IFA 135/185 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Shotguntoter (ranked 6453 p4p, 464 weight class) and Karl Denke (ranked 6560 p4p, 470 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shotguntoter
vs
Denke

186 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

186 cm
18
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hank Shotguntoter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Denke!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denke tests Shotguntoter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shotguntoter looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Denke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shotguntoter.
Shotguntoter on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Denke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shotguntoter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Denke throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shotguntoter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Denke scores with a jab to the body.
Shotguntoter shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Denke counters with a straight right hand.
Denke connects with a right hand. Shotguntoter shakes it off.
Denke misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denke lands with an uppercut that bounces Shotguntoter off the cage and back into range.
Shotguntoter walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Shotguntoter is rocked!
Shotguntoter has his takedown stuffed
and Denke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oh Shotguntoter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Denke has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Shotguntoter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shotguntoter shoots in but Denke avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Denke let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Shotguntoter seems to have got his legs back now.
Shotguntoter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Denke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Denke lands.

Denke lands a big right hand that sends Shotguntoter crashing to the mat! Denke stays standing though and waves Shotguntoter back to his feet!
Denke slaps away a takedown attempt from Shotguntoter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Denke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shotguntoter.
Shotguntoter changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Shotguntoter misses with a takedown
and Denke counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Denke lands a jab to Shotguntoter's midsection.
Good exchange - Denke coming out on top.
Karl Denke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shotguntoter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Denke circles away.
A little jabbing left from Denke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shotguntoter is breathing heavily.
Shotguntoter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denke fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Denke throws a series of punches but Shotguntoter avoids them all with ease.
Shotguntoter drops down looking for a counter takedown but Denke sprawls and moves away.
Shotguntoter shoots in looking for a takedown. Denke tries to sprawl out of it but Shotguntoter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Denke manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Denke cracks Shotguntoter with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shotguntoter looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Denke finish him?
Shotguntoter walks straight into a right hand from Denke - that's dropped him! Denke jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Shotguntoter from any more punishment! Shotguntoter complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Karl Denke!
Karl Denke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papa Legba (ranked 6422 p4p, 462 weight class) and Christian Okoye (ranked 6413 p4p, 460 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Legba
vs
Okoye

178 cm
18
186 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Legba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legba moves to clinch but Okoye breaks away
letting Okoye counter with a right hand.
Legba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Okoye circles away.
Okoye misses with an uppercut

and Legba counters by clinching up.

Legba ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Legba no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Legba had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Okoye defends it easily.

Legba looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Okoye is defending well. Legba quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Okoye has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Legba celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Papa Legba!
Papa Legba seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tully Harrison (ranked 24914 p4p, 291 weight class) and Manny Machabeau (ranked 6300 p4p, 257 weight class). Manny Machabeau has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Harrison
vs
Machabeau

169 cm
18
144 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

176 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tully Harrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Manny Machabeau!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Machabeau manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Machabeau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harrison throws a poor cross that misses

and Machabeau counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Harrison's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've been told by Harrison's head coaches at Eric's Play Pen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Manny Machabeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machabeau ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harrison throws the left hand but Machabeau avoids the punch easily.
Harrison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machabeau lands a really nice looking cross but Harrison seems unphased.
Machabeau slips under a jab from Harrison.
A big right from Machabeau misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Machabeau both land. Nice combination.

Machabeau forces Harrison back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machabeau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harrison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machabeau walks away with a smile on his face. Harrison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machabeau misses with a combination
and Harrison counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Machabeau instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Machabeau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harrison taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Machabeau.

Harrison ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Harrison no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Machabeau is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harrison trying to control the position.

Harrison is looking for a triangle but Machabeau pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machabeau working some strikes from top position.
Harrison looking for a sweep. Not yet Harrison, not yet.
Harrison is trying to control the position but Machabeau postures up.
Machabeau seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Machabeau preventing the sweep.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harrison missing with a left hand there. Machabeau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machabeau throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harrison on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machabeau fails to land with a series of punches.

