RRFC Challengers 23 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Rutkowski (ranked 3763 p4p, 195 weight class) and Hideo Hazuki (ranked 7364 p4p, 276 weight class). Rutkowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kękę - Presja. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Rutkowski
vs
Hazuki

170 cm
24
143 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
134 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Rutkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hideo Hazuki !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hazuki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rutkowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rutkowski gets back to half guard.
Rutkowski gets full guard.

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

Rutkowski throws a big elbow that misses.

Hazuki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rutkowski is aware though and is defending well.
Rutkowski stands up over Hazuki , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutkowski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rutkowski landing with the ground and pound.
Rutkowski chips away with some ground and pound.

Hazuki is rocked!
Rutkowski throws a big right hand that misses.
Rutkowski connects with a couple of short punches.
Hazuki is still in real trouble! Can Rutkowski finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rutkowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rutkowski working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutkowski landing with the ground and pound.
Rutkowski arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Hazuki 's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Daniel Rutkowski!
A victorious Daniel Rutkowski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Shelby (ranked 5498 p4p, 484 weight class) and Rovi Flexner (ranked 4744 p4p, 458 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Shelby
vs
Flexner

190 cm
26
184 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

182 cm
25
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Shelby !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rovi Flexner!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flexner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shelby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shelby misses with a body kick.
Shelby tries a low kick but Flexner avoids it.
Shelby throws a shot to the body.
Flexner misses with a straight left.
Flexner throws a shot from downtown. Shelby moves away and avoids it.
Flexner thuds his right hand into Shelby 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shelby lands a body shot.
Shelby misses with a double jab.
Flexner misses with a hook
and Shelby counters with a series of strikes. Flexner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Flexner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flexner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Shelby slips under a jab.
Shelby blocks a jab.
Shelby pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flexner back to the cage. Shelby follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Shelby throws a sloppy head kick and Flexner moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flexner back to the cage. Shelby follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Flexner misses with an uppercut.
Shelby scores with a three punch combo!
Shelby moves out of range as Flexner strikes.
Shelby lands an overhand right.
A head kick misses from Shelby .
Shelby scores with a jab to the body.
Flexner throws a poor cross that misses
and Shelby counters with a nice body shot.
Shelby scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flexner connects with a jab.
Shelby throws a head kick but Flexner moves out of range.
Flexner throws a jab when Shelby was well out of range.
A lazy left from Flexner finds it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby throws a head kick but Flexner moves out of range.
Flexner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Shelby .
Shelby went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shelby scores with a nice head shot.
Shelby misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flexner throws out a counter right but Shelby avoids it with no problem.
Flexner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shelby moves out of range of the strikes.
Shelby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flexner looks to land a left hand but Shelby moved out of range nicely.
Shelby blocks a jab.
Flexner might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shelby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flexner counters with a straight right hand.
Flexner misses with an uppercut
and Shelby counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flexner misses with a right hand
and Shelby counters with a left and a right that stings Flexner.
Shelby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flexner throws out the jab.
Flexner throws a hook to the side of Shelby 's head but Shelby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flexner throws a right hand that misses
and Shelby counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Flexner thinking.
Shelby slips under a jab.
Shelby connects with a body shot.
A big right from Flexner misses.
A little feinted left hand from Shelby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Flexner blocks the body kick.
Shelby connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flexner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Flexner throws a hook but Shelby avoids it easily.
Shelby throws a combination that misses
enabling Flexner to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flexner lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Flexner misses the target.
Shelby quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Flexner throws a lazy right hand but Shelby sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Shelby swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Flexner counter with a right hand.
Flexner misses with a right hand
and Shelby counters with a series of strikes. Flexner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Flexner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Shelby to counter with a crisp jab.
Flexner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Flexner throws the left hand but Shelby avoids the punch easily.
Shelby misses with a double jab.
Flexner throws out a counter right but Shelby avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flexner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flexner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shelby counters with a series of strikes. Flexner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shelby throws a chopping leg kick but Flexner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Flexner misses with an uppercut
and Shelby counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Flexner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shelby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Flexner can do to turn this around?
Flexner misses with a left hand
and Shelby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shelby is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Flexner throws an off balance right hand
and Shelby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shelby throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flexner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Shelby misses
and Flexner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shelby staying out of range there.
Shelby moves out of range as Flexner strikes.
Shelby uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flexner.
Shelby is looking to wear down Flexner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shelby slips under a jab from Flexner.
Shelby throwing a counter right hand but Flexner manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Flexner misses its intended target.
Tommy Shelby is winning the standup battle so far.
Shelby slips a straight right by Flexner.
Shelby looks to land a body kick but Flexner moved away.
Shelby throws a body kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby moves out of range of the strikes.
Shelby pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Flexner back to the cage. Shelby follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Flexner loads up on a big right hand but Shelby slips the punch.
Shelby tries to score with a low kick but Flexner moves his leg out of the way.
Shelby lands a jab to the nose.
Flexner throws an overhand right that lands on Shelby 's shoulder, as Shelby tries to avoid the shot.
Shelby slips under a jab.
Flexner looks to land a right hand but Shelby moved out of range.
Flexner misses with a hook
and Shelby counters with a series of strikes. Flexner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Flexner blocks a head kick by Shelby .
Flexner avoids the head kick by Shelby .
Flexner throws a big shot that misses.
Flexner is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shelby misses with a double jab.
Shelby moves away from the strike by Flexner.
Shelby throws a quick counter head kick but Flexner was just out of range.
Shelby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shelby closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shelby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flexner looks to throw the jab but Shelby is out of range.
Flexner throws a jab but it's blocked by Shelby .
Shelby lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Flexner swings widly with a right hand
and Shelby counters with a two punch combo.
Shelby is working the combinations to good effect here.
A jab from Flexner misses.
Shelby fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flexner manages to avoid it.
Flexner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Flexner avoids the body shot from Shelby .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Flexner! But no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flexner avoids a kick to the body.
Flexner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shelby misses with the combination.
Flexner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shelby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flexner.
Flexner avoids the head kick by Shelby .
Flexner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Flexner.
Flexner throws an overhand right that lands on Shelby 's shoulder, as Shelby tries to avoid the shot.
Shelby scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Shelby pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flexner looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shelby works over Flexner's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy body kick from Shelby
and Flexner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shelby tests Flexner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shelby tries a head kick but it misses.
Flexner throws an off balance right hand
and Shelby counters with a left and a right that stings Flexner.
Flexner throws a jab but it's blocked by Shelby .
Flexner loads up on a big right hand but Shelby slips the punch.
Shelby lands a glancing blow to the side of Flexner's head.
Flexner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shelby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Shelby misses its target.
Flexner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shelby s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shelby darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Shelby slips a jab from Flexner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Shelby dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Shelby looks to land a combination but Flexner avoids it well.
Shelby slips under a jab.
Flexner moves out of range of the body kick from Shelby .
Flexner throws out a counter right but Shelby avoids it with no problem.
Shelby connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Flexner momentarily.
Shelby misses with a head kick.
Shelby defending well as Flexner loads up on a big left hand.
Shelby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Shelby ducks right into an uppercut from Flexner.

