Ravage PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Yvel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yvel has chosen LL Cool J - Mama Said To Knock You Out as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Gilbert Yvel was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Slice
vs
Yvel

188 cm
22
234 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

188 cm
22
235 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Team S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gilbert Yvel !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice shoots for a double leg takedown but Yvel sprawls well. He's pushed Slice's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Slice shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yvel but Yvel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Slice shoots in looking for a takedown. Yvel tries to sprawl out of it but Slice keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yvel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Slice. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slice fails to land the takedown.
Slice fails with the takedown.
Slice fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Yvel clinches with his opponent.
Yvel digs a right hand into Slice's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Slice's gas tank.
Slice wants a takedown.
Slice is breathing heavily.
Yvel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slice avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Yvel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slice pulls his leg out and moves away.
Horrible takedown by Slice or perhaps it was just good defense by Yvel which made him look bad.
Slice keeps the fight on the outside.

Yvel gets a takedown into half guard.
Yvel is controlling the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yvel gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Yvel swinging wilding here.
Slice shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Yvel counters by moving into the clinch.
Slice tries to pull guard but Yvel won't allow it.
Slice has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yvel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Slice tries to score a body lock takedown but Yvel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Slice tries to pull guard but Yvel won't allow it.
Yvel gets underhooks to prevent Slice's takedown attempt.
Slice wants a takedown.
Slice goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yvel prevents it.

Yvel breaks the clinch.
Yvel ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Slice.
Slice closes the distance and clinches up with Yvel , looking for a takedown. Slice pushes Yvel against the cage but Yvel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Yvel pushes Slice up against the cage in a clinch.
Slice is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Yvel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yvel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Slice gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Slice fails to pull guard.
Slice stops a takedown attempt from Yvel .
A short left from Yvel .
Yvel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slice goes for a takedown in the clinch but Yvel prevents it.
Slice tries to score a body lock takedown but Yvel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Yvel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Slice wants to break the clinch but can't.
Yvel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Slice.
Slice gets through Yvel 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yvel gets underhooks to prevent Slice's takedown attempt.

Slice has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Yvel is trying to keep an underhook but Slice manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Slice is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice strikes from Slice there.
Slice missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slice 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.
Slice not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slice thows a huge punch but Yvel dodges it nicely.
Yvel tries to get to full guard but Slice has control of the leg.
Slice is pressing down on Yvel 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yvel is holding on for now.
Slice thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Slice looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yvel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Slice landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Slice looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yvel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Slice looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yvel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Slice is thwarting Yvel 's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Yvel is trying to stand up here but Slice is controlling him well.
Slice takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Slice is looking to advance position but Yvel won't allow it.
Yvel is trying is best to control the position here.
Slice looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yvel is trying to stand back up but Slice is controlling him
Slice prevents Yvel from improving his position.
Yvel manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gilbert Yvel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Yvel throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut.
Slice misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Slice shoots and misses
and Yvel counters with a head kick that wobbles Slice - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Yvel sends him down. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gilbert Yvel !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Biggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Story is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Chase the Ace. Jason Biggs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Phil Story's chin.

Biggs
vs
Story

180 cm
18
218 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
235 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Biggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Phil Story!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Biggs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Story tries to free his leg and advance position but Biggs is retaining full guard.
Story cracks Biggs with a solid left hand.
Story pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Biggs is keeping the position for now.
Story being controlled here momentarily.
Story in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Story landing some decent shots from guard.
Biggs wants to stand up but Story is controlling him.
Story trying to control but Biggs is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Story trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

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

and Story counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Story looking to pass the guard.
Story must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Story with a flurry of punches that miss.
Story scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Story missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Story trying to control but Biggs is working from the bottom.
Biggs wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggs trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Biggs keeping moving, preventing Story from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Biggs with a poor takedown

so Story counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biggs keeping moving, preventing Story from controlling successfully.
Biggs is breathing heavily.
Story won't allow Biggs to get back to his feet.
Biggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Story trying to control but Biggs is working from the bottom.
Biggs wants to sweep but no luck.
Story throwing strikes but missing.
Story trying to control but Biggs is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Biggs misses with a body kick.

Story shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Story missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Biggs trying to control from the bottom.
Story seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. Biggs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Story trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biggs could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Biggs is trying to control the position but Story postures up.
Biggs managing to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Story's guard.
Story wants to sweep but no luck.
Story keeping moving, preventing Biggs from controlling successfully.
Biggs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Biggs chips away with some ground and pound.
Biggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Story is retaining full guard.
Story looking for a sweep. Not yet Story, not yet.
Biggs wants to control from the top but Story keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Story 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.

