RFL-49 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Maa (ranked 3072 p4p, 249 weight class) and Lee Bruce (ranked 4811 p4p, 328 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maa might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ong-Bak's Theme Song. Tony Maa has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Maa
vs
Bruce

168 cm
29
160 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

150 cm
20
134 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Maa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Bruce!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maa slips under a jab from Bruce.
Bruce has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bruce takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bruce chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bruce scores with a nice right hand.
Bruce takes a swing at Maa's ribcage but misses.
Bruce scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bruce keeps the fight on the outside.
Bruce lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bruce tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruce.

Bruce instigates a clinch.
Bruce content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bruce.
Bruce misses with some punches.

Bruce breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruce connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maa momentarily.
Maa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruce manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruce. Maa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maa tries a head kick but it misses.
Maa fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bruce has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bruce.
Bruce takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been told by Maa's head coaches at 11th Planet Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Maa misses with a wild body shot.
Maa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bruce.
Maa tries to bum rush Bruce with a series of wild strikes but Bruce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch lands to the side of Bruce 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Bruce rushes Maa and presses him up against the cage.
Maa has Bruce pressed against the cage.
Bruce working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bruce.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruce lands with a light punch inside.
Maa connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bruce's face.

It looks like Lee Bruce has been cut.
Bruce works on Maa's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maa throws an elbow but it misses.
Bruce lands an uppercut.
Maa wants to get back to striking at distance but Bruce won't allow it.
Maa scores with a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Bruce.
Bruce lands a right hand.
Bruce scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bruce lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bruce scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Bruce.
Bruce lands a hook that snaps the head of Maa backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bruce stalling against the cage.
A short uppercut from Bruce.

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

Maa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bruce cracks Maa with a nice body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Maa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bruce lands an uppercut.
Maa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bruce lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maa wants to get back to striking at distance but Bruce won't allow it.
Bruce has Maa pressed against the cage, preventing Maa from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bruce.
Maa looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maa misses with an elbow over the top.
Bruce working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bruce holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Maa.
Bruce lands a hook to the side of the head.

Maa is rocked!
Bruce displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maa up against the cage.
Oh Maa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruce blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maa misses with some punches.
Maa seems to have got his legs back now.
Maa misses with some punches.
Bruce lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruce swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bruce lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maa or not.
Bruce gets through Maa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maa is trying to maintain a safe position but Bruce gets an underhook and turns Maa into the cage.
Bruce slows down the pace here.
Maa working aggressively here.
Bruce scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bruce controlling the action here for a moment.
Bruce leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bruce.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Bruce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lee Bruce's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Bruce throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruce misses the target.
Lee Bruce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bruce to score with a decent uppercut.

Maa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bruce, pushing him back against the cage.
Maa looking to stall.
Bruce lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bruce scores with a shoulder strike.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bruce. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bruce scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bruce avoids the elbow strike from Maa, against the cage.
Bruce misses with some punches.

Bruce breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce connects with a body shot.
Bruce lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee Bruce seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruce cracks Maa with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Maa falls to his knees and Bruce doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Bruce!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bug Turd (ranked 5559 p4p, 539 weight class) and Michael Under (ranked 3331 p4p, 402 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Turd
vs
Under

194 cm
21
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
184 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bug Turd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Under!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Turd. No joy for Under on that attempt.
Turd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Under.
Turd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Under tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Turd defends well and Under ends up having to push Turd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bug Turd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Under.
Under takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Under looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turd is fending him off so far but Under persists. Nope, Turd circles away and we're back to standing.
Under on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Turd punishes Under's body with a nice straight punch.
Turd scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Under tries for a takedown but Turd circles away easily
and Turd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Under looks winded!
Turd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Under at a distance.

Turd sends Under crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Turd is motioning to the referee to let Under up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Under is rocked!

