NFC 1: Debut PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brayan Stabile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam McNeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Stabile
vs
McNeil

190 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brayan Stabile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam McNeil!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McNeil drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stabile wants to stand and escape but McNeil is having none of it.
McNeil working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stabile working a defensive guard here.
Stabile avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stabile trying to keep a closed guard but McNeil is proving a slippery customer.
Stabile is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McNeil is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McNeil lands a couple of elbows.
Stabile knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McNeil on the ground.
McNeil is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Stabile looking for a sweep. Not yet Stabile, not yet.
McNeil throws a strike but Stabile rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stabile trying to stand up but can't free himself from McNeil's guard.
McNeil throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Stabile has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McNeil throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
McNeil trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeil throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
McNeil thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stabile misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

McNeil 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.
McNeil looks gassed!
McNeil in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McNeil scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stabile is pulling down on McNeil's head. It's preventing any offense from McNeil, at least for the moment.
Stabile preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McNeil stops Stabile from standing up.
Stabile is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McNeil throwing strikes from guard but Stabile blocks nicely.
Stabile is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Stabile on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stabile tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNeil is in close to Stabile's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stabile thows a body kick. McNeil tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stabile rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McNeil moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stabile looks to land a combination. McNeil sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

It looks like Adam McNeil has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stabile displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

McNeil is rocked!
Stabile pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McNeil is still on wobbly legs! Can Stabile finish him?
A jab lands there for Stabile.
McNeil seems to have recovered his senses.
Stabile misses with a body kick.
McNeil shoots in looking for a takedown. Stabile tries to sprawl out of it but McNeil keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stabile manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from Stabile does no damage.

McNeil scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from McNeil are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Stabile is trying to control McNeil's posture but McNeil avoids it.
Stabile parries the strikes from McNeil easily there. McNeil is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Stabile to escape.
McNeil grinds an elbow into Stabile's temple.
McNeil throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McNeil throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Stabile is trying to buck McNeil off.
McNeil creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stabile throws a head kick but McNeil moves out of range.
McNeil connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fight stays on the outside here - McNeil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stabile throws a right and a left that McNeil avoids nicely.

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.
Stabile throws a right and a left that McNeil avoids nicely.
McNeil works Stabile's body with a nice hook.
McNeil looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stabile lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McNeil backs up against the cage.
Stabile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Stabile. No joy for McNeil on that attempt.
Brayan Stabile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam McNeil.
McNeil tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stabile tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McNeil tries to clinch up but Stabile circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNeil is looking to clinch but Stabile is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Stabile.
Stabile's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stabile duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brayan Stabile will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Adam McNeil's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McNeil closes the distance and clinches.
Stabile wants to get back to striking at distance but McNeil won't allow it.
Stabile landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stabile prevents the takedown attempt.

Stabile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stabile misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from McNeil misses.
Brayan Stabile is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stabile swinging wilding here.
The fight stays on the outside here - McNeil looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stabile.
Stabile lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stabile connects with a jab.
Stabile throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McNeil has closed the distance and engaged Stabile in a clinch.
Stabile gets underhooks to prevent McNeil's takedown attempt.
Stabile dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Stabile manages to break the clinch.
McNeil fails with the takedown.
Brayan Stabile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam McNeil.
Stabile fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McNeil shoots for a takedown but Stabile saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stabile lands a two punch combo.
Stabile misses with a body kick.
McNeil fails with an attempt to clinch.
McNeil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Stabile does no damage.
McNeil closes the distance and clinches up with Stabile, looking for a takedown. McNeil pushes Stabile against the cage but Stabile circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stabile is looking to land body kicks.
McNeil will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McNeil moves out of range of the body kick from Stabile.
Stabile looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McNeil fails to land the takedown.
Stabile scores with a spinning back kick!
McNeil fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brayan Stabile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNeil tries to clinch but Stabile moves out of range.
Stabile misses with a body shot

