Brutaal Fight Night 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Van Nistelrooyj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and suge knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Van Nistelrooyj might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sledgehammer. suge knight acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Van Nistelrooyj
vs
knight

177 cm
21
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Likes ground

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guillermo Van Nistelrooyj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, suge knight!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Nistelrooyj goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
knight just misses with a punch to the body.

Van Nistelrooyj drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Van Nistelrooyj working away.
knight is trying to get back to half guard.
Van Nistelrooyj looking to punish the body of his opponent here but knight is avoiding damage well.
knight tries to buck Van Nistelrooyj off but Van Nistelrooyj is having none of it.

Van Nistelrooyj stands up.
Van Nistelrooyj connects with a jab.
knight misses with a jab, cross combination.
knight throws a series of punches but Van Nistelrooyj moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Nistelrooyj misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from knight.
knight works over Van Nistelrooyj's head and body with a nice combination.
knight throws a jab when Van Nistelrooyj was well out of range.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Nistelrooyj prevents the takedown attempt.
Van Nistelrooyj lands a knee to the body.

Van Nistelrooyj has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but knight regains guard immediately.
knight not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
knight keeping full guard, as Van Nistelrooyj tries to pass.
knight wants to hit a switch here but Van Nistelrooyj passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for knight there!
Van Nistelrooyj knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for knight on the ground.
knight tries to hold on but Van Nistelrooyj pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
knight is in all sorts of trouble here.
knight manages to regain half guard. Good work.
knight is looking to control Van Nistelrooyj's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can knight avoid being mounted?
knight moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
knight working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
knight looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
knight trying to control the position.
Van Nistelrooyj 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.
Van Nistelrooyj is looking to work some ground and pound but knight has wrist control.
Van Nistelrooyj preventing the sweep.

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.
Van Nistelrooyj wants to control from the top but knight keeps moving.
knight is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Van Nistelrooyj connects with a couple of short punches.

knight looking for a guillotine here but Van Nistelrooyj defends easily.
knight controls Van Nistelrooyj momentarily but Van Nistelrooyj frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillermo Van Nistelrooyj 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.

Van Nistelrooyj steps to the side to avoid the strikes from knight.
knight with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Nistelrooyj counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. knight is lucky that one didn't land flush.
knight is looking to clinch.
knight tries to clinch but Van Nistelrooyj moves away

and Van Nistelrooyj moves into the clinch.
knight is pressed up against the cage. Van Nistelrooyj has hold of a leg and is looking to drag knight down to the mat. knight avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
knight shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Nistelrooyj sprawls well. He's pushed knight's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Nistelrooyj throws a right hand that knight ducks under and follows up with a left that knight also avoids with ease.
Van Nistelrooyj throws a series of punches but knight avoids them all with ease.
Van Nistelrooyj blocks a head kick by knight.
Van Nistelrooyj swinging wilding here.
knight misses with a takedown attempt - Van Nistelrooyj sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guillermo Van Nistelrooyj has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of suge knight.
knight showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Nistelrooyj.
knight misses with a looping left.

Van Nistelrooyj forces knight back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
knight tries to break the clinch but Van Nistelrooyj is controlling the position.
knight can't get the takedown.
Van Nistelrooyj digs a right hand underneath knight's ribcage. knight let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A knee to the head by Van Nistelrooyj.
Van Nistelrooyj leaning against his opponent.
knight wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Nistelrooyj has him pressed against the cage.

Van Nistelrooyj escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
knight throws a big shot that misses.

Van Nistelrooyj moves into range and clinches up with knight.
Knees to the body from Van Nistelrooyj.
knight has Van Nistelrooyj pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Nistelrooyj manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
knight is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Van Nistelrooyj gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
knight is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Van Nistelrooyj has picked knight up - he's going for a ride! Van Nistelrooyj dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
knight wants to improve his position but Van Nistelrooyj is controlling well.
Van Nistelrooyj is thwarting knight's attempts to control the position.
knight missing with punches from the bottom.
knight moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
knight manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Nistelrooyj manages to get himself to full guard.
Van Nistelrooyj keeping full guard, as knight tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Nistelrooyj keeping moving, preventing knight from controlling successfully.
Van Nistelrooyj controls knight momentarily but knight frees himself.
knight forces his way into half guard.
knight is looking to take a break and control but Van Nistelrooyj is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Nistelrooyj tries to roll over but knight keeps him under control.

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.
knight seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Van Nistelrooyj does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Van Nistelrooyj is pressing down on knight's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
knight throws a big right hand that misses.
knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Nistelrooyj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
knight passes easily into side control. Nice work.

knight tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
knight trying to control the position but Van Nistelrooyj is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillermo Van Nistelrooyj dominated that second round.
That's time! Van Nistelrooyj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

knight gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Van Nistelrooyj counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Van Nistelrooyj drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Nistelrooyj jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
knight is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
knight lands strikes from half guard.
knight keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
knight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Van Nistelrooyj missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
knight trying to control from half guard but Van Nistelrooyj is working away.

knight is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Van Nistelrooyj has managed to free his arm - good work.
Van Nistelrooyj is not content to let knight control the position.
Van Nistelrooyj misses with some strikes from the bottom.

