S.A.F.O FANS FIGHT PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 3698 p4p, 372 weight class) and Saif Said (ranked 6197 p4p, 495 weight class). Anderson Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Silva
vs
Said

189 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 Hilo, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saif Said!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Said walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A jab lands there for Said.

It looks like Anderson Silva has been cut.
Silva walks into a straight right hand from Said.
Said leaves Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Said swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva tries to clinch but Said is having none of it.
Silva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Said manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Said throws a half hearted mid kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Said.
Silva tries to clinch up but Said circles away and keeps his distance.

Said pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.

Said jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Said bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.

Said wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Said content to stall in guard here.
Said throwing strikes but missing.
Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two 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.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Said stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Said is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Silva wants to sweep here but Said controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Said decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
Silva doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Silva as he connects with a hook.
Saif Said seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Said closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Said is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Said throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva wants to sweep here but Said controlling him for the moment.

Said stands up from Silva's guard - Said perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silva waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Said.
Silva takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Said paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Said finds it's way through Silva's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Said slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Said paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Said lands a lovely overhand right.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Silva is breathing heavily.

Said rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Said has Silva pushed against the cage.
Said missing with knees to the body.

Said manages to pull guard.
Said lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Said trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saif Said dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Jab by Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Said fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but Said holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Said has double underhooks.
Said stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Said breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Said.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Said uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Silva.

Said takes the fight into the clinch.

Said jumps into guard, dragging Silva to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Said pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva postures up.

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

Said sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Silva's guard.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Silva wants to control but Said is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Said on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Said gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Said swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Silva.
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Said closes the distance and clinches.
Silva wants a takedown.
Silva has Said pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Said manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Said slows down the pace here.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Said has him pressed against the cage.
Said has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Said is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Said clinches.
Said has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.

Said gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Said is looking to take a break and control but Silva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
Silva trying to get back to full guard but Said takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Silva just holding on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Said tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Said gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Said's attempts to control the action.
Said throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Silva because Said loaded up on that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Said thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Said rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Said has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Said prevents a takedown attempt there.

Said successfully pulls guard.
Said wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Said escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silva gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Said controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva won't allow Said to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Said manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.

Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Said with a flurry of punches that miss.
Said with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva trying to control the position here.

Said is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

Said gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.

Said closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
An elbow from Said crashes against the mat.
Silva tries to buck Said off but Said is having none of it.

Said decides to stand back up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Said is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Said takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Said is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to stall.
Said is pressed up against the cage. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Said down to the mat. Said avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a right hand that Said ducks under and follows up with a left that Said also avoids with ease.
Said swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Silva gets tackled into the cage by Said. Said maintains the clinch.
Said misses with an elbow strike.

Said breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Said misses with an attempted mid kick.
Said keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Said slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Said gets a clinch.
Said dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Said gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.

Silva is working an open guard so Said takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Said misses with a head kick.

Said clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva is looking to control Said's arms but Said gets an underhook and turns him. Now Silva has his back to the cage.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Said gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.

Said breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Said was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Silva jumps guard but Said stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saif Said really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Silva lands an overhand right.
Said slips under a jab from Silva.
Silva on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Silva tries to move into range but Said moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Silva has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Said finds it's way round the side to connect with Silva's head.

Said has managed to clinch.
Said keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva trying to control the position but instead, Said has worked for underhooks and has pushed Silva into the cage.
Said is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Said drags the fight down to the ground.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Said stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Said manages to pull guard.

Said is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Silva is aware though and is defending well.
Saif Said has got the better of the ground game so far.
Said pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Said is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Said keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Said controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.

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

Silva managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Said controls the pace.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Said is proving a slippery customer.
Said throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four 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.
Said stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Said fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva prevents the takedown attempt.
Said blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Silva just misses with a elbow thrown towards Said's brow.
Said is looking to take this one to the mat.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saif Said.

Said is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silva can't fight it off and eventually Said manages to take the fight to the floor. Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Said trying to control the position from guard on top but Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saif Said dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Anderson Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Said slips a straight right by Silva.

Said rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Silva wants to break free but Said has control.
Silva jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Said walks away with a smile on his face. Silva gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Said darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Said tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva misses with some punches.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Said is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Said is trying to push Silva away but Silva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Said has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Said manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Said is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Said thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Said looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Said keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Said keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva tries to stand but Said is controlling from the bottom.
Said trying to keep a closed guard but Silva is proving a slippery customer.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Said is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Said fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Anderson Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saif Said.
Silva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Silva tries to clinch up but Said circles away and keeps his distance.
Said tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Said connects with the punch.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Said sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Said swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Silva slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silva lands a two punch combo.

