DEF 15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Savas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Rubber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savas comes into the arena with Seven Nation Army blaring out of the sound system. 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.

Savas
vs
Rubber

183 cm
20
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damian Savas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oliver Rubber!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savas moves in looking to clinch but Rubber pushes him off.
A chopping leg kick lands by Savas.

Rubber drives through with a takedown into guard.

Savas pushes Rubber off and gets back to his feet.
Rubber throws a head kick but Savas moves out of range.
Savas misses with a double jab.
Rubber misses with a head kick.

Savas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Savas.
Savas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rubber on the ground.
Rubber manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Rubber is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Savas pulls his head out easily.
Rubber wants to control but Savas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rubber tries to roll over but Savas keeps him under control.

Rubber looking for submissions off his back.
Rubber looks gassed!
Savas with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rubber tries to get to full guard but Savas has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rubber manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Savas wants to stand but Rubber is controlling his posture from full guard.
Savas pushing down on Rubber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rubber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rubber is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Savas jumps into side control!
Rubber is looking for a sweep.
Rubber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savas working away.

Savas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Savas lands with a kick to the temple. Rubber shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rubber tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Savas feints and as Rubber raises his hands in defense, Savas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Savas wants to pass the guard but Rubber is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Savas is posturing up here but Rubber has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Savas tries to roll out but it's too tight and Savas has to tap! Slick submission there by Rubber!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Oliver Rubber!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

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

Markov
vs
Deck

182 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
19
192 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Alpha-Omega
Made 4 The Cage

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sorin Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bobby Deck!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deck doesn't manage to clinch there - Markov circles away.
Markov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Deck moves in looking to clinch but Markov pushes him off.
Deck wants to clinch up but Markov keeps it at a distance.
Deck tries to close the distance and clinch but Markov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Deck wants to clinch.
Deck is looking to clinch but Markov is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markov keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Markov throws a series of punches but Deck moves out of range.
Markov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Markov throws a chopping leg kick but Deck manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Markov gets a clinch.
Deck is trying to drag Markov to the mat but Markov just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Deck tries to land a knee to the head but Markov blocks with his arms.

Markov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Deck darts in trying to clinch
and Markov counters with a series of strikes. Deck will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Markov shoots in for a double leg but Deck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Deck blocks a head kick by Markov.
Markov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sorin Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deck closes the distance but Markov moves to the side

and Markov counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deck is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deck regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Deck actively working from the bottom here.
Markov slips a nice elbow through Deck's hands, connecting with Deck's forehead.
Deck moves into full guard.

Markov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deck looks gassed!
Markov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Deck has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Markov doesn't defend quickly enough and Deck has managed to lock this one up! Can Markov escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Deck on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bobby Deck!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jordi Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastian Mercy (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.

Warner
vs
Mercy

191 cm
22
238 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

190 cm
21
240 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jordi Warner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastian Mercy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Warner with that takedown attempt.

Warner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Mercy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Warner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mercy is just riding it out for now. Warner eventually gives up the hold.
Mercy wants to control but Warner passes into side.
Mercy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Warner off and has taken his back!

Mercy is persistently looking for the submission but Warner is defending it well.
Mercy doesn't have the hooks in and Warner manages to turn into his guard.
Mercy keeping moving, preventing Warner from controlling successfully.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warner drops back looking for a leg! Mercy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mercy manages to kick Warner off! Warner jumps back into Mercy's guard.
Warner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mercy is keeping the position for now.
Mercy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Warner!
Warner is breathing heavily.
Mercy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Warner's face.
Mercy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mercy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Warner is wriggling around trying to escape.
A nice elbow there by Mercy.
Mercy lands a nice shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mercy working for a submission but Warner is keeping him at bay.
Warner takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mercy looking to control but Warner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Warner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mercy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mercy breaks from Warner's wrist control and lands an elbow.

