VFC 26: Lloyd vs. Trond PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jerome McCool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Boy Bernie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

McCool
vs
Boy Bernie

182 cm
23
185 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

200 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good chin

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jerome McCool!
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, Bad Boy Bernie!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCool will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McCool closes the distance and clinches up with Bernie, looking for a takedown. McCool pushes Bernie against the cage but Bernie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McCool tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bernie swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerome McCool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Bernie as McCool shoots in.
Bernie wants to clinch.
Jerome McCool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCool shoots for a takedown but Bernie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bernie dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCool. That did some damage!
Bernie stuffs the takedown attempt from McCool. McCool gets slowly back to his feet.
McCool throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCool is breathing heavily.
Bernie throws a left and a right that both miss

and McCool counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bernie won't be happy with that.
Bernie tries to get back to half guard but can't.

McCool wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bernie, who protects the arm well.
Bernie manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCool is thwarting Bernie's attempts to control the position.
Bernie regains full guard. Nicely done.

Bernie working for a triangle but McCool defends it easily.
Bernie controlling the position.
Bernie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCool wants to pass the guard but Bernie is keeping the position.

Bernie looking for a guillotine here but McCool defends easily.
McCool pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernie is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bernie is looking for a triangle but McCool pushes his legs off easily.

Bernie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCool gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCool might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCool slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bernie keeping moving, preventing McCool from controlling successfully.
Bernie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCool trying to control but Bernie is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McCool controls the pace.

Bernie looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but McCool is defending well. Bernie quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! McCool has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Bernie celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bad Boy Bernie!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silver Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Fuller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Star
vs
Fuller

198 cm
19
206 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
23
215 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers ground

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Silver Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star dodges the punch combination from Fuller.
Star connects with a high kick.
Star avoids a punch combination nicely.
Larry Fuller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fuller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fuller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Star is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fuller throws some wild stikes that Star manages to avoid easily.
Star is breathing heavily.
Star can't escape the position.
Fuller fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Fuller get's back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Star ducks into an uppercut from Fuller and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Larry Fuller!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trey Stout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bearded Clam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clam has chosen Filthy Christmas as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Stout
vs
Clam

189 cm
19
200 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
213 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Stout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bearded Clam!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clam blocks a head kick by Stout.
Stout stuffs the takedown.
Clam closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stout circles away.
Stout lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clam at a distance.
Clam shoots in but Stout avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trey Stout has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bearded Clam.

Clam gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stout has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Clam looking for a sweep. Not yet Clam, not yet.
Stout in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stout passes into half guard.
Clam gets back to full guard.
Clam manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stout manages to get himself to full guard.
Clam is pushing down on Stout's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stout is fighting to maintain full guard but Clam has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stout is breathing heavily.
Clam is pressing down on Stout's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stout is holding on for now.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam uses his free foot to push down on Stout's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stout.
Stout is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Clam jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stout manages to avoid the submission attempt.

Clam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stout knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Clam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stout throws up a few punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout prevents Clam from improving position.
Stout regains half guard.
Stout makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stout.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clam pushing down on Stout's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Clam is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Stout doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Clam.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout wants to get back to his feet.
Clam has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Clam looking for a guillotine from mount but Stout is having none of it.

Clam goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stout turns into him and now he's in Clam's guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Clam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Clam working for a triangle but Stout defends it easily.
Stout won't allow Clam to sweep him here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stout wants to stand but Clam has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Clam had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Stout is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Clam Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Stout's back instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Clam misses with a takedown attempt

and Stout counters with a takedown into side control.
Clam sneaks back into half guard.
Stout prevents Clam from improving his position.

Stout stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Clam to get to his feet.
Stout scores with a nice body kick.
Clam shoots and misses
and Stout connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Clam drives through with a takedown into guard.
Clam passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Clam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Clam thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clam tries to move into full mount but can't pass Stout's legs.
You can see the frustration on Stout's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stout tries to get back to half guard but can't.

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

Clam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stout has escaped the position, nice work there.

Clam tries for a kimura but Stout is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Clam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stout is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stout prevents Clam from improving position.

Clam tries for a kimura but Stout is defending well.

Clam tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Clam wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stout, who protects the arm well.
Stout is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Clam tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Clam has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stout tries to buck Clam off but Clam is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clam advances to mount.
Stout slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Clam is pressing down on Stout's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stout is holding on for now.

Clam is looking for a kimura but Stout is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Clam to get the leverage.
Stout missing with punches from the bottom.

Clam seems to be looking for submissions.

Clam wants to work for an arm triangle but Stout is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bearded Clam has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stout is looking to escape.
Stout is in trouble now - Clam has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bearded Clam showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Clam closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Clam working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bearded Clam!