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

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.
Van Nistelrooyj makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Nistelrooyj.
knight looking to pass the guard.
knight trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Nistelrooyj is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Despite being in the dominant position, suge knight just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Van Nistelrooyj scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
knight missing with punches from the bottom.
knight gets full guard.
Van Nistelrooyj postures up.
knight is looking to sweep but instead, Van Nistelrooyj has passed into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
knight wants to control but Van Nistelrooyj is keeping busy and won't allow it.
suge knight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Nistelrooyj tries to pass the half guard into mount. knight knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

knight looking for submissions off his back.
knight is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Nistelrooyj is tying to control. knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

Van Nistelrooyj has knight up against the cage in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guillermo Van Nistelrooyj showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Van Nistelrooyj has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guillermo Van Nistelrooyj!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kris Deryk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Raijkovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Deryk
vs
Raijkovic

170 cm
22
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
146 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kris Deryk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taylor Raijkovic!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deryk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Raijkovic is fending him off so far but Deryk persists. Nope, Raijkovic circles away and we're back to standing.
Deryk tries to clinch up.

Raijkovic instigates a clinch.
Raijkovic stalling against the cage.
Deryk tries to pull guard but Raijkovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Deryk drops back down to his feet.
Raijkovic lands a right hand.

Raijkovic manages to pull guard.
Deryk tries to stand but Raijkovic is controlling from the bottom.
Deryk throws and elbow that misses. Raijkovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deryk's guard. Nice move by Raijkovic!
Deryk 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.
Raijkovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raijkovic pushing down on Deryk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Deryk tries to kick Raijkovic off but Raijkovic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Raijkovic tries to stand and escape but Deryk is controlling the position.
Deryk wants to control but Raijkovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Deryk punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Raijkovic seems to be working for a kimura but Deryk defends the submission attempt.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Deryk clinches but Raijkovic breaks the clinch

and Raijkovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Raijkovic breaks the clinch.
Deryk tries to clinch but Raijkovic moves away
and Raijkovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deryk closes the distance looking to clinch

and Raijkovic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Deryk!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Raijkovic looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Deryk wants to control but Raijkovic is having none of it.

Raijkovic looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Raijkovic looks gassed!
Deryk wants to hold on but Raijkovic pushes him away.

Raijkovic stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deryk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Raijkovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Deryk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deryk jumps guard but Raijkovic stands there with Deryk around his waist. Deryk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Raijkovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Raijkovic pulls Deryk into guard.
Deryk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Raijkovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Raijkovic has his foot on Deryk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deryk works his way back into a safe position though.
Raijkovic trying to control the position.
Deryk is looking to work some ground and pound but Raijkovic has wrist control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raijkovic trying to keep a closed guard but Deryk is proving a slippery customer.

Deryk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deryk trying to control but Raijkovic is working from the bottom.
Deryk preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taylor Raijkovic 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.

Deryk has his takedown stuffed

and Raijkovic counters by clinching up.
Raijkovic scores with a hook to the body.

Raijkovic has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Deryk uses from the top position.
Deryk has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Raijkovic is proving hard to escape from.
Raijkovic looking to control.

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

Raijkovic has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Deryk has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raijkovic controlling well, preventing Deryk from escaping the position.
Deryk trying to control the action but Raijkovic just sinks the hooks in.
Raijkovic controlling well, preventing Deryk from escaping the position.

Raijkovic looking for the RNC.

Deryk preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Raijkovic.

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.

Deryk fending off the submission attempt from Raijkovic.
Deryk trying to control the position but Raijkovic manages to sink in the hooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deryk is trying to stand back up.
Raijkovic tries to keep control of the position but Deryk is staying busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deryk rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Deryk is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Raijkovic jumps into side control!

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.

Raijkovic tries for a kimura but Deryk is defending well.

Raijkovic has hold of Deryk's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Deryk seems comfortable defending it but Raijkovic has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Deryk is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Deryk is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Raijkovic couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taylor Raijkovic!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Smith might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You're Going Down by Sick Puppies. Jesus Christ struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.3lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be fireworks!

Smith
vs
Christ

185 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Christ!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Smith darts in and clinches Christ up against the cage.
Christ looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Christ lands a nice shot to the body.

Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith stalks Christ and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Christ's face. Christ staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Jesus Christ has been cut.
Smith is looking to clinch but Christ is avoiding it.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Christ circles away.
Smith wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.
Smith lands a with a good body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smith gets a clinch.

