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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between XANDER GIVENS (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Get Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). GIVENS comes to the cage accompanied by Im going to fuck you up . XANDER GIVENS had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.7lbs, 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. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

GIVENS
vs
Some

175 cm
18
160 lbs
6 - 1 - 2

180 cm
18
161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

MMA's Best Nutrition
XXX Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, XANDER GIVENS!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Get Some!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
GIVENS is looking to clinch.
GIVENS looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Some lands a head kick!
GIVENS pulls out of a head kick attempt.

GIVENS closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - GIVENS lands in his opponent's guard.

Some looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Some looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
GIVENS trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Some looking to hit a scissor sweep but GIVENS is one step ahead there.
Some is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GIVENS prevents Some from getting back to his feet.
GIVENS thows a big elbow that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Both fighters circling a little - Some finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
GIVENS fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Some drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Some really doesn't want to stay on the ground with GIVENS. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Some trying to control the action but GIVENS is working from the bottom.
GIVENS is looking for a sweep.
GIVENS sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wants to get back to his feet.
GIVENS wants to get back to his feet.
Some is thwarting GIVENS's attempts to control the position.
GIVENS is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Some is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
GIVENS tries for a takedown but Some circles away easily

and Some counters with a nice double leg into guard.
GIVENS looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Some must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
GIVENS controls Some momentarily but Some frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GIVENS wants to sweep but no luck.

GIVENS wriggles free and stands up.
Some looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? GIVENS is fending him off so far but Some persists. Nope, GIVENS circles away and we're back to standing.
GIVENS fails with the takedown

and Some counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Some.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for XANDER GIVENS. That's going to take a lot out of him.

GIVENS is working an open guard so Some takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Some rushes GIVENS and presses him up against the cage.

Some successfully pulls guard.
Some looking to hit a scissor sweep but GIVENS is one step ahead there.
GIVENS trying to control the position from guard on top but Some is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

GIVENS avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some trying to control the position.
Some looking to hit a scissor sweep but GIVENS is one step ahead there.
GIVENS trying to control the position from guard on top but Some is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Some holds on and takes a little breather.
Some wants to sweep here but GIVENS controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Get Some dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A good leg kick by Some.
Some moves in looking to clinch but GIVENS pushes him off.
Some keeps the fight on the outside.
XANDER GIVENS is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

GIVENS closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
GIVENS is thwarting Some's attempts to control the position.
GIVENS looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Some with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
GIVENS stops Some from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Some manages to get to full guard.
GIVENS controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
GIVENS wants to stand and escape but instead Some has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
GIVENS not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Some slips nicely into half guard.
GIVENS wants to control but Some is keeping busy.
GIVENS looks like he's trying to stand up.
Some is pressing down on GIVENS's thigh, looking to free his foot. GIVENS is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Some lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Some is tying to control. GIVENS wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Some escapes and gets back to his feet.

Some shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Some showed some decent athleticism there.
Some performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Get Some has got the better of the ground game so far.

Some decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

GIVENS darts in and clinches Some up against the cage.
Some fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GIVENS is trying to break free.

Some lands a takedown into guard.
GIVENS tries to land a sweep but no joy.
GIVENS keeping moving, preventing Some from controlling successfully.
GIVENS wants to hit a switch here but Some passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for GIVENS there!
Some controlling the pace for now.
Some prevents GIVENS from getting the reversal.
Some lands a heavy elbow.
Some landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
GIVENS keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Some wants to get back to his feet but GIVENS is holding on tight.
GIVENS wants to control but Some is having none of it.
GIVENS is wriggling around trying to escape.
Some controlling from mount.
GIVENS working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Get Some showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Some throws a head kick but GIVENS moves out of range.
GIVENS misses with a hook

and Some counters with a shoot takedown. GIVENS fights it but they end up in guard.
GIVENS wants to get back to his feet but Some passes into half guard.
Some trying to control from half guard but GIVENS is working away.
GIVENS lands with a few short shots to the body.
Some trying to control from half guard but GIVENS is working away.
Some wants to stand up but GIVENS has a hold of him and won't allow it.
GIVENS wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Still in half guard, Some seems content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some passes to side control.
Some cracks GIVENS with a big elbow.

Some has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

GIVENS closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Some to the mat! Some manages to get full guard.

