EFL 11 - Wales v Wallace PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Alfredo (ranked 24644 p4p, 736 weight class) and Joe Rodriguez (ranked 7929 p4p, 640 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Alfredo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Despacito. The key to victory for Juan Alfredo has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Alfredo
vs
Rodriguez

186 cm
20
154 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

173 cm
25
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Likes comics

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry)

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Juan Alfredo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alfredo.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Alfredo enables Rodriguez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Alfredo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alfredo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodriguez postures up in Alfredo's guard and throws a big left but Alfredo blocks it.
Alfredo pulls Rodriguez in close to prevent any damage.
Alfredo is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Alfredo wants to stand but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is stalling in the full guard.
Rodriguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez 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.

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

Rodriguez feints and as Alfredo raises his hands in defense, Rodriguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodriguez throws a strike but Alfredo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Alfredo trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez seems keen to control Alfredo's posture.
Rodriguez 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alfredo wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Alfredo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodriguez holds on and takes a little breather.
Alfredo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alfredo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Alfredo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground.
Rodriguez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Let's hope that Rodriguez 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez wants to stand and escape but Alfredo is having none of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rodriguez pulls Alfredo in to control the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alfredo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Alfredo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Juan Alfredo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Alfredo tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alfredo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alfredo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Alfredo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromRodriguez.
Rodriguez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Alfredo. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rodriguez scores with a takedown into Alfredo's guard.
Alfredo wants to get back to his feet but Rodriguez passes into half guard.

Rodriguez is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Alfredo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Rodriguez!
Our winner, Joe Rodriguez, 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.
The defeated Juan Alfredo had this to say: 'Ya Callate'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
28%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Addy Hardini (ranked 6596 p4p, 423 weight class) and Edson Rodrigo (ranked 7869 p4p, 461 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Hardini
vs
Rodrigo

170 cm
25
152 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
145 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Addy Hardini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Edson Rodrigo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hardini gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hardini lands an elbow that stopped Rodrigo in his tracks for a moment.
Hardini tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodrigo avoids the damage to the body.
Rodrigo is trying to pull guard but Hardini has him pressed against the cage.
Rodrigo avoids the elbow strike from Hardini, against the cage.
A short left from Rodrigo.

Rodrigo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hardini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hardini stuffs the takedown.
Rodrigo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardini tries to avoid it but Rodrigo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardini to the ground. Hardini escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Addy Hardini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edson Rodrigo.
Rodrigo tries to bum rush Hardini with a series of wild strikes but Hardini uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigo fails with the takedown
and Hardini counters with a two punch combo.
Nice uppercut there from Hardini.
Rodrigo is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodrigo slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodrigo feints the counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rodrigo clinches up with Hardini and pushes him back against the cage.
Hardini wants a takedown.
Rodrigo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hardini is defending well for now.

Rodrigo works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hardini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rodrigo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hardini wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodrigo is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardini has wrist control.
Hardini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardini has a closed guard, preventing Rodrigo from standing up.
Rodrigo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Rodrigo moves into the clinch successfully.
Rodrigo stalling against the cage.
Hardini with a knee to the head.
Hardini tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Rodrigo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodrigo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rodrigo circles away quickly and effectively.
Rodrigo connects with a looping right hand.
Rodrigo avoids the head kick by Hardini.
Rodrigo follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Hardini is breathing heavily.
Rodrigo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardini is fending him off so far but Rodrigo persists. Nope, Hardini circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardini dives in and grabs Rodrigo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rodrigo pushes down on Hardini's head and hops out.
Hardini throws a head kick that misses.
Rodrigo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardini's waist but Hardini gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodrigo off to one side.
Hardini wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rodrigo slips a jab and a cross from Hardini.
Rodrigo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hardini at a distance.

Rodrigo forces Hardini back against the cage and clinches.

Rodrigo decides to pull guard.
Hardini postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo wants to sweep but no luck.

Hardini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodrigo is trying to keep Hardini in close.

Rodrigo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardini is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardini stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodrigo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Rodrigo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardini works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodrigo wants to control from the top but Hardini keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edson Rodrigo will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rodrigo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hardini's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hardini duly obliges.
Addy Hardini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Rodrigo moves into the clinch successfully.
Hardini misses with a knee to the head.
Hardini lands a nice knee to the body.
Rodrigo avoids a wild elbow strike from Hardini.

Rodrigo jumps into guard, dragging Hardini to the mat.
Rodrigo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardini.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardini postures up in Rodrigo's guard and throws a big left but Rodrigo blocks it.
Rodrigo trying to control the position.
Hardini wants to stand but Rodrigo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Rodrigo working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardini.

