Madness Clown Chaos 11 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pradak Kingstar (ranked 24370 p4p, 498 weight class) and Ilpo Saarela (ranked 24515 p4p, 464 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Pradak Kingstar has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pradak Kingstar seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Kingstar
vs
Saarela

182 cm
19
158 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

175 cm
19
150 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pradak Kingstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ilpo Saarela!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingstar gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saarela.
Kingstar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kingstar throws a series of punches but Saarela avoids them all with ease.
Saarela looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saarela misses with a looping right.
Saarela lands a right hook to the body.
Saarela tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kingstar was well out of range. Poor timing from Saarela.
Kingstar throws a hook but Saarela blocks it.
Kingstar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saarela manages to avoid it.

Saarela gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kingstar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saarela is wriggling around but Kingstar manages to pass to half guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!

Kingstar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saarela is just riding it out for now. Kingstar eventually gives up the hold.
Kingstar stops Saarela from getting back to his feet.
Kingstar slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kingstar is working for a submission of some sort.
Kingstar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kingstar prevents Saarela from standing back up.

Kingstar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saarela sees it coming and defends easily.
Kingstar moves into full mount! Saarela won't be happy about that!
Kingstar moves to back control.
Saarela trying to get back to his feet but Kingstar is in full control for now.

Kingstar has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Saarela! Can he survive? No! He's out! Kingstar gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pradak Kingstar!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean O Sullivan (ranked 24851 p4p, 500 weight class) and Devon Giguere (ranked 23703 p4p, 490 weight class). O Sullivan comes into the arena with Tool - Invincible blaring out of the sound system. Giguere has chosen Protect Ya Neck - Wu Tang as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

O Sullivan
vs
Giguere

178 cm
20
150 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

189 cm
24
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean O Sullivan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Devon Giguere!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giguere feints and then cracks O Sullivan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Sullivan down.
Devon Giguere seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giguere pushes O Sullivan away with a front kick.
A punch combination from Giguere misses.
O Sullivan is looking for a counter combo.
Giguere is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Giguere tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and O Sullivan is able to avoid easily.
O Sullivan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Giguere closes the distance but O Sullivan moves to the side

and O Sullivan counters with a crisp one two that drops Giguere! O Sullivan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Giguere to his feet! Giguere is in big trouble!

Giguere is rocked!
Giguere darts in looking for a takedown but O Sullivan gets double underhooks and turns Giguere into the cage.
O Sullivan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Giguere is still on wobbly legs! Can O Sullivan finish him?
Giguere throws a left and a right that both miss
and O Sullivan counters with a left to the body.
Giguere throws a head kick that misses
and O Sullivan counters with a left right combination that sends Giguere crashing to the mat - O Sullivan wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Giguere out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean O Sullivan!
An out of breath Sean O Sullivan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Devon Giguere was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry to my fans and, especially, my grandmother. I know you out there working hard. I'm gonna come back stronger than before and put this foes to rest. '.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
61%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shamus Murphy (ranked 5432 p4p, 452 weight class) and Ilya Stolgichenko (ranked 6772 p4p, 502 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Murphy
vs
Stolgichenko

185 cm
19
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
184 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shamus Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ilya Stolgichenko!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Stolgichenko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murphy digs a good body shot into Stolgichenko's ribs.
Shamus Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stolgichenko steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murphy. That one must have hurt.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murphy throws a sloppy head kick and Stolgichenko moves out of range easily.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Stolgichenko takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Stolgichenko off the cage and back into range.
Stolgichenko throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Stolgichenko's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stolgichenko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Stolgichenko walks into a straight right hand from Murphy.

