli isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bardakci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Bardakci landing with the ground and pound.
Bardakci looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bardakci looking to sit in guard and control but Fazeli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Bardakci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazeli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fazeli trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bardakci manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bardakci tries to free his leg and advance position but Fazeli is retaining full guard.
Fazeli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bardakci won't allow Fazeli to get back to his feet.
Bardakci postures up.
Bardakci tries to free his leg and advance position but Fazeli is retaining full guard.
Bardakci postures up.
Bardakci has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fazeli is breathing heavily.
Bardakci is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bardakci wants to pass the guard but Fazeli is keeping the position.
Bardakci stops Fazeli from standing up.
Fazeli keeping moving, preventing Bardakci from controlling successfully.
Bardakci postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bardakci trying to control but Fazeli is working from the bottom.
Fazeli has momentary wrist control but Bardakci slips an elbow through the middle.
Keon Fazeli has got the better of the ground game so far.

Bardakci 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.
Bardakci throws an elbow that misses. Fazeli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bardakci's guard. Nice move by Fazeli!

Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Bardakci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazeli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bardakci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fazeli keeps trying to improve his position.

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

Bardakci drops back looking for a leg! Fazeli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fazeli manages to kick Bardakci off! Bardakci jumps back into Fazeli's guard.
Bardakci lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fazeli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bardakci accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bardakci passes Fazeli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bardakci seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nazim Bardakci dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Fazeli misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Bardakci counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bardakci.
Fazeli keeping full guard, as Bardakci tries to pass.

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

Fazeli trying to control the position from guard on top but Bardakci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fazeli advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fazeli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bardakci keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fazeli tries to score with some ground and pound. Bardakci controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bardakci tries to escape but Fazeli is in control.
Fazeli throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Fazeli trying to control the action but Bardakci is working from the bottom.

Fazeli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bardakci is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bardakci wants to control but Fazeli postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fazeli remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Fazeli trying to control the position but Bardakci is working away.
Fazeli throws a strike aimed at the side of Bardakci's head but Bardakci avoids it well.

Fazeli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fazeli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Fazeli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bardakci is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fazeli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Bardakci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Fazeli shoots in for a takedown but Bardakci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fazeli throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bardakci counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fazeli won't be happy with that.

Bardakci tries for a kimura but Fazeli is defending well.

Bardakci is trying to get an arm triangle but Fazeli is defending well.

Bardakci tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bardakci has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bardakci is chipping away with strikes.
Bardakci is looking to take a break and control but Fazeli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Bardakci goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fazeli rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bardakci's guard! Nice work there by Fazeli!
Fazeli trying to control but Bardakci is working from the bottom.

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

Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keon Fazeli.
I think Fazeli 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keon Fazeli!
Post fight, Keon Fazeli took to the microphone: 'BOOM!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Илья Муромец (ranked 4583 p4p, 355 weight class) and Mateusz Biernat (ranked 7442 p4p, 446 weight class). Mateusz Biernat acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.

Муромец
vs
Biernat

170 cm
19
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Илья Муромец!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mateusz Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Biernat misses with a jab, cross combination.
Муромец swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mateusz Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking cross lands there for Муромец.
A lazy left from Муромец finds it's target.
Муромец throws a hook but Biernat avoids it easily.
Biernat takes a jab right on the kisser.
Biernat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Biernat is rocked!
Biernat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Муромец appears to be looking for a big counter.
Biernat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Biernat jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Муромец throwing a counter right hand but Biernat manages to avoid it.
Муромец feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Biernats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Biernat is still on wobbly legs! Can Муромец finish him?
Муромец looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Муромец throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Biernat doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Biernat misses the body punch
and Муромец counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Biernat thinking.
Biernat misses with a head kick.
Муромец is looking to counter punch.
Biernat seems to have recovered his senses.
Муромец wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Муромец throws a lazy right hand but Biernat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Муромец slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biernat falls off balance throwing a combination

and Муромец counters with a nice right hand that sends Biernat toppling to the canvas! Biernat scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Муромец finish him?!
Муромец scores with a jab to the body.
Biernat looks winded!
Муромец cracks Biernat with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Biernat tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Муромец pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Biernat is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Илья Муромец!
After winning the bout, Илья Муромец thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bernardo De Barros (ranked 6964 p4p, 550 weight class) and Greg Miller (ranked 4895 p4p, 462 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

De Barros
vs
Miller

173 cm
19
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bernardo De Barros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Greg Miller!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Topper Green and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

De Barros darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
De Barros passes to side control.
De Barros works to advance to full mount. Miller defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
De Barros controlling from mount.