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 John Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serial Kilter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Serial Kilter told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Thomas
vs
Kilter

188 cm
18
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 New York, John Thomas!
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, Serial Kilter!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilter wants to clinch.
Kilter tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Kilter fails in his attempt to clinch.

Kilter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thomas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kilter prevents it.
Kilter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Thomas lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kilter throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kilter lands a knee to the head.
Kilter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thomas's face.

It looks like John Thomas has been cut.
Thomas is working for takedown but Kilter is calmly controlling the position for now.
Thomas takes a knee right on the jaw!
Thomas tries to pull guard but Kilter holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kilter scores a nice knee to the body.
Kilter scores with a knee to the head.
Kilter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kilter using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kilter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kilter looks gassed!
Thomas is working for takedown but Kilter is calmly controlling the position for now.

Thomas tightens his grip and picks Kilter up, before dumping him to the ground. Kilter manages to land in guard.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Kilter blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thomas advances to half guard.
Thomas is tying to control. Kilter wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thomas works his foot free and advances to mount.
The referee warns Kilter that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working the ground and pound effectively.
Thomas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Thomas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Thomas 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.
Kilter wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thomas.
Kilter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas throws some wild stikes that Kilter manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to control but Kilter wriggling away.
Kilter avoids a strike by Thomas and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Thomas's guard! Fantastic escape!
Thomas wants to sweep here but Kilter controlling him for the moment.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilter's guard.
Kilter keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thomas forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thomas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thomas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thomas passes to full mount!
Thomas lands with some strikes.
Thomas with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Thomas's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Thomas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas fails with the takedown.

Thomas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thomas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thomas advances to half guard.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Kilter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Thomas lands a big elbow.
Kilter is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilter wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thomas.

Thomas is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Kilter has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Thomas looking to control but Kilter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thomas misses with a head shot.
Thomas with shots to the head and body - Kilter looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Thomas lands a big shot there that rocks Kilter but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kilter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomas throwing strikes here but Kilter is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Thomas dominating with strikes here.
Kilter is trying to stand up.
Thomas scoring with strikes but Kilter is staying in there.
Thomas 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.
Thomas looking to finish Kilter with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kilter!
Thomas throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Thomas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kilter hang on?

Thomas is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Kilter is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Kilter flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Thomas anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Kilter and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Thomas slips an arm under Kilter chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Thomas has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Thomas is squeezing on Kilter like an anaconda would it's prey. Kilter fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Thomas!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leviathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rudolfo Halopovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Blood and Thunder - Mastodon. Rudolfo Halopovic acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Jones
vs
Halopovic

194 cm
21
225 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
250 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leviathan Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rudolfo Halopovic!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Jones goes for an armbar but Halopovic turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Halopovic.
Halopovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Halopovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Jones working for a triangle but Halopovic defends it easily.
Halopovic passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jones won't allow Halopovic to pass to mount.
Halopovic drops an elbow to the side of Jones's head.
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!

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Halopovic trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Jones is breathing heavily.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halopovic controlling the pace.

Halopovic stands up from half guard.
Halopovic fails to land with a series of punches.
Halopovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rudolfo Halopovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halopovic tries to clinch up.
Jones moves out of range as Halopovic strikes.
Halopovic misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A combination from Halopovic does no damage.
Halopovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Halopovic stuffs the takedown.
Halopovic looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Halopovic throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Halopovic tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Halopovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Halopovic clinches.

Halopovic breaks the clinch.
Halopovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Halopovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Halopovic looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halopovic throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Halopovic stuffs the takedown.
Halopovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Halopovic moves into range and clinches up with Jones.

Halopovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leviathan Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot by Halopovic.
Halopovic wants to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Halopovic!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Halopovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Halopovic.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Halopovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Halopovic misses with a wild combination.
Halopovic misses with a few strikes there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Halopovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Halopovic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Halopovic tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.

Jones is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Halopovic is surviving well by controlling Jones's body position as best he can.

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

Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halopovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halopovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halopovic slips nicely into half guard.
Halopovic is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halopovic wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones wants to improve his position but Halopovic is controlling well.
Jones taking some punishment here, with Halopovic in his half guard.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Halopovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Halopovic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.

Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Halopovic lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jones is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Halopovic pulls his head out easily.
Halopovic trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Halopovic wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
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. Halopovic connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Halopovic trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Halopovic slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
Halopovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Halopovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halopovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Halopovic tries to clinch up.
Halopovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Halopovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Halopovic moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Halopovic clinches with his opponent.
Halopovic wants to stall.
Halopovic is trying to break free.
Halopovic wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones tries to pull guard but Halopovic won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halopovic can't break the clinch.

Jones pulls guard.
Halopovic wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Halopovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Halopovic!

Jones has control of Halopovic's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Halopovic regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Halopovic is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.

