XF 5 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tylon Usmen (ranked 24898 p4p, 537 weight class) and Zed Baby! (ranked 2011 p4p, 240 weight class). Baby! has chosen Rage Against The Machine: Know Your Enemy as his entrance music. Zed Baby! is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Usmen
vs
Baby!

190 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

176 cm
26
181 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tylon Usmen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zed Baby!!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usmen looks for a takedown but Baby! sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baby!! But no joy.

Baby! changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Usmen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Baby! stands up and beckons Usmen to his feet.
Usmen shoots in for a double leg but Baby! sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Baby! feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Usmens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

Baby! drops Usmen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Usmen looks back up at him and smiles so Baby! waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Usmen is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Baby! darts in and clinches Usmen up against the cage.
Oh Usmen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Usmen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Baby! manages to break the clinch.
Baby! ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Usmen out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zed Baby!!
Zed Baby! decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
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B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Guilhaume Prevot (ranked 6336 p4p, 391 weight class) and Alan Markov (ranked 21854 p4p, 417 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Markov's choice of entrance music: Blackway & Black Caviar - What's Up Danger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Prevot
vs
Markov

164 cm
32
153 lbs
12 - 21 - 0

172 cm
23
158 lbs
3 - 6 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 12 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Guilhaume Prevot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alan Markov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prevot sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good exchange - Markov coming out on top.
Nice cross by Markov.
Prevot finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Prevot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Prevot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Markov.
Markov scores with a hook.
Prevot tries to clinch but Markov moves out of range.
Markov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Prevot if he has to take too many more of those.
Guilhaume Prevot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prevot fails with an attempt to clinch.

Prevot moves into the clinch.
Prevot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Markov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Markov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Markov lands a nice shot to the body.
Prevot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Markov has him pressed against the cage.
Markov lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prevot looking to stall.

Markov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Markov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Prevot is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Prevot is looking to clinch.
Prevot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Markov throws a head kick that half lands.
Markov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Prevot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Markov sprawls well. Markov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prevot gets slowly back to his feet.
Markov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Prevot has time to react.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov lunges at Prevot with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Prevot's hand.
Prevot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Prevot tries to clinch but Markov moves out of range.
Markov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Markov.
Prevot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Markov sprawls well. Markov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Prevot gets slowly back to his feet.
Markov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Markov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Prevot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Prevot tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice shot by Markov.
Prevot misses with an uppercut
and Markov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Alan Markov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markov thuds a left hand into Prevot's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Markov dodges the punch combination from Prevot.
Markov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Markov feints and then cracks Prevot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Prevot down.
Markov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Prevot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Prevot gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Markov counters with a body kick that stops Prevot in his tracks momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilhaume Prevot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Prevot tries to clinch up.
Markov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prevot momentarily.
A solid body kick from Markov.
Crunch! Markov slams his shin into Prevot's torso.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prevot thows a leg kick but Markov checks it
and Markov counters with a nice body kick.
That kick from Markov tenderised Prevot's leg. Prevot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Markov jabs Prevot right on the nose. Prevot blinks but takes it well.
Prevot tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Prevot clinches up against the cage.
Markov pushes Prevot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Prevot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Prevot jumps guard but Markov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Prevot ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Prevot no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Markov looking to pass the guard.
Markov controlling from the top position.
Markov is looking to stand up but Prevot won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Prevot stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Markov.
Prevot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Markov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Prevot.
Prevot takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Prevot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab, jab by Markov - just one landing.
Prevot wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prevot moves forwards but Markov connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Prevot fails with the takedown
and Markov counters with a right hand to the body.
Prevot takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Markov with a jab.
Markov thumps Prevot with a low kick.
Markov feints and then cracks Prevot's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Prevot down.
Prevot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Prevot tries for a takedown but Markov circles away easily
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilhaume Prevot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prevot throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Markov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Prevot will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Prevot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Markov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prevot walks forward, straight into a front kick from Markov.
Markov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Markov.
Prevot throws an off balance right hand
and Markov counters with a leg kick.
Alan Markov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Markov thumps Prevot with a low kick.
Prevot chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Markov can pounce on him.
Prevot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Markov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markov jabs Prevot right on the nose. Prevot blinks but takes it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Markov.
Markov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Markov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Markov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Markov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Prevot momentarily.
Prevot throws a head kick but Markov moves out of range.
Markov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prevot shoots in looking for a takedown. Markov tries to sprawl out of it but Prevot keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Markov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prevot tries to clinch up but Markov circles away and keeps his distance.
Markov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Prevot closes the distance and clinches up with Markov, looking for a takedown. Prevot pushes Markov against the cage but Markov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Prevot walks into a jab.
Markov lands with a shot to the body.
Markov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markov with a nice cross.
Prevot misses with a head kick.
Guilhaume Prevot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice straight punches there by Markov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Markov.
Jab, jab by Markov - just one landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Markov.
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!
Prevot throws a combination that misses
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Prevot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Markov duly obliges.