Rodrigo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hardini defends well.
Hardini throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodrigo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Rodrigo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hardini throwing strikes from guard but Rodrigo blocks nicely.
Hardini stopping the sweep attempt from Rodrigo.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

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.
Hardini looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigo is trying to control the position but Hardini postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rodrigo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodrigo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hardini misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigo looks to land a combination. Hardini sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hardini lands a high kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardini tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodrigo looks for a takedown but Hardini sprawls well.
Rodrigo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Addy Hardini is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardini swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hardini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Rodrigo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardini won't be happy with that.
Rodrigo controlling the position.
Hardini is not content to let Rodrigo control the position.

Rodrigo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardini is not content to let Rodrigo control the position.
Hardini takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardini is not content to let Rodrigo control the position.
Rodrigo advances to full mount.
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 Addy Hardini 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. This is the final round!

Rodrigo fails to land the takedown.
Hardini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardini lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rodrigo will feel that in the morning.
Rodrigo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodrigo or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardini, which made it look bad.
Hardini is looking to counter punch.
Hardini plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardini tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Rodrigo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hardini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardini throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodrigo fails to land the takedown.
Addy Hardini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edson Rodrigo.
Hardini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodrigo moves away.
Hardini stuffs the takedown.
Rodrigo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodrigo defending well as Hardini loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hardini. That's going to slow Rodrigo down.

Rodrigo closes the distance and clinches.
Hardini lands an elbow inside.
Hardini unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Rodrigo pulls guard successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodrigo can do anything to dispel that myth.

Hardini stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rodrigo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hardini sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hardini thinks about countering with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardini scores with a head kick.
Hardini tries to bum rush Rodrigo with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hardini plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hardini misses with a head kick.
Rodrigo lands a two punch combo.

Rodrigo rushes Hardini and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rodrigo dodges an elbow strike from Hardini.

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

Rodrigo has Hardini up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardini with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rodrigo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Rodrigo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hardini is trying to keep an underhook but Rodrigo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hardini is staying active underneath Rodrigo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rodrigo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodrigo lands strikes from half guard.
Rodrigo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodrigo wants to pass to mount but Hardini is defending the position.
Rodrigo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Rodrigo stands up out of the half guard.
Rodrigo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hardini.
Hardini takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

Rodrigo clinches.
Rodrigo managing to block the knees to the body from Hardini.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigo dodges an elbow strike from Hardini.
Hardini misses with an elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Addy Hardini.
I think Hardini has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Addy Hardini!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trent Ruta (ranked 6394 p4p, 579 weight class) and Tim St John (ranked 5291 p4p, 536 weight class). St John has chosen Machine gun Kelly - Till I Die as his entrance music. Tim St John will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ruta
vs
St John

167 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Top Nutrition 160Q\250$ 140Q\150$ 100Q\50$

Top Nutrition 160Q\250$ 140Q\150$ 100Q\50$
Juggernaut And Gladiators(90% Laundry)

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trent Ruta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tim St John!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St John circles away from the clinch attempt.
St John unleashes a big counter combination but Ruta bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Ruta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ruta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Ruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that St John has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ruta is looking to clinch but St John is avoiding it.
St John swinging wildly here.
Ruta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
St John lands a jab to the nose.
St John throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ruta swings away with a leg kick that misses.
St John defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ruta.
St John digs a good hook to Ruta's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
St John throws a leg kick but Ruta checks it.
Ruta is looking to clinch but St John is avoiding it.
Ruta tries to close the distance and clinch up but St John swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ruta moves into range and clinches up with St John.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruta tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
St John looks to throw an elbow but misses.
St John is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ruta blocks the elbow strike.
Ruta jumps guard but St John stands there with Ruta around his waist. Ruta gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
St John working hard to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from St John.
A right hook to the body lands for St John.
Ruta tries to pull guard but St John forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Ruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruta unloads a knee to the mid-section.
St John gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Trent Ruta has been cut.
St John stalls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

St John breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St John throws a body punch but Ruta moves out of range.
Ruta seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Trent Ruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Ruta takes the fight into the clinch.
St John is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ruta is defending well for now.
St John stalling against the cage.
Ruta tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. St John smiles and moves away.
Ruta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
St John lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Ruta dodges the punch combination from St John.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John throws a lazy body kick
and Ruta counters with a series of strikes. St John will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ruta tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruta misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Ruta.
Ruta went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ruta tries to clinch up but St John circles away and keeps his distance.
St John scores with a nice head shot.
Ruta wants to clinch up but St John keeps it at a distance.
Sloppy strikes from Ruta. Those never looked like landing.
St John lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ruta circles away quickly and effectively.
Good work by Ruta as he checks the leg kick.
St John throws a leg kick but Ruta sees it coming and moves out of range.