Miller has left one of his arms exposed and De Barros doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Miller screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bernardo De Barros!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between My Gal (ranked 5659 p4p, 258 weight class) and Paulo Lopes (ranked 4376 p4p, 215 weight class). Lopes has chosen Ornatos Violeta - Chaga as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Gal
vs
Lopes

175 cm
18
142 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, My Gal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Lopes!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gal lands with a cross.
Lopes shoots in for a double leg but Gal sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Gal does no damage.
Lopes unleashes a big counter combination but Gal bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gal throws the left hand but Lopes avoids the punch easily.
Lopes tries to move into range but Gal moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gal falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lopes counters with a shoot takedown. Gal fights it but they end up in guard.
Gal throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Gal is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gal not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lopes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gal throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lopes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gal will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Lopes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lopes trying to control but Gal is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gal tries to strike from the bottom.
Lopes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gal trying to strike off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gal with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Lopes can't handle though.
Lopes won't allow Gal to sweep him here.
Lopes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Lopes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gal trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lopes trying to control but Gal is working from the bottom.
Gal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lopes controls the pace.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lopes shoots in but Gal avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's two 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.
Lopes takes one to the side of the head.
My Gal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lopes fails with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Gal misses the target.
My Gal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Lopes.
Gal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gal tries to bum rush Lopes with a series of wild strikes but Lopes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lopes wants to counter the offense by Gal and move into the clinch position.
Gal lands a really nice looking cross but Lopes seems unphased.
Lopes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lopes.
Gal loads up on a big right hand but Lopes slips the punch.

Gal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Lopes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gal regains guard.
Lopes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gal is proving hard to escape from.
Lopes throwing strikes but missing.
Gal scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.

Lopes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gal will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gal will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gal throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lopes landing with the ground and pound.
Lopes postures up.
Lopes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lopes with a nice head shot there.
Lopes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gal is proving hard to escape from.
Gal scores with a short punch from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gal throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Lopes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gal keeping full guard, as Lopes tries to pass.

Gal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lopes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lopes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lopes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Gal looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopes sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been informed that Lopes has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

Gal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lopes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 My Gal will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jab, jab by Gal - just one landing.

Lopes looking to score a takedown here. Gal is defending well but Lopes drives through and ends up in Gal's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

Gal is looking for a triangle but Lopes pushes his legs off easily.
Lopes trying to control but Gal is working from the bottom.
Gal punching to the body, from the bottom.
Lopes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lopes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gal throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Gal striking off his back.
Lopes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gal's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gal is trying to control the position but Lopes postures up.
Lopes 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.
Lopes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lopes wants to control but Gal is keeping him busy.
Gal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lopes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gal misses with a strike from the bottom.
Lopes remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Gal misses with a strike from the bottom.
Lopes working away.
Lopes is chipping away with strikes.
Lopes working away.
Lopes blocks the strikes from Gal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gal throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Gal wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Gal throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Lopes scores with a couple of short elbows.
Gal wants to control but Lopes postures up.

Lopes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Gal is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lopes is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

Lopes is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gal has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lopes controlling the pace for now.
Gal is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Gal is squirming around, avoiding Lopes's attempts to control the action.
Gal tries to lock up and control but Lopes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lopes looking to control but Gal is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gal is looking to improve his position but Lopes isn't that keen on the idea.
Lopes controlling from mount.
Gal regains half guard.
Lopes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lopes lands with a punch from half guard.
Lopes not doing much here.
Paulo Lopes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lopes trying to control from half guard but Gal is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gal throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Lopes manages to pass to side control.
Gal is trying to improve his position.
Gal throws a few strikes from the bottom but Lopes takes advantage and mounts!
Gal throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Gal is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Lopes controlling the pace for now.

Lopes has hold of Gal's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gal manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lopes content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lopes moves to take his opponent's back.
Gal trying to control the hands but Lopes won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Lopes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Gal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
My Gal is winning the standup battle so far.

Lopes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gal is looking to reverse the position.
Lopes trying to control the action but Gal is working from the bottom.
Gal is looking to regain half guard here but Lopes keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lopes's best efforts.

Lopes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lopes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gal sees it coming and defends easily.
Gal slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gal keeping moving, preventing Lopes from controlling successfully.
Gal throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Lopes controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gal throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lopes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lopes won't allow Gal to sweep him here.
Lopes passes Gal's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gal gets full guard.
Lopes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gal tries to strike from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopes wants to control from the top but Gal keeps moving.
Lopes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gal striking from the bottom here.
Lopes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gal is trying to escape the position but Lopes is controlling the position.

Lopes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lopes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gal manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lopes's best efforts.
Lopes throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gal taking some punishment here, with Lopes in his half guard.
Gal tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lopes stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopes wants to free his trapped foot but Gal is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gal misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Lopes seems to be looking for submissions.
Lopes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lopes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Lopes is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gal defends it well.
Gal wants to control but Lopes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gal tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lopes wants to take a breather but Gal is having none of it.