and McNeil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nice strikes from McNeil there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stabile avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McNeil.
McNeil is nestled in close to Stabile, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McNeil thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stabile avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McNeil.
Stabile tries to roll over but McNeil keeps him under control.
McNeil is thwarting Stabile's attempts to control the position.
McNeil lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McNeil.
McNeil shoots in for a takedown but Stabile shows good takedown defense.
McNeil shoots in for a double leg but Stabile sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McNeil fails with an attempt to clinch.
McNeil tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McNeil has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Stabile.
Stabile misses with a few strikes there.
Stabile misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McNeil.
McNeil tries to clinch up but Stabile circles away and keeps his distance.
McNeil has a takedown stuffed.
Good shot there by Stabile.
Brayan Stabile is winning the standup battle so far.
Stabile throws a left and a right that both miss
and McNeil counters with a nice uppercut.
Stabile takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
No joy there for Stabile, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brayan Stabile dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Adam McNeil's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stabile gets caught flat footed, as McNeil shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McNeil cracks Stabile with a solid left hand.
McNeil looking to pass the guard.
Stabile utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McNeil prevents Stabile from getting back to his feet.
McNeil throwing strikes from guard but Stabile blocks nicely.
Stabile 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.
McNeil postures up in Stabile's guard and throws a big left but Stabile blocks it.
Stabile tries to land a sweep but no joy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McNeil misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

McNeil drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stabile tries to buck McNeil off but McNeil is having none of it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McNeil connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Stabile some visible discomfort.
McNeil lands some shots froms side control.
McNeil scoring with punches and elbows.
Stabile taking a bit of punishment here - McNeil scoring with strikes.
Stabile avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McNeil.
Stabile is trying to improve his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Stabile lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Stabile throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and McNeil counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNeil is in close to Stabile's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McNeil thows a big elbow that misses.
McNeil with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McNeil thows a big elbow that misses.
McNeil postures up in Stabile's guard and throws a big left but Stabile blocks it.
McNeil thows a big elbow that misses.
McNeil scoring with some ground and pound.
McNeil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stabile falls off balance throwing a combination

and McNeil counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stabile's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stabile not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McNeil keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stabile's head.
McNeil loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McNeil postures up in Stabile's guard and throws a big left but Stabile blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stabile wants to stand but McNeil is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNeil throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stabile works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McNeil postures up in Stabile's guard and throws a big left but Stabile blocks it.
Stabile looking to control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McNeil.
Stabile misses with a kick to the body.
Stabile looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McNeil shoots in but no luck this time.
Brayan Stabile has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam McNeil.
Stabile throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stabile misses with a double jab

and McNeil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McNeil lands with a punch from half guard.
McNeil scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Stabile tries to kick McNeil off but McNeil keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNeil sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Stabile defending well though.
McNeil looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McNeil takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McNeil throwing shots but Stabile is blocking nicely.
McNeil prevents Stabile from standing back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Horrible takedown by McNeil or perhaps it was just good defense by Stabile which made him look bad.
McNeil shoots in but Stabile avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stabile throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brayan Stabile is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNeil shoots in but Stabile avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stabile scores with a three punch combo!
Adam McNeil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McNeil steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stabile. That one must have hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam McNeil comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stabile 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brayan Stabile!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
81%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Heller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gummi Tarzan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Heller
vs
Tarzan

185 cm
22
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Heller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gummi Tarzan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarzan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heller keeps the fight on the outside.
Tarzan moves out of range as Heller throws a body kick.
Heller stuffs the takedown.
Tarzan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tarzan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tarzan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Heller scores with a leg kick.
Heller looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Heller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Heller.
Heller misses with a double jab.
Heller throws a right and a left that Tarzan avoids nicely.
Heller misses with a kick to the body.
Tarzan tries to clinch but Heller is having none of it.
Heller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryan Heller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gummi Tarzan.
Tarzan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Heller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Heller wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Heller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Heller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ryan Heller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heller is breathing heavily.
Tarzan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Tarzan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Tarzan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Tarzan tries to clinch but Heller moves out of range.
Heller throws a combination that misses
and Tarzan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tarzan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Heller scores with a kick to the body.
Heller scoring well with a low kick there.
Heller misses with the combination.
Heller tries a head kick but it misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarzan tries to close the distance and clinch but Heller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Heller is looking to land body kicks.
Tarzan shoots for a double leg takedown but Heller sprawls well. He's pushed Tarzan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Heller misses with a body kick.
Heller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tarzan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Heller lands a jab.
Tarzan walks into a straight right hand from Heller.
Tarzan shoots for a takedown but Heller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Heller swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Both fighters circling a little - Heller finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Heller misses with a double jab
and Tarzan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Heller's knee momentarily.
Heller throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tarzan drives through and clinches with Heller against the cage.
Heller just leaning against Tarzan, taking a breather.
Heller blocks the elbow strike.
Heller unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tarzan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Heller tries a body shot but Tarzan blocks it.
Tarzan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tarzan lands an elbow that stopped Heller in his tracks for a moment.
Heller landing knees to the body.
Tarzan tries to land knees in the clinch but Heller avoids the damage to the body.

