TD 14 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morty Horowitz (ranked 4125 p4p, 6293 weight class) and Gonzo Souza (ranked 345 p4p, 412 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Horowitz
vs
Souza

170 cm
28
140
7 - 5 - 0

180 cm
27
155
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Seventh Circle Clothing

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 New York, Morty Horowitz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gonzo Souza!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horowitz throws a nice head kick!

It looks like Gonzo Souza has been cut.
A nice combination there by Horowitz.
Horowitz scores with a jab to the head.
Souza walks into a jab.
Horowitz leaves Souza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horowitz scores with a jab to the head.
Horowitz loads up on a big right hand but Souza slips the punch.
Horowitz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Souza stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Souza gets caught flat footed, as Horowitz shoots in with a quick 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Horowitz is aware though and is defending well.
Souza controlling the position.
Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Horowitz is aware though and is defending well.

Horowitz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Souza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Horowitz uses it to pass to side control.
Souza is trying to get back to half guard.
Souza manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horowitz prevents Souza from improving his position.
Souza has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Horowitz is working away from the top position though.
Souza is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Horowitz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Horowitz's back!
Souza keeps control of the position as Horowitz tries to break free.

Horowitz is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Horowitz is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Souza patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

Horowitz won't enjoy being in this position. Souza looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Horowitz is tapping - it's over boys! Souza picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gonzo Souza!
In defeat, Morty Horowitz stepped up to the mic, saying 'You no MMA FIGHTER!'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Hoola (ranked 4911 p4p, 4968 weight class) and Jamie Newman (ranked 371 p4p, 372 weight class). Hoola comes into the arena with Alvin & The Chipmunks - Christmas song blaring out of the sound system. Ray Hoola has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Hoola
vs
Newman

178 cm
25
152
7 - 3 - 0

172 cm
19
145
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

Shadow Realm NYC

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Hoola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jamie Newman!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hoola throws a body punch but Newman moves out of range.

Hoola moves into range and clinches up with Newman.
Hoola lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Newman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hoola is fighting to break Newman's control of his arms but Newman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Newman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newman is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoola is pulling down on Newman's head to control his posture.

Hoola has his foot on Newman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Newman works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newman content to stall in guard here.
Newman looking to pass the guard.
Newman wants to control from the top but Hoola keeps moving.
Newman is looking to work some ground and pound but Hoola has wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Newman throws a big elbow that misses.
Hoola is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newman wants to pass the guard but Hoola is keeping the position.

Newman stands up from Hoola's guard - Newman perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hoola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Newman pushes Hoola up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoola jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Newman walks away with a smile on his face. Hoola gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Newman slips a straight right by Hoola.

Newman closes the distance and pushes Hoola back into the cage.
Hoola will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Newman up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hoola swings wildly with an uppercut but Newman uses good head movement to avoid it.

Newman breaks the clinch.
Newman's coach down at Canadian Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Newman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Newman moves out of range as Hoola strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Newman is defended easily by Hoola.
Hoola was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

Newman has Hoola up against the cage in a clinch.
Newman blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoola lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Newman blocking some punches.
Hoola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoola keeps control of Newman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Newman to work.

Newman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Hoola gets tackled into the cage by Newman. Newman maintains the clinch.
Hoola stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newman blocks a body shot from Hoola.
Newman looking to stall.
Hoola tries a body shot but Newman blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamie Newman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hoola's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Newman misses with a combination

and Hoola moves into the clinch.
Hoola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Newman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Newman landing some decent shots from guard.
Hoola controls Newman momentarily but Newman frees himself.

Hoola escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Newman content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola keeping full guard, as Newman tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoola wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hoola is trying to hold Newman in close to prevent damage but Newman has managed to pass into half guard.

Hoola looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newman passes to full mount!
Hoola knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Newman on the ground.
Newman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jamie Newman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newman wants to control the pace but Hoola is squirming around nicely.
Hoola tries to improve his position but instead Newman has taken his back!
Newman throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Newman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoola trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

Hoola showing good submission defense here.
Newman controlling the position well here. Hoola rolled but Newman kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hoola is in bad spot here.
Newman somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Newman misses with a punch to the head.
Newman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Newman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hoola defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hoola trying to control the position but Newman manages to sink in the hooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.