Murphy lands a big head kick that sends Stolgichenko tumbling to the mat! Murphy takes a step backwards and waves Stolgichenko back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Stolgichenko is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stolgichenko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stolgichenko is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
Murphy is stalking Stolgichenko. Stolgichenko circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Murphy, and it's lights out! Stolgichenko really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shamus Murphy!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Can Crusher (ranked 5222 p4p, 215 weight class) and Shane Myres (ranked 5310 p4p, 217 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Can Crusher has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Can Crusher seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Crusher
vs
Myres

179 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
26
143 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Sportivité

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Can Crusher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Myres!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crusher with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Crusher takes the fight into the clinch.
Myres throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Crusher blocks it with crossed arms.

Crusher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myres stuffs the takedown attempt from Crusher. Crusher gets slowly back to his feet.
Crusher shoots for a takedown but Myres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crusher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Myres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crusher somewhat.
Myres tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Can Crusher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Myres checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Myres wants to counter the offense by Crusher and move into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Crusher - just one landing.
Crusher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Myres swivels and escapes.
Myres tries to counter with a clinch but Crusher shakes him off and moves away.
Myres moves out of range as Crusher throws a body kick.
Crusher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Myres wants to counter with a clinch but Crusher pushes him away.
Crusher looks for a takedown but Myres sprawls well.
Crusher darts in looking for a takedown but Myres gets double underhooks and turns Crusher into the cage.

Crusher darts in and clinches Myres up against the cage.
Myres creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crusher takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Can Crusher has been cut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myres misses with an elbow strike.

Crusher manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myres wants to stand but Crusher has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Myres won't allow Crusher to get back to his feet.
Myres tries to stand but Crusher is controlling from the bottom.
Myres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Crusher has control of Myres's left arm, preventing Myres from doing any damage.
Myres wants to stand but Crusher is controlling his posture from full guard.
Myres is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Crusher has taken the fight to the clinch.
Myres looking to throw knees to the head but Crusher is blocking nicely.
Myres pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Myres lands an elbow inside that Crusher shrugs off.
Myres misses with a knee strike.
Myres prevents a takedown attempt there.
Crusher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crusher is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Myres is defending well.
Myres trying to land knees to the body.
Myres pushes off an throws an elbow but Crusher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crusher tries to score a body lock takedown but Myres shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Myres with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myres tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Crusher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myres just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crusher's brow.
Myres creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crusher drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Myres gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Crusher fails to pull guard.
Myres tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crusher avoids it.
Myres trying to land knees to the body.
Myres misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crusher.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myres throws an elbow but misses.

Crusher pulls guard successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crusher managing to control the position.
Myres wants to get up but he can't break Crusher's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Shane Myres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Can Crusher's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Crusher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Myres swivels and escapes.
Myres wants to counter the offense by Crusher and move into the clinch position.
Can Crusher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crusher has a takedown stuffed.
Myres tries to counter with a clinch but Crusher shakes him off and moves away.

Crusher clinches with his opponent.
Myres lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Crusher breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Crusher moves into range and clinches up with Myres.
Myres creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Crusher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Myres throws a knee to the head but misses.
Myres throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crusher jumps guard and drags Myres to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Crusher throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Crusher scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Crusher throws a head kick but Myres moves out of range.
Crusher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Myres sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crusher somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Can Crusher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crusher shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crusher shoots for a takedown but Myres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crusher sets himself, and Myres steps forward looking for the clinch! Crusher avoids it this time.

Crusher drives through and clinches with Myres against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crusher manages to break the clinch.
Myres stuffs the takedown attempt from Crusher. Crusher gets slowly back to his feet.
Myres tries to counter with a clinch but Crusher shakes him off and moves away.
Crusher fails to land the takedown.
Myres wants to counter the offense by Crusher and move into the clinch position.

Crusher clinches up with Myres and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crusher.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crusher goes for a takedown in the clinch but Myres prevents it.
Crusher can't get the takedown.
Shane Myres seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Myres is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myres misses with an elbow strike.

Crusher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Myres stuffs the takedown attempt from Crusher. Crusher gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crusher fails with the takedown.