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

Mercy has hold of Warner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Warner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Warner can't escape the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercy landing punches.
Mercy prevents Warner from getting the reversal.
Mercy with good strikes from the mount here!
Warner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Warner bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mercy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Warner 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.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Warner stands up and waves to Mercy to follow him.
Warner wants to clinch up but Mercy keeps it at a distance.
Sebastian Mercy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warner slips a jab and a cross from Mercy.
Mercy shoots and misses

and Warner counters with a shoot takedown. Mercy fights it but they end up in guard.

Warner stands up from Mercy's guard - Warner perhaps looking for a knockout.
Warner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mercy throws a combination that misses

and Warner counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warner trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Warner drops back looking for a leg! Mercy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mercy manages to kick Warner off! Warner jumps back into Mercy's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Warner. Mercy shrugs it off though.
Warner misses with a double jab

and Mercy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Warner's guard.
Mercy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

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

Mercy stands up from Warner's guard - Mercy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Mercy misses with a double jab

and Warner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Warner.
Mercy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mercy swings wildly with an uppercut but Warner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercy can't break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warner blocks an uppercut.
Mercy stops a takedown attempt from Warner.
Mercy tries for a takedown but Warner manages to get underhooks.
Mercy tries to pull guard but Warner won't allow it.
Mercy can't break the clinch.
Mercy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jordi Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastian Mercy.

Warner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mercy can't fight it off and eventually Warner manages to take the fight to the floor. Mercy looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mercy lands a decent punch to the body there.
Warner preventing the sweep.

Mercy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sebastian Mercy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Warner stopping the sweep attempt from Mercy.
Warner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mercy keeping full guard, as Warner tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Mercy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Warner tries to get to full guard but Mercy has control of the leg.
Mercy passes to side control.
Warner is looking to regain half guard here but Mercy keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner wants to control but Mercy postures up.
Mercy cracks Warner with a big elbow.
Warner wants to control but Mercy postures up.
Mercy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warner keeps working.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mercy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

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

Mercy manages to pull guard.
Mercy keeping full guard, as Warner tries to pass.

Mercy is looking for a triangle but Warner pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mercy is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mercy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mercy postures up.
Warner keeping full guard, as Mercy tries to pass.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mercy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warner's head.
Mercy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Warner's guard.
Warner has hold of Mercy's hands but Mercy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Warner wants to improve his position but Mercy is controlling well.
Warner is pressing down on Mercy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Warner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mercy slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warner regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sebastian Mercy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Mercy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

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

Warner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mercy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mercy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Warner's best efforts.
Warner trying to pass the guard but Mercy defending well.
Warner trying to control from half guard but Mercy is working away.
Mercy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Warner is working away from the top position though.
Warner working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mercy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mercy's head.
Warner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mercy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Warner scores a takedown into full mount!
Mercy is controlling an arm, preventing Warner from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Mercy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Warner looking for a guillotine from mount but Mercy is having none of it.
Mercy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Warner lands a big shot there that rocks Mercy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Warner is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mercy is surviving well by controlling Warner's body position as best he can.
Mercy is squirming around, avoiding Warner's attempts to control the action.
Mercy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warner 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.

Warner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mercy defends it well.
Warner wants to pass to mount but Mercy is defending the position.

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.
Mercy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Warner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Warner's back!
Mercy is trying to stick to Warner's back but Warner is turning into Mercy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mercy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Warner.

Warner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mercy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warner, into his guard.
Warner wants to sweep but no luck.

Mercy gets to his feet - Warner follows without any prompting.
Jordi Warner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Mercy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Warner, pushing him back against the cage.
Sebastian Mercy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Warner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mercy.
Mercy takes an elbow to the temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordi Warner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mercy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sebastian Mercy!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marc Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Face Raper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Face Raper will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Knight
vs
Raper

201 cm
22
286 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

199 cm
23
285 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Monster MMA

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marc Knight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Face Raper!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raper catches Knight napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Knight to the canvas!