Ruta clinches.
Ruta taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

St John tightens his grip and picks Ruta up, before dumping him to the ground. Ruta manages to land in guard.

Ruta has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. St John is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Ruta to work.
St John can't get the takedown.
Ruta avoiding damage.
Ruta taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ruta goes for a takedown attempt but St John pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
St John circles away from the clinch attempt
and St John counters with a nice uppercut.
Ruta is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tim St John will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trent Ruta's cut.
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.

St John cracks Ruta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ruta doesn't manage to clinch there - St John circles away.
St John throws a head kick that misses.
Ruta tries to close the distance and clinch but St John swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

St John gets caught flat footed, as Ruta shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ruta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
St John wants to control but Ruta passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Ruta 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 one minute gone in the round.
St John has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ruta is working away from the top position though.
Ruta perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ruta throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing St John to regain full guard.
Ruta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St John is keeping the position for now.
Ruta stands and throws St John's legs to the side, diving into side control.

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.
St John is looking for a sweep.
Ruta throws an elbow but St John slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ruta controlling the position.
Ruta passes to full mount! That's big trouble for St John!
Ruta controlling the pace for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St John manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ruta not doing much here.
St John is trying to get back to full guard.

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.

Ruta postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for St John to stand up.
Ruta moves out of range as St John strikes.
St John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruta checks a leg kick.
Ruta is looking for a counter combo.
Ruta tries to clinch but St John moves out of range.
Trent Ruta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ruta pushes St John away with a front kick.
St John turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ruta wants to clinch up but St John keeps it at a distance.
St John smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ruta checks the leg kick.
St John swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruta.
Ruta closes the distance and clinches up with St John, looking for a takedown. Ruta pushes St John against the cage but St John circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tim St John will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Trent Ruta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Ruta misses with a takedown attempt
and St John counters with a two punch combo.
St John throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
St John circles away from the clinch attempt.
St John keeps the fight on the outside.
Ruta ducks under a wild hook from St John.
St John lands a jab-cross combination.
St John misses with a wild combination.
St John works over Ruta's head and body with a nice combination.
Ruta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St John paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruta doesn't manage to clinch there - St John circles away.

St John closes the distance and pushes Ruta back into the cage.
St John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
St John tries to break the clinch but Ruta is controlling the position.

St John breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St John pinned against the cage. St John gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Despite the aggression on St John's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
St John throws a looping overhand right but Ruta ducks down to avoid it.

Ruta gets a clinch.
St John tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ruta avoids it.
Ruta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but St John is keeping busy.
St John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ruta blocks it with crossed arms.
Ruta blocks the elbow strike.
Trent Ruta has scored more points in the clinch so far.
St John pushes off an throws an elbow but Ruta leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ruta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
St John goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruta displaying some good clinch control by pressing St John up against the cage.
Ruta is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
St John missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St John.
Ruta jumps guard but St John turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Ruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruta stalling against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from St John.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruta is leaning against St John and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ruta is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but St John is keeping busy.
St John is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ruta is trying to pull guard but St John has him pressed against the cage.
Tim St John is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ruta taking a breather.
St John wants to break the clinch but can't.
Come on St John - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

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.

St John manages to break the clinch.
Ruta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Ruta moves into the clinch successfully.
Ruta blocks the elbow strike.

St John's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St John on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ruta. Ruta obviously looking to wear him down.
Ruta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trent Ruta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ruta slips a jab and a cross from St John.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim St John comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got St John 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim St John!
Tim St John very nearly forgot to thank Top Nutrition 160Q250$ 140Q150$ 100Q50$ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Brown (ranked 5448 p4p, 376 weight class) and Mickey Williams (ranked 5380 p4p, 374 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Gangsta Paradise. Antonio Brown has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Brown
vs
Williams

172 cm
19
146 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

Top Nutrition 160Q\250$ 140Q\150$ 100Q\50$

Top Nutrition 160Q\250$ 140Q\150$ 100Q\50$
Sportivité

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Brown !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mickey Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Williams throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brown tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Williams is in Brown 's 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.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Brown wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Williams is now in half guard.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Brown looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown .
Brown is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brown is trying to keep Williams in close.
Brown 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Williams has control of an arm but Brown manages to advance to Williams's back!
Brown is punishing Williams with some ground and pound.
Brown keeps control of the position easily here as Williams tries to buck him off.
Brown keeps control of the position as Williams tries to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown scores with strikes from the back.
Williams is trapped and Brown is scoring with shots to the head and body.