Crusher closes the distance and clinches.
Crusher managing to block the knees to the body from Myres.
Myres landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Myres trying to land knees to the body.
Crusher goes for a takedown attempt but Myres pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myres avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crusher shoots for a takedown but Myres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Myres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Myres wants to counter the offense by Crusher and move into the clinch position.
Crusher misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Myres wants to counter with a clinch but Crusher pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Myres stuffs the takedown.
Myres tries to counter by closing the distance.
Crusher throws a right and a left that Myres avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shane Myres will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Can Crusher's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Crusher darts in and clinches Myres up against the cage.
Crusher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Myres throws an elbow but it misses.
Crusher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Myres pushes off an throws an elbow but Crusher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Crusher is trying to drag Myres to the mat but Myres just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Myres misses with an elbow strike.

Crusher breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Crusher closes the distance and clinches.
Myres pushes off an throws an elbow but Crusher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Myres just misses with a elbow thrown towards Crusher's brow.

Crusher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shane Myres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Crusher instigates a clinch.
Crusher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myres throws an elbow but misses.

Crusher breaks the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Myres as Crusher shoots in.
Myres wants to counter with a clinch but Crusher pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Can Crusher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myres leaves Crusher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Crusher clinches.
Myres throws an elbow but it misses.
Crusher blocks an elbow strike.
Myres utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crusher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myres throws an elbow but misses.
Crusher misses with a punch to the body.
Myres misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Crusher.
Myres lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Myres scores with a knee to the head.
Myres pushes off an throws an elbow but Crusher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myres lands a nice elbow.
Myres lands a damaging elbow.
Myres missing with knees to the body.
Crusher trying to land knees to the body.

Crusher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Myres stuffs the takedown attempt from Crusher. Crusher gets slowly back to his feet.
Myres wants to counter the offense by Crusher and move into the clinch position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crusher looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Crusher takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Myres.
Myres tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Myres misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, Myres throws an elbow but misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crusher managing to block the knees to the body from Myres.
Myres pushes off an throws an elbow but Crusher leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Myres is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crusher is defending well for now.
Myres is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crusher is defending well for now.
Myres prevents the takedown attempt.
Crusher blocks an elbow strike.

Crusher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Crusher tries to bum rush Myres with a series of wild strikes but Myres uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Crusher.
Crusher tries a head kick but it misses.
Myres tries to counter by closing the distance.
Can Crusher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shane Myres is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crusher misses with a body kick.
Myres tries to counter with a clinch but Crusher shakes him off and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Myres comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Myres winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Myres!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Myres thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cathal Murphy (ranked 3929 p4p, 437 weight class) and Blue Karaage (ranked 4321 p4p, 467 weight class). Cathal Murphy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blue Karaage's chin.

Murphy
vs
Karaage

180 cm
23
180 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cathal Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Blue Karaage!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Karaage has closed the distance and engaged Murphy in a clinch.

Murphy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Murphy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Murphy trying to strike off his back.
Murphy wants to sweep but no luck.
Karaage passes Murphy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murphy trying to control here.
Karaage is pressing down on Murphy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Murphy is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to control but Karaage postures up.
Murphy is trying is best to control the position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Karaage is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murphy defends it well.
Murphy is in trouble now - Karaage has advanced to mount!
Murphy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Karaage on the ground.
Murphy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Karaage has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Murphy's face.
Murphy tries to lock up and control but Karaage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Murphy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Karaage lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karaage wants to take his opponent's back but Murphy doesn't allow it.
Karaage thowing shots but they're missing.
Karaage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Karaage lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Karaage throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Murphy tries to lock up and control but Karaage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Karaage prevents Murphy from getting the reversal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karaage thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Murphy sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy gets back to full guard.
Karaage pushing down on Murphy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Karaage 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.
Karaage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Murphy!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Karaage goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Murphy is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Karaage is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Karaage keeping moving, preventing Murphy from controlling successfully.
Murphy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Karaage is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy works over Karaage with some ground and pound from guard.
Murphy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Karaage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Murphy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Murphy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Murphy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Karaage's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Blue Karaage dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Murphy pushes Karaage up against the cage in a clinch.