It looks like Guilhaume Prevot has been cut.
Markov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Markov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Prevot's hands.
Markov lands a two punch combo.
Markov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Markov connects with a leg kick. Prevot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Markov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markov scores with a hook to the body. Prevot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Prevot walks into a jab.
Prevot with a poor takedown
and Markov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Markov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Guilhaume Prevot's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Markov lands the left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Prevot crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Markov - the referee stops the clock and Prevot gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Markov. Prevot manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jab from Markov.
Markov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Prevot's sensitive parts.
Prevot tries to clinch up.
Markov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Prevot tries to clinch there but Markov circles away.

Prevot gets a double leg takedown into Markov's guard.

Markov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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!
Markov lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Markov.
Prevot is trying to pull guard but Markov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Markov.
Markov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Prevot backwards.
Markov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prevot backwards.

Markov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Markov connects with a single shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Prevot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Markov scores with a punch to the head.
Prevot looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Markov lands a jab to Prevot's midsection.
Markov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Markov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Markov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Prevot tries to close the distance and clinch but Markov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prevot takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Prevot throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Markov.
Prevot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A punch lands to the side of Prevot 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Markov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Markov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Markov tests Prevot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Markov with a nice cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Markov.
Prevot dives in for a single leg takedown but Markov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guilhaume Prevot. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov connects with a solid leg kick.
Prevot takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Prevot misses with a takedown attempt
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Prevot closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Markov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Prevot.
Markov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Prevot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Prevot scrambles back to his feet.
Jab, jab by Markov - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Markov coming out on top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prevot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Markov tries to avoid it but Prevot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Markov to the ground. Markov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Prevot takes one to the chin there.
Markov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Prevot's sensitive parts.
Markov connects with a single shot there.
Prevot misses with a few strikes there.
Markov works Prevot's body with a nice hook.
Alan Markov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prevot has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Markov.
Guilhaume Prevot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Markov tests Prevot's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Prevot closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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

Markov manages to escape and get back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Markov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Markov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alan Markov!
An out of breath Alan Markov 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
78%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Maatia Supuaga (ranked 4287 p4p, 349 weight class) and Bobby Sands (ranked 3704 p4p, 320 weight class). Supuaga comes to the cage accompanied by Wanna Taki Taki. Sands is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Irish Soldier Song ... Free & Green. Bobby Sands acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Supuaga
vs
Sands

175 cm
29
155 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

173 cm
30
150 lbs
22 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

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 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maatia Supuaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Sands!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sands gets a double leg takedown into Supuaga's guard.
Sands won't allow Supuaga to get back to his feet.
Sands throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Supuaga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sands scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sands distracts Supuaga with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sands is working Supuaga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sands trying to control the position from guard on top but Supuaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Supuaga is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sands trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Supuaga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sands lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sands throws a big right hand that misses.
Sands trying to control the position from guard on top but Supuaga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sands preventing the sweep.
Sands scoring with some ground and pound.
Supuaga wants to stand and escape but Sands is having none of it.
Supuaga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sands.
Supuaga has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