Newman is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hoola knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hoola for a finish.

Newman is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Hoola won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Newman off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jamie Newman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hoyce Gracias (ranked 6081 p4p, 2730 weight class) and Gerrad Skolz (ranked 591 p4p, 350 weight class). Hoyce Gracias had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gracias
vs
Skolz

190 cm
23
185
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
178
4 - 2 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hoyce Gracias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gerrad Skolz!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skolz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gracias.
Gracias is looking to slow Skolz down with leg kicks.
Skolz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracias throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Skolz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch lands to the side of Gracias 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Gracias is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Skolz's half guard.

Gracias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skolz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracias.
Gracias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracias trying to mount his opponent but Skolz defends it.
Gracias is trying to control the action in half guard but Skolz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skolz wants to get back to full guard.
Skolz avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracias.
Skolz is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Skolz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Skolz.
Skolz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracias is looking to work some ground and pound but Skolz has wrist control.

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.
Skolz pulls Gracias in to control the position.

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

Skolz won't allow Gracias to sweep him here.
Skolz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Gracias is proving hard to escape from.
Gracias can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skolz controls the pace.
Gracias wants to sweep but no luck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Skolz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracias is trying to keep Skolz in close.

Gracias working for a triangle but Skolz defends it easily.
Skolz preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Skolz gets to his feet. Gracias looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Skolz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Skolz blocks the body kick.
Skolz throws a counter combo.
Skolz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gracias moves away from the strike by Skolz.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Skolz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracias half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gracias has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Skolz finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracias's head.

Gracias is rocked!

It looks like Hoyce Gracias has been cut.
Skolz throws a monster overhand right that drops Gracias! Skolz follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerrad Skolz!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Middle Bear (ranked 3843 p4p, 3156 weight class) and Casey Silk (ranked 332 p4p, 283 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Bear
vs
Silk

175 cm
30
144
5 - 7 - 0

176 cm
26
152
4 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Shadow Realm NYC

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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Middle Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Casey Silk!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bear gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silk is pressed up against the cage. Bear has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silk down to the mat. Silk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bear looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silk stuffs the takedown attempt from Bear. Bear gets slowly back to his feet.
Bear tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bear has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Middle Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Silk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Silk controlling the action here.
Bear is trying to get back to full guard.
Bear moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

Silk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bear has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Silk has managed to get both his arms back between Bear's legs - danger averted.
Bear controls Silk momentarily but Silk frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Silk landing some decent shots from guard.
Silk wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Silk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bear has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silk is working away from the top position though.
Bear flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bear tries to roll over but Silk keeps him under control.

Bear actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear tries to roll over but Silk keeps him under control.
Bear has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silk lands with a punch from half guard.
Bear punching from the bottom.
Bear is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Bear looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silk scoring with strikes to the body and head.

Bear looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silk is nestled in close to Bear, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bear wants to control but Silk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bear makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bear.
Bear wants to sweep here but Silk controlling him for the moment.
Silk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bear is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silk's guard.

Silk looking to control.
Silk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bear haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bear wants to control from the top but Silk keeps moving.
Silk looking for a sweep. Not yet Silk, not yet.

Bear is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Silk is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Silk has escaped and now he's on top!

Silk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silk wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bear looking for a guillotine here but Silk defends easily.

Bear throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Bear escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Silk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Bear looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silk 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.
Silk landing with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bear tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bear checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bear keeps the fight on the outside.
As Silk tries to get set, Bear tries to push him back and clinch up but Silk manages to avoid the attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bear looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Bear closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Silk quickly recovers to half guard.
Silk regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silk will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Silk controlling Bear's posture.
Bear trying to control but Silk is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silk not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silk keeping full guard, as Bear tries to pass.
Silk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bear passes Silk's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Bear is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silk defends it well.
Silk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bear.
Bear is looking to take a break and control but Silk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silk trying to hold on to Bear's head to control him but Bear postures up.

