R.A.F.C. vs KONFLIKT: 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Muhammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Credible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Justin Credible enters the cage!

Muhammad
vs
Credible

190 cm
21
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
265 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ali Muhammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Justin Credible !
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muhammad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Muhammad checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Credible closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Muhammad to the mat! Muhammad manages to get full guard.
Muhammad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Credible is one step ahead there.
Credible wants to control from the top but Muhammad keeps moving.

Muhammad is working an open guard so Credible takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Muhammad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Credible looking to control.
Muhammad stands up over Credible , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Muhammad trying to control but Credible is working from the bottom.
Credible is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Credible trying to control the pace.

Credible stands up and beckons Muhammad to join him on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Muhammad stands and steps away. Credible gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Muhammad checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Credible shoots and misses

and Muhammad counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Muhammad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muhammad trying to move into half guard but instead Credible has managed to sweep!
Muhammad working a defensive guard but Credible manages to pass into side control anyway.
Muhammad tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Muhammad could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Credible thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muhammad tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Credible punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Credible 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muhammad trying to control but not successfully.

That's four 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.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Credible . Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Credible wants to control but Muhammad manages to buck him off and is now in Credible 's guard! Nice work there by Muhammad!
Muhammad wants to control from the top but Credible keeps moving.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Credible swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhammad misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Credible scores with a takedown into Muhammad's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Credible stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Justin Credible will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A right-left combo lands from Muhammad.
Credible throws a sloppy head kick

and Muhammad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Credible 's guard.
Credible has a closed guard, preventing Muhammad from standing up.
Credible looking to control.
Muhammad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Credible keeping moving, preventing Muhammad from controlling successfully.

Credible has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Muhammad off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Credible throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Credible fails with the takedown

and Muhammad counters with a nice double leg into side control. Credible won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Muhammad scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Credible to see if he's OK.
Credible sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Muhammad works his way into full mount!
Credible throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Muhammad trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Muhammad looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Muhammad controlling the pace for now.
Muhammad prevents Credible from getting the reversal.

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.
Credible is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Credible controls the position.
Muhammad controlling from the full mount.
Credible wants to control but Muhammad is having none of it.
Credible is trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhammad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Muhammad has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Credible 's face.

Muhammad jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Credible is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Credible and Muhammad has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Muhammad tries to advance to mount but can't.
Credible tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Muhammad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on Credible 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Muhammad working the ground and pound from side control.
Credible pushes Muhammad away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Muhammad gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Credible 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Credible gets back to half guard.
Muhammad is looking to pass Credible 's guard but actually Credible recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ali Muhammad dominated that second round.
That's time! Muhammad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Muhammad tries for a takedown but Credible sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Credible shoots in and drives through. Muhammad sprawls well.
Muhammad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Muhammad shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Credible 's guard.
Muhammad trying to control the position from guard on top but Credible is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Credible pulls Muhammad in to control the position.
Muhammad scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Muhammad is looking to stand up but Credible won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Credible scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Muhammad moves into the clinch.
Credible tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ali Muhammad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Credible .
Muhammad landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Credible blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muhammad tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Credible just stands there and leans against the cage.

Muhammad breaks from the clinch.
Muhammad avoids the head kick by Credible .
Muhammad misses with a wild body shot.
Muhammad shoots in and drives through. Credible sprawls well.
Credible doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Muhammad counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhammad goes for a takedown attempt but Credible pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Credible throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Muhammad shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Credible keeping full guard, as Muhammad tries to pass.

Credible throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Credible working a defensive guard but Muhammad manages to pass into side control anyway.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Credible is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Credible is trying to maintain the position but Muhammad is very close to passing his half guard.
Credible wants to get back to his feet.
Muhammad is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Credible looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Muhammad is trying to control the action in half guard but Credible is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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.

Credible looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Credible wants to get back to his feet.

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

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

Credible stands up.
Credible uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muhammad.
Muhammad looks to clinch
and Credible cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Credible throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Credible throws a sloppy head kick

and Muhammad counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Credible !

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ali Muhammad.
I think Muhammad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ali Muhammad!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ty Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anderson
vs
Hardy

183 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

174 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ty Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Hardy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hardy has time to react.

