NFC 11: MW GP Final PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between matt mitrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stafford Alois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

mitrione
vs
Alois

189 cm
20
233 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
22
244 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, matt mitrione!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stafford Alois!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alois tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Alois.
Alois tries a head kick but it misses.
mitrione scores with a decent looking hook.

It looks like Stafford Alois has been cut.
mitrione tries for a takedown but Alois sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
mitrione swinging wilding here.
Alois tries a head kick but it misses.
mitrione throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
mitrione throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alois's waist but Alois gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing mitrione off to one side.
mitrione grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Alois takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! mitrione cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). matt mitrione!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between the finisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trevin James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

finisher
vs
James

190 cm
22
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
19
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

SPARTAN FIGHTWARE

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, the finisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevin James!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

finisher closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent finisher getting side control.
finisher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
finisher sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. James defending well though.
finisher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
finisher lands strikes from half guard.
finisher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James avoiding damage under a succession of punches from finisher.
finisher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
finisher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
finisher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. finisher connects with a nice short shot to James's temple.
James looks gassed!
finisher is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
finisher slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
finisher not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
finisher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
finisher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
finisher is nestled in close to James, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
finisher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
finisher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
James taking some punishment here, with finisher in his half guard.
finisher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
James taking some punishment here, with finisher in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
finisher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
finisher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
James is in trouble now - finisher has advanced to mount!
finisher looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
finisher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
finisher landing strikes from the mount.
finisher fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
finisher lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
finisher pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
James working to try and regain half guard.
finisher lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
finisher fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
finisher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
finisher landing strikes, looking to finish!
finisher connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
James is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
finisher dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James working to try and regain half guard.
finisher lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
finisher 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.
finisher landing punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
finisher cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
James is working to get back to half guard.
James tries to lock up and control but finisher gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
finisher lands with some vicious ground and pound - can James hang on?
finisher lands a nice shot to the head.
James wants to get back to his feet.
finisher lands with some strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
finisher working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by finisher.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

finisher closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. James did well to prevent finisher getting side control.
finisher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
finisher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
finisher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
finisher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
finisher working James over with strikes.
finisher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
finisher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
finisher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
finisher slips a nice elbow through James's hands, connecting with James's forehead.
finisher landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
finisher passes to side control.
finisher working the ground and pound from side control.
finisher scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at James to see if he's OK.
the finisher overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
finisher working the head and body with strikes.
finisher in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
finisher cracks James with a big right hand but James just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
finisher working the head and body with strikes.
James takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
finisher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that James can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
finisher cracks James with a big elbow.
finisher working the strikes but James uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
finisher scoring with strikes to the body and head.
finisher working James over with strikes.
finisher thows a huge punch but James dodges it nicely.
finisher looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
finisher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
finisher working James over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
finisher missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
finisher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
James tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
James looks like he's trying to stand up.
finisher working the head and body with strikes.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but finisher scores with a couple of nice shots.
finisher looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
finisher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
finisher is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
finisher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
finisher prevents James from standing back up.
finisher lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
finisher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
finisher working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
finisher seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
finisher working over James with some ground and pound. James looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
finisher working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
James is trying to stand back up but finisher is controlling him
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
James is trying to defend against the ground and pound but finisher scores with a couple of nice shots.
James is controlling finisher's trapped leg to prevent finisher from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

the finisher dominated that second round.
That's time! finisher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

James swinging wilding here.
James lands with a hook. finisher tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
James leaves finisher with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice shot by James.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
the finisher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James misses with a takedown

and finisher counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
finisher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
finisher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from finisher.
finisher passes the guard and advances to mount!
finisher with good strikes from the mount here!
finisher raining down shots from the mount!
finisher has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of James's face.
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
James is desperately trying to improve his position but finisher has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
James taking shots to the head.
finisher lands a big shot there that rocks James but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
finisher has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of James's face.
James is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
finisher lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
finisher pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
finisher working James over with strikes here.
finisher with good strikes from the mount here!
finisher scoring with strikes but James is staying in there.
finisher is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. James can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! finisher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
finisher cracks James 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.
James tries to hold on but finisher pushes him away.
finisher fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BOOM! finisher connects with a massive shot to the dome!
finisher lands a heavy elbow.
finisher scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish James?
The referee warns James that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
finisher lands a nice shot to the head.
finisher lands a big elbow.
finisher lands a nice shot to the head.
finisher dominating with strikes here.
finisher dominating with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by finisher.
A nice elbow there by finisher.
finisher landing shots from mount.
finisher lands a nice shot to the head.
finisher is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. James can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
finisher lands with some vicious ground and pound - can James hang on?
finisher cracks James with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
finisher with shots to the head and body - James looks very uncomfortable down there.
finisher postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. James looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
finisher fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Trevin James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
the finisher is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
finisher controlling the pace for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
the finisher showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for finisher, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... the finisher!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and colin miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Turk
vs
miller

183 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

UCF Clothing

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, colin miller!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Turk defends it nicely.
Turk misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turk throws a left and a right that both miss
and miller counters with a series of strikes. Turk will be more careful next time no doubt.
Turk throws out a loose jab but miller uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
miller swinging wilding here.
Turk lands a jab to the head.