Bear seems to be working for a kimura but Silk defends the submission attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silk is looking for a sweep. Bear is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Silk missing with punches from the bottom.
Silk tries to roll over but Bear keeps him under control.
Silk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bear scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bear passes the guard and advances to mount!
Silk tries to reverse the position but Bear maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear is looking to work his way around to Silk's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Silk is working to get back to half guard.
Bear takes Silk's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Silk is in trouble.

Bear looking to break Silk's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Silk remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bear will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Bear has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Silk is defending well but eventually Bear manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Silk has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Middle Bear!
Middle Bear was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jah Kid (ranked 3067 p4p, 2733 weight class) and Max Planck (ranked 324 p4p, 300 weight class). Kid comes into the arena with Walk - Pantera blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Kid
vs
Planck

194 cm
28
279
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
29
272
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

SynCity Fightwear

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jah Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Planck!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Planck misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Kid was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Planck.

Planck gets the takedown into side control.
Kid is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Planck's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Planck stalling.
Kid is trying to maintain the position but Planck is very close to passing his half guard.
Kid is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Planck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kid regains full guard. Nicely done.

Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Planck got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Planck has managed to get both his arms back between Kid's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Planck wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.

Kid looking for a guillotine here but Planck defends easily.

Kid is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Planck is aware though and is defending well.
Kid has a closed guard, preventing Planck from standing up.
Kid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Planck is one step ahead there.

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.
Planck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kid controls Planck momentarily but Planck frees himself.
Kid looking for a sweep. Not yet Kid, not yet.

Kid is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Planck defends well.
Planck won't allow Kid to sweep him here.

Planck thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Planck preventing the sweep.
Planck wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Planck is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Planck wants to stand but Kid is controlling his posture from full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kid tries to clinch there but Planck circles away.

Kid tries to keep at a distance but Planck has taken the fight into the clinch.

Planck manages to pull guard.
Kid wants to control from the top but Planck keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Planck trying to control the position.
Kid tries to free his leg and advance position but Planck is retaining full guard.
Kid advances position into side control!
Kid wants to lay and pray for a moment but Planck keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Planck's face as Kid controls the position.

Kid goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Planck has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kid but great work by Planck.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kid tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid is trying to control Planck's posture but Planck avoids it.
Kid tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Max Planck dominated that round.
That's time! Kid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Planck drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kid tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Planck slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Planck wants to control but Kid is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Planck presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Kid slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Planck throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kid tries to get to full guard but Planck has control of the leg.
Planck is stalling here. Kid is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Planck seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Kid has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Planck tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Kid prevents Planck from getting the reversal.

Kid moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Planck has worked his arm free - good work by Planck!
Max Planck has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Planck keeping his opponent close.
Kid is looking to take a break and control but Planck is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Planck prevents Kid from moving into mount.
Planck is trying to improve his position.
Planck gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kid wants to control but Planck is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kid is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Planck has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kid is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Planck tries to lock up and control but Kid gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kid fails to advance to Planck's back.
Planck keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Kid working for a submission but Planck is keeping him at bay.
Planck prevents Kid from taking his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid prevents Planck from getting the reversal.
Planck tries to hold on but Kid pushes him away.
Planck can't escape the position.
Kid fails to move to back control.

Kid is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Planck can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kid wants to take Planck's back here but Planck is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Planck has given up his back. Will we see Kid going for some submissions?

Kid looking for the choke from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jah Kid dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Planck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kid tries to throw a body punch but Planck avoids it by throwing Kid back against the cage.
Kid working aggressively here.
Kid can't find room to land a body shot as Planck controls the action.

Planck breaks the clinch.
Planck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kid.
Planck scores with a push kick.
Nice uppercut there from Kid.

Planck forces Kid back against the cage and clinches.
Kid tries a body shot but Planck blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kid manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Planck 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.
Planck postures up.
Planck sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid 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.
Planck trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Planck controls from within his opponent's guard.
Planck postures up.
Kid 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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Planck drives through and clinches with Kid against the cage.
Kid jumps guard but Planck turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Planck manages to break the clinch.
Jah Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Planck shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Planck showed some decent athleticism there.