Said moves into the clinch.

Said jumps guard.
Said doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva wants to get up but he can't break Said's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Said is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Said looking for a sweep. Not yet Said, not yet.
Said is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Said saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
It seemed like Said was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Silva wants to clinch up but Said keeps it at a distance.

Said fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Said stops a takedown attempt from Silva.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Said successfully pulls guard.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Said trying to control the position.
Silva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Said is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anderson Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saif Said 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.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Said works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saif Said comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Said 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saif Said!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Norman Young (ranked 2672 p4p, 288 weight class) and Omar Al Boleahi (ranked 3646 p4p, 360 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Young
vs
Al Boleahi

173 cm
25
158 lbs
4 - 12 - 0

179 cm
25
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Norman Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Omar Al Boleahi!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Boleahi closes the distance and clinches up with Young, looking for a takedown. Al Boleahi pushes Young against the cage but Young circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Al Boleahi misses with a takedown attempt - Young sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Young throwing a counter right hand but Al Boleahi manages to avoid it.
Young shoots in but Al Boleahi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No luck for Al Boleahi with that takedown attempt.
Norman Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Al Boleahi.
Young misses with a head kick.
Al Boleahi drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Young defends it well.
Al Boleahi dives in for a single leg takedown but Young sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Young shoots in for a takedown but Al Boleahi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Young is defended easily by Al Boleahi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Al Boleahi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Al Boleahi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Young, not yet.
Young lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Al Boleahi keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Boleahi wants to stand and escape but Young is having none of it.
Young showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Al Boleahi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Al Boleahi keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
Al Boleahi wants to stand and escape but Young is having none of it.
Young controlling from the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Al Boleahi can do anything to dispel that myth.

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.
Young trying to control but Al Boleahi is working from the bottom.
Al Boleahi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Young. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Al Boleahi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Young sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Al Boleahi somewhat.
Al Boleahi shoots in for a double leg but Young sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Al Boleahi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Young's half guard.
Al Boleahi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Young gets full guard.
Al Boleahi throws an elbow that misses. Young uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Al Boleahi's guard. Nice move by Young!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Al Boleahi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Boleahi wants to stand but Young is controlling the position.

Young stands up and waves to Al Boleahi to follow him.
Young shoots for a takedown but Al Boleahi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Young closes the distance and clinches up with Al Boleahi, looking for a takedown. Young pushes Al Boleahi against the cage but Al Boleahi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Al Boleahi dives in and scores a takedown into Young's guard.
Al Boleahi chips away with some ground and pound.
Al Boleahi stands up over Young, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Young is breathing heavily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Al Boleahi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Boleahi working some strikes from top position.
Al Boleahi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Young is rocked!
Al Boleahi chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Young is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Al Boleahi is looking to work some ground and pound but Young has wrist control.
Young seems to have got his legs back now.
Al Boleahi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Al Boleahi cracks Young with a solid left hand.
Al Boleahi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Boleahi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Al Boleahi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Al Boleahi with a nice head shot there.
Al Boleahi scoring with some ground and pound.
Young manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Al Boleahi manages to get himself to full guard.

Young won't allow Al Boleahi to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Young stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Young wants it to stay on the feet.

Al Boleahi scores with a takedown into Young's guard.
Al Boleahi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Young looking to control.
Al Boleahi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Al Boleahi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Young working a defensive guard here.
Al Boleahi is looking to work some ground and pound but Young has wrist control.
Al Boleahi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Al Boleahi lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Boleahi throws an elbow that misses. Young uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Al Boleahi's guard. Nice move by Young!