It looks like colin miller has been cut.
Turk throws a left and a right that both miss

and miller counters with a single leg into guard. Turk didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
miller stands and throws Turk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
miller slows the pace down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
miller wants to control but Turk is keeping him busy.
Turk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turk tries to get out of the position.
miller is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Turk's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
miller trying to control the action but Turk is working from the bottom.
miller is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Turk will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Despite being in the dominant position, colin miller just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Turk misses the target.

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.
miller looks to land a combination but Turk avoids it well.
miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Turk throws a sloppy body shot

and miller decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turk's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Turk misses the shot to the body.
Chris Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turk will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turk misses with an uppercut. miller saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turk falls off balance throwing a combination

so miller counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.
miller wants to control from the top but Turk keeps moving.
miller looking to pass the guard.
Turk has a closed guard, preventing miller from standing up.
milleris looking to pass into half guard but Turk pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Turk is in guard.
miller looking to hit a scissor sweep but Turk is one step ahead there.
Turk postures up.

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.
Turk trying to stand up but can't free himself from miller's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
miller misses with a double jab
and Turk counters with a straight right hand.

Turk looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for miller!

Turk stands up from mount. Strange move.
colin miller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turk throws a hook to the side of miller's head but miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk thows a left - swing and a miss!
miller fails with the takedown
and miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Turk counters with a straight right hand.
Chris Turk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of colin miller.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Turk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Turk decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turk counters with a straight right hand.
miller is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

miller scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Turk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on colin miller's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

miller with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

miller is rocked!
miller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
miller avoids the body shot from Turk.
Turk walks forward and throws a big overhand right! miller drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Turk swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from miller's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Turk!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Gonzaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mali Cicica (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gonzaga might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to National Anthem. Cicica has chosen Alexander the Great as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gonzaga
vs
Cicica

175 cm
22
167 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

179 cm
20
166 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Gonzaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mali Cicica!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cicica swats away the attempt to clinch by Gonzaga.

Cicica looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzaga wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Cicica is looking for a kimura here.

Cicica is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gonzaga doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cicica.
Cicica frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cicica with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Cicica looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gonzaga is trying to escape the mount.
Cicica unloading with bombs!

Gonzaga is rocked!

Cicica jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gonzaga is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gonzaga and Cicica has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

Cicica is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gonzaga has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cicica looks gassed!

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzaga tries to improve position but can't.

Cicica working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cicica is looking to take a break and control but Gonzaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gonzaga struggling a bit here.

Cicica goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gonzaga has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cicica but great work by Gonzaga.

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

Gonzaga is trying to get an arm triangle but Cicica is defending well.
Cicica can't do much from the bottom here.
Cicica is not content to let Gonzaga control the position.
Cicica gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Cicica moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gonzaga wanted to stand there but Cicica had control of the position.

That's four 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.

Cicica looking for a guillotine here but Gonzaga defends easily.
Gonzaga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cicica on the ground.

Gonzaga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cicica has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gonzaga has managed to get both his arms back between Cicica's legs - danger averted.
Gonzaga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cicica is keeping the position for now.

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

Mali Cicica dominated that round.
That's time! Gonzaga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gonzaga shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Cicica counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Gonzaga trying to control from the bottom.
Cicica scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gonzaga is refusing to be controlled, as Cicica sits in half guard.
Cicica uses his free foot to push down on Gonzaga's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Gonzaga.
Gonzaga taking shots to the head.
Cicica tries to control but Gonzaga wriggling away.
Cicica controlling from the full mount.
Cicica looking to control but Gonzaga is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cicica is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cicica looking to secure an arm triangle but Gonzaga defends it well.

Cicica has control of Gonzaga's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gonzaga regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cicica blocks Gonzaga's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Gonzaga wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Cicica looking to break Gonzaga's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Gonzaga remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cicica will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Well, with Cicica on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gonzaga is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
I really don't envy Gonzaga right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cicica is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Gonzaga. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.

Cicica working for the choke.
Gonzaga looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

Cicica looking for the RNC.
Gonzaga trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cicica is looking for a triangle but Gonzaga pushes his legs off easily.

Cicica working for a triangle but Gonzaga defends it easily.