Heller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck for Tarzan with that takedown attempt.
Heller swats away the attempt to clinch by Tarzan.
Tarzan takes a kick to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Heller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Tarzan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Heller can't break the clinch.
Tarzan tries a knee to the head but Heller blocks it.
Heller works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tarzan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tarzan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Heller's face.
Heller stalling against the cage.
Heller wants to get back to striking at distance but Tarzan won't allow it.
Tarzan missing with knees to the body.

Heller manages to break the clinch.
Heller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Tarzan has Heller up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Heller will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Heller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Heller throws a body kick the misses

and Tarzan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tarzan.
Heller missing with knees to the body.
Tarzan is looking to break free of the clinch but Heller has double underhooks.

Heller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heller throws a chopping leg kick but Tarzan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tarzan shoots for a double leg takedown but Heller sprawls well. He's pushed Tarzan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Heller as Tarzan shoots in.
Heller tries to land a body kick

so Tarzan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Heller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Heller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tarzan is controlling him.
Heller keeping moving, preventing Tarzan from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarzan passes Heller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heller is looking to improve his position.
Heller pushes Tarzan off looking to stand but Tarzan dives back in and keeps control.
Tarzan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Heller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Tarzan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Heller sees it coming and defends easily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Tarzan dodges the punch combination from Heller.
Heller thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tarzan wants to clinch.
Tarzan lands a two punch combo.
Heller misses with a double jab

and Tarzan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tarzan trying to control but Heller is working from the bottom.
Heller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tarzan postures up in Heller's guard and throws a big left but Heller blocks it.
Heller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Heller tries to get out of the position.
Tarzan wants to control from the top but Heller keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heller wants to stand up but Tarzan is controlling him.
Tarzan is fighting to break Heller's control of his arms but Heller is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tarzan won't allow Heller to get back to his feet.
Heller seems keen to control Tarzan's posture.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Heller does no damage.
Heller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heller goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Tarzan.
Tarzan shoots in but Heller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ryan Heller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gummi Tarzan.
Tarzan staying out of range there.
Tarzan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Heller but Heller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tarzan slips a jab and a cross from Heller.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heller.

Tarzan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Heller is trying to buck Tarzan off.
Heller is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Heller misses the jab.

Tarzan scores a takedown into full mount!
Heller can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarzan controlling the pace for now.
Heller is looking to improve his position but Tarzan isn't that keen on the idea.
Heller regains half guard.
Tarzan tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarzan trying to control from half guard but Heller is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heller manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Heller manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tarzan tries to hold on but Heller postures up.
Heller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

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.
Tarzan tries to lock up and control but Heller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heller controlling from the full mount.
Tarzan tries to hold on but Heller postures up.
Heller controlling from the full mount.

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.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Ryan Heller just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Heller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tarzan shoots for a double leg takedown but Heller sprawls well. He's pushed Tarzan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ryan Heller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarzan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Heller stuffs the takedown.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Heller showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Heller 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Heller!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

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

Copolla
vs
maxwell

185 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Duanne Copolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, steven maxwell!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
maxwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
maxwell tries to clinch there but Copolla circles away.
Copolla throws a series of strikes that have maxwell backpedaling.