It looks like Marc Knight has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Knight looking for a guillotine here but Raper defends easily.
Knight pulls Raper in close to prevent any damage.

Knight is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Raper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Raper wants to get up but he can't break Knight's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Raper wants to stand and escape but instead Knight has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Knight controls the pace.
Knight sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Raper's guard.
Raper pushes Knight off looking to stand but Knight dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raper is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Knight frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Knight controlling from the full mount.
Knight fails to move to back control.
Raper throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Knight with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Knight looking to control but Raper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Knight with good strikes from the mount here!
Knight trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Raper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Raper is squirming around, avoiding Knight's attempts to control the action.
Knight tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Knight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Raper is looking to escape.
You get the feeling that Raper really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
BOOM! Knight connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Knight controlling his opponent.

Knight working for a guillotine from mount but Raper is in no mood to give up.
Raper slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Knight is keen to just control but Raper is a slippery customer.

Knight seems to be looking for submissions.
Knight throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raper punching from the bottom.
Raper is pressing down on Knight's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Knight controlling from the top position.
Knight preventing the sweep.
Raper wants to stand and escape but Knight is having none of it.
Raper looks gassed!
Knight trying to control but Raper is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Knight drops back looking for a leg! Raper is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Raper manages to kick Knight off! Knight jumps back into Raper's guard.
Knight wants to pass the guard but Raper is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Face Raper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marc Knight's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Knight blocks a jab.

Knight has managed to clinch.
Knight leaning against his opponent.
Knight fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knight prevents Raper from breaking the clinch.
Raper wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Knight has him pressed against the cage.
Knight slowing the pace effectively.
Raper misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Knight gets control of Raper's arms and successfully pulls guard. Knight will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Raper in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

Raper fending off the submission attempt from Knight.

Knight working for the choke.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raper is trying to stand back up.
Raper is taking damage to the body and head.
Knight just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Raper tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raper lands a couple of elbows.
Raper throws a strike but Knight rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Knight prevents Raper from getting back to his feet.
Knight wants to control from the top but Raper keeps moving.
Knight passes Raper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Knight performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Knight is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Raper has managed to free his arm - good work.
Knight trying to control the pace.
Knight works his way into full mount!
Raper tries to reverse the position but Knight maintains control.

Knight is working for a guillotine from mount but Raper frees his head quite easily.
Knight controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Knight working for a guillotine from mount but Raper is in no mood to give up.
Raper wants to hold on but Knight pushes him away.
Raper swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Knight cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marc Knight!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Temille (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Temille comes to the cage accompanied by Blazin. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Temille
vs
Hendrix

175 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

177 cm
23
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Temille!
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, Tyson Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temille stuffs the takedown attempt from Hendrix. Hendrix gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Temille.
Hendrix misses with a takedown attempt - Temille sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hendrix shoots in but no luck this time.
Joseph Temille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Hendrix.
Temille throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Temille.
Hendrix looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Temille is fending him off so far but Hendrix persists. Nope, Temille circles away and we're back to standing.
Temille swats away the attempt to clinch by Hendrix.
Hendrix fails with a takedown attempt.
Hendrix misses with a takedown attempt - Temille sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix moves in looking to clinch but Temille pushes him off.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown but Temille shows good takedown defense.
Hendrix tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hendrix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Temille but Temille pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hendrix looks gassed!
Temille comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Temille lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hendrix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Temille swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Temille lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.

Temille closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hendrix to the mat! Hendrix manages to get full guard.
Temille is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Hendrix working for a triangle but Temille defends it easily.
Temille forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Temille controlling the pace.
Hendrix wants to control the action here but instead Temille manages to pass to full mount!
Hendrix tries to hold on but Temille pushes him away.
Hendrix is trying to escape the mount.