Machabeau darts in and clinches Harrison up against the cage.
Harrison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Machabeau is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Harrison is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Harrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Machabeau is defending well for now.
A frustrated look appears on Machabeau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harrison is trying to break free.
Harrison wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tully Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Machabeau drives through and clinches with Harrison against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrison drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harrison is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machabeau to keep the fight standing.
Machabeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Harrison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machabeau smiles and moves away.
Harrison lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Machabeau works Harrison's body with a nice hook.
Machabeau throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Harrison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machabeau throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harrison sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harrison dodges the punch combination from Machabeau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Machabeau ducks under a wild hook from Harrison.

Machabeau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machabeau gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harrison.
Harrison is trying to pull guard but Machabeau turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Machabeau.
Machabeau keeps control of Harrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Machabeau has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harrison struggles to land a body shot inside as Machabeau controls his hands.
Harrison wants to get back to striking at distance but Machabeau won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harrison can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tully Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machabeau scores with a nice hook to the head.
Machabeau controlling the action here for a moment.
Harrison is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machabeau to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machabeau blocks a body shot from Harrison.
Harrison takes a shot to the head.
Harrison tries to stall but Machabeau uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harrison is trying to pull guard but Machabeau has him pressed against the cage.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Machabeau.
Machabeau prevents Harrison from breaking the clinch.
Machabeau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right hand to the body from Harrison.
Machabeau lands a hook that snaps the head of Harrison backwards.
Harrison prevents Machabeau from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Machabeau.
Harrison tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Machabeau smiles and moves away.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Machabeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Machabeau cracks Harrison with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harrison misses with a looping left.
Machabeau dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machabeau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harrison.
An attempted straight right counter from Harrison misses the target.
Machabeau scores with a decent looking hook.
Machabeau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Machabeau moves into range and clinches up with Harrison.
Machabeau managing to block the knees to the body from Harrison.
Machabeau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Machabeau stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Machabeau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machabeau lands a shoulder strike.
Machabeau controlling the action here for a moment.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Machabeau in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Machabeau is trying to break the clinch but Harrison is controlling him.

Machabeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harrison walks into a stiff left hand from Machabeau.
Machabeau loads up on a big right hand but Harrison slips the punch.

Harrison gets tackled into the cage by Machabeau. Machabeau maintains the clinch.
Harrison fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Machabeau keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Harrison's efforts to push away.
Harrison fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machabeau lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Machabeau keeps control of Harrison as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Harrison manages to break the clinch.

Machabeau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Machabeau has had enough of the clinch but Harrison keeps him there for the moment.

Harrison breaks from the clinch.
A shot to the body from Machabeau misses
and Harrison cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Harrison misses its intended target.
Machabeau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Harrison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Machabeau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machabeau.

Machabeau gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Machabeau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Harrison takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machabeau takes a swing at Harrison's ribcage but misses.
Harrison is looking to counter punch.
Manny Machabeau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machabeau throws a one two combo.
Harrison walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Harrison is rocked!
Harrison blocks a jab.
Harrison is looking to counter punch.
Oh Harrison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harrison punishes Machabeau's body with a nice straight punch.
Harrison seems to have got his legs back now.
Machabeau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Machabeau has managed to clinch.

Harrison breaks the clinch.
Machabeau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harrison counters with a stiff right hand.
Machabeau misses with a lunging right hand
and Machabeau takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machabeau just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrison throwing a counter right hand but Machabeau manages to avoid it.
Machabeau stalks Harrison and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harrison's face. Harrison staggers backwards, shaken.
Machabeau throws the left hand but Harrison avoids the punch easily.
Harrison throwing a counter right hand but Machabeau manages to avoid it.
Harrison blocks a jab.
Harrison swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harrison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machabeau manages to avoid it.
Machabeau throws a body shot but no joy.

Harrison gets tackled into the cage by Machabeau. Machabeau maintains the clinch.
Harrison tries to pull guard but Machabeau forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Harrison being controlled against the cage.
Harrison stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Machabeau to keep the fight standing.

Machabeau breaks the clinch.
Good shot there by Machabeau.
Harrison loads up on a big right hand but Machabeau slips the punch.
A jab from Machabeau misses.
Machabeau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Harrison on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrison misses the target.
Machabeau lands a nice shot that snaps Harrison's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machabeau comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machabeau throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrison.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Machabeau gets a clinch.
Machabeau tries to break the clinch but Harrison is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Machabeau.
Harrison blocks a body shot from Machabeau.
Harrison has Machabeau pressed against the cage, preventing Machabeau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harrison has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Machabeau avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tully Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison prevents Machabeau from breaking the clinch.