Smith breaks from the clinch.

Christ gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Smith gets to his feet. Christ looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Smith clinches up against the cage.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Christ swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big head kick from Smith and Christ is sent sprawling to the canvas!

Christ is rocked!
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Christ's head.
Christ is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith stands and throws Christ's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Smith decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Christ seems to have recovered his senses.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith drops Christ with a left and a right! Oh, Christ is hurt - Smith dives into side control looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smith stands up and beckons Christ to his feet.

Smith pushes Christ up against the cage in a clinch.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That has opened up Jesus Christ's cut even more.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a wild combination.

Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Christ trying to land knees to the body.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Christ's head.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Christ lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Christ pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Christ circles away from the clinch attempt.

Smith gets a clinch.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Smith gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Christ regains guard.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Christ throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith advances to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working Christ over with strikes.

Smith stands up and beckons Christ to join him on the feet.
Jesus Christ is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Christ scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
Christ goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith lands a head kick!
Christ misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Christ looks to throw a body kick

and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Christ's guard now.

Smith stands up from Christ's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Christ misses with a combination

and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Smith decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Christ, up you get!
Christ throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Smith moves into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Christ falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a left and a right that stings Christ.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Christ's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith tries to clinch there but Christ circles away.
Christ loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.

Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith digs a right hand into Christ's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Christ's gas tank.
Smith lands a body shot.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith with a jab.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Christ counters with a left and a right that stings Smith.
Christ misses with a double jab

and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Christ gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Jesus Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Smith counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Smith wants the takedown. Christ is fighting it off but Smith persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Christ's guard against the cage.
Christ lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Smith!
Christ working Smith over with strikes here.
Christ sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Smith is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Christ there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Smith is trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ lands a nice shot to the head.

Christ swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smith is now in Christ's guard. A big mistake from Christ there, giving up the dominant position!

Smith gets to his feet. Christ looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Smith wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.

Smith instigates a clinch.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Christ which made him look bad.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christ as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christ moves out of range as Smith strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Christ backing up. Christ nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
Smith tries to clinch up but Christ circles away and keeps his distance.
Christ falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Christ is looking to clinch.

Smith moves into range and clinches up with Christ.
Smith prevents a body shot from Christ.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Smith drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smith has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Christ is proving hard to escape from.

Smith gets to his feet. Christ looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Christ wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side

and Smith moves into the clinch.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a head kick.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
Christ misses with a two punch combination.
Christ throws a one two combo.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Christ circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Christ misses with a double jab
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Smith misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Smith clinches.
Christ is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Christ into the cage.

Smith breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jay Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Christ's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Smith tries to clinch there but Christ circles away.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith is looking to clinch but Christ is avoiding it.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Christ sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Christ misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a big head kick but Christ shrugs it off.
Smith tries to clinch but Christ is having none of it.
Smith tries to clinch but Christ is having none of it.

Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Smith!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Christ slips a jab and a cross from Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ falls off balance throwing a combination

and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Christ didn't expect that.

Smith stands up from Christ's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Christ avoids the head kick by Smith.
Christ misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.

Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Christ goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
Christ blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ closes the distance but Smith moves to the side

and Smith moves into the clinch.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Christ throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a nice body kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Christ falls off balance throwing a combination

so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Smith stands up and waves to Christ to follow him.
Jesus Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ keeps the fight on the outside.
Christ lands an overhand right.

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

Christ manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Christ tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.

Smith breaks the clinch.
Christ misses with a combination

and Smith decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Christ's guard.

Christ is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Christ is looking to get back to his feet here but Smith is keeping cool and he's managed to take Christ's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Christ manages to reverse the position and now he's in Smith's guard. Nice work there by Christ.

Smith pushes Christ off and scrambles back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith clinches but Christ breaks the clinch
and Christ counters with a one-two to the body.
Christ swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Smith!

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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Erek Bradshaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendall Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradshaw comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet with your name. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bradshaw
vs
Grove

190 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
22
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Hell's Balls Fightwear

Demonic Drugs
Demonic Drugs

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Erek Bradshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kendall Grove!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradshaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bradshaw throws a right hand that Grove ducks under and follows up with a left that Grove also avoids with ease.
Grove thows a left - swing and a miss!
Grove showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bradshaw.
Grove changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bradshaw tries to avoid it but Grove manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bradshaw to the ground. Bradshaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bradshaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grove is fending him off so far but Bradshaw persists. Nope, Grove circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grove shoots in but Bradshaw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Grove lands with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove tries to clinch there but Bradshaw circles away.
Grove slips a jab and a cross from Bradshaw.
Grove fails with a takedown attempt.
Erek Bradshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kendall Grove.
Grove misses with a combination