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

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.
Hendrix tries to clinch up.
Temille stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hendrix.
Hendrix wants to clinch up but Temille keeps it at a distance.
Hendrix tries for a takedown but Temille circles away easily
and Temille counters with a body kick that stops Hendrix in his tracks momentarily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hendrix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Temille lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hendrix fails with the takedown

and Temille counters with a shoot takedown. Hendrix fights it but they end up in guard.
Temille sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendrix controls Temille momentarily but Temille frees himself.
Hendrix looking to hit a scissor sweep but Temille is one step ahead there.
Hendrix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Temille controlling from the top position.
Hendrix is trying to control the position but Temille postures up.
Temille pushing down on Hendrix's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hendrix slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hendrix keeping full guard, as Temille tries to pass.
Hendrix can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Temille controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendrix working a defensive guard but Temille manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hendrix is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix is trying to improve his position.
Hendrix is trying to control Temille's posture but Temille avoids it.
Hendrix is looking for a sweep.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hendrix throws a lazy head kick

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

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.
Hendrix using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Temille has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hendrix is looking to break free of the clinch but Temille has double underhooks.

Temille manages to break the clinch.
Hendrix tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Temille counters with a low kick, right behind Hendrix 's knee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hendrix tries to clinch but Temille moves away
and Temille makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hendrix throws a left and a right that both miss
and Temille counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Temille throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hendrix.
Hendrix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Temille.
Hendrix closes the distance looking to clinch
and Temille counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Temille dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hendrix tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Temille counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hendrix throws a series of punches but Temille moves out of range.
Hendrix misses with a jab to the body
and Temille counters with a three punch combo that has Hendrix backing up. Hendrix nods at Temille to acknowledge the strikes.
Temille will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Temille gets a clinch.
Hendrix tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Temille just stands there and leans against the cage.
Temille wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hendrix has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix jumps guard but Temille stands there with Hendrix around his waist. Hendrix gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hendrix tries to break the clinch but Temille is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Temille escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hendrix throws a sloppy body shot
and Temille counters with a nice body kick.
Temille stalks Hendrix and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hendrix's face. Hendrix staggers backwards, shaken.
Hendrix doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Temille counter with a right hand.
Joseph Temille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyson Hendrix.
Hendrix closes the distance but Temille moves to the side
and Temille counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hendrix shoots and misses

and Temille moves into the clinch.
Hendrix takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice right hand lands inside from Temille.
Temille leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Temille jumps into guard, dragging Hendrix to the mat.
Hendrix has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Temille is proving hard to escape from.
Hendrixis looking to pass into half guard but Temille pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Temille is in guard.
Hendrix wants to stand up but Temille is controlling him.
Hendrix wants to sweep here but Temille controlling him for the moment.
Temille prevents Hendrix from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix wants to control but Temille passes easily into half guard.
Hendrix is looking for a sweep. Temille is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Temille is controlling the pace.
Hendrix is pressing down on Temille's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

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.

Temille stands and steps away. Hendrix gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Hendrix misses with a double jab

and Temille counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Temille.
Hendrix trying to strike off his back.
Hendrix is trying to hold Temille in close to prevent damage but Temille has managed to pass into half guard.
Hendrix regains full guard. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Temille showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Temille 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Temille!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
0%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Waldorf Astoria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neville Bamshoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waldorf Astoria has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Astoria
vs
Bamshoot

180 cm
19
182 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

175 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Monster MMA

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Waldorf Astoria!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Neville Bamshoot!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Astoria.
Astoria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bamshoot.
Bamshoot tries to move into range but Astoria moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Astoria just misses with a punch to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Astoria.
No joy there for Astoria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Astoria throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bamshoot misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bamshoot takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bamshoot looks gassed!
Astoria scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Astoria explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Astoria scores with a nice right hand.
Astoria throws a sloppy head kick and Bamshoot moves out of range easily.
Astoria getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Astoria fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bamshoot.
Astoria lands a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle, before Astoria throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Bamshoot's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Astoria lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Waldorf Astoria!