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Boleahi keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
Young prevents Al Boleahi from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Boleahi keeping moving, preventing Young from controlling successfully.
Young slips nicely into half guard.
Al Boleahi wants to get back to his feet.
Young is looking to advance position but Al Boleahi won't allow it.
Young prevents Al Boleahi from standing back up.
Young wants to take a breather but Al Boleahi is having none of it.
Al Boleahi is trying to stand.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Al Boleahi looks for a takedown but Young sprawls well.
Young looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Young shoots in looking for a takedown but Al Boleahi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Young's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Al Boleahi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Norman Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Omar Al Boleahi.
Al Boleahi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Young pinned against the cage. Young gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Young is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Al Boleahi has his takedown stuffed
and Al Boleahi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Young tries to clinch up but Al Boleahi circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Boleahi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Young is fending him off so far but Al Boleahi persists. Nope, Young circles away and we're back to standing.
Young is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Al Boleahi.
Some bone on bone action there as Al Boleahi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al Boleahi feints the counter takedown.
Omar Al Boleahi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Al Boleahi dives in and grabs Young's left leg, looking for a takedown. Young pushes down on Al Boleahi's head and hops out.
Al Boleahi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Al Boleahi wants it to stay on the feet.
Al Boleahi shoots in for a takedown but Young shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Young closes this distance looking for a takedown but Al Boleahi circles away.
Young looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Norman Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Young fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Al Boleahi shoots in but Young avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Young throws a big counter combination but Al Boleahi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Young scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Young shoots in and drives through. Al Boleahi sprawls well.
Norman Young is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Al Boleahi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Young looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Al Boleahi lands a decent elbow from side control.
Al Boleahi tries to advance to mount but Young denies him.
Al Boleahi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Al Boleahi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Al Boleahi is working Young over with some ground and pound from side control.
Young wants to control but Al Boleahi postures up.
Al Boleahi scoring with punches from side control.
Al Boleahi cracks Young with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Al Boleahi scoring with punches and elbows.
Al Boleahi grinds an elbow into Young's temple.
Young is looking for a sweep.
Al Boleahi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Young down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Omar Al Boleahi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Al Boleahi looking to score a takedown here. Young is defending well but Al Boleahi drives through and ends up in Young's guard.
Young has momentary wrist control but Al Boleahi slips an elbow through the middle.

Young manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Young gets a clinch.
Young tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Al Boleahi avoids it.

Al Boleahi has hold of one of Young's legs. Young is fighting the takedown attempt but Al Boleahi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Young pushes Al Boleahi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Al Boleahi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Young!
Al Boleahi working the body and head with strikes.
Al Boleahi is putting a hurting on Young here, landing some big shots from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Young takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Al Boleahi cracks Young with a big right hand but Young just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Al Boleahi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Young some visible discomfort.
Al Boleahi lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
A big shot lands for Al Boleahi! That's hurt Young! Will he recover? Al Boleahi fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Omar Al Boleahi!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Atkins (ranked 6306 p4p, 548 weight class) and Kyle Smith (ranked 22699 p4p, 612 weight class). Kyle Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Atkins
vs
Smith

185 cm
22
195 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
24
210 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Atkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkins lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Atkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Damien Atkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Atkins's guard.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Atkins's head.
Atkins trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Atkins working for submissions but it's allowed Smith to get to half guard.

Smith is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkins trying to control from the bottom.
Atkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Atkins is defending well.
Atkins is holding on to half guard well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Atkins's temple.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Atkins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith is looking to advance position but Atkins won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Smith decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Atkins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Atkins looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Atkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Smith's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Atkins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith tries to move into range but Atkins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith throws a head kick but Atkins moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.

Atkins closes the distance and clinches.
Smith prevents Atkins from breaking the clinch.

Smith has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Atkins uses from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith is pulling down on Atkins's head. It's preventing any offense from Atkins, at least for the moment.
Atkins wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Atkins preventing the sweep.

Smith is looking for a triangle but Atkins pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.

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.
Atkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Smith is pulling down on Atkins's head to control his posture.
Atkins throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Atkins's guard. Nice move by Smith!

Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A shot to the liver by Atkins. Beautiful body shot.
Atkins lands with a nice body punch.

Atkins clinches up with Smith and pushes him back against the cage.

Smith gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Atkins kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kyle Smith will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Atkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Atkins as he connects with a hook.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Atkins.
Atkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

It looks like Kyle Smith has been cut.

Atkins tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Smith dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Atkins tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Atkins tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.
Atkins is trying to break the clinch but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Atkins can't break the clinch.

Smith manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith avoids the body shot from Atkins.
Atkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Atkins sprawls well.
Atkins half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Atkins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Atkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Atkins just misses with a punch to the body.

Smith scores with a takedown into Atkins's guard.
Atkins wants to hit a switch here but Smith passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Atkins there!
Atkins is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkins tries to control Smith's body but Smith pushes him off. Atkins squirms to his side and now Smith has his back!