It looks like Michael Under has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Turd. Beautiful body shot.
Under is still on wobbly legs! Can Turd finish him?
Turd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Turd cracks a nice hook into Under's ribs.
Turd lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bug Turd!
Our winner, Bug Turd, 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.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Black Alligator (ranked 3259 p4p, 365 weight class) and Conour McNugget (ranked 2790 p4p, 324 weight class). Alligator comes to the cage accompanied by Golden Features - Always. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Alligator
vs
McNugget

150 cm
20
163 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
161 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Black Alligator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conour McNugget!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNugget throws a head kick that misses.
It appears Alligator was looking to counter with a kick there.
McNugget fails to land with a series of punches.
McNugget throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Alligator misses the target.
McNugget scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McNugget swinging wildly here.
McNugget sizes up Alligator with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Conour McNugget seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNugget fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Alligator is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNugget throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alligator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McNugget misses with a looping left.
Alligator looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McNugget looks to score with a jab to the body but Alligator is just out of range.
It looked like Alligator was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McNugget fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alligator looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNugget throws a looping overhand right but Alligator ducks down to avoid it.
Alligator takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McNugget dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Alligator. That did some damage!
McNugget motions for Alligator to come forward. McNugget throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McNugget throws a lazy right hand but Alligator sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alligator appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
McNugget works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McNugget takes a swing at Alligator's ribcage but misses.
McNugget fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McNugget throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alligator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alligator is looking to counter punch.
Good exchange - McNugget coming out on top.
Alligator avoids the body shot from McNugget.
McNugget lands with a shot to the body.
McNugget is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McNugget thuds a left hand into Alligator's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNugget tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alligator was well out of range. Poor timing from McNugget.
McNugget throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Alligator counters with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNugget tries to land a leg kick but Alligator saw it coming and moves away.
McNugget lands a nice hook to Alligator's body. Alligator takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McNugget scoring well with a low kick there.
Alligator really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
McNugget throws a body punch but Alligator moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Alligator misses its target.
McNugget misses with a looping right.
McNugget is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alligator rather than just go for the knockout.
McNugget throws a lazy uppercut
and Alligator counters with a right hand to the body.
McNugget scores with a jab. Alligator acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McNugget digs a good hook to Alligator's body.
McNugget motions for Alligator to come forward. McNugget throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alligator was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice defenses there by Alligator.
A counter left hand to the body from Alligator misses its target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from McNugget misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Alligator misses its target.
McNugget misses with a wild body shot.
McNugget fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alligator looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McNugget displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
McNugget lands a nice looking body shot.
McNugget connects with a solid leg kick.
McNugget scores with a shot to the body.
Alligator uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McNugget.
Alligator jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McNugget tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alligator was well out of range. Poor timing from McNugget.
Alligator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McNugget throws a jab when Alligator was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Alligator tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McNugget lands a right hook to the body.
McNugget scores with a nice head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNugget tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jab from McNugget.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNugget misses the shot to the body.
McNugget throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alligator throws a big counter combination but McNugget scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from McNugget.
McNugget throws out a loose jab but Alligator uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Alligator was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McNugget.
McNugget throws a right and a left that Alligator avoids nicely.
Alligator slips under a jab.
McNugget throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Alligator counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Conour McNugget has been cut.
McNugget tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alligator was well out of range. Poor timing from McNugget.
Alligator swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Alligator takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conour McNugget dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Conour McNugget's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