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 Flawless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Wait by Earshot kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Flawless
vs
Watson

183 cm
22
187 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
21
187 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Alpha-Omega

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Flawless!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Watson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flawless tries to clinch but Watson is having none of it.
Flawless shoots in for a takedown but Watson shows good takedown defense.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Watson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Watson blocking some punches.
Watson stalling the fight.

Watson lands a takedown into guard.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flawless swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Watson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Watson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Flawless's guard.

Watson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flawless dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Flawless gets to his feet - Watson follows without any prompting.
Flawless shoots in for a double leg but Watson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Flawless shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Watson pinned against the cage. Watson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Flawless. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Watson.
Flawless shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Watson as he jumps to the side.
Watson throws the kick towards the body but Flawless avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson tests Flawless's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Flawless doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away.
John Flawless seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flawless moves out of range as Watson throws a body kick.
Watson throws a push kick but Flawless slaps the foot to one side.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watson lands a head shot.
Watson is looking to score with low kicks.
Flawless fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Flawless checks a leg kick.
Flawless shoots in looking for a takedown. Watson tries to sprawl out of it but Flawless keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flawless has a takedown stuffed.
Watson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Flawless or perhaps it was just good defense by Watson which made him look bad.
Flawless fails with the takedown.
Watson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Danga de danga de dang - Watson scores with a four punch combination!
Horrible takedown by Flawless or perhaps it was just good defense by Watson which made him look bad.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Watson.
Nice takedown defense from Watson. No joy for Flawless on that attempt.
Flawless shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt.
Watson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Watson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

It looks like John Flawless has been cut.
Watson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Flawless takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Flawless's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Flawless blocks a head kick by Watson.

Flawless scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Watson missing with punches from the bottom.
Watson trying to control here.

Watson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Flawless pulls his head out easily.
Watson tries to roll over but Flawless keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flawless sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson trying to hold on to Flawless's head to control him but Flawless postures up.
Flawless perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Flawless wants to stand up but Watson is controlling the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flawless fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flawless has his takedown stuffed

and Watson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Flawless prevents a takedown attempt there.

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.
Flawless drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Watson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Watson tries to pull guard but Flawless holds him up against the cage and eventually Watson drops back down to his feet.
Watson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flawless.
Watson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flawless pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Flawless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Watson.
Watson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flawless is out of range and Watson settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Watson.
Flawless with a poor takedown
and Watson counters with a good, hard body kick but Flawless shrugs it off.
Flawless takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Watson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flawless moves away.

Flawless changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Watson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Watson tries to improve position but can't.
Watson sneaks back into half guard.
Watson is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson trying to control but Flawless postures up.

Flawless stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Watson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Watson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A clash of legs there as Flawless blocks the low kick.
Flawless tries for a takedown but Watson circles away easily

and Watson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flawless's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Flawless scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Joseph Watson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Flawless's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Watson ducks under a wild hook from Flawless.

Flawless closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Watson to the mat! Watson manages to get full guard.
Watson is trying to control the position but Flawless postures up.

Flawless decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Flawless throws a lazy head kick

and Watson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Flawless!

Watson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Watson tries to keep at a distance but Flawless has taken the fight into the clinch.
Watson goes for a takedown attempt but Flawless pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Watson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Watson moves in looking to clinch but Flawless pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flawless fails with the takedown

and Watson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flawless's guard.
Flawless wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Watson content to stall in guard here.
Flawless is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Flawless looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Flawless trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Watson prevents Flawless from getting back to his feet.
Watson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Flawless is proving hard to escape from.
Watson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Flawless swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Flawless doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Watson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Watson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Flawless tries to clinch but Watson moves away
and Watson counters with a good, hard body kick but Flawless shrugs it off.