Williams fending off the submission attempt from Brown .

Brown tightening his grip on Williams, looking for the choke.
Brown wants to control the position but Williams frees himself and scrambles - Brown manages to regain control in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Williams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams wants to control but Brown postures up.
Brown content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Brown wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams is trying to control Brown 's posture but Brown avoids it.
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 Antonio Brown will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown .
Some wild striking there from Brown .
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Brown ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Brown misses the target.
Brown sets himself, and Williams steps forward looking for the clinch! Brown avoids it this time.
Williams slips under a jab from Brown .
Brown sets himself, and Williams steps forward looking for the clinch! Brown avoids it this time.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown shoots and misses

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

Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Brown is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Williams knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Williams for a finish.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brown has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Williams has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brown controlling from the back.

Brown is looking for the choke from the back position but Williams is controlling his hands well.
Brown controlling well, preventing Williams from escaping the position.
Brown lands a shot to the body.

Williams showing good submission defense here.
Brown is looking to control Williams but Williams is wriggling around and keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.

Brown tightening his grip on Williams, looking for the choke.
Brown is trying to stick to Williams's back but Williams is turning into Brown . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brown 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Williams.
Williams wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Brown uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Brown !

Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Williams is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Williams to see if he's OK.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?

Brown is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well.

Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Williams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Williams!
Williams regains half guard.
Antonio Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams is trying to stand up here but Brown is controlling him well.
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. Brown connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.

Brown trying to work for an americana but Williams has managed to regain full guard.
Brown landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Brown dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Williams slips a jab and a cross from Brown .
Antonio Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown throws a right hand that misses

and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Williams wants to stand up but Brown has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.

Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown keeping hold of Williams's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Williams is in close to Brown 's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Brown is on top in guard.

Brown wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Brown wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Brown chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Williams trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.

Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown .
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is taking a breather. Williams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Brown is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Williams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams 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.
Williams is trying to hold Brown in close to prevent damage but Brown has managed to pass into half guard.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Brown is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Brown .
Williams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Antonio Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brown passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Brown seems content to control.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Antonio Brown .
Well Brown has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Antonio Brown !
Antonio Brown was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shamil Mirzamagomedov (ranked 4080 p4p, 444 weight class) and Mark Mitchell (ranked 3027 p4p, 337 weight class). Mark Mitchell will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mirzamagomedov
vs
Mitchell

175 cm
26
157 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

186 cm
26
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

Sportivité

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Shamil Mirzamagomedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirzamagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mitchell falls off balance throwing a combination

and Mirzamagomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mitchell!
Mitchell can't do much from the bottom here.
Mitchell manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Mirzamagomedov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mirzamagomedov is not content to let Mitchell control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzamagomedov trying to hold on to Mitchell's head to control him but Mitchell postures up.

Mitchell seems to be working for a kimura but Mirzamagomedov defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell throwing shots but Mirzamagomedov is blocking nicely.
Mirzamagomedov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mitchell's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mitchell's back!

Mirzamagomedov looking for the choke from the back.
Mitchell is in bad spot here.
Mitchell just trying to survive but Mirzamagomedov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mitchell wants to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell trying to get back to his feet but Mirzamagomedov is in full control for now.
Mirzamagomedov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mitchell on the ground.
Mitchell tries to escape but Mirzamagomedov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mitchell turns into Mirzamagomedov and is now in his guard.
Mirzamagomedov wants to sweep but no luck.

Mirzamagomedov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirzamagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mirzamagomedov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mirzamagomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mitchell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mirzamagomedov is working an open guard so Mitchell takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mitchell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mitchell misses with a wild combination.
Mirzamagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mitchell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As Mirzamagomedov backs off Mitchell throws a huge counter combo but Mirzamagomedov manages to avoid it all.
Mitchell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mitchell.
Mitchell closes the distance and clinches up with Mirzamagomedov, looking for a takedown. Mitchell pushes Mirzamagomedov against the cage but Mirzamagomedov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Mirzamagomedov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mirzamagomedov dodges the punch combination from Mitchell.
Mitchell pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Mirzamagomedov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mitchell looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirzamagomedov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mirzamagomedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mitchell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mitchell taking a bit of punishment here - Mirzamagomedov scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mirzamagomedov is chipping away with strikes.

Mirzamagomedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mitchell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mark Mitchell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Mirzamagomedov drives through with a takedown into guard.

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

Mirzamagomedov wants to control but Mitchell passes easily into half guard.

