VFC 29 Where the Fighters At PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Cormier (ranked 25363 p4p, 25290 weight class) and Torro Torvonen (ranked 770 p4p, 772 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Cormier
vs
Torvonen

200 cm
25
265
1 - 3 - 0

195 cm
18
265
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mark Cormier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Torro Torvonen!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torvonen throws a sloppy head kick and Cormier moves out of range easily.
Torvonen misses with a shot to the body
enabling Cormier to counter with a crisp jab.
Torvonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cormier throws a combination. Torvonen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

It looks like Torro Torvonen has been cut.
Cormier misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cormier dodges the punch combination from Torvonen.
Torvonen catches Cormier with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

It looks like Mark Cormier has been cut.
Cormier walks into a stiff left hand from Torvonen.
Torvonen throws a low kick, looking for Cormier's leg but Cormier calmly moves out of range.

Cormier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cormier connects with a nice short shot to Torvonen's temple.
Cormier scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cormier landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cormier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cormier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Torvonen defending well though.
Torvonen tries to get to full guard but Cormier has control of the leg.
Cormier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Cormier wants to work for an arm triangle but Torvonen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cormier winds up and cracks Torvonen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Torvonen tries to get to full guard but Cormier has control of the leg.
Cormier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Cormier not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvonen connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Torvonen trying to control but Cormier postures up.
Cormier missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cormier missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Cormier decides to stand and escape the position.

Cormier has managed to clinch.
Cormier managing to block the knees to the body from Torvonen.
Torvonen wants to take the fight to the mat but Cormier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Torvonen looks winded!

Cormier tightens his grip and picks Torvonen up, before dumping him to the ground. Torvonen manages to land in guard.
Cormier wants to control from the top but Torvonen keeps moving.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cormier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cormier forces his way into half guard.

Cormier stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Cormier closes the distance and clinches.

Cormier pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cormier pulls Torvonen in close to his closed guard and prevents Torvonen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Torvonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torvonen wants to control from the top but Cormier keeps moving.

Torvonen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cormier to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Torvonen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cormier pulls down on the head and he's put Torvonen to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Cormier!

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FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefanus Struvious (ranked 4886 p4p, 6028 weight class) and Lee Longo (ranked 594 p4p, 687 weight class). Struvious's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Am Stronger. Stefanus Struvious has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Struvious
vs
Longo

225 cm
20
260
0 - 0 - 1

190 cm
25
260
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Stefanus Struvious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lee Longo!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Struvious has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Longo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Struvious doesn't seem bothered though.
A clash of legs there as Longo blocks the low kick.
Struvious is breathing heavily.
Longo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Longo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee Longo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struvious shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

It looks like Stefanus Struvious has been cut.

Longo cracks Struvious with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Struvious looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Longo finish him?

Struvious is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Struvious walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Struvious limp body while Longo jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lee Longo!
Stefanus Struvious spoke after the fight, saying 'Damn!'.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sapinho Falante (ranked 4805 p4p, 4761 weight class) and Gosharif Makuryunkan (ranked 586 p4p, 584 weight class). Makuryunkan has chosen National Armenian song as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Falante
vs
Makuryunkan

210 cm
25
275
0 - 0 - 0

197 cm
24
259
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sapinho Falante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gosharif Makuryunkan!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falante just misses with a punch to the body.
Makuryunkan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Makuryunkan there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like Gosharif Makuryunkan has been cut.
Falante scores with a nice strike.
Makuryunkan has a takedown stuffed.
Falante swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horrible takedown attempt by Makuryunkan or perhaps it was just good defense by Falante, which made it look bad.
Falante scores with a body shot.
Falante misses with a body shot.
Makuryunkan throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makuryunkan misses with a takedown
and Falante counters with a straight right hand.
Sapinho Falante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gosharif Makuryunkan.
Makuryunkan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Makuryunkan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That has opened up Gosharif Makuryunkan's cut even more.
Makuryunkan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makuryunkan looks winded!
Falante lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Falante lands a right hook to the body.
Falante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Falante lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Makuryunkan tries to clinch up but Falante circles away and keeps his distance.
Falante swings for the body but Makuryunkan moves out of range.
Falante fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Makuryunkan takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Falante cracks Makuryunkan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Makuryunkan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Falante finish him?