McNugget gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Alligator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McNugget struggles to land a body shot inside as Alligator controls his hands.
McNugget swings wildly with an uppercut but Alligator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alligator taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McNugget lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alligator.
Stalling in the clinch from McNugget.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNugget.
A frustrated look appears on Alligator's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alligator blocking some punches.
McNugget lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McNugget tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNugget misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNugget lands a right hand.
McNugget swings wildly with an uppercut but Alligator uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alligator.
McNugget tries to work over Alligator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McNugget tries to work over Alligator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McNugget has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Alligator seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McNugget can turn it around.
Alligator slowing the pace effectively.
McNugget tries a body shot but Alligator blocks it.
Alligator blocking some punches.
McNugget misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNugget misses with a punch to the body.
Alligator lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from McNugget on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from McNugget fails to land.
McNugget swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNugget blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNugget slows down the pace here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alligator is trying to force a seperation but McNugget has the dominant position.
McNugget tries to work over Alligator's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McNugget is working Alligator over against the cage.
McNugget is leaning against Alligator and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McNugget tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McNugget tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McNugget misses with a punch on the inside.
McNugget misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alligator lands a hook that snaps the head of McNugget backwards.
Conour McNugget seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alligator doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McNugget misses with a body punch.
Alligator blocking some punches.
McNugget misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from McNugget.
Alligator's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McNugget lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McNugget misses with a punch on the inside.
McNugget misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alligator takes a shot to the head.
McNugget tries to throw a body punch but Alligator avoids it by throwing McNugget back against the cage.
McNugget throws a head punch that misses.
Alligator letting McNugget take a breather here.
McNugget tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McNugget.
Alligator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from McNugget.
A short body shot lands from McNugget as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNugget struggles to land a body shot inside as Alligator controls his hands.
McNugget misses with a hook from the clinch.
McNugget throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from McNugget fails to land.
McNugget swings wildly with an uppercut but Alligator uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alligator misses with a punch on the inside.
Alligator blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Alligator fails to land.
McNugget misses with a punch to the body.
McNugget goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McNugget swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McNugget misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNugget misses with a short punch on the inside.
McNugget throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conour McNugget showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conour McNugget's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

McNugget looks to score with a jab to the body but Alligator is just out of range.
Alligator appears to be looking for a big counter.
McNugget scores with a jab to the head.
McNugget throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alligator on the side of the head.
McNugget tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alligator was well out of range. Poor timing from McNugget.
McNugget misses the shot to the body.
Alligator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McNugget misses with the combination.
McNugget bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Alligator's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alligator walks into a jab.
McNugget has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McNugget changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McNugget lands with a nice body punch.
McNugget thows a leg kick but Alligator checks it
and Alligator counters with a nice kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNugget misses with a low kick.
McNugget fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McNugget misses with a jab to the body
and Alligator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Alligator slips a jab and a cross from McNugget.
McNugget wants to land a leg kick but Alligator is out of range.
Alligator jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McNugget throws a lazy uppercut
and Alligator counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McNugget takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alligator slips under a jab from McNugget.
Alligator tried to counter with a leg kick but McNugget avoided it.
Alligator takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McNugget misses with a straight left.
Alligator went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

McNugget fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alligator, pushing him back against the cage.
McNugget throws a punch but it's blocked by Alligator.
McNugget has a couple of punches blocked by Alligator.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alligator goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alligator blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McNugget throws a punch but it's blocked by Alligator.
Black Alligator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alligator has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

McNugget escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McNugget scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McNugget throws a head kick but Alligator moves out of range.
McNugget throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alligator sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As McNugget looks to move away, Alligator throws a big counter combo but McNugget just gets out of the way.
Alligator blocks a jab.
McNugget misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Alligator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McNugget looks to land a left hand but Alligator moved out of range nicely.
McNugget rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Alligator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alligator slips a jab and a cross from McNugget.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alligator dodges the punch combination from McNugget.
Alligator appears to be looking for a big counter.
McNugget throws a predictable looking body shot

and Alligator counters with a crisp right hand that drops McNugget! Alligator lets McNugget back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
McNugget swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Alligator blocks the low kick.
It looked like Alligator was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McNugget.
McNugget lands with a slapping head kick.
Alligator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McNugget misses with a body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Alligator steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McNugget.
McNugget throws a jab but it's blocked by Alligator.
Alligator blocks a jab.
Alligator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNugget fails to land with a series of punches.
McNugget ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alligator moves away.
McNugget throws a left and a right that both miss
and Alligator counters with a straight that turns McNugget's legs to rubber! Alligator pushes forward with more strikes and McNugget goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Alligator!
A pretty intense looking Black Alligator took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mister Gibbs (ranked 3229 p4p, 335 weight class) and Timmy Thompson (ranked 3064 p4p, 321 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Gibbs
vs
Thompson