Lopes is looking for a kimura but Gal is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lopes to get the leverage.
Gal trying to hold on to Lopes's head to control him but Lopes postures up.
Gal striking from half guard on the bottom.
Gal throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gal misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Gal wants to get back to full guard.
Lopes controlling the action here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lopes not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gal flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Lopes seems content to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A slow jab from Gal misses its intended target.
Gal misses with a lunging right hand

and Lopes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gal thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lopes wants to stand but Gal has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lopes postures up.
Gal 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.
Lopes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paulo Lopes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lopes 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Lopes!
Paulo Lopes tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Half Life (ranked 4684 p4p, 364 weight class) and Carlos Sousa (ranked 5049 p4p, 380 weight class). Sousa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dillaz - Mo Boy. Half Life could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlos Sousa's chin.

Life
vs
Sousa

173 cm
19
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

200 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Half Life!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Carlos Sousa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Life connects with a looping right hand.

Life gets caught flat footed, as Sousa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sousa is fighting to break Life's control of his arms but Life is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sousa looking to pass the guard.

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

Life sitting in guard here, content to control.
Life trying to control but Sousa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sousa seems keen to control Life's posture.
Sousa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Life is looking for a sweep. Sousa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sousa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sousa is pressing down on Life's thigh, looking to free his foot. Life is holding on for now.
Sousa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Life might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Life wants to control but Sousa is keeping busy.
Life tries to get to full guard but Sousa has control of the leg.
It looks like Sousa is going to stand back up.
Sousa thows a huge punch but Life dodges it nicely.
Life wants to improve his position but Sousa is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Life controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

Sousa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Life doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sousa.
Life tries to get to full guard but Sousa has control of the leg.
Sousa is thwarting Life's attempts to control the position.
Life knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sousa on the ground.
Life is trying is best to control the position here.
Life wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sousa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Life trying to hold on to Sousa's head to control him but Sousa postures up.
Sousa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sousa is trying to control the action in half guard but Life is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sousa wants to free his trapped foot but Life is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sousa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sousa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Sousa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Sousa is working for a submission of some sort.

Sousa is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Life wants to control but Sousa is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sousa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sousa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sousa prevents Life from improving his position.
Sousa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Life knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sousa wants to take a breather but Life is having none of it.
Sousa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sousa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sousa trying to control the action but Life is working from the bottom.
Sousa moves into full mount! Life won't be happy about that!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice shot lands for Life.
Half Life has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Life bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sousa's head backwards.
Carlos Sousa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Life lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sousa doesn't seem phased though.
Life cracks a nice hook into Sousa's ribs.
Life missing with a left hand there. Sousa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sousa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

Sousa scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Life is looking to improve his position.
Sousa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Life avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sousa.

Sousa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Life doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sousa.

Sousa is looking for a kimura but Life is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sousa to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Life avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sousa.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Life trying to control but Sousa postures up.
Sousa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Life's head.

Sousa is working for a kimura but Life is defending it quite comfortably.
Life is trying to control but can't.

Sousa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sousa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Life keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

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.
Life trying to control but Sousa postures up.
Life keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sousa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Sousa is looking for a kimura but Life is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sousa to get the leverage.
Sousa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Life to regain full guard.
Sousa with a nice head shot there.
Life has Sousa pulled in close to control his posture.
Life not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sousa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Life keeping full guard, as Sousa tries to pass.
Life looking to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa preventing the sweep.
Sousa is working Life over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sousa postures up.
Sousa trying to control the position from guard on top but Life is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carlos Sousa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Life bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sousa's guard.

Sousa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sousa doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sousa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Sousa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Life controlling from the top position.
Sousa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Life not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sousa trying to control the position from guard on top but Life is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Life wants to sweep here but Sousa controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sousa trying to control the position from guard on top but Life is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sousa looking to sit in guard and control but Life gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

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

A close second round but Carlos Sousa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Sousa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sousa walks into a left hand.
Sousa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Life.
Sousa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Life throws a jab but it's blocked by Sousa.
Sousa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sousa misses with a head kick.
Life jabs Sousa right on the nose. Sousa blinks but takes it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Life throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Sousa tries to counter it with a takedown but Life pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sousa slips under a jab.
We've been informed that Sousa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Life throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sousa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sousa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sousa tries to free his leg and advance position but Life is retaining full guard.
Sousa slips nicely into half guard.
Life wants to improve his position but Sousa is controlling well.

Life is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sousa pulls his head out easily.
Sousa wants to free his trapped foot but Life is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sousa prevents Life from improving his position.
Sousa is trying to control the action in half guard but Life is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sousa trying to mount his opponent but Life defends it.

Life looking for submissions off his back.

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.
Sousa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Sousa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Life defends it well.
Sousa passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sousa throws a strike there. Life manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Life avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sousa.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sousa thows a huge punch but Life dodges it nicely.
Sousa passes to side control.
Life is trying to improve his position.
Sousa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sousa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Life is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Life's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sousa wants to stand but Life is controlling his arm.
Sousa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Life keeps working.
Sousa working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sousa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Sousa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Life wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Life tries to buck Sousa off but Sousa is having none of it.
Sousa lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Life is trying to control Sousa's posture but Sousa avoids it.
Sousa working the ground and pound.
Carlos Sousa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sousa works to advance to full mount. Life defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Sousa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sousa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Sousa!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlos Sousa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.