It looks like steven maxwell has been cut.
maxwell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Copolla throws a head kick that misses

and maxwell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by maxwell.
Copolla tries to break the clinch but maxwell is controlling the position.
maxwell should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Copolla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Copolla is looking to break free of the clinch but maxwell has double underhooks.
maxwell managing to block the knees to the body from Copolla.
Copolla has had enough of the clinch but maxwell keeps him there for the moment.
Copolla using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Copolla is looking to break free of the clinch but maxwell has double underhooks.
Copolla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Copolla lands a nice knee to the body.
maxwell avoiding damage as Copolla throws knees to the body.
Copolla landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Copolla manages to break the clinch.
maxwell doesn't manage to clinch there - Copolla circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Copolla misses with a wild body shot.
Copolla scores with a head kick.
maxwell tries to bum rush Copolla with a series of wild strikes but Copolla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Copolla falls off balance throwing a combination
and maxwell counters with a big head kick but Copolla shrugs it off.
A head kick by Copolla misses
and maxwell counters with a head kick.
Copolla throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A head kick by Copolla misses
and maxwell counters with a head kick.
maxwell dodges the punch combination from Copolla.
Copolla is breathing heavily.
maxwell blocks a head kick by Copolla.

maxwell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Copolla.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
maxwell throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Copolla tries to land knees in the clinch but maxwell avoids the damage to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Copolla misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from maxwell.
maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Copolla is blocking nicely.
maxwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
maxwell lands a damaging elbow.
maxwell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Copolla tries to land knees in the clinch but maxwell avoids the damage to the body.
Copolla misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from maxwell.

Copolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Copolla looks to score with a jab to the body but maxwell is just out of range.
Copolla throws a sloppy head kick
and maxwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A head kick from maxwell lands but Copolla takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Copolla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Copolla throws a sloppy head kick
and maxwell counters with a straight right hand.
maxwell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
maxwell tests Copolla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
maxwell is looking to clinch but Copolla is avoiding it.
maxwell lands with a kick to the temple. Copolla shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Copolla misses with a double jab
and maxwell counters with a one-two to the body.

maxwell pushes Copolla up against the cage in a clinch.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Copolla blocks with his arms.
maxwell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Copolla's defenses.
maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Copolla is blocking nicely.
maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copolla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Copolla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but maxwell has him pressed against the cage.
Copolla wants to get back to striking at distance but maxwell won't allow it.
maxwell lands an elbow that stopped Copolla in his tracks for a moment.
maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copolla blocks it with crossed arms.
maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Copolla missing with knees to the body.
Copolla is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
maxwell misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Copolla throws an elbow but misses.
Copolla tries to land knees in the clinch but maxwell avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
maxwell misses with an elbow over the top.
maxwell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
maxwell misses with a knee to the head.
maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duanne Copolla dominated that round.
The cut man is working on steven maxwell's cut.
That's time! Copolla's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

maxwell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
maxwell is looking to clinch.
Copolla throws a left and a right that both miss
and maxwell counters with a head kick.
Copolla misses with the combination.
maxwell throws a head kick but Copolla moves out of range.
Copolla falls off balance throwing a combination

and maxwell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Copolla pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Copolla misses with a double jab
and maxwell counters with a head kick.
maxwell throws a head kick that misses.
Copolla throws a nice looking combination but maxwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Copolla is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by maxwell.
Copolla falls off balance throwing a combination
letting maxwell counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
maxwell throws a head kick that misses.
Copolla is looking to land body kicks.
Copolla throws a head kick that misses
and maxwell counters with a left and a right that stings Copolla.
maxwell scores with a one two! Copolla had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

maxwell pushes Copolla up against the cage in a clinch.
Copolla takes a knee right on the jaw!
maxwell scores with a knee to the head.
maxwell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Copolla's defenses.
Copolla misses with a body punch.
maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copolla blocks it with crossed arms.
maxwell prevents Copolla from breaking the clinch.
Copolla is looking to break free of the clinch but maxwell has double underhooks.
maxwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
maxwell misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
maxwell managing to block the knees to the body from Copolla.
Copolla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but maxwell has him pressed against the cage.
maxwell avoiding damage as Copolla throws knees to the body.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Copolla blocks with his arms.
maxwell with a knee to the head.
maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
maxwell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Copolla trying to land knees to the body.
maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
maxwell tries a knee to the head but Copolla blocks it.
maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
maxwell managing to block the knees to the body from Copolla.
Copolla missing with knees to the body.
maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Copolla is trying to break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
maxwell with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copolla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Copolla.