Shelby is rocked!
Flexner misses with a hook
and Shelby counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oh Shelby is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Flexner with a jab.
Flexner throws a jab but it's blocked by Shelby .
Flexner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big left from Flexner misses.
It looked like Shelby was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flexner misses with an uppercut. Shelby saw that one coming.
Shelby seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A left lands for Shelby .
Flexner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Flexner looks to move away, Shelby throws a big counter combo but Flexner just gets out of the way.
Shelby throws a head kick but Flexner moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Flexner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Flexner misses with a right hand
and Shelby counters with a three punch combo that has Flexner backing up. Flexner nods at Shelby to acknowledge the strikes.
Shelby moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick by Shelby misses
and Flexner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Flexner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shelby lands a body shot.
Flexner throws the left hand but Shelby avoids the punch easily.
Flexner avoids the body shot from Shelby .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Flexner misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby throws a right and a left that Flexner avoids nicely.
Flexner throws a big shot that misses.
Shelby misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shelby seems to have got his legs back now.
Shelby defending well as Flexner loads up on a big left hand.
Shelby is looking to counter with head kicks.
Shelby misses with a low kick.
Shelby throws a head kick that misses.
Flexner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Flexner does it's job there.
Shelby falls off balance throwing a combination
and Flexner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flexner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flexner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flexner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Shelby ducks under a wild hook from Flexner.
Flexner throws a poor cross that misses
and Shelby counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Flexner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shelby looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Flexner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shelby counters with a stiff right hand.
Shelby closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Flexner misses with a straight right.
Shelby lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Shelby moves out of range as Flexner strikes.
Flexner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shelby counters with a series of strikes. Flexner will be more careful next time no doubt.
Shelby ducks under a wild hook from Flexner.
Shelby throws a head kick but Flexner moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flexner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
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!
Shelby ducks under a wild hook from Flexner.
Flexner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shelby .
The crowd cheers as Shelby lands an impressive looking overhand right. Flexner doesn't seem phased though.
Shelby moves away from the strike by Flexner.
Flexner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Flexner throws an overhand right that lands on Shelby 's shoulder, as Shelby tries to avoid the shot.
Flexner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shelby sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Flexner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Flexner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shelby counters with a one-two to the body.
Rovi Flexner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tommy Shelby is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Danga de danga de dang - Shelby scores with a four punch combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Shelby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shelby has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Shelby !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
77%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edgardo Flores (ranked 25062 p4p, 461 weight class) and Corsley Edwards (ranked 5870 p4p, 416 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Flores
vs
Edwards