Flawless closes the distance and clinches.
Watson can't break the clinch.
Flawless landing knees to the head.
Flawless gets underhooks to prevent Watson's takedown attempt.
John Flawless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Watson.

Flawless breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flawless tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Watson swivels and escapes.
Watson throws a leg kick but Flawless sees it coming and moves out of range.
Watson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Flawless is out of range and Watson settles back down.
Watson keeps the fight on the outside.
Flawless tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Watson counters with a body kick that stops Flawless in his tracks momentarily.
Joseph Watson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Watson throws a leg kick which misses Flawless's front leg but catches the back leg as Flawless tries to avoid it.
Flawless with a poor takedown
and Watson counters with a straight right hand.
Watson tries to close the distance and clinch but Flawless swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Watson is looking to land body kicks.
Flawless wants to clinch

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Joseph Watson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Watson 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joseph Watson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between J Banger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banger comes into the arena with Another One Bites the Dust blaring out of the sound system. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Banger
vs
Murdock

190 cm
20
250 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

195 cm
20
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, J Banger!
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, Frankie Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock is looking to clinch but Banger is avoiding it.
Murdock shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banger pinned against the cage. Banger gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Murdock fails with a takedown attempt.

Murdock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murdock.

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

Murdock takes the fight into the clinch.

Murdock breaks from the clinch.
Banger misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Banger.
Murdock avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banger is breathing heavily.
Murdock closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Murdock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Murdock decides to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banger as he jumps to the side.
J Banger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Murdock.
Banger waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Murdock.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Murdock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Murdock pulls Banger into guard.
Murdock manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Murdock lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock controlling from mount.

Murdock has hold of Banger's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Banger manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Murdock looking to secure an arm triangle but Banger defends it well.
Banger is desperately trying to improve his position but Murdock has a good base and remains in mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banger is working hard here to advance position.
Murdock lands a big shot there that rocks Banger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Banger could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murdock in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Banger is squirming around, avoiding Murdock's attempts to control the action.

Murdock looking for a guillotine from mount but Banger is having none of it.
Murdock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Murdock dominating with strikes here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Banger is trying to escape the mount.
Murdock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banger is looking to escape.
Banger is trying to escape the mount.
Murdock scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Banger is looking to improve his position but Murdock isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frankie Murdock 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.

Murdock instigates a clinch.

Murdock breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murdock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Banger throws a combination that misses
letting Murdock counter with a right hand.
Banger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murdock scores with a punch to the head.
Banger takes one on the chin but seems OK.

Banger is rocked!
Murdock dances in with a quick combination. Banger is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Murdock snaps Banger's head back. Banger stumbles backwards against the cage. Murdock steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Banger's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Banger just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frankie Murdock!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jefferson Steelflex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reeves comes to the cage accompanied by Motley Crye - Kickstart My Heart. Steelflex comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dirty Hous' kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jefferson Steelflex will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Reeves
vs
Steelflex

170 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

183 cm
18
180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Steve Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jefferson Steelflex!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves slips a straight right by Steelflex.
Steelflex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steelflex avoids a kick to the body.

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

Reeves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Steelflex not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Reeves throws a big right hand that misses.
Reeves throwing strikes but missing.
Reeves trying to control the position from guard on top but Steelflex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steelflex pulls Reeves in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reeves showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reeves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Steelflex but Steelflex pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reeves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steelflex.
Steelflex misses with a series of wild punches.
Reeves tries to clinch but Steelflex is having none of it.
A combination from Steelflex does no damage.
Reeves tries to close the distance and clinch but Steelflex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reeves throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Steelflex dodges the punch combination from Reeves.

Reeves shoots in and bounces Steelflex off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Steelflex is looking to stand up but Reeves isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Steelflex working for submissions but it's allowed Reeves to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steelflex holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Reeves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steelflex keeps working.
Steelflex is trying to get back to full guard.
Steelflex is trying to maintain the position but Reeves is very close to passing his half guard.
Reeves is looking to advance position but Steelflex won't allow it.
Steelflex has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reeves is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Reeves prevents Steelflex from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reeves is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Steelflex has managed to free his arm - good work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Reeves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steelflex, pushing him back against the cage.
Steelflex tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steelflex looks gassed!