Copolla breaks from the clinch.

maxwell rushes Copolla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
maxwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Copolla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Copolla misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from maxwell.
maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copolla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copolla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but maxwell has him pressed against the cage.
maxwell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
maxwell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
maxwell lands a nice elbow.
maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copolla blocks it with crossed arms.
maxwell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

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.
maxwell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Copolla is trying to break free.
Copolla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
maxwell tries a knee to the head but Copolla blocks it.
maxwell keeps control of Copolla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Copolla missing with knees to the body.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Copolla blocks with his arms.
maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Copolla is blocking nicely.
maxwell keeps control of Copolla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Copolla dodges an elbow strike from maxwell.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Copolla blocks with his arms.
maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Copolla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
maxwell is looking to clinch.
Copolla falls off balance throwing a combination

and maxwell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

steven maxwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on steven maxwell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

maxwell takes the fight into the clinch.
Copolla stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Copolla blocks with his arms.
Copolla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
maxwell lands an elbow inside.
Copolla looking to slow down the pace here.
maxwell keeps control of Copolla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
maxwell lands a nice elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Copolla tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
maxwell misses with a knee strike.
maxwell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
maxwell keeps control of Copolla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
maxwell managing to block the knees to the body from Copolla.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Copolla breaks from the clinch.
maxwell throws a one two combo.
maxwell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Copolla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick by maxwell misses
and Copolla counters with a series of strikes. maxwell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Copolla throws a head kick that misses
and maxwell counters with a two punch combo.
maxwell misses with a head kick.
maxwell misses with a series of wild punches.
maxwell throws a series of strikes that have Copolla backpedaling.
maxwell tries to clinch up.
Copolla throws a sloppy head kick

and maxwell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by maxwell.
maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copolla blocks it with crossed arms.
maxwell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Copolla is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

Copolla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
maxwell scores with a one two! Copolla had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No joy there for maxwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Copolla throws a sloppy head kick
and maxwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
maxwell is looking to clinch but Copolla is avoiding it.
maxwell is looking to clinch but Copolla is avoiding it.
Copolla avoids the head kick by maxwell.
maxwell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
maxwell throws a head kick that misses
and Copolla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Copolla throws a sloppy head kick
and maxwell counters with a three punch combo that has Copolla backing up. Copolla nods at maxwell to acknowledge the strikes.
maxwell moves in looking to clinch but Copolla pushes him off.
maxwell tries to clinch but Copolla moves out of range.

maxwell pushes Copolla up against the cage in a clinch.
maxwell keeps control of Copolla as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A knee to the head by maxwell.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
maxwell avoiding damage as Copolla throws knees to the body.
maxwell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Copolla has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Copolla avoids the elbow strike from maxwell, against the cage.
Copolla wants to get back to striking at distance but maxwell won't allow it.
maxwell misses with an elbow strike.
Copolla tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Copolla tries to work over maxwell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copolla blocks it with crossed arms.
maxwell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Copolla throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but maxwell blocks it with crossed arms.
maxwell tries to land a knee to the head but Copolla blocks with his arms.
Copolla is trying to break free.
Copolla tries to break the clinch but maxwell is controlling the position.
maxwell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Copolla blocks it with crossed arms.
Copolla wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

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.
maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Copolla trying to land knees to the body.
maxwell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
maxwell managing to block the knees to the body from Copolla.
maxwell misses with a knee strike.
maxwell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
maxwell looking to throw knees to the head but Copolla is blocking nicely.
Copolla can't break the clinch.
maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
maxwell throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
maxwell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Copolla takes an elbow to the temple.
Copolla misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from maxwell.
maxwell avoiding damage as Copolla throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
steven maxwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well maxwell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... steven maxwell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

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

McAllister
vs
mitrione

215 cm
18
275 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
20
240 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris McAllister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, matt mitrione!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mitrione with a nice cross.