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

Supuaga gets caught napping as Sands dives in and scores a takedown. Supuaga manages to retain guard.
Supuaga not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sands throwing strikes but missing.
Sands wants to control from the top but Supuaga keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sands with a nice head shot there.
Supuaga has control of Sands's left arm, preventing Sands from doing any damage.
Sands looking to sit in guard and control but Supuaga gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Supuaga would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Sands has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Supuaga can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Supuaga stopping the sweep attempt from Sands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supuaga tries to free his leg and advance position but Sands is retaining full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bobby Sands!
Bobby Sands really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Udovich (ranked 136 p4p, 7 weight class) and Roman Sionis (ranked 2386 p4p, 58 weight class). Udovich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Godzilla Remix. Simon Udovich has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Udovich
vs
Sionis

225 cm
27
617 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

200 cm
42
243 lbs
47 - 22 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Groove Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Udovich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roman Sionis!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sionis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sionis is trying to force a seperation but Udovich has the dominant position.
Sionis throws a knee to the head but misses.
Udovich lands with a light punch inside.

It looks like Roman Sionis has been cut.

Sionis pulls guard successfully.
Udovich sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Udovich prevents Sionis from getting back to his feet.
Udovich controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sionis controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Udovich cracks Sionis with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Sionis tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Udovich pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Sionis is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Udovich!
Simon Udovich is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Simon Udovich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cobb Banes (ranked 4619 p4p, 363 weight class) and Wanderson Siliva (ranked 1661 p4p, 182 weight class). Siliva has chosen as his entrance music. Wanderson Siliva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Banes
vs
Siliva

193 cm
25
252 lbs
8 - 7 - 1

191 cm
27
279 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Red Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cobb Banes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wanderson Siliva!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siliva is looking to clinch but Banes is avoiding it.

Siliva gets a double leg takedown into Banes's guard.
Siliva trying to control the position from guard on top but Banes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Siliva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Siliva trying to control but Banes is working from the bottom.
Siliva told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Banes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siliva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siliva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Siliva trying to control but Banes is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banes can't keep his opponent in guard - Siliva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Banes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banes is trying to control but can't.

Siliva is working for a kimura but Banes is defending it quite comfortably.
Siliva tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Banes.

Banes looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Siliva seems content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Siliva is trying to control. Banes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

Banes actively working from the bottom here.
Siliva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Siliva wants to stand but Banes has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Banes is staying active underneath Siliva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Siliva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Banes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Banes trying to hold on to Siliva's head to control him but Siliva postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Siliva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Siliva working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Banes looking for subs from the bottom but Siliva mounts him!

Siliva has hold of Banes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Banes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Siliva lands a heavy elbow.
Banes sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Banes is looking for a sweep. Siliva is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Siliva wants to pass the guard but Banes is defending well.
Banes wants to control but Siliva is keeping busy.
Siliva scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Siliva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Banes defends it well.
Banes taking some punishment here, with Siliva in his half guard.

It looks like Cobb Banes has been cut.
Banes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Siliva is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siliva is looking to advance position but Banes won't allow it.
Siliva is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Siliva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cobb Banes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Banes misses with the body kick

and Siliva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Banes is pressing down on Siliva's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Banes working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Siliva has passed into half guard!
Siliva is looking to take a break and control but Banes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Banes won't allow Siliva to pass to mount.
Siliva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Siliva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banes is just riding it out for now. Siliva eventually gives up the hold.

Siliva is trying to work for a kimura but Banes is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Banes is defending against the submission attempts here by Siliva.
Still in half guard, Siliva seems content to control.

Siliva seems to be working for a kimura but Banes defends the submission attempt.

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

Siliva 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 two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Banes trying to hold on to Siliva's head to control him but Siliva postures up.

Siliva is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Banes sees it coming and defends easily.
Siliva trying to control the action but Banes is working from the bottom.