175 cm
25
156 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

182 cm
18
153 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgardo Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corsley Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards avoids the head kick by Flores.
Edwards unleashes a big counter combination but Flores bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Flores throws a left and a right that both miss

and Edwards counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Edwards is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flores pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Edwards's coach down at Montreal Community Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edwards's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.

Flores breaks the clinch.
Edgardo Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Edwards's head.

It looks like Corsley Edwards has been cut.
Edwards fails with a takedown attempt.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flores misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Flores misses with a head kick.
Edwards darts in looking for a takedown but Flores gets double underhooks and turns Edwards into the cage.
Edgardo Flores has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corsley Edwards.
Edwards avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flores misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Edwards dives in and scores a takedown into Flores's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards won't allow Flores to get back to his feet.
Edwards stands and throws Flores's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Edwards passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Flores!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores has given up his back.

Edwards is cranking Flores's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Flores! He's tightened the choke and Flores is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Corsley Edwards!
After the fight, Corsley Edwards was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Ryan (ranked 3025 p4p, 275 weight class) and Marshall Train (ranked 6552 p4p, 436 weight class). Ryan comes into the arena with No Limit blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ryan
vs
Train

182 cm
25
225 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marshall Train!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Ryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Train, which made it look bad.
Ryan looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Train gets the takedown into side control.
Ryan is looking to reverse the position.

Train swings around for an armbar but Ryan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Train's guard.
Ryan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Train is pulling down on Ryan's head to control his posture.
Ryan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Train looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ryan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Train wants to sweep but no luck.
Train keeping moving, preventing Ryan from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Train is keeping the position for now.
Ryan postures up in Train's guard and throws a big left but Train blocks it.

Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Train tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Train avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ryan trying to control but Train is working from the bottom.
Train is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ryan is controlling him.

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.
Ryan wants to control from the top but Train keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ryan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jake Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan misses with a two punch combination.

Train throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ryan was covering up waiting for the punch and Train finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Train is in close to Ryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ryan wants to sweep here but Train controlling him for the moment.
Train scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

Train drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Train jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Train is looking to stand up but Ryan won't let him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Train throws a leg kick but Ryan moved away.
Train throws a head kick that misses.
We've been informed that Train has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Train throws a right hand that Ryan ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryan also avoids with ease.
Ryan looks to land a combination. Train sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ryan is defended easily by Train.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Ryan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Train finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown but Train shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Train tries a quick counter leg kick but Ryan is wise to it.
Ryan has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan shoots in looking for a takedown but Train manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ryan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Train throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Train is in Ryan's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Train dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Train swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ryan moves in looking to clinch but Train pushes him off.

Train manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ryan on his heels. He'll look to pass Ryan's guard now, I'm sure.
Ryan trying to keep a closed guard but Train is proving a slippery customer.
Train controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ryan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan working a defensive guard but Train passes into half guard.
Ryan wants to improve his position but Train is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Train wants to work for an arm triangle but Ryan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ryan is looking to improve his position.
Train drops an elbow to the side of Ryan's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Train with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

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

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.
Train lands with a punch from half guard.
Train prevents Ryan from improving his position.
Train is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ryan!
Ryan is trying to escape the mount.
Train looking to control and managing it successfully.
Train is continuing to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Train trying to control but Ryan is having none of it.
The referee warns Ryan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Train unloading with bombs!
Ryan tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train controlling his opponent.
Ryan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Train controlling from the full mount.
Train unloading with bombs!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryan is looking to improve his position but Train isn't that keen on the idea.
Train is landing with some decent strikes but Ryan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Train showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ryan tries for a takedown but Train sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Train releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Train leaves Ryan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Train is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ryan's half guard.
Ryan won't allow Train to pass to mount.
Ryan has a hand on Train's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Train takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Train content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Train wants to finish this one by submission but Ryan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Train.
Ryan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Train wants to stand but Ryan is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.