175 cm
21
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

165 cm
27
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mister Gibbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timmy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gibbs misses.
Gibbs thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson is working Gibbs over against the cage.
Gibbs tries to pull guard but Thompson won't allow it.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Gibbs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thompson's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson tries to throw a body punch but Gibbs avoids it by throwing Thompson back against the cage.
Gibbs tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Gibbs back against the cage.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gibbs is trying to maintain a safe position but Thompson gets an underhook and turns Gibbs into the cage.
Thompson digs a right hand into Gibbs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gibbs's gas tank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson tries a body shot but Gibbs blocks it.
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Thompson.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Thompson.
Gibbs is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbs controls his hands.
Thompson lands a body punch.
Gibbs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gibbs is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mister Gibbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gibbs is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Thompson digs a right hand into Gibbs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gibbs's gas tank.
Thompson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gibbss head.
Thompson prevents Gibbs from breaking the clinch.
Thompson cracks Gibbs with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thompson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thompson lands with a left to the head.
Thompson lands a body shot.
Gibbs is trying to stall.
Thompson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gibbs or not.
Thompson scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Thompson.

Thompson breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson throws out a counter right but Gibbs avoids it with no problem.

Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Gibbs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thompson.
Thompson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thompson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gibbs backwards.
Still in the clinch, Thompson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Thompson.
Gibbs fails to pull guard.
Gibbs prevents a body shot from Thompson.
Thompson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbs controls his hands.
Thompson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gibbs can't find room to land a body shot as Thompson controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbs stalling in the clinch but Thompson improves position.
Gibbs tries to throw a body punch but Thompson avoids it by throwing Gibbs back against the cage.
Thompson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gibbs is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Thompson.
Gibbs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson cracks Gibbs with a nice body shot.
Gibbs misses with a body punch.
Gibbs is trying to pull guard but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses.
A short body shot lands from Thompson as the two fighters clinch.
Gibbs blocks a body shot from Thompson.
Gibbs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thompson walks away with a smile on his face. Gibbs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gibbs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Thompson jabs Gibbs to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gibbs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Thompson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gibbs misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thompson scores with a shot to the side of Gibbs's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson presses Gibbs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Thompson.
A short uppercut from Thompson.
Thompson lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Thompson.
Thompson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gibbs or not.
Thompson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Thompson presses Gibbs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Thompson.
Nice body punch from Thompson - that landed with a thud.
Thompson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Thompson on the inside.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson lands a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Thompson.
Thompson lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson pushes Gibbs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Thompson digs a right hand into Gibbs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gibbs's gas tank.
Thompson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thompson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timmy Thompson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Gibbs moves out of range of the strikes.
Gibbs looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gibbs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson misses with a body punch
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gibbs connects with a right hand. Thompson shakes it off.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gibbs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gibbs, as that shot connected.
Thompson punishes Gibbs's body with a nice straight punch.
Gibbs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Timmy Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibbs slips a jab from Thompson.
Gibbs throws a nice looking combination but Thompson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Thompson drops Gibbs with a right and a left! Thompson comes rushing in but Gibbs regains his composure and manages to keep Thompson in guard.

Gibbs is rocked!

It looks like Mister Gibbs has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibbs is keeping the position for now.
Oh Gibbs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson postures up in Gibbs's guard and throws a big left but Gibbs blocks it.
Thompson passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson wants to take a breather but Gibbs is having none of it.

Thompson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gibbs tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Thompson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Timmy Thompson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Anderson (ranked 4040 p4p, 490 weight class) and Riley Knox (ranked 2669 p4p, 370 weight class). Anderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Everyday Bro-Team 10. Riley Knox has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carlos Anderson's chin.

Anderson
vs
Knox

195 cm
24
224 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

188 cm
20
216 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlos Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riley Knox!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a head kick that misses

and Knox counters with a crisp right hand that drops Anderson! Knox lets Anderson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

It looks like Carlos Anderson has been cut.
Nice jab there from Knox.