Karaage works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Karaage wants to pass the guard but Murphy is keeping the position.
Murphy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Murphy trying to control the position.
Murphy is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karaage is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy seems keen to control Karaage's posture.
Karaage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karaage in the domination position with Murphy hanging on.
Murphy is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Karaage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Murphy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Karaage fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Murphy is trying to control Karaage's posture but Karaage avoids it.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Karaage's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Murphy tries to get to full guard but Karaage has control of the leg.
Karaage passes the guard and advances to mount!
Murphy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karaage is trying to stick to Murphy's back but Murphy is turning into Karaage. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Karaage's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Murphy.
Karaage being controlled here, momentarily.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Karaage is keeping the position.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Karaage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy is really struggling to control Karaage but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Murphy throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Murphy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Karaage is keeping the position for now.

Murphy wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Karaage's closed guard. He's half up but Karaage has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Karaage pivots and extends the arm, Murphy falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Karaage! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Blue Karaage!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Nail (ranked 2691 p4p, 332 weight class) and Daniel Mikkasan (ranked 5296 p4p, 510 weight class). Daniel Mikkasan told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Nail
vs
Mikkasan

194 cm
19
208 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Logan Nail!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Mikkasan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mikkasan has managed to clinch.
Nail unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nail landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mikkasan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nail displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mikkasan up against the cage.
Nail unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mikkasan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mikkasan looks winded!
Nail with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Daniel Mikkasan has been cut.
Nail stalling in the clinch.
Mikkasan stalling in the clinch but Nail improves position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikkasan struggles to land a body shot inside as Nail controls his hands.
Nail controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees to the body from Nail.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Nail.
Mikkasan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nail manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nail lands a knee to the head.
Mikkasan being controlled against the cage.
Nail unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nail content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nail lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nail unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nail displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mikkasan up against the cage.
Nail lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nail lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nail is struggling to control the position.
Nail working Mikkasan over with knees to the body.
Mikkasan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nail connects with a knee to the head.
Nail is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nail landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikkasan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nail working the clinch nicely. Mikkasan is working for position but Nail cracks him with a big knee to the head! Mikkasan crumples up against the cage and Nail lands two more shots before the ref can save Mikkasan! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Logan Nail!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Seung Kwan Choi (ranked 2862 p4p, 312 weight class) and Radoslav Petrov (ranked 3639 p4p, 382 weight class). Radoslav Petrov told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Kwan Choi
vs
Petrov

177 cm
25
159 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

177 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seung Kwan Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Radoslav Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choi tries to clinch but Petrov is having none of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petrov.
Choi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Petrov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Choi scores with a jab to the head.
Petrov cracks Choi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Choi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Seung Kwan Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choi tries to clinch but Petrov moves away
and Petrov counters with a solid body kick.
Choi throws a right hand that misses
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Choi is rocked!
Choi throws a combination that misses
and Petrov counters with a huge left! Choi is in big trouble! He's backing up but Petrov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Choi from any more damage. A dominating finish by Petrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radoslav Petrov!
A less than humble Radoslav Petrov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pinero Chai (ranked 2118 p4p, 249 weight class) and Brandin Duncan (ranked 2042 p4p, 236 weight class). Chai comes into the arena with Styles P - Off The Ghost blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Chai
vs
Duncan

176 cm
19
158 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
26
160 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Conviction

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pinero Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandin Duncan!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Chai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Duncan.
Duncan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chai defends it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Duncan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chai.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai feints and then cracks Duncan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duncan down.
Chai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chai has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Master Chai's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Duncan's head back.
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Chai.
Chai connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Duncan to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Chai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Pinero Chai!
Pinero Chai thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Dante (ranked 1883 p4p, 216 weight class) and Jorginho Marcelo (ranked 3456 p4p, 367 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dante
vs
Marcelo