Train looking for a guillotine from mount but Ryan is having none of it.
Ryan is desperately trying to improve his position but Train has a good base and remains in mount.
Marshall Train has got the better of the ground game so far.
Train raining down hammerfists from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Train is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ryan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ryan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Train controlling the position easily from mount.
Train looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan is trying to escape the mount.

Train is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Train fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan moves in looking to clinch but Train pushes him off.

Train bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Train tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Train tries to stand but Ryan controls the position and pulls Train into his guard.
Ryan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Train works over Ryan with some ground and pound from guard.
Train pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryan is keeping the position for now.
Train is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Train controlling from the top position.
Train trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ryan's guard.
Train stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Train lands a couple of digs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Train seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jake Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall Train is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Train's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Train!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juan Carlos Escobar (ranked 4261 p4p, 415 weight class) and Darren Weeks (ranked 2690 p4p, 291 weight class). Darren Weeks has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Carlos Escobar
vs
Weeks

183 cm
27
159 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

180 cm
24
168 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Juan Carlos Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Weeks!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weeks's corner calls for a 1-2. Weeks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Escobar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Weeks takes the fight into the clinch.

Weeks jumps guard and drags Escobar to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Weeks has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Escobar should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Weeks has tightened it up now! Escobar should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Darren Weeks!
A very excited looking Darren Weeks made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Reece Daniels (ranked 2688 p4p, 255 weight class) and Filip Baran (ranked 5418 p4p, 397 weight class). Daniels comes to the cage accompanied by Eminem - Kings never die. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Daniels
vs
Baran

175 cm
25
153 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

181 cm
22
154 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Decent wrestler
Good elbows
Can Moonwalk

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Reece Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Filip Baran!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baran tries for a takedown but Daniels circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Baran drops his hands momentarily and Daniels takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baran misses with a takedown attempt
and Daniels counters with a head kick. That will keep Baran thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Baran fails with the takedown
and Daniels counters with a head kick. That will keep Baran thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Reece Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Filip Baran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baran tries for a takedown but Daniels sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baran throws a wild hook but Daniels just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Baran gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Daniels raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reece Daniels!
Reece Daniels decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Wood (ranked 1771 p4p, 190 weight class) and Charlie Patch (ranked 4782 p4p, 380 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wood might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Notorious B.I.G - Hypnotyze. Danny Wood could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Charlie Patch's chin.

Wood
vs
Patch

173 cm
20
152 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

176 cm
25
149 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Patch!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wood sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Patch somewhat.

Patch pushes Wood up against the cage in a clinch.
Patch tries to pull guard but Wood forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Patch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wood walks away with a smile on his face. Patch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Danny Wood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Patch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Patch has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Charlie Patch has been cut.
Wood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wood throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Patch colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Wood as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Patch is left battered and dazed whilst Wood and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Wood!
In his post fight interview, Danny Wood started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Dobbs (ranked 2816 p4p, 152 weight class) and Rodrigo De Lima (ranked 2497 p4p, 137 weight class). Dobbs's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dont fear the reaper, Blue oyster cult.. The crowd seem to be enjoying De Lima's choice of entrance music: Linkin Park - Numb. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dobbs
vs
De Lima

172 cm
27
142 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
27
145 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Hot Spunk