Some throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! GIVENS escapes and throws Some's legs to the side, diving into side control!
GIVENS postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

GIVENS tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no GIVENS has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Some tries to bench press GIVENS off him but GIVENS keeps the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some manages to work his way to half guard, despite GIVENS's best efforts.
GIVENS slows the pace down in half guard.

Some manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Some moves into the clinch successfully.
GIVENS tries for a takedown. No joy.
Some blocks a body shot from GIVENS.
GIVENS wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Some breaks from the clinch.
GIVENS shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Some counters with a single leg into guard. GIVENS didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
GIVENS is really struggling to control Some but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Some wants to pass the guard but GIVENS is keeping the position.

GIVENS had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Some is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. GIVENS Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Some's back instead.
Some wants to escape the position.
Some has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

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.
Some is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Some is keeping busy.

GIVENS is looking for the choke from the back position but Some is controlling his hands well.
Some trying to control the position but GIVENS manages to sink in the hooks.
GIVENS is controlling the position but Some somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Some is looking for a sweep. GIVENS is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
GIVENS tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Some counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Get Some!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khaled Hosseini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Jalinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hosseini
vs
Jalinski

225 cm
22
300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

225 cm
22
280 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khaled Hosseini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Jalinski!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hosseini shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hosseini controlling the pace for now.
Jalinski tries to hold on but Hosseini pushes him away.
Hosseini controlling from the full mount.
Hosseini with good strikes from the mount here!
Jalinski tries to lock up and control but Hosseini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hosseini throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jalinski can't escape the position.
Hosseini takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jalinski is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalinski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Hosseini controlling the position easily from mount.
Hosseini knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jalinski on the ground.
Hosseini avoids the attempt from Jalinski to control.
Jalinski is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalinski is looking to improve his position but Hosseini isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Hosseini wants to finish this one by submission but Jalinski is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hosseini.
Hosseini looking to ground and pound but Jalinski is blocking nicely.
Jalinski is trying to stand up.
Hosseini throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jalinski because Hosseini loaded up on that one.
Hosseini controlling from the full mount.
Jalinski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hosseini landing punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jalinski keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jalinski looks gassed!
Hosseini controlling from the full mount.
Hosseini looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

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.
Hosseini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hosseini fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hosseini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hosseini postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jalinski looks a forlorn figure.
Jalinski is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hosseini forces the positional change into back control.
Hosseini avoiding Jalinski 's attempts to control his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khaled Hosseini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hosseini scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hosseini keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hosseini wants to pass to mount but Jalinski is defending the position.
Jalinski pushes Hosseini off looking to stand but Hosseini dives back in and keeps control.
Hosseini stalling.
Hosseini stops Jalinski from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jalinski wants to control but Hosseini is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Hosseini 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalinski tries to get to full guard but Hosseini has control of the leg.

Hosseini seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jalinski is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Khaled Hosseini!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Dre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tad Corn Fed Beef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dre comes to the cage accompanied by Macaframma By X-Raided. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dre
vs
Corn Fed Beef

190 cm
18
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
19
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Likes ground

Attliction

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Dre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tad Corn Fed Beef!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Corn Fed Beef tries to avoid it but Dre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Corn Fed Beef to the ground. Corn Fed Beef escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Corn Fed Beef decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dre wants to get back to full guard.
Dre gets full guard.
Dre bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Corn Fed Beef's guard.
Corn Fed Beef looking for a sweep. Not yet Corn Fed Beef, not yet.
Corn Fed Beef is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Corn Fed Beef looking for a sweep. Not yet Corn Fed Beef, not yet.
Dre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corn Fed Beef is keeping the position for now.
Corn Fed Beef looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dre is one step ahead there.
Corn Fed Beef keeping moving, preventing Dre from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Corn Fed Beef can do anything to dispel that myth.
Corn Fed Beef pulls Dre in close to prevent any damage.
Corn Fed Beef really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Corn Fed Beef looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Corn Fed Beef keeping moving, preventing Dre from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Dre looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Corn Fed Beef is fending him off so far but Dre persists. Nope, Corn Fed Beef circles away and we're back to standing.