Planck is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Planck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid blocking the ground and pound attempt from Planck.
Kid has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Planck is working away from the top position though.
Kid gets back to full guard.
Kid looking for a sweep. Not yet Kid, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid has a closed guard, preventing Planck from standing up.
Planck trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Planck wanted to stand there but Kid had control of the position.
Planck won't allow Kid to sweep him here.
Planck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kid looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kid is on top in guard.

Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kid passes Planck's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Planck missing with punches from the bottom.
Kid trying to control the action but Planck is working from the bottom.
Kid working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Planck's thigh. Planck counters though and makes it back to full guard.

Planck working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kid doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kid manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kid wants to control from the top but Planck keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Planck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Planck has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Planck!
Max Planck decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Jah Kid stepped up to the mic, saying 'Its easy to win when your cheating'.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarrod Beard (ranked 1982 p4p, 5954 weight class) and Ispa Hunter (ranked 216 p4p, 536 weight class). Beard comes to the cage accompanied by Ladies Love Country Boys - Trace Adkins. Ispa Hunter has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jarrod Beard's chin.

Beard
vs
Hunter

192 cm
22
280
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
23
246
2 - 3 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarrod Beard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ispa Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter lands a two punch combo.
Hunter shoots in but no luck this time.

Beard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Beard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Beard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Beard scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hunter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hunter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beard is looking to take a break and control but Hunter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Hunter looking for submissions off his back.

Hunter has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Beard. Oh but Hunter has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Beard goes limp - he's gone! Hunter jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ispa Hunter!

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C
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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slon Mamontov (ranked 3423 p4p, 1103 weight class) and Leonard Susskind (ranked 435 p4p, 155 weight class). Leonard Susskind is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Mamontov
vs
Susskind

180 cm
25
179
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
21
185
7 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Slon Mamontov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Susskind!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, David Schapiro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susskind loads up on a big right hand but Mamontov slips the punch.
Mamontov tries to counter with a takedown but Susskind is quick to defend against it.

Mamontov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Susskind manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Susskind is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamontov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mamontov tries to free his leg and advance position but Susskind is retaining full guard.
Mamontov trying to control but Susskind is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mamontov ducks under a wild hook from Susskind.
Susskind has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Susskind throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mamontov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mamontov or perhaps it was just good defense by Susskind, which made it look bad.
Susskind throws a head kick that misses

and Mamontov counters with a shoot takedown. Susskind fights it but they end up in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamontov advances position into side control!

Mamontov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Susskind, who protects the arm well.
Mamontov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Susskind!
Mamontov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mamontov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Susskind is looking to escape.
Mamontov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Mamontov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susskind is wriggling around trying to escape.

Mamontov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Susskind is looking to improve his position but Mamontov isn't that keen on the idea.
Mamontov wants to control the pace but Susskind is squirming around nicely.
Mamontov controlling from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Susskind defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mamontov.
Mamontov controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mamontov tries to control but Susskind wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Susskind is controlling an arm, preventing Mamontov from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mamontov has hold of Susskind's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Susskind manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mamontov wants to take Susskind's back here but Susskind is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Slon Mamontov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Mamontov fails with the takedown
and Susskind counters with a right hand to the body.
Susskind wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Susskind gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mamontov looking to pass the guard.
Mamontov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Susskind can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Susskind keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamontov stays in close to Susskind's body and controls the position.
Susskind trying to keep a closed guard but Mamontov is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Susskind keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Susskind. That snapped Mamontov's head back.
Susskind connects with a nice looking jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Susskind dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Mamontov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Susskind to the mat! Susskind manages to get full guard.
Susskind can't keep his opponent in guard - Mamontov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Still in half guard, Mamontov seems content to control.
Mamontov wants to free his trapped foot but Susskind is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mamontov is figuring out what he wants to do next.