Reeves drags the fight down to the ground.

Reeves has his foot on Steelflex's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Steelflex works his way back into a safe position though.
Reeves looking for a sweep. Not yet Reeves, not yet.
Reeves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Steelflex wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving.
Steelflex wants to get up but he can't break Reeves's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Reeves lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Steelflex!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Steelflex avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Steelflex tries to stand but Reeves is controlling from the bottom.

Reeves throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Steelflex trying to control but Reeves is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Reeves dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Steelflex connects with the punch.
Reeves throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Reeves gets a takedown into half guard.
Steelflex wants to get back to his feet.
Steelflex is trying to maintain the position but Reeves is very close to passing his half guard.

Reeves seems to be looking for submissions.

Steelflex kicks off Reeves and gets to his feet.
Steelflex takes a kick to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steelflex wants to clinch up but Reeves keeps it at a distance.
Steelflex connects with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Reeves clinches up against the cage.

Reeves successfully pulls guard.
Steelflex wants to control from the top but Reeves keeps moving.
Reeves trying to control the position.

Reeves had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Steelflex is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Reeves Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Steelflex's back instead.
Reeves gets his hands free as Steelflex looks to control.
Steelflex tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Reeves is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Steelflex has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Steelflex bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steelflex in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Steelflex wants to stand but Reeves is controlling his posture from full guard.
Steelflex stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reeves swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Reeves working for a triangle but Steelflex defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steelflex accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Reeves keeping moving, preventing Steelflex from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves being controlled here, momentarily.

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

Steelflex gets a takedown into half guard.
Steelflex content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steelflex tries to stand and escape but Reeves is controlling the position.
Steelflex seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reeves does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Reeves is pressing down on Steelflex's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Steelflex is looking to work some ground and pound but Reeves has wrist control.
Reeves wants to sweep but no luck.

Reeves is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steelflex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reeves is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jefferson Steelflex will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Steelflex tries to close the distance and clinch up but Reeves swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reeves throws a head kick that misses.
Steelflex will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Reeves gets a takedown into half guard.
Steelflex is positioning himself well to prevent Reeves advancing to mount.
Steelflex tries to roll over but Reeves keeps him under control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Reeves is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steelflex doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reeves.
Steelflex works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves content to stall in guard here.
Steelflex wants to sweep but no luck.
Reeves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steelflex is keeping the position for now.
Steelflex is looking to stand up but Reeves isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Reeves accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steelflex avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reeves trying to control the position from guard on top but Steelflex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Reeves passes Steelflex's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reeves 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.
Steelflex is looking to control Reeves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Steelflex avoid being mounted?
Steelflex on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steelflex keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Reeves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steelflex is just riding it out for now. Reeves eventually gives up the hold.
Steelflex trying to get back to full guard but Reeves takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves looking to control but Steelflex is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reeves fails to advance to Steelflex's back.
Steelflex is working to get back to half guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steve Reeves!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Rivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woody Guthrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rivera comes to the cage accompanied by Do You Call My Name by Ra. Guthrie has chosen Power For Power, The Swans as his entrance music. Woody Guthrie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Rivera
vs
Guthrie

180 cm
23
170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arturo Rivera!
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, Woody Guthrie!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Guthrie gets a clinch.
Guthrie lands an elbow just above Rivera 's eye.
Rivera blocks an uppercut.
Rivera tries to pull guard but Guthrie won't allow it.
Guthrie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guthrie misses with a punch on the inside.
Guthrie has Rivera pressed against the cage.
Rivera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guthrie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guthrie gets underhooks to prevent Rivera's takedown attempt.
Rivera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rivera tries to score a body lock takedown but Guthrie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Guthrie slowing the pace effectively.
Guthrie prevents the takedown attempt.
Rivera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guthrie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Guthrie throws a sloppy head kick and Rivera moves out of range easily.
Rivera shoots in for a takedown but Guthrie shows good takedown defense.