Mitchell 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirzamagomedov is staying active underneath Mitchell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to stand up but Mirzamagomedov is controlling the position.
Mirzamagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.
Mitchell throwing shots but Mirzamagomedov is blocking nicely.
Mirzamagomedov is trying is best to control the position here.
Mitchell is trying to control the action in half guard but Mirzamagomedov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mirzamagomedov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mirzamagomedov tries to get out of the position.

Mitchell seems to be working for a kimura but Mirzamagomedov defends the submission attempt.

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.
Mirzamagomedov wants to get back to full guard.
Mirzamagomedov trying to control but Mitchell postures up.

Mitchell is working for a kimura but Mirzamagomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Mirzamagomedov is working from the bottom.
Mirzamagomedov is trying to get back to full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzamagomedov tries to clinch but Mitchell is having none of it.
Mirzamagomedov shoots in for a takedown but Mitchell shows good takedown defense.
Mitchell cracks Mirzamagomedov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mitchell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mirzamagomedov's waist but Mirzamagomedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mitchell off to one side.
Mitchell misses with a series of wild punches.
Mitchell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mirzamagomedov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shamil Mirzamagomedov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell shoots in looking for a takedown. Mirzamagomedov tries to sprawl out of it but Mitchell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mirzamagomedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mitchell is breathing heavily.

Mirzamagomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mitchell napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirzamagomedov grinds an elbow into Mitchell's temple.
Mitchell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mirzamagomedov off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
I really don't envy Mirzamagomedov right now.
Mitchell avoiding Mirzamagomedov 's attempts to control his hands.

Mitchell is looking for a rear naked choke here but Mirzamagomedov reverses the position brilliantly into Mitchell's guard!
Mirzamagomedov cracks Mitchell with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mirzamagomedov is working Mitchell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mark Mitchell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mirzamagomedov goes for a double leg but Mitchell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mitchell continues to drive forward.

Mirzamagomedov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mitchell is trying to get back to half guard.
Mirzamagomedov wants to stand but Mitchell has his arm trapped.
Mirzamagomedov working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mirzamagomedov swings around for an armbar but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mirzamagomedov's guard.
Mirzamagomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell trying to control the position from guard on top but Mirzamagomedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mirzamagomedov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mitchell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mirzamagomedov scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Mitchell would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mitchell postures up in Mirzamagomedov's guard and throws a big left but Mirzamagomedov blocks it.

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.
Mirzamagomedov is looking to stand up but Mitchell isn't so interested in that idea.
Mirzamagomedov trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mitchell looking to sit in guard and control but Mirzamagomedov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Mitchell working for a triangle but Mirzamagomedov defends it easily.
Mitchell controls Mirzamagomedov momentarily but Mirzamagomedov frees himself.
Mitchell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirzamagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Mirzamagomedov postures up and lands a big shot to Mitchell's brow.

Mitchell is rocked!
Mirzamagomedov lands a couple of elbows.
Mitchell is still in real trouble! Can Mirzamagomedov finish him?
Mirzamagomedov cracks Mitchell with a solid left hand.
Mirzamagomedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard.
Mirzamagomedov gets to his feet and stands over Mitchell, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Mitchell felt that one! Mirzamagomedov unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Mitchell from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Mirzamagomedov!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josey Wales (ranked 1646 p4p, 243 weight class) and David Wallace (ranked 2852 p4p, 402 weight class). David Wallace acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Wales
vs
Wallace

190 cm
20
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
202 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Top Nutrition 160Q\250$ 140Q\150$ 100Q\50$

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josey Wales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wales takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wales scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wallace takes a swing at Wales's ribcage but misses.
Wales scores with a punch to the head.

It looks like David Wallace has been cut.
Wallace moves in looking to clinch but Wales pushes him off.
A clash of legs there as Wales blocks the low kick.
Wallace takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wallace is looking to clinch.
Wales throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wales lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Wales feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wallace sprawling to the canvas! Wallace rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wales finish him?!

Wallace is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wales scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Wales finish him?
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace seems to have recovered his senses.
Wallace lands a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wales half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

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

That has opened up David Wallace's cut even more.
Nice defenses there by Wales.
Wales appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wallace tries for a takedown but Wales sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wales attempts a counter takedown but Wallace avoids it well and moves away.

Wales cracks Wallace with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Wallace looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Wales finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wallace throws a head kick but Wales moves out of range.
Wales tries to counter with a takedown but Wallace is quick to defend against it.
Wallace looks winded!
Wallace wants to clinch up but Wales keeps it at a distance.
Wales drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wallace sprawls and moves away.
Wales scores with a body shot.
Wales lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Wallace falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Josey Wales!
An out of breath and clearly excited Josey Wales thanked Top Nutrition 160Q250$ 140Q150$ 100Q50$ for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).