175 cm
33
156 lbs
10 - 13 - 0

175 cm
27
170 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Silvio Dante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jorginho Marcelo!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcelo moves out of range as Dante strikes.
Dante throws a shot from downtown. Marcelo moves away and avoids it.
Marcelo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dante.
Marcelo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Marcelo looks for a takedown but Dante sprawls well.
Dante fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marcelo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dante finds it's way round the side to connect with Marcelo's head.
Marcelo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dante jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Dante's head coaches at RWB GYM that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dante throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dante leaves Marcelo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Marcelo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Marcelo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marcelo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dante pinned against the cage. Dante gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silvio Dante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorginho Marcelo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo scores with a hook.
Dante lands with an overhand left.

Marcelo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dante lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dante.
Dante misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marcelo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dante backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dante.
Dante misses with some punches.
Dante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dante has a couple of punches blocked by Marcelo.
Marcelo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dante fails to land.
Marcelo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dante has a couple of punches blocked by Marcelo.
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!
Dante scores with a shot to the side of Marcelo's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dante has a couple of punches blocked by Marcelo.
A shot in the inside from Dante.
Marcelo blocking some punches.
Dante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marcelo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marcelo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marcelo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dante lands a left hand.
Dante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcelo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dante.
Marcelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Dante controls his hands.
Dante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marcelo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dantes head.
Dante throws a head punch that misses.
Marcelo swings wildly with an uppercut but Dante uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dante lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marcelo backwards.
Dante misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dante fails to land.
Dante lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dante blocks an elbow strike from Marcelo.
Marcelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Dante controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dante.
Marcelo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marcelo is trying to break the clinch but Dante is controlling him.
Dante throws a head punch that misses.
Marcelo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marcelo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dante blocking some punches.
Dante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcelo misses with a body punch.
Marcelo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Dante lands a shoulder strike.
Dante swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcelo uses good head movement to avoid it.

Marcelo jumps guard and drags Dante to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dante wanted to stand there but Marcelo had control of the position.
Marcelo wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dante looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Dante stands and steps away. Marcelo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab from Dante finds it's way through Marcelo's defenses.
Dante avoids the body shot from Marcelo.
Marcelo fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcelo fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dante.
Dante stuffs the takedown attempt from Marcelo. Marcelo gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Dante 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.

Marcelo slips under a jab.
Marcelo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dante looks to throw the jab but Marcelo is out of range.
Marcelo moves out of range as Dante strikes.
Marcelo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marcelo tries to clinch up but Dante circles away and keeps his distance.
Dante appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Marcelo closes the distance and clinches.
Dante working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dante swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcelo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dante misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dante misses with a punch on the inside.
Dante scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dante lands with a left to the head.
Dante throws a head punch that misses.
Marcelo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marcelo wants to take the fight to the mat but Dante manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dante lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dante lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Marcelo backwards.
Marcelo misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcelo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dante smiles and moves away.
Marcelo misses the shot to the body.
Dante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marcelo.
Dante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Marcelo.
Marcelo is looking to clinch.
Marcelo misses with a looping left.
Marcelo is looking to clinch but Dante is avoiding it.
Marcelo misses with a takedown
and Marcelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Silvio Dante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorginho Marcelo.
Dante ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcelo slips under a jab from Dante.