Harrison breaks from the clinch.
Machabeau moves out of range as Harrison strikes.
Machabeau stuns Harrison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Machabeau clinches.
Harrison prevents a body shot from Machabeau.
Manny Machabeau is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Machabeau tries to work over Harrison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Harrison is trying to pull guard but Machabeau turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Machabeau lands with a short shot to the head.
Harrison jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Machabeau walks away with a smile on his face. Harrison gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice body punch from Machabeau.

Machabeau clinches up against the cage.
Manny Machabeau seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Harrison breaks the clinch.
Machabeau lands with a straight right. Harrison didn't see that one coming.
Tully Harrison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Machabeau gets a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Machabeau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machabeau 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Machabeau!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Gaudreau (ranked 4208 p4p, 210 weight class) and Insane Prince (ranked 24899 p4p, 283 weight class). Insane Prince has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gaudreau
vs
Prince

168 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Gaudreau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Insane Prince!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prince throws a big shot that misses.
Prince misses with a body shot.
Gaudreau takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

Gaudreau scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gaudreau tries to advance to mount but Prince denies him.

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

Gaudreau looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

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

Gaudreau tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gaudreau has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gaudreau is trying to get an arm triangle but Prince is defending well.
The ground and pound from Gaudreau seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

Gaudreau is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Prince knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Prince is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gaudreau's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Prince keeping control of the position.

Gaudreau is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gaudreau missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Gaudreau is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Prince is just riding it out for now. Gaudreau eventually gives up the hold.
Gaudreau wants to pass the guard but Prince is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gaudreau is working for a submission of some sort.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gaudreau is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Prince doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gaudreau.
Gaudreau works his foot free and advances to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Gaudreau is working for a guillotine from mount but Prince frees his head quite easily.
Prince holds on to Gaudreau as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Gaudreau looking to ground and pound but Prince is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Gaudreau looking to secure an arm triangle but Prince defends it well.
Prince tries to hold on but Gaudreau postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Gaudreau 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.

Gaudreau dives in and grabs Prince's left leg, looking for a takedown. Prince pushes down on Gaudreau's head and hops out.
Nice sprawl there from Prince as Gaudreau shoots in.
Prince bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gaudreau's head backwards.
Gaudreau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Gaudreau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prince keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Gaudreau gets the takedown into side control.
Prince wants to control but Gaudreau postures up.

Gaudreau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Johnny Gaudreau overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Prince is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gaudreau is trying to get an arm triangle but Prince is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prince can do anything to dispel that myth.

Gaudreau wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prince, who protects the arm well.

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

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

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.

Gaudreau wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prince, who protects the arm well.
Gaudreau tries to move to mount but Prince blocks the move with his legs.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gaudreau thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gaudreau is looking to take a break and control but Prince is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

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

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.
Prince defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Gaudreau is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Prince has escaped the position, nice work there.

Gaudreau has an Americana. Prince didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Gaudreau is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Gaudreau hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Johnny Gaudreau!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Jun (ranked 5545 p4p, 246 weight class) and Rose Dawson (ranked 6897 p4p, 264 weight class). Zhang Jun has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Jun
vs
Dawson

173 cm
18
139 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Zhang Jun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rose Dawson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jun scores with a one two! Dawson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jun throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dawson wants to clinch.
Jun lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've been told by Jun's head coaches at House of 1000 Corpses that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jun works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Jun! Dawson is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zhang Jun!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilton Duque (ranked 4533 p4p, 398 weight class) and Vito Polizzi (ranked 4534 p4p, 399 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Polizzi's choice of entrance music: DJ Lilman - Flex. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Duque
vs
Polizzi

175 cm
18
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wilton Duque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vito Polizzi!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duque tries for a takedown but Polizzi circles away easily
and Polizzi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Duque thinking.
Duque has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Duque has his takedown stuffed
and Polizzi counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Duque closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Polizzi did well to prevent Duque getting side control.
Polizzi has his hands clasped together around Duque's back. He's all about the action.
Polizzi is trying to get back to full guard.
Polizzi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duque is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polizzi tries to get to full guard but Duque has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polizzi is looking to control Duque's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Polizzi avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.