and Bradshaw counters with a single leg into guard. Grove didn't expect that.
Bradshaw wants to pass the guard but Grove is keeping the position.
Grove trying to control the position.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw looking to pass the guard.
Bradshaw slips nicely into half guard.
Bradshaw trying to mount his opponent but Grove defends it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Grove moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bradshaw misses with a double jab.
Bradshaw scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Bradshaw.
Horrible takedown by Grove or perhaps it was just good defense by Bradshaw which made him look bad.
Bradshaw tries to bum rush Grove with a series of wild strikes but Grove uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bradshaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grove changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bradshaw tries to avoid it but Grove manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bradshaw to the ground. Bradshaw escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grove looks gassed!
Grove avoids a punch combination nicely.
Grove misses with a takedown
and Bradshaw counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grove moves in looking to clinch but Bradshaw pushes him off.
Grove with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bradshaw counters with a one-two to the body.
Grove shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bradshaw counters with a two punch combo.
Bradshaw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bradshaw misses with a double jab

and Grove counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bradshaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erek Bradshaw dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bradshaw rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grove moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Bradshaw scores with a four punch combination!
Bradshaw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Grove is fending him off so far but Bradshaw persists. Nope, Grove circles away and we're back to standing.
Kendall Grove seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradshaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bradshaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grove misses with a low kick.
Bradshaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grove is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grove slips a jab and a cross from Bradshaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grove decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grove is breathing heavily.

Bradshaw is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Grove pulls his head out easily.
Grove passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bradshaw working to try and regain half guard.
Grove looking to control but Bradshaw is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradshaw is trying desperately to improve position.
Grove manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bradshaw to take his back!
Grove misses with an elbow to the head.
Grove struggling to keep hold of the position.
Grove might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bradshaw kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Bradshaw manages to reverse the position and now he's in Grove's guard. Nice work there by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw wants to pass the guard but Grove is keeping the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Grove tries for a takedown but Bradshaw circles away easily

and Bradshaw counters with a nice double leg into guard.

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

Bradshaw thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bradshaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bradshaw drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Bradshaw as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Grove screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Bradshaw! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Erek Bradshaw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cemian Naia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paco Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paco Ramirez is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Naia
vs
Ramirez

185 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cemian Naia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paco Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Naia looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Naia shoots in but no luck this time.

Ramirez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Naia's guard.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Naia keeps moving.
Ramirez stands up over Naia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ramirez advances to half guard.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Naia is a slippery customer.
Ramirez trying to control the pace.

Naia looking for submissions off his back.
Naia is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ramirez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Naia keeps working.

Ramirez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ramirez uses his free foot to push down on Naia's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Naia.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

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.
Ramirez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Naia is looking to escape.

Ramirez looking for a guillotine from mount but Naia is having none of it.
Naia keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Naia is working hard here to advance position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Naia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ramirez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez prevents Naia from getting the reversal.

Ramirez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Naia defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ramirez.
Naia is wriggling around trying to escape.

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.
Ramirez trying to control but Naia is having none of it.
Naia is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ramirez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ramirez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Naia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Naia taking some punishment here, with Ramirez in his half guard.
Ramirez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Ramirez is working for a submission of some sort.
Naia wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Naia is having none of it.
Well, if Ramirez 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.
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. Ramirez connects with a nice short shot to Naia's temple.
Naia wants to get back to full guard.

Naia looking for submissions off his back.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Naia is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Ramirez closes the distance and clinches.
Ramirez tries to pull guard but Naia won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Naia gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ramirez.
Ramirez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Naia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cemian Naia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paco Ramirez.

Naia decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ramirez wants to control but Naia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ramirez misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Naia is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ramirez tries to roll over but Naia keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naia trying to pass the guard but Ramirez defending well.

Ramirez is defending against the submission attempts here by Naia.

Naia looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Naia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ramirez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ramirez lands in his opponent's guard.
Ramirez passes Naia's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramirez is looking to advance position but Naia won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paco Ramirez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Naia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Ramirez decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Naia's guard.

Naia working for a triangle but Ramirez defends it easily.

Naia keeping busy on the bottom but Ramirez has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ramirez is tying to control. Naia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Naia actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramirez is keen to just control but Naia is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez trying to control the pace.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Naia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

and Ramirez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Naia is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Naia is trying to get back to full guard.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Naia is having none of it.

Naia is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Ramirez pulls his head out easily.
Ramirez trying to mount his opponent but Naia defends it.

Naia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Naia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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

Ramirez scores with a takedown into Naia's guard.
Ramirez stands and throws Naia's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Naia is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paco Ramirez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramirez trying to control the action but Naia is working from the bottom.
Naia tries to bench press Ramirez off him but Ramirez keeps the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ramirez shoots in and bounces Naia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ramirez is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paco Ramirez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ramirez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paco Ramirez!