It looks like Chris McAllister has been cut.

mitrione gets caught flat footed, as McAllister shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
McAllister scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
mitrione throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
McAllister working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of mitrione's head.
mitrione wants to get back to his feet but McAllister passes into half guard.
McAllister throwing shots but mitrione is blocking nicely.
mitrione misses with some strikes from the bottom.
mitrione is refusing to be controlled, as McAllister sits in half guard.
mitrione is looking to escape.
McAllister is trying to control. mitrione wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for mitrione, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McAllister getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
mitrione throws the left hand but McAllister avoids the punch easily.
McAllister works over mitrione's head and body with a nice combination.
mitrione throws a hook but McAllister blocks it.
McAllister slips a straight right by mitrione.
Nice sprawl there from mitrione as McAllister shoots in.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAllister misses with a double jab
and mitrione counters with a nice uppercut.
mitrione misses with a double jab
and McAllister counters with a lovely shot to the body.
mitrione jabs McAllister right on the nose. McAllister blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAllister throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
mitrione misses with an uppercut.
McAllister's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and McAllister duly obliges.
A big right from mitrione misses.
A swing and a miss from mitrione.
mitrione misses with a hook.
matt mitrione seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
mitrione looks gassed!
McAllister with a nice cross.
The fighters circling - mitrione throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
mitrione looks to land a left hand but McAllister moved out of range nicely.
Left hook, right uppercut from McAllister.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from McAllister.
McAllister cracks mitrione with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McAllister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from mitrione.
mitrione misses with an uppercut.

McAllister shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McAllister lands with some vicious ground and pound - can mitrione hang on?
mitrione is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
McAllister tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
mitrione wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
mitrione is in a horrible position here. McAllister smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McAllister punishing his opponent with strikes.
McAllister pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McAllister looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if mitrione can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McAllister working for a submission but mitrione is keeping him at bay.
McAllister lands a nice shot to the head.
McAllister in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
McAllister with the ground and pound from mount.
McAllister punishing his opponent with strikes.
McAllister is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. mitrione can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McAllister won't let mitrione get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
mitrione really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McAllister with a couple of short strikes.
McAllister lands a big elbow.
McAllister is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. mitrione can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McAllister content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McAllister has control of mitrione's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and mitrione regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
mitrione wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
McAllister takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McAllister has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
mitrione throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris McAllister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris McAllister's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Good shot there by McAllister.
mitrione needs to keep his hands up - McAllister had a free shot at his head there.
mitrione might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McAllister ducks under a wild hook from mitrione.
McAllister fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McAllister throws a right and a left that mitrione avoids nicely.
mitrione throws a jab but it's blocked by McAllister.
A left lands for McAllister.
mitrione throws a looping overhand right but McAllister ducks down to avoid it.
mitrione dodges the punch combination from McAllister.
McAllister slips under a jab from mitrione.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mitrione looks to land a right hand but McAllister moved out of range.
matt mitrione seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McAllister fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chris McAllister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
mitrione is breathing heavily.
McAllister ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
mitrione takes a shot right to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
mitrione misses with a looping left.
McAllister lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
mitrione walks into a left hand.
McAllister is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
mitrione on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
mitrione misses with a hook. McAllister ducked under it nicely.
McAllister slips under a jab.
McAllister misses with a series of wild punches.
Good exchange - McAllister coming out on top.

McAllister shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McAllister controlling the action here.
McAllister will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAllister is nestled in close to mitrione, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McAllister working the head and body with strikes.
McAllister not doing much here.
mitrione pushes McAllister off looking to stand but McAllister dives back in and keeps control.
mitrione taking some punishment here, with McAllister in his half guard.
McAllister lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
mitrione really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McAllister. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McAllister landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Chris McAllister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McAllister working over mitrione with some ground and pound. mitrione looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
mitrione taking some punishment here, with McAllister in his half guard.
McAllister drops an elbow to the side of mitrione's head.
mitrione on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
mitrione tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from McAllister.
McAllister looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McAllister prevents mitrione from standing back up.
McAllister is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McAllister drops an elbow to the side of mitrione's head.
McAllister seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McAllister passes the guard and advances to mount!
McAllister breaks from mitrione's wrist control and lands an elbow.
mitrione keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
McAllister takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McAllister is landing with some decent strikes but mitrione is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAllister lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McAllister landing strikes, looking to finish!
mitrione really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McAllister has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of mitrione's face.
McAllister landing punches.
mitrione working to try and regain half guard.
McAllister controlling the position easily from mount.
McAllister working mitrione over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris McAllister dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris McAllister's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

mitrione throws a looping overhand right but McAllister ducks down to avoid it.
mitrione throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