Duque has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Polizzi defend it? Duque steps over the head and cranks it - Polizzi is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Duque!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wilton Duque!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Mamma (ranked 4586 p4p, 401 weight class) and Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 4882 p4p, 414 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.

Mamma
vs
Nakamura

178 cm
18
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
186 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Mamma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamma feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nakamuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nakamura tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nakamura takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mamma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mamma closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mamma connects with a crisp jab.

Nakamura throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mamma tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nakamura is in Mamma's guard.
My spies in Crapollas Gym inform me that Nakamura has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Mamma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Mamma is looking for a triangle but Nakamura pushes his legs off easily.
Nakamura stands up over Mamma, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nakamura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Mamma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakamura distracts Mamma with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mamma is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakamura defends well.

Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Mamma is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakamura with a nice head shot there.

Mamma has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nakamura can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nakamura working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mamma controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself.

Mamma is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Nakamura trying to control but Mamma is working from the bottom.
Nakamura postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakamura is pushing down on Mamma's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mamma is fighting to maintain full guard but Nakamura has managed to sneak the leg through.

Mamma looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Mamma is looking for a sweep. Nakamura is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nakamura working over Mamma with some ground and pound. Mamma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nakamura prevents Mamma from improving his position.

Mamma actively working from the bottom here.
Mamma wants to improve his position but Nakamura is controlling well.
Mamma taking some punishment here, with Nakamura in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mamma actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nakamura looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nakamura landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Nakamura has eaten all the pies!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nakamura connects with a nice short shot to Mamma's temple.
Nakamura is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakamura lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Nakamura moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mamma.
Nakamura scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mamma to see if he's OK.
Mamma is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nakamura off and has taken his back!

Mamma looking for the RNC.
Mamma controlling well, preventing Nakamura from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamma missing with punches from the back.

Mamma has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
I really don't envy Nakamura right now.

Mamma patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mamma misses with an elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Nakamura fending off the submission attempt from Mamma.

Nakamura showing good submission defense here.
Nakamura just trying to survive but Mamma is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Nakamura's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Nakamura staying busy and making it hard for Mamma to control.
Nakamura tries to roll but Mamma sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nakamura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mamma was covering up waiting for the punch and Nakamura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mamma trying to keep a closed guard but Nakamura is proving a slippery customer.

Mamma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakamura lands a couple of elbows.
Mamma on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mamma tries to get out of the position.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakamura controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakamura's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mamma is looking for a triangle here but Nakamura uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Mamma is looking to regain half guard here but Nakamura keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamma is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Nakamura lands a nice forearm strike.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Mamma is working from the bottom.
Mamma tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nakamura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Nakamura working the ground and pound.
Mamma is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura controls the position from side control.
Nakamura in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mamma tries to improve position but can't.
Mamma is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura working the ground and pound from side control.
Nakamura cracks Mamma with a big elbow.
Mamma is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Mamma is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position but Mamma is working away.
Mamma tries to bench press Nakamura off him but Nakamura keeps the position.
Mamma takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Nakamura working the ground and pound from side control.
Nakamura connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mamma some visible discomfort.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Mamma is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamma is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mamma down.
You can see the frustration on Mamma's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mamma tries to bench press Nakamura off him but Nakamura keeps the position.
Nakamura lands a nice forearm strike.
Nakamura working the ground and pound from side control.
Mamma is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura landing strikes.
Nakamura lands an elbow.
Mamma is not content to let Nakamura control the position.
Nakamura working the head and body with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura scoring with punches and elbows.
Mamma is being controlled here.
Gurizuri Nakamura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nakamura working away.
Mamma taking a bit of punishment here - Nakamura scoring with strikes.
Mamma on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamma keeps working.
Mamma is looking for a sweep.
Nakamura lands an elbow.
Mamma sneaks back into half guard.