Corn Fed Beef shoots in and bounces Dre off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dre is breathing heavily.
Corn Fed Beef preventing the sweep.
Dre has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Corn Fed Beef has passed into side control.
Corn Fed Beef landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Dre looks to move to half guard but instead Corn Fed Beef has passed into mount! Damn!
Corn Fed Beef landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corn Fed Beef takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dre is looking to improve his position but Corn Fed Beef isn't that keen on the idea.
Corn Fed Beef controlling from the full mount.
Dre is desperately trying to improve his position but Corn Fed Beef has a good base and remains in mount.
Dre is trying to stand up.
Dre is wriggling around trying to escape.
Corn Fed Beef looking to control and managing it successfully.

Corn Fed Beef working for a submission but Dre is keeping him at bay.
Corn Fed Beef looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dre can't escape the position.
Corn Fed Beef controlling the pace for now.
Dre wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Corn Fed Beef with the ground and pound from mount.
Dre is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dre is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dre gets back to half guard.

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.
Dre is refusing to be controlled, as Corn Fed Beef sits in half guard.
Dre moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Corn Fed Beef preventing the sweep.

Dre has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corn Fed Beef can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dre is on top in guard.
Dre would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Corn Fed Beef works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dre looking to pass the guard.
Corn Fed Beef striking from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tad Corn Fed Beef dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Dre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Corn Fed Beef drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dre wants to stand but Corn Fed Beef is controlling the position.
Dre trying to control the position.
Corn Fed Beef stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dre wants to sweep here but Corn Fed Beef controlling him for the moment.
Corn Fed Beef working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corn Fed Beef stops Dre from standing up.
Corn Fed Beef content to stall in guard here.
Dre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Corn Fed Beef is breathing heavily.
Dre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Corn Fed Beef is looking for a sweep. Dre is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Corn Fed Beef is trying to control but can't.
Dre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dre working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Corn Fed Beef keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dre throwing shots but Corn Fed Beef is blocking nicely.
Dre drops an elbow to the side of Corn Fed Beef's head.
Dre landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dre seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Corn Fed Beef is rocked!
Dre is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Corn Fed Beef is still in real trouble! Can Dre finish him?
Dre seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Corn Fed Beef is in trouble now - Dre has advanced to mount!
Corn Fed Beef in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dre is landing with some decent strikes but Corn Fed Beef is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dre looking to control but Corn Fed Beef is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Corn Fed Beef wants to hold on but Dre pushes him away.
Dre working Corn Fed Beef over with strikes here.
Dre lands a nice shot to the head.
Dre landing strikes from the mount.
Dre 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.

Dre is working for a guillotine from mount but Corn Fed Beef frees his head quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corn Fed Beef holds on to Dre as tight as he can, avoiding damage.

Dre swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Dre!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Jalinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaq Oneil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jalinski has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Dirk Jalinski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Shaq Oneil's chin.

Jalinski
vs
Oneil

225 cm
22
300 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirk Jalinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shaq Oneil!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

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

Oneil has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jalinski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Oneil controlling the positon.
Oneil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jalinski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jalinski wants to control his opponent's hands but Oneil gets his hands free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Oneil controlling well, preventing Jalinski from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalinski wants to escape the position.
Oneil tries to get the hooks in deep but Jalinski pushed the leg off.
Oneil has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jalinski's body.
Jalinski rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Jalinski trying to control but Oneil postures up.
Oneil stops Jalinski from getting back to his feet.
Jalinski is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oneil drops an elbow to the side of Jalinski's head.
Oneil trying to control the pace.
Oneil wants to pass the guard but Jalinski is defending well.
Oneil perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oneil is looking to take a break and control but Jalinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oneil thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jalinski's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalinski is trying is best to control the position here.
Jalinski is trying to maintain the position but Oneil is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Oneil connects with a nice short shot to Jalinski's temple.
Oneil is taking a breather. Jalinski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jalinski is not content to let Oneil control the position.
Jalinski is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oneil's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oneil's back!
Oneil avoids the strikes from Jalinski.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jalinski's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Oneil rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

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.
Jalinski is looking to take a break and control but Oneil is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Oneil actively working from the bottom here.
Oneil tries to get to full guard but Jalinski has control of the leg.
Oneil is not content to let Jalinski control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Oneil shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oneil 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shaq Oneil dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Oneil circles away from the clinch attempt

and Oneil counters with a shoot takedown. Jalinski fights it but they end up in guard.
Oneil 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.
Jalinski has control of Oneil's left arm, preventing Oneil from doing any damage.
Oneil wants to control from the top but Jalinski keeps moving.
Jalinski is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jalinski is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oneil!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oneil is trying to escape the mount.
Oneil is trying to reverse the position but instead Jalinski has taken his back - oops!
Jalinski doesn't have the hooks in and Oneil manages to turn into his guard.
Oneil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jalinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oneil is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Oneil lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like Dirk Jalinski has been cut.
Oneil stuffs the takedown.
Jalinski shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oneil as he jumps to the side.