Biggs misses with a double jab.
Biggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Story drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Story creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Biggs sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Biggs is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Story off and has taken his back!
Biggs scores with punches from the back.
Story staying busy and making it hard for Biggs to control.
Story trying to control the hands but Biggs breaks the grip.
Biggs is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Story turns into Biggs and is now in his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Story postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Story throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Biggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Biggs is on top in guard.
Biggs stopping the sweep attempt from Story.
Story working a defensive guard here.
Biggs wants to control from the top but Story keeps moving.
Biggs won't allow Story to sweep him here.
Story has control of Biggs's left arm, preventing Biggs from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Biggs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Story controls Biggs momentarily but Biggs frees himself.
Story lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Biggs!
Biggs tries to hold on but Story pushes him away.
Story lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Story landing strikes, looking to finish!
Story is landing with some decent strikes but Biggs is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
A nice elbow there by Story.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Story dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggs is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Biggs gets back to half guard.
Biggs wants to get back to his feet.
Biggs wants to control but Story is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Biggs actively working from the bottom here.
Story thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Story is thwarting Biggs's attempts to control the position.
Biggs is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Story's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Story's back!

Biggs looking for the choke from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs is riding his opponent, not letting Story buck him off.
Biggs landing with strikes.
Story grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Story staying busy and making it hard for Biggs to control.
Story rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Biggs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Story doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Biggs.
Story is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Phil Story will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Biggs looks for a takedown but Story sprawls well.

Story looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Biggs!
Story controlling the pace for now.
Biggs is in all sorts of trouble here.
Story throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Biggs because Story loaded up on that one.
Story lands a big shot there that rocks Biggs but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Biggs tries to hold on but Story postures up.
Story tries to control but Biggs wriggling away.
Story takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Biggs is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Story lands a heavy elbow.
Story throwing strikes here but Biggs is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Story controlling his opponent.
Biggs is looking to get to half guard.
Story breaks from Biggs's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Story breaks from Biggs's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Story landing strikes from the mount and Biggs is in trouble!

Biggs is rocked!
Story sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Oh Biggs is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biggs tries to hold on but Story pushes him away.
Biggs seems to have got his legs back now.
Biggs bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biggs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Biggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Story is keeping the position for now.
Story is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Story can do anything to dispel that myth.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Story throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Story wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Story rushes Biggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Biggs gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Story.
Biggs wants a takedown but no success here.

Story pulls guard successfully.
Story looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Biggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Story is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biggs wanted to stand there but Story had control of the position.
Biggs postures up in Story's guard and throws a big left but Story blocks it.
Biggs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Biggs stopping the sweep attempt from Story.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biggs wants to control from the top but Story keeps moving.
Biggs content to stall in guard here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Biggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Biggs shoots for a double leg takedown but Story sprawls well. He's pushed Biggs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Biggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Biggs looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Story tries to get to full guard but Biggs has control of the leg.
Story is trying to maintain the position but Biggs is very close to passing his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Story comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Story 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight for Phil Story!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Phil Story!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Phil Story!

Phil Story wins by unanimous decision!

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 Alan Issacs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merlin Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alan Issacs has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Issacs
vs
Jones

202 cm
22
280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

198 cm
20
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alan Issacs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Merlin Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Issacs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Issacs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones keeping full guard, as Issacs tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking to control.
Issacs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.

Issacs is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Issacs trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Issacs wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Issacs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Issacs is stalling in the full guard.
Issacs trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Issacs.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Issacs is breathing heavily.
Issacs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Issacs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alan Issacs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries for a takedown but Issacs circles away easily

and Issacs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Issacs is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Issacs works his way into side control.

Issacs is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones struggling a bit here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Issacs stands up.
Issacs shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Issacs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Issacs. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Issacs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Issacs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Jones gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!

Issacs has control of Jones's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jones regains control of the situation pretty easily.

Issacs working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Issacs has hold of Jones's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jones manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Issacs misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jones wants to hold on but Issacs pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones misses with a takedown attempt

and Issacs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones tries to kick Issacs off but Issacs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones wants to control but Issacs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Issacs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Issacs in his half guard.
Alan Issacs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Issacs stands up from half guard.
Jones wants to clinch.
Issacs throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Jones seems to be working for a kimura but Issacs defends the submission attempt.

Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Issacs is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.
Jones passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Issacs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Issacs is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.
Jones lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jones looking to finish with strikes here!
Jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jones takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones trying to control but Issacs is having none of it.
Issacs working to try and regain half guard.

Jones is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Jones clinches.
Stalling in the clinch from Jones.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Issacs gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Issacs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alan Issacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merlin Jones.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Issacs is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Issacs stops a takedown attempt from Jones.

Issacs gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones regains guard.

Issacs drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Issacs off! Issacs jumps back into Jones's guard.
Issacs pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Issacs is looking for a kimura here.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Issacs dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Jones shoots in but Issacs avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Issacs shows good takedown defense.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Alan Issacs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Merlin Jones.
Jones looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

Issacs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Issacs is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Issacs is tying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones wants to control but Issacs is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Issacs is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Issacs.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position here.
Issacs passes Jones's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jones trying to control but Issacs postures up.

Issacs is looking for a kimura here.

That's two 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.
Jones is looking to control Issacs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?

Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Issacs.
Issacs wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Issacs trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones is in trouble now - Issacs has advanced to mount!
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Issacs lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Issacs dominating with strikes here.

Issacs looking for a guillotine from mount but Jones is having none of it.

Issacs looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Issacs wants to finish this one by submission but Jones is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Issacs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Issacs swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jones is now in Issacs's guard. A big mistake from Issacs there, giving up the dominant position!
Issacs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Issacs slips nicely into half guard.
Issacs is thwarting Jones's attempts to control the position.
Issacs controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alan Issacs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Issacs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Alan Issacs!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Alan Issacs!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Alan Issacs!

Alan Issacs wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Schwarzeneggar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dwayne Johnson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Schwarzeneggar
vs
Johnson

192 cm
22
265 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
22
270 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arnold Schwarzeneggar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dwayne Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson scores a takedown into full mount!
Schwarzeneggar regains half guard.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson controlling the pace.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Schwarzeneggar is defending well.
Johnson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzeneggar is looking to improve his position.

Schwarzeneggar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Johnson is keen to just control but Schwarzeneggar is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Schwarzeneggar's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schwarzeneggar is on top in guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schwarzeneggar is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Schwarzeneggar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Schwarzeneggar won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Schwarzeneggar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schwarzeneggar works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Schwarzeneggar postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schwarzeneggar misses with the combination.

Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson prevents Schwarzeneggar from improving his position.
Johnson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Schwarzeneggar has a hand on Johnson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Johnson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Schwarzeneggar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Johnson controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working the ground and pound effectively.
Schwarzeneggar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson trying to control but Schwarzeneggar is having none of it.
Schwarzeneggar gets back to half guard.
Schwarzeneggar is breathing heavily.
Johnson is keen to just control but Schwarzeneggar is a slippery customer.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Schwarzeneggar kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schwarzeneggar controlling the position well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Schwarzeneggar is having none of it.
Schwarzeneggar misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johnson wants to stand up but Schwarzeneggar is controlling the position.

Johnson is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Schwarzeneggar as he works his way to full guard.
Schwarzeneggar trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Schwarzeneggar's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Johnson 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.

Johnson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Johnson lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson advances position into side control!
Schwarzeneggar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Johnson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Schwarzeneggar regains half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schwarzeneggar keeps working.
Schwarzeneggar is looking to control Johnson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Schwarzeneggar avoid being mounted?
Johnson throwing shots but Schwarzeneggar is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Schwarzeneggar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Schwarzeneggar defending well.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schwarzeneggar looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Johnson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Schwarzeneggar is defending the position.
Johnson 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.
Schwarzeneggar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schwarzeneggar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schwarzeneggar keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneggar trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schwarzeneggar shoots and misses

and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Johnson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Schwarzeneggar tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.

Johnson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Schwarzeneggar gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneggar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schwarzeneggar keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.

Johnson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Schwarzeneggar has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Johnson is looking to defend but Schwarzeneggar has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Johnson! Schwarzeneggar pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Johnson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Arnold Schwarzeneggar!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Balhussen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Paul could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jurgen Balhussen's chin.