Atkins fending off the submission attempt from Smith.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Atkins!
Atkins trying to control the hands but Smith won't let him.
Smith has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Atkins's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Atkins is trying to defend against the choke here but Smith has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Smith Tightens the hold and Atkins taps out furiously! Smith displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Smith!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Connar Cage (ranked 5845 p4p, 500 weight class) and Santichai Jetatikarn (ranked 6495 p4p, 527 weight class). Santichai Jetatikarn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Cage
vs
Jetatikarn

176 cm
26
159 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

191 cm
26
159 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Connar Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Santichai Jetatikarn!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jetatikarn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jetatikarn wants it to stay on the feet.
Santichai Jetatikarn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jetatikarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Jetatikarn throws a sloppy head kick and Cage moves out of range easily.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Cage changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Cage rushes Jetatikarn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jetatikarn is trying to break free.
Jetatikarn avoiding damage as Cage throws knees to the body.
Cage keeps control of Jetatikarn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cage tries to pull guard but Jetatikarn holds him up against the cage and eventually Cage drops back down to his feet.
Jetatikarn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cage is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jetatikarn to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jetatikarn working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jetatikarn avoids it.
Jetatikarn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cage dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cage.
Jetatikarn is trying to break the clinch but Cage is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage stalls.
Cage is working for takedown but Jetatikarn is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cage fails to pull guard.
Jetatikarn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Cage pulls guard successfully.
Cage is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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

Cage is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jetatikarn wants to get up but he can't break Cage's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cage is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Jetatikarn is trying to escape back to his feet but Cage uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cage stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A head kick misses from Jetatikarn.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Jetatikarn.
Jetatikarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage misses with a few strikes there.
Jetatikarn throws a lazy head kick

and Cage counters by clinching up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cage obliges.
Jetatikarn looks winded!
Cage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jetatikarn smiles and moves away.
Cage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jetatikarn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Cage shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jetatikarn's guard.
Cage postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Cage gets to his feet - Jetatikarn follows without any prompting.

Cage closes the distance and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cage gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

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

Cage is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jetatikarn is just riding it out for now. Cage eventually gives up the hold.
Jetatikarn on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jetatikarn is trying to stand up here but Cage is controlling him well.

Cage is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jetatikarn is trying to stand back up but Cage is controlling him

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jetatikarn scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Cage manages to mount him!
Jetatikarn is squirming around, avoiding Cage's attempts to control the action.
Jetatikarn tries to buck Cage off but he can't manage it.
Cage controlling his opponent.
Cage looking to control but Jetatikarn is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cage controlling his opponent.
You get the feeling that Jetatikarn really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jetatikarn is squirming around, avoiding Cage's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Connar Cage dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage is looking to counter punch.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses.
Cage tries to counter by clinching up but Jetatikarn breaks away and moves out of range.
Jetatikarn connects with a high kick.

It looks like Connar Cage has been cut.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jetatikarn as he avoids it easily.
Jetatikarn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Cage clinches.

Cage manages to pull guard.
Jetatikarn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cage controlling Jetatikarn's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage looking to control.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jetatikarn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Jetatikarn decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cage, up you get!
Cage punishes Jetatikarn's body with a nice straight punch.
Jetatikarn misses with a few strikes there.
Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jetatikarn.
Nice takedown defense from Jetatikarn. No joy for Cage on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jetatikarn throws out the jab.
Cage is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Jetatikarn. No joy for Cage on that attempt.
Jetatikarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Cage was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jetatikarn slaps away a takedown attempt from Cage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jetatikarn misses with a series of wild punches.
Santichai Jetatikarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Cage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jetatikarn, pushing him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jetatikarn is trying to force a seperation but Cage has the dominant position.
Jetatikarn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jetatikarn tries to circle away but Cage has him pinned against the cage.

Jetatikarn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jetatikarn throws a sloppy head kick

and Cage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cage.
Cage wants a takedown.
Jetatikarn tries to break the clinch but Cage is controlling the position.
Cage jumps guard but Jetatikarn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Jetatikarn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jetatikarn has had enough of the clinch but Cage keeps him there for the moment.
Cage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cage jumps guard but Jetatikarn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jetatikarn wants to get back to striking at distance but Cage won't allow it.
Cage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jetatikarn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Cage works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jetatikarn is looking to stand back up but Cage counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jetatikarn.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Still in half guard, Cage seems content to control.
Jetatikarn is trying to stand.
Cage lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Jetatikarn has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cage is on him like a limpet, forcing Jetatikarn back against the cage.
Jetatikarn is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Jetatikarn wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jetatikarn throws a series of punches but Cage avoids them all with ease.
Jetatikarn is breathing heavily.
Jetatikarn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cage moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jetatikarn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cage throwing a counter right hand but Jetatikarn manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Jetatikarn. No joy for Cage on that attempt.
Jetatikarn misses with a head kick.
Cage has a takedown stuffed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jetatikarn is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cage.
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!
Jetatikarn moves out of range of the body kick.