Marcelo closes the distance and clinches.
Dante misses with the head strike.
A short right from Dante.
Dante swings wildly with an uppercut but Marcelo uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcelo swings wildly with an uppercut but Dante uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dante.
Marcelo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marcelo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dante gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dante lands with a left to the head.
Marcelo goes for a takedown attempt but Dante pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Silvio Dante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marcelo shoots and misses
and Dante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Marcelo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marcelo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dante.
Dante swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Marcelo.
Dante lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marcelo at a distance.
Dante throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marcelo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dante thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcelo looks to clinch
and Dante counters with a straight right hand.
Dante misses with a straight left.
Marcelo with the counter takedown but Dante avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dante defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marcelo.
Dante looks to land a right hand but Marcelo moved out of range.
Marcelo tries to clinch up.
Dante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcelo can do to turn this around?
Dante throws a looping overhand right but Marcelo ducks down to avoid it.
Marcelo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dante lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Marcelo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marcelo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marcelo misses with a takedown
and Dante makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marcelo is breathing heavily.
Dante defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marcelo.
Dante was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marcelo misses with a takedown attempt - Dante sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dante darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dante connects with a body shot that sends Marcelo's belly button to the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dante throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marcelo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marcelo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dante rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dante, as that shot connected.
A swing and a miss from Dante.
Marcelo moves out of range as Dante strikes.
Silvio Dante is winning the standup battle so far.
Dante tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcelo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dante.
Dante circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Dante to counter with a crisp jab.
Marcelo has his takedown stuffed
letting Dante counter with a right hand.

Marcelo is rocked!
Dante is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Marcelo slips under a jab.
Dante takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dante misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Dante dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Marcelo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dante.
Marcelo fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcelo is defended easily by Dante.
Dante scores with a jab to the body.
Marcelo walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcelo doesn't manage to clinch there - Dante circles away.
Marcelo tries to clinch up.
Dante throws out a loose jab but Marcelo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcelo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dante.
Marcelo tries to clinch but Dante moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcelo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dante.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silvio Dante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorginho Marcelo.
Dante looks to land a left hand but Marcelo moved out of range nicely.
Dante paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marcelo closes the distance but Dante moves to the side
and Dante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marcelo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dante.
Dante looks to land a left hand but Marcelo moved out of range nicely.
Marcelo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcelo tries to clinch up.
A cross from Marcelo lands.
Dante swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Marcelo clinches with his opponent.
Marcelo can't find room to land a body shot as Dante controls the action.
Marcelo blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dante makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dante.
Marcelo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dante fails to land.
Silvio Dante has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Dante fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dante.
Dante fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jorginho Marcelo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dante lands a hook that snaps the head of Marcelo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dante.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dante.
Marcelo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dante working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marcelo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dante lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Marcelo fails to land.
Dante lands a hook that snaps the head of Marcelo backwards.
Dante prevents a body shot from Marcelo.
Dante has a couple of punches blocked by Marcelo.
Marcelo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Silvio Dante is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dante keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marcelo's efforts to push away.
Marcelo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dante lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dante swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dante blocks an uppercut.
Marcelo can't find room to land a body shot as Dante controls the action.

Marcelo pulls guard successfully.
Dante knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcelo on the ground.
Marcelo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marcelo wants to sweep but no luck.

Dante wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Marcelo's closed guard. He's half up but Marcelo has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Marcelo pivots and extends the arm, Dante falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Marcelo! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jorginho Marcelo!
An out of breath Jorginho Marcelo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Number (ranked 816 p4p, 124 weight class) and Robert McKenna (ranked 1318 p4p, 194 weight class). Number comes to the cage accompanied by This is A Film - Iggy Pop (Goran Bregovič). McKenna has chosen Freedom as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Number
vs
McKenna

150 cm
30
205 lbs
18 - 21 - 0

194 cm
29
212 lbs
14 - 13 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sportivité

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Number!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Number gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McKenna to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McKenna stays in close to Number's body and controls the position.
McKenna pushing down on Number's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Number tries to roll over but McKenna keeps him under control.
Number taking some punishment here, with McKenna in his half guard.
Number wants to get back to full guard but McKenna has mounted him!
Number is in a horrible position here. McKenna smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McKenna scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McKenna tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Number really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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!
McKenna trying to control but Number is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Number tries to reverse the position but McKenna maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Number on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Number tries to get out of the position.

McKenna is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by McKenna!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert McKenna!
Robert McKenna really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.