Siliva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siliva is pressing down on Banes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Banes is holding on for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banes trying to hold on to Siliva's head to control him but Siliva postures up.

Siliva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Banes is just riding it out for now. Siliva eventually gives up the hold.
Banes tries to roll over but Siliva keeps him under control.

Banes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Siliva seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Banes looking for submissions off his back.

Siliva seems to be working for a kimura but Banes defends the submission attempt.
Siliva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Siliva seems to be working for a kimura but Banes defends the submission attempt.

Siliva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Siliva throwing shots but Banes is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Siliva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cobb Banes's cut.
That's time! Banes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Siliva dives in and grabs Banes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Banes pushes down on Siliva's head and hops out.
Cobb Banes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banes slaps away a takedown attempt from Siliva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It looked like Banes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Siliva is looking to clinch but Banes is avoiding it.
Siliva looks for a takedown but Banes sprawls well.
Cobb Banes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wanderson Siliva.
Siliva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Siliva goes for a double leg but Banes avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banes continues to drive forward.
Banes is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siliva closes the distance but Banes moves to the side
and Banes counters with a solid body kick.
A cross from Banes lands.

It looks like Wanderson Siliva has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Siliva walks into a left hand.
Nice body kick from Banes.
Siliva wants to clinch but Banes slips to the side
letting Banes counter with a right hand.
Banes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Siliva on the side of the head.
Siliva misses with a body shot
and Banes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Siliva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banes circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Banes misses the target.
Cobb Banes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siliva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Siliva takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fight stays on the outside here - Siliva looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banes went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Siliva shoots and misses
and Banes counters with a stiff right hand.

That has opened up Wanderson Siliva's cut even more.
Siliva has his takedown stuffed
and Banes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Siliva thinking.
Wanderson Siliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Banes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banes tries to land a front kick but Siliva steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Banes lands the left hand.

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

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

Siliva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Banes wants to control but Siliva postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Siliva is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Banes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Banes is trying to control Siliva's posture but Siliva avoids it.
Wanderson Siliva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Siliva controls the position from side control.

Siliva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Siliva working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Siliva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Siliva in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Siliva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banes knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Banes is trying to get back to half guard.
Wanderson Siliva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siliva has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Banes!

And that's the end of the fight!
Cobb Banes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Siliva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Siliva!
An out of breath Wanderson Siliva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Dawson (ranked 2020 p4p, 259 weight class) and Jodi Joe Fjera (ranked 1822 p4p, 236 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fjera's choice of entrance music: Tito & Tarantula . Jodi Joe Fjera acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Dawson
vs
Joe Fjera

186 cm
25
195 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

183 cm
27
210 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Dawson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jodi Joe Fjera!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson throws a hook but Fjera avoids it easily.
Dawson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

It looks like Damien Dawson has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fjera is defended easily by Dawson.
Fjera throws a wild body kick that Dawson sees coming a mile off.
Dawson slips under a jab.
Fjera lands a nice looking body shot.
Fjera misses with a double jab
and Dawson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fjera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Dawson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fjera throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fjera looks to throw a body kick
and Dawson counters with a straight right hand.

Fjera clinches up with Dawson and pushes him back against the cage.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dawson misses with a punch to the body.
Dawson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fjera backwards.
Fjera tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.

Fjera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fjera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dawson manages to avoid it.
Dawson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Dawson.
Dawson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

Fjera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dawson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fjera throws a strike aimed at the side of Dawson's head but Dawson avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fjera trying to control the position but Dawson is working away.
A lull in the action here as Fjera stalls from top position.
Dawson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fjera has just dragged him back down to the mat.