Urban Fighter

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Dobbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo De Lima!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Dobbs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dobbs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dobbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De Lima now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A punch combination from De Lima misses.
Dobbs misses with the combination.
De Lima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dave Dobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from De Lima.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbs misses with a wild combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbs takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've been hearing reports that Dobbs has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
De Lima fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dobbs misses with an uppercut
and De Lima counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dobbs thinking.
Dobbs throws a head kick that misses.
De Lima fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dobbs throws a sloppy head kick and De Lima moves out of range easily.
Dobbs throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Lima unleashes a big counter combination but Dobbs bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dobbs misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobbs takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Lima bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dobbs's head backwards.
De Lima throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Lima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dobbs gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Lima lands a really nice looking cross but Dobbs seems unphased.
De Lima throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dobbs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Dobbs moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Dobbs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobbs looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Dobbs breaks from the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Lima checks a leg kick.
De Lima looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodrigo De Lima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Dobbs is predictable there
and De Lima counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Lima slips under a jab.
Dobbs with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling De Lima to score with a decent uppercut.
De Lima throws a right hand that Dobbs ducks under and follows up with a left that Dobbs also avoids with ease.
Dobbs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dobbs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No joy there for Dobbs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Lima throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dobbs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dobbs throws a series of punches but De Lima avoids them all with ease.
Dobbs looks to clinch
and De Lima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dobbs misses with a two punch combination.
Dobbs misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Lima.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dobbs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
De Lima looks to land a combination but Dobbs avoids it well.
Dobbs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dobbs avoids the body shot from De Lima.
Dobbs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dobbs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Lima.
De Lima appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dobbs just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo De Lima dominated that round.
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.

Dobbs throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
De Lima circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and De Lima releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dobbs throws a body shot but no joy.
De Lima connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dobbs momentarily.
Good shot there by De Lima.
De Lima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dobbs rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Lima moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like De Lima was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Lima takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Lima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dobbs in his tracks.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

De Lima's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dobbs moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Dobbs - that landed with a thud.
De Lima tries to pull guard but Dobbs won't allow it.
Dobbs wants to get back to striking at distance but De Lima won't allow it.
Dobbs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dobbs struggles to land a body shot inside as De Lima controls his hands.
Dobbs is struggling to control the position.
Dobbs taking a breather.

De Lima drags the fight down to the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

De Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dobbs is aware though and is defending well.

De Lima working for a triangle but Dobbs defends it easily.
Dobbs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dobbs trying to control the position from guard on top but De Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dobbs is stalling in the full guard.

De Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobbs trying to control but De Lima is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now De Lima is on top in guard.

De Lima trying to control but Dobbs is working from the bottom.

De Lima drops back looking for a leg! Dobbs is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dobbs manages to kick De Lima off! De Lima jumps back into Dobbs's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dobbs working a defensive guard but De Lima passes into half guard.
Dobbs is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dobbs is trying to stand up here but De Lima is controlling him well.
De Lima wants to take a breather but Dobbs is having none of it.
De Lima is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Lima prevents Dobbs from standing back up.

De Lima is working for a submission of some sort.

De Lima is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rodrigo De Lima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dobbs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

De Lima blocks a head kick by Dobbs.
Dobbs takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dobbs is looking to wear down De Lima with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Lima works Dobbs's body with a nice hook.
Dobbs throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dobbs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as De Lima lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dobbs doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dobbs tries to clinch but De Lima moves away
and De Lima counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbs throws a chopping leg kick but De Lima manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dobbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Dobbs is looking to score with low kicks.
Dobbs tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. De Lima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
De Lima scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dobbs doesn't seem bothered though.
Dobbs throws an overhand right that lands on De Lima's shoulder, as De Lima tries to avoid the shot.
Dobbs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dobbs lands a glancing blow to the side of De Lima's head.
De Lima uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dobbs.
A little jabbing left from De Lima on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobbs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dobbs moves forwards but De Lima connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dobbs is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dobbs tries a head kick but it misses.
Dave Dobbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Lima slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dobbs misses with an uppercut
and De Lima counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Lima keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dobbs throws a jab when De Lima was well out of range.

Dobbs has managed to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
De Lima gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dobbs.

De Lima jumps guard.

De Lima is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dobbs has his hands clasped together but De Lima extends and breaks Dobbs's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by De Lima.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodrigo De Lima!
After the big win, Rodrigo De Lima made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Akhmatbek Zholdoshev (ranked 4295 p4p, 418 weight class) and Douglas Dannis (ranked 2950 p4p, 308 weight class). Akhmatbek Zholdoshev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Douglas Dannis's chin.

Zholdoshev
vs
Dannis

185 cm
26
157 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

175 cm
21
168 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Akhmatbek Zholdoshev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Dannis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zholdoshev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dannis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zholdoshev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dannis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dannis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zholdoshev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Dannis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zholdoshev bucks up and tries to throw Dannis off but instead Dannis has got his back!
My spies in Navy Street MMA inform me that Dannis has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dannis is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dannis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zholdoshev trying to get back to his feet but Dannis is in full control for now.
Dannis keeps control of the position easily here as Zholdoshev tries to buck him off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, with Dannis on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Zholdoshev is tapping out... Can he escape the position?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zholdoshev is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dannis is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Dannis gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Dannis gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Dannis apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Dannis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zholdoshev.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Zholdoshev's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Dannis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zholdoshev can't fight it off and eventually Dannis manages to take the fight to the floor. Zholdoshev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zholdoshev wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dannis manages to pass to side control.