The cut above Gosharif Makuryunkan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Falante is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makuryunkan walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Falante swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sapinho Falante!
Gosharif Makuryunkan spoke after the fight, saying 'Next time maybe'.

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Morgan (ranked 4847 p4p, 3198 weight class) and Rick Ross (ranked 566 p4p, 404 weight class). Rick Ross is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Morgan
vs
Ross

187 cm
25
201
0 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
210
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dexter Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Ross!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Daniel Franklin and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Morgan dives in and scores a takedown into Ross's guard.
Ross avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morgan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ross on the ground.
Ross bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morgan's guard.

Morgan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morgan tries to get out of the position.
Morgan wants to sweep here but Ross controlling him for the moment.

Ross drops back, looking for a kneebar! Morgan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Morgan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Morgan!

Morgan trying to control the action but Ross is working from the bottom.
Morgan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ross is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Morgan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross is looking for a sweep. Morgan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morgan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morgan trying to pass the guard but Ross defending well.
Ross tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg.
Morgan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ross is pressing down on Morgan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Ross has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Morgan doesn't defend quickly enough and Ross has managed to lock this one up! Can Morgan escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Ross on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rick Ross!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inuyasha Fujita (ranked 2961 p4p, 4315 weight class) and Kent Fredricks (ranked 104 p4p, 150 weight class). Fujita kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Heavens path leads through hell by - DRAGONFORCE. Kent Fredricks will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Fujita
vs
Fredricks

187 cm
25
280
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Inuyasha Fujita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kent Fredricks!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Fujita looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fredricks!

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

Fujita is working to tighten his grip on Fredricks's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fredricks has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fujita is really squeezing tight and eventually Fredricks passes out! Fujita breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Inuyasha Fujita!
Inuyasha Fujita seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ge Force (ranked 3078 p4p, 3219 weight class) and Djuro Zec (ranked 396 p4p, 409 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Force
vs
Zec

182 cm
25
205
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
25
220
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ge Force!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Djuro Zec!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Force stuffs the takedown attempt from Zec. Zec gets slowly back to his feet.
Force lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zec looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zec has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Force finds it's way round the side to connect with Zec's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Zec misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force dips to his left and cracks Zec with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick lands from Force.
Force fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zec on the side of the head.
Zec swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Force - just one landing.
Zec misses with a takedown attempt
and Force counters with a straight right hand.
Ge Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djuro Zec.
Zec takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zec ducks under a wild hook from Force.
Zec with the counter takedown but Force avoids it easily.
Zec has a takedown stuffed.
Zec dives in for a single leg takedown but Force sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zec walks into a jab.
Zec looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zec throws a lazy uppercut
and Force counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Force looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A lazy left from Force finds it's target.
Zec misses with a takedown
enabling Force to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force throws a hook but Zec blocks it.
Zec unleashes a big counter combination but Force bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zec takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Force misses with a straight right.
Force scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zec in his tracks.
Zec takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Force lands a jab to the nose.
Force displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zec ducks right into an uppercut from Force.
Force punishes Zec's body with a nice straight punch.
Zec takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force lands with a shot to the body.
Zec fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zec slips a jab and a cross from Force.
Force scores with a jab. Zec acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zec misses the body punch
and Force counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zec loads up on a big right hand but Force slips the punch.
Zec throws a lazy uppercut
letting Force counter with a right hand.
Force with a nice calf kick.
Ge Force seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zec takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zec walks into a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zec's head backwards.
Force connects with a body shot that sends Zec's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zec swings for the body but Force moves out of range.
Force throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zec has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zec walks into a straight right hand from Force.
Force bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zec takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Force throws a right and a left that Zec avoids nicely.
Force's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Force duly obliges.
Force scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Force finds it's way through Zec's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zec misses with a body shot.
Zec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Force fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zec manages to avoid it.
Force lands a really nice looking cross but Zec seems unphased.
Force scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zec is trying hard to land a takedown here. Force sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zec shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Force as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zec shoots for a takedown but Force saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ge Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djuro Zec.