Anderson is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Knox ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Anderson clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riley Knox!
Riley Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Carlos Anderson had this to say: 'i'm still rich, a YOUTUBE Star and a great rapper, so suck my ass...'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Tellkins (ranked 1066 p4p, 135 weight class) and Adlan Aukhadov (ranked 3935 p4p, 411 weight class). Tellkins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rae Sremmurd - Powerglide ft. Juicy J. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Tellkins
vs
Aukhadov

178 cm
21
160 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

177 cm
21
160 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible

Good takedowns
Great elbows
Good gas tank

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darren Tellkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adlan Aukhadov!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tellkins looks to land a right hand but Aukhadov moved out of range.
Aukhadov tries to clinch up but Tellkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Adlan Aukhadov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aukhadov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tellkins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Aukhadov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Aukhadov throws a lazy head kick
letting Tellkins counter with a right hand.

It looks like Adlan Aukhadov has been cut.
Aukhadov throws a front kick aimed at Tellkins's knee but Tellkins avoids it well.
Tellkins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aukhadov momentarily.
Aukhadov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tellkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tellkins lands a jab to the nose.

Aukhadov is rocked!
Aukhadov tries a head kick but it misses.
Tellkins is looking for a counter combo.
Aukhadov is still on wobbly legs! Can Tellkins finish him?
Aukhadov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tellkins sprawls well. Tellkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Aukhadov gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy body kick from Aukhadov
and Tellkins counters with a big right hand! Oh Aukhadov is in trouble here! Tellkins follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darren Tellkins!
A relieved looking Darren Tellkins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Royce Reyes (ranked 3451 p4p, 355 weight class) and Suicide Bunny (ranked 3532 p4p, 360 weight class). Reyes's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Death or Glory. Suicide Bunny has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Royce Reyes's chin.

Reyes
vs
Bunny

184 cm
29
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

185 cm
29
180 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Royce Reyes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Suicide Bunny!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reyes.

Bunny fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Reyes, pushing him back against the cage.
Bunny lands with a short shot to the head.
Bunny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunny pushes Reyes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reyes blocks an uppercut.
Reyes goes for a takedown attempt but Bunny pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Bunny sends Reyes crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bunny is motioning to the referee to let Reyes up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!

Reyes is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bunny defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Reyes.
Oh Reyes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Reyes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reyes dives in for a single leg takedown but Bunny sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Reyes seems to have got his legs back now.

Bunny drives through and clinches with Reyes against the cage.
Reyes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bunny scores with a shoulder strike.
Bunny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Bunny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Bunny.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bunny.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunny scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Reyes goes for a takedown attempt but Bunny pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Bunny clinches with his opponent.
Bunny works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bunny lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Reyes backwards.
Reyes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bunny smiles and moves away.

Bunny takes the fight into the clinch.
Bunny lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reyes is trying to drag Bunny to the mat but Bunny just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bunny lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bunny.
Bunny is leaning against Reyes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reyes has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A short right from Bunny on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bunny is pressed up against the cage. Reyes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bunny down to the mat. Bunny avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Bunny pushes Reyes up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bunny.

Reyes is trying to trip Bunny. He has hold of a leg but Bunny is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Reyes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bunny trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Reyes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bunny throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bunny can do anything to dispel that myth.

Reyes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Reyes trying to control but Bunny is working from the bottom.
Bunny trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bunny striking off his back but it's not causing Reyes any problems.
Reyes trying to control the position from guard on top but Bunny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reyes is pushing down on Bunny's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bunny is fighting to maintain full guard but Reyes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Reyes prevents Bunny from improving his position.
Bunny really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reyes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Reyes is trying to work for a kimura but Bunny is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bunny is defending against the submission attempts here by Reyes.
Reyes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

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

Bunny looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Reyes is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reyes stalling.

Reyes 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunny flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Reyes in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bunny tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Reyes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royce Reyes!
A very excited looking Royce Reyes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 1650 p4p, 202 weight class) and Armin Schulz (ranked 2869 p4p, 330 weight class). Armin Schulz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Graves
vs
Schulz

172 cm
21
160 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

170 cm
21
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Armin Schulz!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schulz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Schulz.
Schulz misses with a few strikes there.
Graves moves away from the strike by Schulz.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schulz manages to avoid it.
Schulz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Schulz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schulz.
Schulz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Schulz throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Schulz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schulz misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