McAllister changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. mitrione looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McAllister working the head with strikes.
McAllister lands an elbow.
McAllister creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
mitrione is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
mitrione is trying to improve his position.
McAllister 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.
mitrione tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
McAllister landing strikes, looking to finish!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
mitrione takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
mitrione flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
McAllister landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McAllister cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McAllister punishing his opponent with strikes.
McAllister lands a big shot there that rocks mitrione but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
mitrione is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McAllister lands a heavy elbow.
McAllister takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
mitrione in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
mitrione flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
McAllister looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McAllister tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McAllister lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAllister lands a big shot there that rocks mitrione but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McAllister blocks mitrione's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
mitrione is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McAllister controlling the position easily from mount.
mitrione is bucking up trying to escape but McAllister cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
mitrione really wants to buck McAllister off and get back to his feet.
mitrione throwing hammer fists to the chest of McAllister. What's that going to do exactly?
McAllister is in the full mount, landing strikes.
mitrione throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAllister lands a big shot there that rocks mitrione but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
McAllister landing strikes from the mount and mitrione is in trouble!
mitrione in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McAllister with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAllister can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as mitrione is looking to escape.
mitrione flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
mitrione wants to try and get back to his feet.
McAllister with a couple of short strikes.
mitrione working to try and regain half guard.
McAllister controlling his opponent.
You get the feeling that mitrione really doesn't like being in this position too much.
McAllister controlling from mount.
mitrione is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McAllister landing strikes from the mount.
McAllister looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
mitrione is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
McAllister has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of mitrione's face.
mitrione throwing hammer fists to the chest of McAllister. What's that going to do exactly?
mitrione wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Chris McAllister is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McAllister is landing with some decent strikes but mitrione is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McAllister controlling the position easily from mount.
mitrione is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
matt mitrione has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McAllister content just to control the position here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris McAllister showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McAllister, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris McAllister!

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Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mel Anglestad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and aaron maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Anglestad
vs
maxwell

190 cm
20
233 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mel Anglestad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, aaron maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
maxwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anglestad doesn't manage to clinch there - maxwell circles away.
maxwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Anglestad wants to clinch up but maxwell keeps it at a distance.
maxwell tries to bum rush Anglestad with a series of wild strikes but Anglestad uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
maxwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

maxwell gets caught flat footed, as Anglestad shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Anglestad scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
maxwell wants to stand up but Anglestad is controlling him.
Anglestad scoring with punches to the head and body.
maxwell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Anglestad works a leg free and moves into half guard.
maxwell is trying to stand back up but Anglestad is controlling him
Anglestad working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anglestad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Anglestad lands a nice short elbow.
maxwell pushes Anglestad off looking to stand but Anglestad dives back in and keeps control.
maxwell looks gassed!
Anglestad lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Anglestad slips a nice elbow through maxwell's hands, connecting with maxwell's forehead.
Anglestad winds up and cracks maxwell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
maxwell wants to get back to his feet.
Anglestad scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
maxwell wants to get back to his feet.
Anglestad working maxwell over with strikes.
maxwell is refusing to be controlled, as Anglestad sits in half guard.
Anglestad is really struggling to control maxwell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if maxwell can do anything to dispel that myth.
maxwell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Anglestad working the head and body with strikes.
maxwell is in trouble now - Anglestad has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anglestad cracks maxwell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
maxwell really wants to buck Anglestad off and get back to his feet.
Anglestad lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anglestad cracks maxwell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Anglestad controlling his opponent.
Anglestad lands a heavy elbow.
maxwell's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Anglestad looking to finish maxwell with some ground and pound. This is bad for maxwell!
maxwell takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Anglestad postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. maxwell looks a forlorn figure.
Anglestad won't let maxwell get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Anglestad lands a heavy elbow.
Anglestad cracks maxwell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
maxwell's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Anglestad fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Anglestad is landing with some decent strikes but maxwell is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Anglestad with the ground and pound from mount.
Anglestad 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.
Anglestad dominating with strikes here.
maxwell is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Anglestad lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Anglestad working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Anglestad landing shots from mount.
Anglestad breaks from maxwell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
maxwell is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Anglestad lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
maxwell tries to buck Anglestad off but he can't manage it.
Anglestad raining down shots from the mount!
maxwell trying desperately to get to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anglestad landing shots from mount.
Anglestad is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. maxwell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
A nice elbow there by Anglestad.
maxwell is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Anglestad wants to control the pace but maxwell is squirming around nicely.
Anglestad breaks from maxwell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
maxwell is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anglestad controlling from the full mount.
maxwell really wants to buck Anglestad off and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mel Anglestad dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Anglestad tries to clinch but maxwell moves out of range.
maxwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Anglestad.
maxwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Anglestad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anglestad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anglestad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from maxwell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Anglestad gets the takedown into side control.
Anglestad scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at maxwell to see if he's OK.
maxwell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anglestad. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anglestad lands some shots froms side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
maxwell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Anglestad controls the position from side control.
Anglestad landing a few strikes.
Anglestad looks up at the clock and then as maxwell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Anglestad smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Anglestad works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Anglestad is working maxwell over with some ground and pound from side control.
maxwell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
maxwell pushes Anglestad away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Anglestad gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
maxwell takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
maxwell tries to escape but Anglestad is in control.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
maxwell 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.