Zec looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Force utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Force preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Force avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zec throwing strikes from guard but Force blocks nicely.
Force avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zec won't allow Force to get back to his feet.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Force stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Force wants it to stay on the feet.
Force lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Force thuds his right hand into Zec's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Force feints a jab promting Zec to slip. Force then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zec slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Force is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zec can do to turn this around?
Zec shoots in looking for a takedown but Force manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zec's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Force fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zec is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Force rather than just go for the knockout.
Zec shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ge Force is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zec throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Force sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Force on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Force loads up on a big right hand but Zec slips the punch.
Ge Force is winning the standup battle so far.
Force displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zec.
Force scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zec doesn't seem bothered though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Force slaps away a takedown attempt from Zec, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Force fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zec just manages to avoid it.
Force lands a slapping body shot.
Zec fails with a takedown attempt.
Force lands a jab to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force cracks Zec with a good jab.
Zec shoots in but no luck this time.
Zec misses with a right hand
and Force counters with a nice body shot.
Zec tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Force defends well and Zec ends up having to push Force into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Force feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Force dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Zec 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Force. Those never looked like landing.
Zec shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Force counters with a nice uppercut.
Force stuns Zec with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Force swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ge Force dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Zec shoots in looking for a takedown. Force tries to sprawl out of it but Zec keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Force manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Force throwing a counter right hand but Zec manages to avoid it.
Force lands a nice shot to the body.
Force throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zec doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Force counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Force throws a good cross that connects.
Nice body punch from Force.

Zec shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Force is trying to defend but Zec finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zec missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zec throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Force knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zec on the ground.
Zec slips a nice elbow through Force's hands, connecting with Force's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Force avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zec.
Well, if Zec is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zec seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Force does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

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.
Zec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Force defending well though.
Force has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zec slips a nice elbow through Force's hands, connecting with Force's forehead.
Zec performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Force defending well though.
Zec looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Force with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Force avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zec.
Force keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zec looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Force with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Force is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zec scores with a couple of nice shots.
Djuro Zec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Force defending well though.
Zec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Force keeps working.
Zec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zec is trying to control the action in half guard but Force is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zec.
Ge Force has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Djuro Zec.
Nice uppercut there from Force.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force slaps away a takedown attempt from Zec, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Zec closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zec lands in his opponent's guard.
Zec throwing strikes from guard but Force blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zec working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Djuro Zec.
I think Force has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ge Force!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luide Matos (ranked 3875 p4p, 2892 weight class) and Chuck Gracie (ranked 505 p4p, 389 weight class). Luide Matos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Matos
vs
Gracie

182 cm
25
235
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
270
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Luide Matos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chuck Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Matos gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matos attempts a counter takedown but Gracie avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie dives in and grabs Matos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matos pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Luide Matos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Gracie.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Matos's waist but Matos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Matos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie with the counter takedown but Matos avoids it easily.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Matos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Matos attempts a counter takedown but Gracie avoids it well and moves away.
Gracie tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matos defends well and Gracie ends up having to push Matos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matos misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie moves out of range as Matos strikes.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Matos but Matos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Matos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Matos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Matos counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie looks winded!
Matos trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Matos connects with a couple of short punches.
Matos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matos wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matos wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Matos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Matos from controlling successfully.
Gracie controls Matos momentarily but Matos frees himself.

Gracie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Matos rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Matos is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Gracie!

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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Vegas (ranked 3072 p4p, 3463 weight class) and Jota Be (ranked 415 p4p, 452 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Vegas
vs
Be

195 cm
25
235
2 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
270
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jimmy Vegas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jota Be!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Be keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vegas moves to clinch but Be breaks away
letting Be counter with a right hand.

It looks like Jimmy Vegas has been cut.
Vegas throws a series of punches but Be moves out of range.
Be swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vegas takes a swing at Be's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Be! But no joy.
Be throws out a powerful jab.
Vegas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Be counters with a nice uppercut.
Vegas tests Be's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vegas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Be counters with a nice uppercut.
Vegas misses with a wild combination.
Vegas throws a sloppy head kick
and Be counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Be counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegas misses with an uppercut
and Be counters with a huge left! Vegas is in big trouble! He's backing up but Be isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Vegas from any more damage. A dominating finish by Be!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jota Be!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Howlett (ranked 2486 p4p, 3000 weight class) and Yildil Od Harad (ranked 323 p4p, 390 weight class). Yildil Od Harad 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!