It looks like Armin Schulz has been cut.
Graves swings for the body but Schulz moves out of range.
Graves avoids the body shot from Schulz.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Graves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schulz lands with a good body shot.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schulz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Graves missing with a left hand there. Schulz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Schulz! But no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Schulz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schulz misses with a body shot
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Schulz avoids the body shot from Graves.
Schulz let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schulz manages to avoid it.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schulz was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves misses with a jab to the body
and Schulz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Graves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Graves scores with a nice head shot.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Graves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schulz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schulz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Schulz throws a jab but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves lands a right hook to the body.
Graves takes a swing at Schulz's ribcage but misses.
Graves throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schulz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schulz moves away.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schulz was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Schulz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schulz was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
The fighters circling - Schulz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graves takes a swing at Schulz's ribcage but misses.
Graves thuds a left hand into Schulz's body.
Graves is looking to wear down Schulz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Graves with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schulz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Schulz moves into the clinch.
Schulz prevents a body shot from Graves.
Schulz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Schulz swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Schulz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Schulz is just out of range.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schulz was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schulz moves away.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves swings for the body but Schulz moves out of range.
Graves throws a sloppy body shot
and Schulz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schulz was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves lands a glancing blow to the side of Schulz's head.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schulz throws a series of punches but Graves avoids them all with ease.
Schulz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
Schulz looks to land a combination. Graves sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schulz punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves takes a swing at Schulz's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Schulz lands.
Schulz misses with an uppercut. Graves saw that one coming.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schulz moves away.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schulz.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schulz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves swings for the body but Schulz moves out of range.
Schulz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Schulz.
Schulz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schulz lands with a shot to the body.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schulz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schulz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schulz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Schulz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Graves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Graves misses with a body shot.
Schulz catches Graves with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Graves throws out a loose jab but Schulz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schulz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Graves with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schulz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Graves takes a swing at Schulz's ribcage but misses.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Schulz paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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 Ernest Graves will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Armin Schulz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Schulz is just out of range.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schulz moves away.
It seemed like Schulz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schulz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schulz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schulz was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Schulz thuds a left hand into Graves's body.
Schulz throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Schulz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schulz scores with a nice head shot.
Graves takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Graves is rocked!
Armin Schulz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves throws a body punch but Schulz moves out of range.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Graves seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Schulz shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Graves is backing up but Schulz catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Graves covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Schulz Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Armin Schulz!
An out of breath Armin Schulz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Silva Jr (ranked 1022 p4p, 110 weight class) and Gandolf Schmidt (ranked 2655 p4p, 268 weight class). Silva Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Sleeping Giant. This should be fireworks!

Silva Jr
vs
Schmidt

198 cm
22
270 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

224 cm
21
286 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Kimura Klothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rich Silva Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gandolf Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Silva Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Schmidt counters with a straight right hand.
Schmidt lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Schmidt.

It looks like Rich Silva Jr has been cut.
Silva Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Silva Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Silva Jr ducks under a wild hook from Schmidt.
Schmidt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva Jr tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Schmidt manages to circle out of the way.
Schmidt has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Schmidt misses with a looping left.
Schmidt fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Silva Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schmidt throws a right hand that misses

and Silva Jr counters with a crisp right hand that drops Schmidt! Silva Jr lets Schmidt back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

It looks like Gandolf Schmidt has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Schmidt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

Silva Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Silva Jr as Schmidt tries to tie him up.
Silva Jr presses Schmidt against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Silva Jr is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Schmidt to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva Jr tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Schmidt swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.

Silva Jr pulls Schmidt into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Schmidt controlling him for the moment.
Schmidt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Schmidt tries to pass.
Schmidt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Silva Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schmidt defends well.
Silva Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Silva Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Silva Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmidt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schmidt trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmidt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt pushing down on Silva Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schmidt stalling.
Schmidt tries to pass to full mount but Silva Jr defends it.
Schmidt is controlling the pace.
Silva Jr trying to control here.
Schmidt is trying to control the action in half guard but Silva Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four 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.
Schmidt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Schmidt is stalling here. Silva Jr is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Schmidt seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Silva Jr has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Schmidt is looking for a sweep.
Schmidt stops Silva Jr from passing to mount.
Schmidt is not content to let Silva Jr control the position.
Schmidt manages to get back to half guard.