Anglestad moves into range and clinches up with maxwell.
Come on Anglestad - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
maxwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
maxwell wants to break free but Anglestad has control.

Anglestad turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Anglestad manages to end up in side control.
maxwell is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anglestad scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at maxwell to see if he's OK.
Anglestad working the body and head with strikes.
Mel Anglestad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
maxwell is pushing Anglestad's head away, looking to escape. Anglestad manages to hold on to the position though.
Anglestad cracks maxwell with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Anglestad lands some shots froms side control.

maxwell throws Anglestad to one side and escapes!
Anglestad fails to land the takedown.
maxwell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
maxwell circles away from the clinch attempt.

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.
maxwell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
maxwell misses with a jab, cross combination.

Anglestad moves into range and clinches up with maxwell.
Anglestad is struggling to control the position.
maxwell is trying to break free.
maxwell tries for a takedown but Anglestad manages to get underhooks.
Anglestad has maxwell pushed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Anglestad.

maxwell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anglestad misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mel Anglestad dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

maxwell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
maxwell tries for a takedown but Anglestad circles away easily

and Anglestad moves into the clinch.
Anglestad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. maxwell is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
maxwell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anglestad connects with a knee to the head.
maxwell is trying to break free.
Anglestad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that maxwell can do to turn this around?
Knees in the clinch landing for Anglestad.
maxwell is looking to break free of the clinch but Anglestad has double underhooks.

Anglestad is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. maxwell can't fight it off and eventually Anglestad manages to take the fight to the floor. maxwell looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
maxwell is looking to stand up but Anglestad isn't so interested in that idea.
maxwell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anglestad connects with a couple of short punches.
Anglestad stops maxwell from standing up.
Anglestad is in close to maxwell's body, working some short punches and elbows.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Anglestad tries to clinch but maxwell moves out of range.
maxwell throws a combination that misses
and Anglestad counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps maxwell thinking.
maxwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
maxwell throws a nice looking combination but Anglestad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anglestad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Anglestad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with maxwell, pushing him back against the cage.
maxwell is trying to break the clinch but Anglestad has him pressed against the cage.
Anglestad tries to score a body lock takedown but maxwell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
maxwell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mel Anglestad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of aaron maxwell.
maxwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anglestad has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
maxwell is trying to break the clinch but Anglestad has him pressed against the cage.
maxwell tries to break the clinch but Anglestad is controlling the position.
Anglestad connects with a nasty looking knee right to maxwell's face.

Anglestad pulls maxwell into guard.

maxwell gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
maxwell throws a jab but it's blocked by Anglestad.
maxwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Anglestad lands an overhand right.
maxwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anglestad scores with the left hand. maxwell knows he should have avoided that one.
Mel Anglestad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
maxwell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
maxwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

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.
maxwell takes one on the button.
Anglestad doesn't manage to clinch there - maxwell circles away.
Mel Anglestad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
maxwell throws a left and a right that both miss

and Anglestad counters with a takedown into side control.
maxwell is working to avoid the ground and pound but Anglestad connects with a decent elbow.
maxwell is trying to buck Anglestad off.
Anglestad staying calm.
aaron maxwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
maxwell is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Anglestad asserts his dominance and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mel Anglestad showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anglestad 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mel Anglestad!