Fjera stands up.
Fjera throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dawson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fjera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fjera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Fjera throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Dawson misses its target.
Fjera with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Damien Dawson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jodi Joe Fjera.
Fjera jabs at Dawson's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fjera throws a body punch but Dawson moves out of range.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dawson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fjera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dawson cracks Fjera with an open hand slap.
Fjera missing with a left hand there. Dawson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jodi Joe Fjera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dawson moves out of range of the strikes.
Dawson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fjera rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dawson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fjera has a takedown stuffed.
Nice straight punches there by Dawson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dawson.
Damien Dawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjera misses with a two punch combination.
Fjera looks for a takedown but Dawson sprawls well.
Dawson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Fjera closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawson misses with some punches.

Fjera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fjera throws a jab but it's blocked by Dawson.
Fjera throws an overhand right that lands on Dawson's shoulder, as Dawson tries to avoid the shot.
Fjera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
Fjera closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dawson counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jodi Joe Fjera will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damien Dawson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Dawson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fjera.
Fjera cracks Dawson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jodi Joe Fjera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab by Dawson.
Fjera thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fjera lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dawson circles away quickly and effectively.
Fjera throws a head kick that misses.
Fjera throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dawson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dawson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Fjera tries a quick counter leg kick but Dawson is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fjera misses with a body kick.
Fjera jabs Dawson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dawson lands with an overhand left.
Fjera misses with an uppercut. Dawson saw that one coming.
Dawson thinks about countering with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjera throws a push kick but Dawson slaps the foot to one side.
Fjera is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Dawson 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.
Fjera throws a poor cross that misses
and Dawson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fjera bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fjera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dawson doesn't seem bothered though.
Fjera tries to clinch but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Fjera scores with a one two! Dawson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dawson throws a head kick that misses.
Fjera swings for the body but Dawson moves out of range.
Fjera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fjera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Fjera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fjera wants to pass the guard but Dawson is defending well.
Dawson is trying to stand.

Fjera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Fjera stands up from half guard.
Fjera on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dawson. Dawson obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fjera moves into the clinch successfully.

Fjera breaks from the clinch.
Dawson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fjera throws out the jab.
Fjera lands a right hook to the body.
Dawson throws out a powerful jab.
Dawson misses with the combination.
Fjera misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
Fjera misses with a body kick.
Jodi Joe Fjera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fjera throws a right hand that misses
and Dawson counters with a nice body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson takes a swing at Fjera's ribcage but misses.
Fjera lands with an uppercut that bounces Dawson off the cage and back into range.
Fjera jabs Dawson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fjera misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Dawson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dawson is fending him off so far but Fjera persists. Nope, Dawson circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Dawson misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dawson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fjera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fjera is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dawson.
Dawson staying out of range there.
A big left from Dawson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jodi Joe Fjera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Damien Dawson'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.

Fjera takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.

Fjera has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Dawson - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fjera.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Fjera.
Fjera lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fjera lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dawson or not.
Fjera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Fjera.
Fjera lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fjera.
Fjera is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dawson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fjera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dawson's face.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fjera tries to throw a body punch but Dawson avoids it by throwing Fjera back against the cage.
Dawson takes a shot to the head.
Fjera has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fjera blocking some punches.

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

Fjera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dawson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dawson wants to get back to his feet but Fjera is dominant here and he's now got Dawson's back!
Dawson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fjera on the ground.

Fjera tightening his grip on Dawson, looking for the choke.
Dawson trying to get back to his feet but Fjera is in full control for now.

Fjera looking to break Dawson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dawson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Fjera will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fjera is looking for the choke from the back position but Dawson is controlling his hands well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Fjera patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dawson trying to get back to his feet but Fjera is in full control for now.

Dawson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Fjera's arms.
Dawson wants to escape the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fjera's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Fjera controlling well, preventing Dawson from escaping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, with Fjera on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dawson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Dawson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fjera controls the action.
Dawson is trying to get back to his feet but Fjera has full control of the position and if anything, Dawson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Fjera biding his time, controlling Dawson.

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

Fjera has got one arm under Dawson's chin. This could be trouble... Dawson trying to control the other hand but Fjera gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Dawson has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jodi Joe Fjera!
Jodi Joe Fjera is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Jodi Joe Fjera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.