Mamma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nakamura looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mamma with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamma trying to control but Nakamura postures up.
Mamma missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gurizuri Nakamura showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nakamura is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nakamura content to control rather than advance.
Nakamura trying to control from Mamma's half guard. Mamma has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mamma escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura slips nicely into half guard.
Nakamura has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nakamura scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nakamura prevents Mamma from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nakamura lands a nice short elbow.
Nakamura working over Mamma with some ground and pound. Mamma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nakamura working over Mamma with some ground and pound. Mamma looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mamma has hold of Nakamura's hands but Nakamura slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nakamura lands a nice short elbow.
Mamma is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakamura working Mamma over with strikes.
Mamma trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.
Mamma wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Nakamura.
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mamma keeps working.

Mamma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Nakamura there.
Mamma trying to control but Nakamura postures up.
Nakamura is keen to just control but Mamma is a slippery customer.
Mamma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nakamura's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nakamura's back!
Nakamura breaks Mamma's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nakamura chips away with some ground and pound.
Mamma keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Nakamura is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nakamura got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mamma has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakamura has managed to get both his arms back between Mamma's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakamura postures up and lands a big shot to Mamma's brow.
Nakamura is in close to Mamma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mamma has momentary wrist control but Nakamura slips an elbow through the middle.
Nakamura's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mamma keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.

Mamma looking for a guillotine here but Nakamura defends easily.
Nakamura lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Mamma is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Nakamura avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakamura is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakamura controlling from the top position.
Nakamura chips away with some ground and pound.
Nakamura is in close to Mamma's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakamura lands a couple of digs.
Nakamura postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

Nakamura shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Nakamura was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gurizuri Nakamura comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nakamura 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gurizuri Nakamura!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jumpin Jack Flash (ranked 4277 p4p, 213 weight class) and Here Goes Nothing (ranked 4481 p4p, 221 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Jack Flash
vs
Goes Nothing

165 cm
18
135 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jumpin Jack Flash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Here Goes Nothing!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nothing gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Flash to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Flash drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nothing manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Flash has Nothing in his guard.

Flash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nothing can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Nothing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nothing wants to control from the top but Flash keeps moving.

Nothing thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Flash had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nothing defends it easily.
Nothing trying to control but Flash is working from the bottom.

Flash looking for a guillotine here but Nothing defends easily.
Flash seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nothing trying to control but Flash is working from the bottom.

Nothing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flash looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nothing is one step ahead there.
Nothing trying to control but Flash is working from the bottom.

Nothing thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Flash working for a triangle but Nothing defends it easily.

Flash is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nothing trying to control but Flash is working from the bottom.

Nothing drops back looking for a leg! Flash is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Flash manages to kick Nothing off! Nothing jumps back into Flash's guard.
Flash keeping moving, preventing Nothing from controlling successfully.

Flash is looking for a triangle but Nothing pushes his legs off easily.

Flash throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Flash has his foot on Nothing's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nothing works his way back into a safe position though.

Nothing avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Flash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nothing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flash can't keep his opponent in guard - Nothing advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Flash is staying active underneath Nothing, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Nothing is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Flash is just riding it out for now. Nothing eventually gives up the hold.

Flash looking for submissions off his back.

Nothing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Flash regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Flash working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nothing doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nothing manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Flash escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nothing gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nothing wants to control from the top but Flash keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flash keeping full guard, as Nothing tries to pass.

Flash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Flash looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nothing slips nicely into half guard.
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 Jumpin Jack Flash will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nothing shoots in for a takedown but Flash shows good takedown defense.

Flash feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Flash wants to pass the guard but Nothing is keeping the position.
Our spies down at at Gym Boiks inform us that Nothing has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Flash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nothing can do to turn this around?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nothing is on top in guard.

Flash is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nothing trying to control the position from guard on top but Flash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flash can't keep his opponent in guard - Nothing advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Flash looking for submissions off his back.

Nothing is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Flash sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nothing is working for a kimura but Flash is defending it quite comfortably.

Nothing 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.

Flash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Nothing is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Flash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.

Flash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nothing pulls his head out easily.

Nothing moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Flash.

Nothing is working to tighten his grip on Flash's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Flash has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Nothing is really squeezing tight and eventually Flash passes out! Nothing breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Here Goes Nothing!