Oneil shoots in and bounces Jalinski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jalinski keeping moving, preventing Oneil from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jalinski keeping full guard, as Oneil tries to pass.
Jalinski controls Oneil momentarily but Oneil frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalinski 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.
Oneil trying to control the position from guard on top but Jalinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oneil is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Shaq Oneil has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jalinski wants to sweep here but Oneil controlling him for the moment.
Oneil must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oneil throws a sloppy head kick and Jalinski moves out of range easily.
Oneil throws a head kick but Jalinski moves out of range.

Jalinski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Jalinski tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneil tries to lock up and control but Jalinski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jalinski can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oneil is looking to escape.
Oneil tries to reverse the position but Jalinski maintains control.
Jalinski lands a big shot there that rocks Oneil but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Jalinski is working for a guillotine from mount but Oneil frees his head quite easily.
Jalinski landing shots from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oneil is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oneil is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dirk Jalinski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dirk Jalinski's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jalinski has his takedown stuffed

and Oneil counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jalinski won't be happy with that.

Oneil tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oneil has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jalinski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oneil trying to control the position but Jalinski is working away.
Jalinski wants to control but Oneil postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jalinski seems a little lost for a moment, as Oneil dominates the positioning.

Oneil decides to stand back up.
Jalinski misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalinski misses with a takedown

and Oneil counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jalinski won't be happy with that.
Oneil trying to control the position but Jalinski is working away.
Jalinski is looking to reverse the position.
Jalinski is working hard here to advance position.
Oneil working the ground and pound.
Jalinski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jalinski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oneil does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oneil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jalinski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oneil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jalinski wants to take a breather but Oneil is having none of it.
Oneil is doing well to control the position and prevent Jalinski from advancing to side control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jalinski darts in trying to clinch

and Oneil counters with a shoot takedown. Jalinski fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jalinski wants to sweep here but Oneil controlling him for the moment.
Oneil would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Jalinski working for a triangle but Oneil defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oneil slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oneil lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Jalinski is rocked!
Oneil controlling from the top position.
Oh Jalinski is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oneil scoring with some ground and pound.
Jalinski being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oneil stands up over Jalinski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oneil passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Oneil taking a breather here.
Oneil working the ground and pound.

Oneil stands up and we're back to a striking position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Oneil shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Jalinski is on queer street and Oneil is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Shaq Oneil!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between KEITH JOYCE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Schankelies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

JOYCE
vs
Schankelies

225 cm
18
265 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

MMA's Best Nutrition
MMADNESS clothing

Elite Clothing
MMADNESS clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, KEITH JOYCE!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andreas Schankelies!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schankelies shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts JOYCE as he jumps to the side.
JOYCE looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
No luck for Schankelies with that takedown attempt.
Schankelies tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but JOYCE swivels and escapes.
KEITH JOYCE has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Schankelies.
Horrible takedown by Schankelies or perhaps it was just good defense by JOYCE which made him look bad.
Schankelies tries to close the distance and clinch up but JOYCE swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schankelies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
JOYCE swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

JOYCE scores a takedown into full mount!
Schankelies is trying desperately to improve position.
Schankelies is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
JOYCE controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schankelies is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
JOYCE controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JOYCE avoids the attempt from Schankelies to control.
JOYCE tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schankelies is squirming around, avoiding JOYCE's attempts to control the action.
Schankelies is desperately trying to improve his position but JOYCE has a good base and remains in mount.
JOYCE takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

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

The referee stands the fighters back up. KEITH JOYCE just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Schankelies shoots in but no luck this time.
JOYCE throws a series of punches but Schankelies avoids them all with ease.
JOYCE fails to land with a series of punches.
JOYCE misses with a two punch combination.
Schankelies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schankelies shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
JOYCE misses with a jab, cross combination.
JOYCE takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Schankelies forces JOYCE back against the cage and clinches.
JOYCE letting Schankelies take a breather here.
JOYCE gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Schankelies.
Schankelies stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JOYCE takes an elbow to the forehead.
Schankelies tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Schankelies manages to break the clinch.
KEITH JOYCE seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schankelies looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? JOYCE is fending him off so far but Schankelies persists. Nope, JOYCE circles away and we're back to standing.