It looks like Scott Hardy has been cut.
Hardy tries to clinch up.
Scott Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Anderson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Anderson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hardy trying to get back to full guard but Anderson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson lands a nice shot to the head.
Hardy is trying desperately to improve position.
Hardy tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Anderson looking for a guillotine from mount but Hardy is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hardy wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Anderson has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Hardy taps furiously! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ty Anderson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Spackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ben farrier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spackman comes to the cage accompanied by Forgot about Dre. farrier is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_PAHbqq-o4. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Spackman
vs
farrier

194 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

2KMMA Ultimate Nutrition 152 Quality
Team S.W.A.T.

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 London, John Spackman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, ben farrier!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
farrier misses with a two punch combination.
Spackman fails with a takedown attempt.
Spackman shoots in but farrier avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spackman throws a low kick, looking for farrier's leg but farrier calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Spackman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. farrier looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Spackman tries for a kimura but farrier is defending well.
farrier takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
farrier manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spackman's best efforts.
Spackman content to control rather than advance.
Spackman trying to pass the guard but farrier defending well.
Spackman wants to lay and pray for a moment but farrier keeps working.
Spackman tries to pass the half guard into mount. farrier knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spackman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed farrier's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
farrier is staying active underneath Spackman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Spackman wants to free his trapped foot but farrier is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spackman wants to take a breather but farrier is having none of it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
farrier shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Spackman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Spackman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Spackman seems to be working for a kimura but farrier defends the submission attempt.
Spackman is breathing heavily.
farrier trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
farrier is trying to stand.
farrier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Spackman passes farrier's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Spackman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so farrier is just riding it out for now. Spackman eventually gives up the hold.
farrier looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.

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

farrier has one foot on Spackman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
farrier darts in trying to clinch

and Spackman counters with a shoot takedown. farrier fights it but they end up in guard.
Spackman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. farrier is keeping the position for now.
farrier keeping moving, preventing Spackman from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Spackman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

farrier shoots and misses

and Spackman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spackman.
Spackman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. farrier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
farrier is looking to break free of the clinch but Spackman has double underhooks.

farrier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
John Spackman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spackman closes this distance looking for a takedown but farrier circles away.
farrier looks to clinch

and Spackman counters with a nice double leg into side control. farrier won't be happy with that.
farrier is not content to let Spackman control the position.
Spackman prevents farrier from escaping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

farrier tries to escape back to his feet but Spackman has kept hold of him... Oh, now he's got farrier's back and is looking for the choke... Is it? Is it sunk in? YES! farrier is tapping! Spackman saw the opportunity and took it - ruthless!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Spackman!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ham Xu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Parker Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parker Smith is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Xu
vs
Smith

180 cm
23
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
18
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ham Xu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Parker Smith!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith avoids the head kick by Xu.
Xu cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Parker Smith has been cut.
Xu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xu lands a big shot that drops Smith! Can he finish him?
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Xu.
Xu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Xu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Xu thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Xu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Xu postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
Xu trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Parker Smith!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kari Runk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and frankie fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Runk
vs
fraser

178 cm
22
193 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

184 cm
23
187 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Urban Vandal fight gear

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kari Runk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, frankie fraser!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
fraser rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Runk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
fraser fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
fraser throws a right hand that Runk ducks under and follows up with a left that Runk also avoids with ease.

Runk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Runk wants to take a breather but fraser is having none of it.
Runk wants to get back to his feet.
fraser trying to control but Runk postures up.
fraser punching from the bottom.
fraser is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Runk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Runk's back!
fraser keeps control of the position as Runk tries to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Runk trying to control the hands but fraser breaks the grip.

Runk is trying to defend against the choke here but fraser has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. fraser Tightens the hold and Runk taps out furiously! fraser displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). frankie fraser!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

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

Way
vs
Machado

166 cm
23
240 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

178 cm
19
230 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good chin

Poweful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

2KMMA Ultimate Nutrition 152 Quality

2KMMA Ultimate Nutrition 152 Quality
2KMMA Ultimate Nutrition 152 Quality

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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rikki Way!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rigan Machado !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Way looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Machado is looking to get back to full guard here but Way has managed to pass to side control instead.
Machado can't escape the position.
Machado is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Machado defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Way.
Machado can't escape the position.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Machado looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Way is working for a kimura but Machado is defending it quite comfortably.

Way is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Machado moves into full guard.

Way drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Way jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Way is breathing heavily.
Machado wants to sweep here but Way controlling him for the moment.

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.

Machado has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Way can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Way preventing the sweep.