Howlett
vs
Od Harad

187 cm
25
205
4 - 1 - 0

194 cm
25
215
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Logan Howlett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yildil Od Harad!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howlett scores with a sloppy right hand. Od Harad should have avoided that one.
Howlett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Od Harad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Howlett. Od Harad does a little dance to reset his feet.
Od Harad changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Od Harad 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Horrible takedown attempt by Od Harad or perhaps it was just good defense by Howlett, which made it look bad.

Od Harad has Howlett up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Howlett.
Howlett pushes Od Harad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Od Harad is trying to pull guard but Howlett has him pressed against the cage.
Od Harad throws a punch but it's blocked by Howlett.
Od Harad tries a body shot but Howlett blocks it.
Howlett lands a shoulder strike.
Od Harad has Howlett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Howlett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Logan Howlett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yildil Od Harad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Od Harad successfully pulls guard.
Howlett wanted to stand there but Od Harad had control of the position.
Howlett has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Howlett trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Howlett is stalling in the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Howlett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Od Harad is proving hard to escape from.

Od Harad has his foot on Howlett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howlett works his way back into a safe position though.
Howlett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Od Harad is proving hard to escape from.
Od Harad keeping full guard, as Howlett tries to pass.
Howlett wants to control from the top but Od Harad keeps moving.
Howlett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Howlett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Od Harad is proving hard to escape from.
Howlett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Howlett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Od Harad has his foot on Howlett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Howlett works his way back into a safe position though.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yildil Od Harad!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Silva (ranked 1723 p4p, 3145 weight class) and Lucas Maia (ranked 248 p4p, 421 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Silva
vs
Maia

188 cm
25
250
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
269
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jackson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lucas Maia!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Silva shoots in and gets a takedown into Maia's guard.
Maia is trying to keep Silva in close.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Maia is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Maia working for submissions but it's allowed Silva to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maia can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maia manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Maia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to control from the top but Maia keeps moving.
Maia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Maia is looking for a triangle but Silva pushes his legs off easily.
Maia wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Maia looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Maia is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.

Maia seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva is staying active underneath Maia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Maia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva tries to roll over but Maia keeps him under control.
Maia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maia looking to pass the guard.

Maia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!

Silva wants to control but Maia is keeping him busy.
Maia tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Maia can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia tries to bench press Silva off him but Silva keeps the position.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!

Silva is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Silva turns into Maia and is now in his guard.
Maia wants to improve his position but instead Silva has moved into half guard.
Silva is thwarting Maia's attempts to control the position.
Maia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Maia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maia.
Maia pulls Silva in to control the position.
Maia looking for a sweep. Not yet Maia, not yet.
Maia is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maia controls Silva momentarily but Silva frees himself.
Maia bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.

And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lucas Maia will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Maia to the mat! Maia manages to get full guard.
Maia is wriggling around but Silva manages to pass to half guard.

Maia manages to get to full guard.
Maia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.

Silva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maia trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Maia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Silva can't keep his opponent in guard - Maia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Silva won't allow Maia to pass to mount.

Maia is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva trying to keep a closed guard but Maia is proving a slippery customer.
Maia tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Maia from controlling successfully.
Maia advances to half guard.

Maia 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.
Maia wants to pass the guard but Silva is defending well.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Maia is keeping busy.

Maia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maia trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.

Maia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Maia advances to half 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.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva is staying active underneath Maia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maia content to control rather than advance.

Maia is looking for a kimura here.
Silva wants to improve his position but Maia is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Maia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Silva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Silva is in Maia's guard.
Maia is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Silva dives into side control.

Maia tries to improve position but can't.
Maia tries to control but Silva manages to take his back.
Maia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Silva's guard. Nice work there by Maia.
Maia advances to half guard.
Maia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva trying to control but Maia postures up.
Maia trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.

Silva is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Maia is tapping! Great win for Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jackson Silva!