Jones has hold of Halopovic's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Halopovic manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rudolfo Halopovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Halopovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A combination from Halopovic does no damage.
Halopovic misses with a double jab.
Rudolfo Halopovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halopovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Halopovic sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halopovic is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Halopovic circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halopovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Leviathan Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Halopovic is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Halopovic and Jones has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Halopovic throws a couple of strikes from the bottom.

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

Jones tries for a kimura but Halopovic is defending well.

Jones looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halopovic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Halopovic wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones is in bad spot here.
Jones is working hard here to advance position.
Halopovic connects with a big shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones tries to escape but Halopovic has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Halopovic is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jones. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Halopovic is looking to control Jones but Jones is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Halopovic throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jones could be in trouble here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Halopovic is landing with strikes from the back.
Halopovic is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
Halopovic lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jones is in bad spot here.
Halopovic softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Jones wants to escape the position.
Jones is trapped and Halopovic is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Jones is really stuck here.
Will Halopovic go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Halopovic lands a shot to the body.
Jones can't escape the position.
Halopovic is landing with strikes from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to escape the position.
Halopovic lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Jones is trying to break free.
Halopovic lands shots from the back.
Halopovic is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Jones. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Leviathan Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones rolls, trying to escape but Halopovic keeps control of the position.
Jones grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Halopovic scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Halopovic lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Halopovic doesn't have the hooks in and Jones manages to turn into his guard.
Jones won't allow Halopovic to sweep him here.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Halopovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Halopovic manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Halopovic's guard.
Rudolfo Halopovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Rudolfo Halopovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Halopovic 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudolfo Halopovic!

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73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Melbye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melbye comes into the arena with The Beast and the Harlot blaring out of the sound system. Lao comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mortal Kombat kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Matt Melbye has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Melbye
vs
Lao

183 cm
19
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

181 cm
23
207 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Melbye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kung Lao!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Melbye tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lao throws a sloppy head kick and Melbye moves out of range easily.
Lao thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Melbye if he has to take too many more of those.
Melbye is breathing heavily.
Lao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lao throws a sloppy head kick and Melbye moves out of range easily.
Lao tries a head kick but it misses.
Melbye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lao.
Lao throws a sloppy head kick and Melbye moves out of range easily.
Lao blocks a head kick by Melbye.
Lao thuds his shin into the meat of Melbye's side.
Whack! Lao lands a heavy head kick that drops Melbye. The ref tackles Lao to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Melbye was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kung Lao!

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luca Caputi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Maglieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Caputi
vs
Maglieri

184 cm
19
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

182 cm
23
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luca Caputi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chris Maglieri!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caputi tries for a takedown but Maglieri sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Maglieri gets the takedown into side control.
Maglieri advances to full mount.
Caputi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Caputi is working hard here to advance position.
Maglieri seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Caputi is holding on tight.
Caputi can't escape the position.
Maglieri avoids the attempt from Caputi to control.
Caputi working to try and regain half guard.

Maglieri has hold of Caputi's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Caputi manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Caputi is desperately trying to improve his position but Maglieri has a good base and remains in mount.

Maglieri looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Caputi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Caputi regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maglieri is pressing down on Caputi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Caputi is holding on for now.
Caputi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Caputi.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Caputi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Caputi keeping full guard, as Maglieri tries to pass.

Maglieri thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maglieri looks gassed!
Caputi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maglieri manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Caputi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Caputi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caputi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Maglieri stops Caputi from passing to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Caputi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caputi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Maglieri manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Caputi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maglieri does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Maglieri is pressing down on Caputi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Caputi thows a big elbow that misses.

Caputi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Caputi wants to control from the top but Maglieri keeps moving.
Caputi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maglieri swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caputi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maglieri is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Caputi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maglieri won't allow Caputi to pass to mount.

Maglieri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Caputi moves nicely into side control.
Caputi scoring with punches from side control.

Caputi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Caputi is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maglieri has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Caputi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caputi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Caputi misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Maglieri manages to work his way to half guard, despite Caputi's best efforts.
Maglieri wants to get back to full guard.
Caputi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Caputi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maglieri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Maglieri is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Caputi pulls his head out easily.
Maglieri is not content to let Caputi control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Caputi misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Caputi shoots and misses

and Maglieri counters with a takedown into side control.

Maglieri wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Caputi, who protects the arm well.

Maglieri thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Caputi tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Caputi manages to get back to half guard.

Maglieri is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Caputi has managed to free his arm - good work.
Caputi manages to get to full guard.
Caputi looking to control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Caputi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maglieri manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maglieri escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Caputi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Caputi passes into half guard.
Maglieri is looking for a sweep. Caputi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Maglieri looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luca Caputi!

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80%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Minitauro Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Silva
vs
Balboa

196 cm
23
265 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

192 cm
23
265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers ground

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Minitauro Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rocky Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Balboa fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva tries to pull guard but Balboa won't allow it.