Dannis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Dannis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dannis.
Zholdoshev pushes Dannis off looking to stand but Dannis dives back in and keeps control.
Dannis trying to control the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
More stalling from Dannis.
Zholdoshev is looking to get back to is feet but Dannis passes into side control.
Zholdoshev wants to get back to his feet.
Dannis landing strikes.
The referee asks Dannis politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dannis prefers to stall for the moment though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zholdoshev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zholdoshev misses with a combination
and Dannis counters with a stiff right hand.
Zholdoshev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zholdoshev throws a sloppy head kick and Dannis moves out of range easily.
Dannis blocks a head kick by Zholdoshev.
Zholdoshev misses with a wild combination.

Dannis shoots in and bounces Zholdoshev off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zholdoshev is looking to stand back up but Dannis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zholdoshev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Zholdoshev tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dannis manages to move to mount!
Dannis controlling the pace for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zholdoshev is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dannis content just to control the position here.
Dannis is continuing to stall.
Dannis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zholdoshev squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dannis looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Dannis the control monster continue. Boring.
Dannis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Dannis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dannis with shots to the head and body - Zholdoshev looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dannis looking to finish Zholdoshev with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zholdoshev!
Dannis controlling his opponent.
Dannis raining down shots from the mount!
Dannis controlling his opponent.
Dannis with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dannis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zholdoshev looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Zholdoshev that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Dannis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zholdoshev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Dannis lands with an uppercut that bounces Zholdoshev off the cage and back into range.
Zholdoshev throws a head kick but Dannis moves out of range.
Zholdoshev throws a lazy head kick

and Dannis counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dannis.
Dannis is stalling here.
Dannis slows down the pace here.
Zholdoshev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dannis has him pressed against the cage.
Zholdoshev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zholdoshev is looking to break free of the clinch but Dannis has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dannis pulls Zholdoshev into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dannis is on top in guard.

Dannis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dannis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dannis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dannis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zholdoshev pushes Dannis off but Dannis dives into side control.
Dannis content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Yet more stalling tactics from Dannis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zholdoshev is wriggling around trying to escape but Dannis has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Zholdoshev taps out and Dannis picks up the big win! Great work there by Dannis!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Douglas Dannis!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
42%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elias Pukki (ranked 1242 p4p, 159 weight class) and Daana Wyte (ranked 1586 p4p, 198 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Pukki
vs
Wyte

190 cm
26
205 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

190 cm
30
212 lbs
11 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elias Pukki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daana Wyte!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pukki shoots in and bounces Wyte off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pukki stops Wyte from standing up.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Wyte manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wyte wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Wyte breaks from the clinch.
Wyte leaves Pukki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pukki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wyte.
Wyte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pukki circles away quickly and effectively.
Wyte has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pukki is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pukki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wyte's waist but Wyte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pukki off to one side.

Pukki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Wyte manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

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

Wyte throws Pukki to one side and escapes!
Wyte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wyte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wyte throws a looping overhand right but Pukki ducks down to avoid it.
Pukki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wyte's waist but Wyte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pukki off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elias Pukki. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Wyte gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Wyte has his feet on Pukki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wyte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pukki is defended easily by Wyte.
Pukki fails with the takedown
and Wyte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pukki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wyte sprawls well. Wyte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pukki gets slowly back to his feet.
Wyte lands a nice hook to Pukki's body. Pukki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wyte lands a glancing blow to the side of Pukki's head.
Pukki is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Pukki gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wyte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pukki is breathing heavily.
Pukki shoots for a double leg takedown but Wyte sprawls well. He's pushed Pukki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wyte sizes up Pukki with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wyte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pukki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pukki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wyte scores with a shot to the body.
Wyte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good exchange - Wyte coming out on top.
No joy there for Wyte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pukki doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wyte looks to land a combination but Pukki avoids it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wyte, as that shot connected.

Pukki is rocked!
Wyte scores with a shot to the body.
Oh Pukki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wyte fakes the body blow, causing Pukki to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Pukki goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daana Wyte!
As Daana Wyte got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: God is good. Epstein DID kill himself, twice!'.