Machado throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Way thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Way has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Way preventing the sweep.
Machado throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Machado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Way's guard.
Machado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Way is keeping the position for now.

Way looking for a guillotine here but Machado defends easily.
Machado looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado advances position into side control!
Machado tries to advance to mount but can't.

Machado is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Way is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Machado tries for a kimura but Way is defending well.
Machado tries to move to mount but Way blocks the move with his legs.
Machado in side control, throwing shots but Way defends.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Way is looking to regain half guard here but Machado keeps moving and retains side control.

Machado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Way has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Machado thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Way is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Machado 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Machado is working for a kimura but Way is defending it quite comfortably.
Machado wants to advance to full mount but Way doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Way shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Machado 's guard.

Machado is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Machado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Way stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Way passes Machado 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Machado looking for submissions off his back.

Way is working for a kimura but Machado is defending it quite comfortably.
Machado tries to roll over but Way keeps him under control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Machado looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Machado punching from the bottom.

Way seems to be looking for submissions.
Machado moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

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

Way drops back looking for a leg! Machado is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Machado manages to kick Way off! Way jumps back into Machado 's guard.
Machado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Machado is working for a kimura but Way is defending it quite comfortably.

Way looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Way actively working from the bottom here.
Way wants to improve his position but Machado is controlling well.

Machado is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Way defends it well.
Machado not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Way is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Way avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Machado .

Machado is working for a submission of some sort.
Way is looking for a sweep. Machado is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado thows a huge punch but Way dodges it nicely.

Machado is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Way has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machado frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Machado looking for a guillotine from mount but Way is having none of it.
Machado unloads with some shots from mount but Way bucks and avoids them well.
Way can't escape the position.
Machado sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Way blocking the ground and pound.
Machado punching from mount but Way doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Machado dominating with strikes here.
Way regains half guard.

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

Way looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rigan Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Machado fails with the takedown

and Way counters with a single leg into guard. Machado didn't expect that.

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

Machado looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Machado working for a triangle but Way defends it easily.
Machado throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Machado 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.
Rigan Machado has got the better of the ground game so far.

Machado working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Way doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Way manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machado thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Way might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Way passes Machado 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Machado tries to get to full guard but Way has control of the leg.

Way seems to be looking for submissions.
Machado manages to get to full guard.
Way pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machado is keeping the position for now.

Machado is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Machado tries to strike from the bottom.

Way drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Way jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Machado tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Way passes Machado 's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Way wants to work for an arm triangle but Machado is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machado slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Machado looking for a guillotine here but Way defends easily.
Way passes Machado 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Machado makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Machado .

Machado looking for a triangle here. Way is fighting it but it looks tight! Machado pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Way is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rigan Machado !

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denzel Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominguez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, California Love. The crowd seem to be enjoying Douglas's choice of entrance music: Hit Em Up. Denzel Douglas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dominguez
vs
Douglas

199 cm
21
258 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
235 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

2KMMA Ultimate Nutrition 152 Quality
Diamond Design Clothing

2KMMA Ultimate Nutrition 152 Quality
2KMMA Ultimate Nutrition 152 Quality

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Dominguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Denzel Douglas!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Pablo Dominguez has been cut.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Dominguez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez grinds an elbow into Douglas's temple.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Douglas takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Douglas tries to improve position but can't.
Dominguez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Douglas some visible discomfort.
Dominguez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Douglas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dominguez's best efforts.
Dominguez wants to control but Douglas is keeping him busy.
Dominguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Douglas trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Douglas works his way to full guard. Good work.
Douglas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Douglas wants to sweep but no luck.
Dominguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dominguez with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dominguez scores with a one two! Douglas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez fails with the takedown.
Douglas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Douglas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dominguez.
Dominguez keeps the fight on the outside.
Dominguez misses with a wild body shot.
Douglas shoots in and drives through. Dominguez sprawls well.
Dominguez on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Dominguez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Douglas is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dominguez lands a nice short elbow.
Dominguez prevents Douglas from improving his position.
Dominguez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Douglas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dominguez is working away from the top position though.
Douglas regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dominguez throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Dominguez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dominguez is breathing heavily.
Douglas controlling the position.

Douglas looking for a guillotine here but Dominguez defends easily.

Douglas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dominguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Douglas has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dominguez has passed into side control.
Dominguez trying to control the position but Douglas is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dominguez is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Douglas looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dominguez gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Douglas is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dominguez lets go of the hold and Douglas can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Dominguez!