Schankelies shoots in and bounces JOYCE off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Schankelies slips nicely into half guard.
JOYCE blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schankelies.
Schankelies is keen to just control but JOYCE is a slippery customer.
Schankelies slips a nice elbow through JOYCE's hands, connecting with JOYCE's forehead.
Schankelies looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Schankelies seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but JOYCE does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schankelies throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Schankelies seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schankelies is looking to advance position but JOYCE won't allow it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
JOYCE lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by JOYCE.
JOYCE will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schankelies goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Horrible takedown by Schankelies or perhaps it was just good defense by JOYCE which made him look bad.
JOYCE throws a right and a left that both miss.
Schankelies shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says JOYCE as he avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
JOYCE throws a combination that misses

so Schankelies counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Schankelies stops JOYCE from standing up.
Schankelies tries to free his leg and advance position but JOYCE is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schankelies lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Schankelies trying to control the position from guard on top but JOYCE is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
JOYCE wants to stand and escape but Schankelies is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Schankelies changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. JOYCE tries to avoid it but Schankelies manages to keep hold of a leg and drag JOYCE to the ground. JOYCE escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
JOYCE throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schankelies.
JOYCE tries to bum rush Schankelies with a series of wild strikes but Schankelies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Schankelies shoots in and bounces JOYCE off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Schankelies trying to control the position from guard on top but JOYCE is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schankelies is looking to stand up but JOYCE won't let him.
Schankelies trying to control but JOYCE is working from the bottom.

JOYCE manages to escape and get back to his feet.
JOYCE has a takedown stuffed.
Schankelies tries to clinch up but JOYCE circles away and keeps his distance.
JOYCE swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schankelies tries to clinch up but JOYCE circles away and keeps his distance.
Schankelies shoots in for a double leg but JOYCE sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
JOYCE goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A lazy left from Schankelies finds it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
JOYCE is looking to clinch but Schankelies is avoiding it.
JOYCE throws a series of punches but Schankelies avoids them all with ease.
Schankelies looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
KEITH JOYCE has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andreas Schankelies.
Schankelies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schankelies wants to clinch.

Schankelies closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Schankelies wants to free his trapped foot but JOYCE is holding on for dear life with his legs.
JOYCE tries to roll over but Schankelies keeps him under control.
Schankelies is tying to control. JOYCE wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Schankelies is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, JOYCE has managed to free his arm - good work.
JOYCE flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
JOYCE is staying active underneath Schankelies, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Schankelies frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
JOYCE wants to control but Schankelies is having none of it.
Schankelies looking to control but JOYCE is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
JOYCE is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Schankelies unloads with some shots from mount but JOYCE bucks and avoids them well.
Schankelies content just to control the position here.
Schankelies unloads with some shots from mount but JOYCE bucks and avoids them well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
JOYCE is squirming around, avoiding Schankelies's attempts to control the action.
Schankelies landing strikes from the mount and JOYCE is in trouble!
Schankelies thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Schankelies looking to control but JOYCE is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
JOYCE is trying to reverse the position but instead Schankelies has taken his back - oops!
Schankelies trying to control momentarily.
Schankelies biding his time, looking for the opening.

Despite being in the dominant position, Andreas Schankelies just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schankelies throws a hook but JOYCE blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
JOYCE throws a right hand that Schankelies ducks under and follows up with a left that Schankelies also avoids with ease.
Schankelies will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
JOYCE misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Schankelies closes this distance looking for a takedown but JOYCE circles away.
JOYCE is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Schankelies hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). KEITH JOYCE!
KEITH JOYCE retains his super heavyweight title!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mac Paining (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregard Demerling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Paining has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Paining
vs
Demerling

179 cm
22
172 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

180 cm
22
180 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Paining!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregard Demerling!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Demerling, as that shot connected.
Demerling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Paining's sensitive parts.
Demerling moves out of range as Paining strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Demerling.
Paining tries for a takedown but Demerling sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mac Paining seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demerling chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Demerling jabs at Paining's body.
Demerling bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot lands for Demerling.