Paul
vs
Balhussen

150 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

214 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jurgen Balhussen!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balhussen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Paul pinned against the cage. Paul gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Balhussen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paul circles away.
Paul stuffs the takedown attempt from Balhussen. Balhussen gets slowly back to his feet.
John Paul has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jurgen Balhussen.
Balhussen tries to clinch there but Paul circles away.
Jurgen Balhussen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Paul fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Balhussen sprawls well initially but Paul persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Paul trying to control the action but Balhussen is working from the bottom.
Balhussen wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balhussen trying to hold on to Paul's head to control him but Paul postures up.
Balhussen moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paul throwing strikes but missing.
Balhussen pulls Paul in close to prevent any damage.
Paul with a nice head shot there.
Paul could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Balhussen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paul postures up in Balhussen's guard and throws a big left but Balhussen blocks it.
Paul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Paul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Balhussen is looking to stand up but Paul isn't so interested in that idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paul controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Paul stopping the sweep attempt from Balhussen.
Balhussen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balhussen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Balhussen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Balhussen fails with the takedown

and Paul counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Balhussen looks gassed!
Paul looking to sit in guard and control but Balhussen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Paul is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balhussen is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Balhussen is looking to stand up but Paul won't let him.
Balhussen connects with a couple of short punches.
Paul might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balhussen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

Balhussen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Paul tries to bench press Balhussen off him but Balhussen keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balhussen working away.
Paul is not content to let Balhussen control the position.

Balhussen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paul wants to control but Balhussen postures up.
Balhussen advances nicely into full mount.
Balhussen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paul is looking to escape.
Balhussen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jurgen Balhussen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Paul throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Balhussen's waist but Balhussen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Paul off to one side.
Balhussen throws a shot to the body.
Paul tries to work over Balhussen's front leg with a kick but Balhussen checks it.
Paul takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Balhussen shoots and misses

so Paul counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balhussen trying to strike off his back.
Paul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Balhussen doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Balhussen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balhussen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Balhussen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Balhussen tries to control but Paul wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Balhussen controlling from mount.
Paul wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

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

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.
Paul covering up well under a series of strikes from Balhussen.
Paul is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Paul wants to control his opponent's hands but Balhussen gets his hands free.
Balhussen missing with punches from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Balhussen's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Paul is in bad spot here.
Paul is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Balhussen.
Paul covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Paul wants to control his opponent's hands but Balhussen gets his hands free.
Balhussen trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Balhussen is breathing heavily.
Paul rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Paul is looking to get back to full guard here but Balhussen has managed to pass to side control instead.
Balhussen controlling the pace for now.
Paul tries to improve his position but instead Balhussen has taken his back!

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.
You can see the frustration on Paul's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Balhussen lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
You can see the frustration on Paul's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Paul breaks Balhussen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Balhussen wants to stand but Paul is controlling the position.
Balhussen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Balhussen can do anything to dispel that myth.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Balhussen shoots in looking for a takedown. Paul tries to sprawl out of it but Balhussen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Paul manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Paul misses with a hook to the body

and Balhussen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jurgen Balhussen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Paul drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Balhussen pushes Paul off and scrambles back to his feet.
Balhussen tries to clinch but Paul moves out of range.

Paul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Balhussen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
John Paul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balhussen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Paul's best efforts.
Balhussen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paul preventing the sweep.

Paul avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paul stops Balhussen from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul pushing down on Balhussen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Balhussen is not content to let Paul control the position.
Paul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Balhussen on the ground.

Balhussen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Balhussen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balhussen gets full guard.
Balhussen looking for a sweep. Not yet Balhussen, not yet.
Balhussen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paul distracts Balhussen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

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.
Paul wants to control from the top but Balhussen keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Balhussen with a poor takedown

and Paul counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paul.
Balhussen trying to strike off his back.
Paul pushing down on Balhussen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paul wants to pass the guard but Balhussen is defending well.
Balhussen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paul's back!

Balhussen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Paul covering up well under a barage of strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balhussen tries to get the hooks in deep but Paul pushed the leg off.
Balhussen not allowing Paul to control his hands.
Paul rolls, trying to escape but Balhussen keeps control of the position.
Balhussen lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Balhussen.
Paul covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Balhussen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.

Balhussen is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Paul is defending well though. Balhussen let's go of the attempt for now.
Paul can't escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Paul is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Balhussen.
Paul covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Paul breaks Balhussen's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Balhussen is trying to keep Paul in close.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Balhussen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balhussen controls Paul momentarily but Paul frees himself.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Balhussen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to John Paul.
Well Balhussen 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Jurgen Balhussen!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Jurgen Balhussen!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Jurgen Balhussen!

Jurgen Balhussen wins by unanimous decision!