Cage clinches with his opponent.
Cage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jetatikarn is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jetatikarn is trying to break free.
Jetatikarn can't break the clinch.

Cage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jetatikarn throws a sloppy head kick and Cage moves out of range easily.
Cage fails with the takedown.
Jetatikarn is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jetatikarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cage shoots in looking for a takedown. Jetatikarn tries to sprawl out of it but Cage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jetatikarn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Santichai Jetatikarn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Connar Cage's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Jetatikarn throws a head kick that half lands.
Cage closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jetatikarn circles away.
Jetatikarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cage tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jetatikarn manages to circle out of the way.

Cage manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jetatikarn on his heels. He'll look to pass Jetatikarn's guard now, I'm sure.

Cage gets to his feet. Jetatikarn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cage shoots for a double leg takedown but Jetatikarn sprawls well. He's pushed Cage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jetatikarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Jetatikarn. Those never looked like landing.
Cage shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jetatikarn pinned against the cage. Jetatikarn gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Connar Cage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jetatikarn misses with a few strikes there.
Jetatikarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Cage closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jetatikarn to the mat! Jetatikarn manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jetatikarn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jetatikarn is looking to stand back up but Cage counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Jetatikarn.

Cage is working for a kimura but Jetatikarn is defending it quite comfortably.
Cage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jetatikarn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cage moves nicely into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage prevents Jetatikarn from escaping the position.
Jetatikarn is looking to get back to his feet here but Cage is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jetatikarn's back.
Cage is looking to control Jetatikarn but Jetatikarn is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Jetatikarn trying to get back to his feet but Cage is in full control for now.
Cage wants to control but Jetatikarn is keeping busy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Connar Cage!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragnar Wood (ranked 3768 p4p, 415 weight class) and Duke Johnson (ranked 4537 p4p, 475 weight class). Ragnar Wood has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wood
vs
Johnson

178 cm
25
202 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
211 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ragnar Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wood misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Wood misses.
Johnson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Wood with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wood tries to counter with a takedown but Johnson is quick to defend against it.
Wood tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wood cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Wood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Johnson with a poor takedown
enabling Wood to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wood shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wood working the strikes but Johnson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Johnson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wood throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.

Wood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Johnson trying to control from half guard but Wood is working away.
Wood tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wood striking from half guard on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots but Wood is blocking nicely.

Johnson 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.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wood defending well though.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Wood is defending against the submission attempts here by Johnson.
Wood has a hand on Johnson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Johnson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Johnson breaks from Wood's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wood wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wood is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Wood looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Johnson looking to control but Wood is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wood tries to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wood is looking to escape.
Wood is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Wood lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Wood shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wood was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wood knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Wood tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to control Wood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?

Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wood missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Wood stands up and beckons Johnson to join him on the feet.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duke Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wood works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Wood misses with a few strikes there.
Johnson moves to clinch but Wood breaks away
and Wood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Wood. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson tries to clinch but Wood is having none of it.
Johnson tries to clinch but Wood moves out of range.
Wood lands a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot by Wood.

Johnson is rocked!

Wood shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wood showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Wood finish him?
Johnson keeping hold of Wood's head, controlling as best he can.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wood lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Wood stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wood will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wood dips to his left and cracks Johnson with an uppercut!
Johnson throws a head kick that misses

and Wood counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Johnson kicks Wood off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes one on the button.

Wood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Johnson slows down the pace here.
Wood goes for a takedown in the clinch but Johnson prevents it.
Wood tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ragnar Wood. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wood wants the takedown. Johnson is fighting it off but Wood persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johnson's guard against the cage.

Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wood throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wood's guard. Nice move by Johnson!

Duke Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Wood pulls Johnson in to control the position.
Wood keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Wood on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wood tries to get out of the position.
Wood is striking off his back. Johnson thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Wood dominated that second round.
That's time! Wood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wood with a hook.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Johnson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Johnson scrambles back to his feet.
Wood connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jab by Wood.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Wood sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wood keeps the fight on the outside.
Wood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Wood feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas! Johnson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wood finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wood drops Johnson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Wood follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ragnar Wood!