Paining shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Paining was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Paining is breathing heavily.
Demerling wants to hold on but Paining pushes him away.

Demerling defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Paining.
Demerling wants to try and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Demerling can do anything to dispel that myth.
Demerling tries to lock up and control but Paining gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Paining is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Demerling can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Demerling is in all sorts of trouble here.
Demerling is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Demerling is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Demerling is desperately trying to improve his position but Paining has a good base and remains in mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paining takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Demerling wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Paining working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Demerling really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Paining controlling the pace for now.

Paining throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Demerling has his hands clasped together but Paining breaks the hold and Demerling is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Paining!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mac Paining!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
85%

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rick Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Devlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devlin has chosen sandstorm as his entrance music. Nick Devlin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Steiner
vs
Devlin

190 cm
19
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
160 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

MMA's Best Nutrition

Boondock Fightwear
Boondock Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rick Steiner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Devlin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steiner shoots in for a double leg but Devlin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steiner is looking to clinch but Devlin is avoiding it.

Devlin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Devlin passes Steiner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devlin uses his free foot to push down on Steiner's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Steiner.
Devlin moves to the back.

Devlin working for the choke.
I really don't envy Steiner right now.

Devlin working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Steiner tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Steiner working to try and regain half guard.
Steiner prevents Devlin from taking his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Devlin is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Steiner can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Devlin goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Steiner turns into him and now he's in Devlin's guard.
Devlin looks gassed!
Steiner advances to half guard.
Steiner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Devlin makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Devlin.
Devlin has momentary wrist control but Steiner slips an elbow through the middle.
Devlin wants to stand but Steiner is controlling the position.
Steiner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Devlin is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner stopping the sweep attempt from Devlin.
Steiner lands a couple of digs.
Devlin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steiner's guard.

Devlin 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.
Devlin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Steiner's guard.

Devlin is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Devlin trying to mount his opponent but Steiner defends it.

Devlin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steiner is just riding it out for now. Devlin eventually gives up the hold.
Steiner gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin looking to pass the guard.

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

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

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

Devlin is looking for a triangle but Steiner pushes his legs off easily.
Steiner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steiner won't allow Devlin to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steiner is one step ahead there.
Devlin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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

Devlin throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steiner uses it to pass to side control.
Devlin is looking for a sweep.
Devlin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Steiner scores with punches from side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steiner controls the position from side control.
Devlin prevents Steiner from moving into mount.

Steiner stands up and beckons Devlin to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Steiner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Devlin shoots and misses

and Steiner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steiner.

Steiner breaks the clinch.
Steiner shoots and misses

and Devlin counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Steiner!

Devlin jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Steiner is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Steiner and Devlin has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steiner is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Devlin's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Devlin seems to be looking for submissions.
Devlin wants to pass to mount but Steiner is defending the position.

Devlin is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Devlin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steiner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Devlin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steiner wants to improve his position but Devlin is controlling well.

Devlin is working for a kimura but Steiner is defending it quite comfortably.
Steiner is trying to control but can't.

Devlin wants to work for an arm triangle but Steiner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Devlin passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Steiner!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Devlin working for a guillotine from mount but Steiner is in no mood to give up.
Steiner regains half guard.
Devlin prevents Steiner from improving his position.
Steiner preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Steiner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Steiner is in trouble now - Devlin has advanced to mount!

Devlin swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Steiner is now in Devlin's guard. A big mistake from Devlin there, giving up the dominant position!
Devlin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Steiner is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Devlin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Steiner is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Devlin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Steiner's back instead.

Devlin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Steiner needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.

Devlin working for a choke but Steiner is defending well.

Devlin is looking for the choke from the back position but Steiner is controlling his hands well.
Devlin doesn't have the hooks in and Steiner manages to turn into his guard.

Devlin is looking for a triangle but Steiner pushes his legs off easily.
Devlin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Steiner controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Devlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Steiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Devlin is retaining full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Nick Devlin!
Nick Devlin is the new lightweight champion!