Mamontov wants to work for an arm triangle but Susskind is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mamontov trying to control the action but Susskind is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Susskind is defending well.
Mamontov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mamontov trying to mount his opponent but Susskind defends it.
Mamontov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mamontov controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mamontov is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Susskind is in real trouble.

Mamontov looking to break Susskind's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Susskind remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Mamontov will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

Mamontov looking for the RNC.

Susskind defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Mamontov is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Susskind has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Mamontov has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Susskind taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Mamontov doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Slon Mamontov!
A relieved looking Slon Mamontov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ankle Breaker (ranked 1830 p4p, 1128 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 164 p4p, 104 weight class). Ankle Breaker had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Breaker
vs
Polo

167 cm
29
142
9 - 6 - 0

170 cm
28
148
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ankle Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Breaker shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Breaker showed some decent athleticism there.
Breaker is trying to control. Polo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ankle Breaker!
Our winner, Ankle Breaker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Grimes (ranked 985 p4p, 2812 weight class) and Verney Lapierre (ranked 88 p4p, 255 weight class). Lapierre has chosen Sugar as his entrance music. Verney Lapierre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Grimes
vs
Lapierre

176 cm
23
155
14 - 0 - 0

156 cm
23
142
7 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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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 14 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gunnar Grimes !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Verney Lapierre!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lapierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lapierre swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lapierre throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grimes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lapierre swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Grimes clinches up against the cage.
Grimes jumps guard but Lapierre stands there with Grimes around his waist. Grimes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grimes tries to pull guard but Lapierre forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Grimes has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

Grimes is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lapierre is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grimes to the mat. Grimes regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Lapierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

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

Grimes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lapierre defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

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

Grimes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily.

Grimes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lapierre is aware though and is defending well.

Grimes working for a triangle but Lapierre defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Grimes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lapierre defends it easily.

Grimes working for a triangle but Lapierre defends it easily.

Grimes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lapierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lapierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Lapierre got a little sloppy there for a moment and Grimes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lapierre has managed to get both his arms back between Grimes 's legs - danger averted.

Grimes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Grimes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Grimes has his foot on Lapierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lapierre works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily.

Grimes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Lapierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Grimes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lapierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Lapierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gunnar Grimes will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lapierre throws out a loose jab but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lapierre keeps the fight on the outside.
Lapierre throws out a counter right but Grimes avoids it with no problem.
Grimes tries to clinch up.
Grimes tries to clinch there but Lapierre circles away.
Grimes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lapierre circles away.
Lapierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grimes misses with a takedown
and Lapierre connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grimes moves in looking to clinch but Lapierre pushes him off.
Grimes fails with an attempt to clinch.

Grimes drives through and clinches with Lapierre against the cage.

Grimes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Grimes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grimes is looking for a triangle but Lapierre pushes his legs off easily.

Grimes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lapierre gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily.

Grimes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lapierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Lapierre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lapierre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily.

Grimes working for a triangle but Lapierre defends it easily.

Lapierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily.

Grimes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Grimes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Lapierre drops back looking for a leg! Grimes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Grimes manages to kick Lapierre off! Lapierre jumps back into Grimes 's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Grimes has his foot on Lapierre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lapierre works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gunnar Grimes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grimes 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Grimes darts in looking for a takedown but Lapierre gets double underhooks and turns Grimes into the cage.
Grimes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lapierre smiles and moves away.
Grimes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lapierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Grimes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grimes wants to clinch but Lapierre slips to the side
and Lapierre counters with a nice uppercut.
Grimes moves away from the strike by Lapierre.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Grimes is defended easily by Lapierre.
It seemed like Lapierre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunnar Grimes . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grimes is looking to clinch but Lapierre is avoiding it.
Lapierre throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes shoots in for a takedown but Lapierre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lapierre looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

Grimes drives through and clinches with Lapierre against the cage.

Grimes decides to pull guard.
Grimes wants to sweep here but Lapierre controlling him for the moment.

Grimes looking for a guillotine here but Lapierre defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lapierre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Grimes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Grimes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Grimes is looking for a triangle but Lapierre pushes his legs off easily.

Lapierre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Grimes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lapierre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gunnar Grimes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.