Silva Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Schmidt has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schmidt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Rich Silva Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Schmidt misses with a right hand

and Silva Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Schmidt toppling to the canvas! Schmidt scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Silva Jr finish him?!
Silva Jr flashes Schmidt a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Schmidt's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Schmidt crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Silva Jr punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rich Silva Jr!
An out of breath Rich Silva Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Onera (ranked 2500 p4p, 317 weight class) and Middle Weight (ranked 482 p4p, 69 weight class). Max Onera has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Onera
vs
Weight

196 cm
28
191 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

170 cm
28
195 lbs
15 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Onera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Middle Weight!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weight slips a jab from Onera.
Onera misses with a low kick.
Weight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Onera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Weight throws a shot from downtown. Onera moves away and avoids it.
Weight steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Onera.
Onera swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
Weight swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Weight throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Max Onera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Onera. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Onera.
Onera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Onera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weight manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Weight closes the distance and pushes Onera back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight is working Onera over against the cage.
Onera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weight gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Onera blocks a body shot from Weight.
Onera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Weight gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Onera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Onera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weight tries a body shot but Onera blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Weight.
Weight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Weight - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Weight.
Onera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Weight prevents a takedown attempt there.
Onera tries for a takedown but Weight manages to get underhooks.
Weight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Onera backwards.
Good body shot from Weight.
Weight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Onera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Weight fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left lands for Weight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight throws a jab but it's blocked by Onera.
Onera swings for the body but Weight moves out of range.
Onera smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Onera connects with a right hand. Weight shakes it off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Onera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Weight works on Onera's body with a couple of short punches.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Onera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Weight is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Weight scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Onera is breathing heavily.
Weight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Onera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight checks a leg kick.
Onera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weight.
Onera misses the jab.
Onera tries to clinch but Weight moves out of range.
Weight lands a nice looking body shot.
Onera throws a lazy uppercut
and Weight connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Onera changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Onera moves forwards but Weight connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Weight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Onera darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

Weight rushes Onera and presses him up against the cage.
Onera is trying to pull guard but Weight has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Weight.
Onera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Onera goes for a takedown attempt but Weight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Onera misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weight looks to score with a jab to the body but Onera is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weight misses with a wild body shot.
Middle Weight is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Weight throws a shot to the body.

Weight has taken the fight to the clinch.
A hook to the body from Weight.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Onera wants to take the fight to the mat but Weight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Weight digs a right hand into Onera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Onera's gas tank.
Onera has Weight pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Weight manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Weight pushes Onera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Weight pushes Onera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Weight.
Weight presses Onera against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Weight lands a nice shot to the body.
Weight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Weight digs a right hand into Onera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Onera's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Middle Weight 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.

Weight rushes Onera and presses him up against the cage.
Weight lands a right hand.
Onera tries to score a body lock takedown but Weight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Middle Weight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Weight is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weight lands a left hand that snaps the head of Onera backwards.
Onera is trying to drag Weight to the mat but Weight just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Onera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weight lands with a short shot to the head.
Weight gets underhooks to prevent Onera's takedown attempt.
Weight lands a hook that snaps the head of Onera backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight lands a body shot in the clinch.
Onera drops down looking for an ankle pick but Weight pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weight looks to score with a jab to the body but Onera is just out of range.
Onera throwing a counter right hand but Weight manages to avoid it.

Weight takes the fight into the clinch.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Onera's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weight lands a shoulder strike.
Onera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Onera tries to score a body lock takedown but Weight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Weight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Weight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Weight lands a nice shot to the body.
Onera tries to score a body lock takedown but Weight shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Weight.
Weight scores with a shoulder strike.
Weight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Weight.
Weight lands a body punch in the clinch.
Weight scores with a shot to the side of Onera's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weight digs a right hand underneath Onera's ribcage. Onera let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Weight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Weight lands a nice shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Onera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Weight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Onera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weight is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Onera takes a shot to the head.

Weight drops Onera onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Onera is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Onera is rocked!
Weight creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Onera's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Onera drops to his knees and Weight pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Middle Weight!
A very excited looking Middle Weight made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.