Guthrie clinches up with Rivera and pushes him back against the cage.
Guthrie tries to land knees in the clinch but Rivera avoids the damage to the body.
Guthrie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rivera is trying to drag Guthrie to the mat but Guthrie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rivera is breathing heavily.

Guthrie jumps guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guthrie 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.
Rivera looking to pass the guard.
Guthrie 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.

Guthrie pushes Rivera off and scrambles back to his feet.

Guthrie gets a clinch.
Guthrie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Guthrie slows down the pace here.

Guthrie gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rivera has hold of Guthrie's hands but Guthrie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Rivera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Guthrie is taking a breather. Rivera says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivera is looking to improve his position.
Guthrie controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guthrie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Guthrie is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

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

Guthrie moves into range and clinches up with Rivera.
Guthrie lands a nice shot to the body.
Rivera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Guthrie landing knees to the head.
Rivera blocking some punches.
Guthrie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rivera.
Guthrie gets through Rivera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guthrie with a knee to the head.
Guthrie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Guthrie has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guthrie comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Guthrie lands a damaging elbow.
Guthrie lands an elbow inside.
Rivera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Guthrie fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Arturo Rivera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivera avoids the body shot from Guthrie.
Nice sprawl there from Guthrie as Rivera shoots in.

Guthrie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rivera, pushing him back against the cage.
Guthrie has Rivera pushed against the cage.
Guthrie scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Guthrie.
Guthrie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Guthrie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Guthrie prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guthrie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rivera blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guthrie.
Guthrie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rivera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Guthrie clinches up with Rivera and pushes him back against the cage.

Rivera successfully pulls guard.

Rivera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Guthrie uses it to pass to side control.
Guthrie is looking to take a break and control but Rivera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rivera is trying to escape the position but Guthrie is controlling the position.
Guthrie wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera prevents Guthrie from improving position.
Guthrie wants to control but Rivera is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rivera is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rivera manages to get back to half guard.
Rivera tries to roll over but Guthrie keeps him under control.

Rivera looking for submissions off his back.

Rivera actively working from the bottom here.
Guthrie content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rivera is looking to improve his position.
Guthrie controlling the pace.

Rivera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Guthrie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rivera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Guthrie.
Guthrie not doing much here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Guthrie moves into range and clinches up with Rivera.

Guthrie successfully pulls guard.
Rivera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guthrie is keeping the position for now.
Rivera is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Rivera being controlled here momentarily.
Rivera looking to pass the guard.

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.
Rivera is fighting to break Guthrie's control of his arms but Guthrie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Guthrie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rivera's guard.
Guthrie trying to control but Rivera is working from the bottom.
Guthrie postures up and lands a big shot to Rivera's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rivera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Guthrie stays in close to Rivera's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Woody Guthrie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Rivera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Guthrie closes the distance and clinches.
Guthrie effectively controlling the action here.
Rivera prevents a body shot from Guthrie.
Guthrie has Rivera pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Woody Guthrie.
Guthrie is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rivera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guthrie circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rivera fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturo Rivera. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Guthrie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Guthrie.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guthrie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Guthrie.
Guthrie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Guthrie throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivera.
Guthrie landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Guthrie.

Guthrie gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rivera is not content to let Guthrie control the position.
Guthrie prevents Rivera from improving his position.
Guthrie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Guthrie wants to take a breather but Rivera is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rivera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Guthrie won't allow Rivera to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

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

Guthrie is sitting in close to Rivera's body. Rivera has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Guthrie is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Guthrie is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rivera.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arturo Rivera!
Arturo Rivera retains his welterweight title!