Balboa breaks from the clinch.
Balboa throws a series of strikes that have Silva backpedaling.
Balboa should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Balboa shoots in but Silva avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch

and Balboa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Silva's guard now.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
Balboa 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.
Balboa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva looking for a sweep. Not yet Silva, not yet.

Balboa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Silva is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva pushes Balboa off and scrambles back to his feet.

Balboa gets a clinch.
Balboa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Silva has him pressed against the cage.
Balboa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Silva jumps guard but Balboa stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minitauro Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries to pull guard but Balboa holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Balboa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Balboa wants to break free but Silva has control.
Balboa has Silva pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Silva manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Balboa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Balboa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Balboa tries to move to mount but Silva blocks the move with his legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Balboa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Silva being controlled for a moment.
Silva is looking to reverse the position.
Balboa tries to advance to mount but Silva denies him.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balboa trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Balboa blocks a jab.

Balboa has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.

Balboa manages to break the clinch.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Balboa counters by moving into the clinch.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Silva holds him up against the cage and eventually Balboa drops back down to his feet.
Balboa is stalling here.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva jumps guard but Balboa stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Balboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva wants to clinch
and Balboa counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Balboa has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Balboa.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to slow down the pace here.

Balboa breaks the clinch.

Balboa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Balboa stalling in the clinch.
Balboa lands a nice uppercut.
Balboa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Silva jumps guard but Balboa stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Balboa just stands there and leans against the cage.
Silva letting Balboa take a breather here.

Balboa breaks from the clinch.

Balboa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva wants to clinch
enabling Balboa to counter with a crisp jab.
Silva moves forwards but Balboa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Silva tries to clinch

and Balboa moves into the clinch.
Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Silva is pressed up against the cage. Balboa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Silva down to the mat. Silva avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Balboa stuffs the takedown.
Silva throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Balboa. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from Silva misses.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Balboa avoids the head kick by Silva.

Balboa rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Balboa shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Balboa pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Balboa just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minitauro Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is trying to maintain a safe position but Balboa gets an underhook and turns Silva into the cage.
Balboa lands a nice shot to the body.

Balboa pulls guard successfully.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Balboa has an active guard here but Silva has managed to pass into half guard.
Balboa trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Balboa is defending well.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Balboa is on top in guard.
Balboa won't allow Silva to sweep him here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Balboa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Balboa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Balboa putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Balboa controlling from mount.
Balboa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Silva looks a forlorn figure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Balboa working the ground and pound effectively.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Balboa controlling the position easily from mount.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Silva avoids the head kick by Balboa.
Balboa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Balboa counters with a straight right hand.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Balboa circles away.
Silva closes the distance but Balboa moves to the side

and Balboa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Balboa lands with a short shot to the head.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Balboa smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minitauro Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Balboa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Balboa gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Balboa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Silva backwards.

Balboa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Balboa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva postures up in Balboa's guard and throws a big left but Balboa blocks it.
Balboa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Balboa works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Balboa cracks Silva with a big elbow.
Silva is letting Balboa control him for a moment.
Silva tries to improve position but can't.
Balboa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
A lull in the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looks to move to half guard but instead Balboa has passed into mount! Damn!
Balboa controlling his opponent.
Rocky Balboa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva can't escape the position.
Balboa looking to control but Silva is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva regains half guard.
Balboa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Balboa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Balboa drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Balboa has passed into side control.
Balboa controlling the pace for now.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balboa 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 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Balboa!

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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lloyd Christmas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trond Carlos Bryne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christmas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mocking Bird. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Christmas
vs
Carlos Bryne

178 cm
19
189 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
188 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Fight 4 America

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lloyd Christmas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trond Carlos Bryne!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Bryne.
Bryne is looking to clinch but Christmas is avoiding it.
Christmas swats away the attempt to clinch by Bryne.
Bryne looks to land a left hand but Christmas moved out of range nicely.
Bryne doesn't manage to clinch there - Christmas circles away.
Bryne tries a head kick but it misses.
Christmas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bryne misses with a head kick.
Bryne is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christmas.
Christmas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

It looks like Trond Carlos Bryne has been cut.
Bryne thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bryne shoots for a takedown but Christmas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bryne tries for a takedown but Christmas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bryne looks gassed!
Bryne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bryne walks into a left hand.
Bryne shoots for a double leg takedown but Christmas sprawls well. He's pushed Bryne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lloyd Christmas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trond Carlos Bryne.
Christmas feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bryne sprawling to the canvas! Bryne rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Christmas finish him?!

Bryne is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Christmas misses the target.
Bryne leaves his chin hanging out and Christmas seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Bryne crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lloyd Christmas!
Lloyd Christmas retains his middleweight title!