Cicica throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cicica working a defensive guard but Gonzaga passes into half guard.
Gonzaga seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Cicica looking for submissions off his back.
Gonzaga sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cicica defending well though.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gonzaga shoots for a double leg takedown but Cicica sprawls well. He's pushed Gonzaga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Cicica gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gonzaga unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gonzaga.
Cicica stops a takedown attempt from Gonzaga.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Gonzaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cicica tries to pull guard but Gonzaga holds him up against the cage and eventually Cicica drops back down to his feet.
Cicica avoiding damage as Gonzaga throws knees to the body.
Cicica avoids the elbow strike from Gonzaga, against the cage.

Cicica gets control of Gonzaga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cicica will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

Cicica is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonzaga defends well.

Gonzaga avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cicica shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gonzaga counters with a head kick. That will keep Cicica thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Cicica shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzaga pinned against the cage. Gonzaga gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gonzaga doesn't manage to clinch there - Cicica circles away.
Fedor Gonzaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cicica tries a head kick but it misses.
Cicica tries to clinch but Gonzaga moves out of range.
Gonzaga is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzaga with a lazy takedown attempt

and Cicica counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cicica.
Gonzaga is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cicica controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzaga wants to hit a switch here but Cicica passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gonzaga there!
Gonzaga wants to hold on but Cicica pushes him away.
Cicica controlling from mount.

Cicica is working for a guillotine from mount but Gonzaga frees his head quite easily.
Gonzaga keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cicica working for a guillotine from mount but Gonzaga is in no mood to give up.
Gonzaga is wriggling around trying to escape.

Cicica goes for an armbar but Gonzaga turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gonzaga.

Cicica looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gonzaga passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cicica wants to control but Gonzaga is keeping busy.
Gonzaga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cicica is looking to improve his position.

Cicica looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gonzaga tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cicica controls his leg.

Cicica looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Cicica wants to control but Gonzaga is keeping busy.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cicica looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fedor Gonzaga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mali Cicica.
Gonzaga closes the distance but Cicica moves to the side

and Cicica counters with a takedown into side control.
Gonzaga tries to bench press Cicica off him but Cicica keeps the position.
Gonzaga parries the strikes from Cicica easily there. Cicica is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Gonzaga to escape.
Gonzaga tries to bench press Cicica off him but Cicica keeps the position.
Fedor Gonzaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzaga is working hard here to advance position.
Mali Cicica is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gonzaga throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mali Cicica comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cicica winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mali Cicica!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter has chosen The Used - The Taste Of Ink as his entrance music. Roy Hunter is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Smith
vs
Hunter

178 cm
22
166 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Smith as he avoids it easily.
Hunter closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Kyle Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Hunter.
Hunter fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter.
No luck for Hunter with that takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith looks to land a combination. Hunter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a combination. Hunter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith looks to land a combination. Hunter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Smith!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Cobsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Pietersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Cobsen
vs
Pietersen

185 cm
24
193 lbs
5 - 3 - 1

180 cm
22
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Bargain Basement Best Buy (only $20)

Hellbent, Inc.

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 5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Joe Cobsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Pietersen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pietersen drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cobsen regains half guard.
Cobsen tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Pietersen manages to move to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pietersen controlling from the full mount.
Pietersen working Cobsen over with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pietersen controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Pietersen.
Cobsen is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pietersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cobsen wants to hold on but Pietersen pushes him away.
Pietersen punching from mount but Cobsen doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pietersen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cobsen is bucking up trying to escape but Pietersen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

Pietersen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cobsen is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cobsen and Pietersen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobsen can't do much from the bottom here.

Pietersen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here as Pietersen stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cobsen moves in looking to clinch but Pietersen pushes him off.
Pietersen misses with a head kick.
Pietersen tries to bum rush Cobsen with a series of wild strikes but Cobsen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pietersen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pietersen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cobsen as he jumps to the side.
Cobsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Pietersen circles away.
Cobsen tries to clinch up.

Cobsen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Cobsen looking for a guillotine here but Pietersen defends easily.
Cobsen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pietersen looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Cobsen is going to stand back up.

Cobsen stands up and beckons Pietersen to join him on the feet.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pietersen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pietersen drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cobsen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pietersen dodges the punch combination from Cobsen.
Joe Cobsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Pietersen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cobsen did well to prevent Pietersen getting side control.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobsen is trying to stand.
Pietersen slows the pace down in half guard.
Cobsen trying to get back to full guard but Pietersen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

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.
Pietersen controlling from mount.
Pietersen unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Pietersen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Pietersen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cobsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Pietersen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cobsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cobsen tries to clinch there but Pietersen circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Cobsen. No joy for Pietersen on that attempt.
Joe Cobsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pietersen throws a sloppy head kick and Cobsen moves out of range easily.
Joe Cobsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Pietersen gets a clinch.
Cobsen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pietersen takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cobsen lands a damaging elbow.
Cobsen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cobsen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cobsen misses with an elbow over the top.
Cobsen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pietersen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Pietersen is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cobsen can't fight it off and eventually Pietersen manages to take the fight to the floor. Cobsen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cobsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pietersen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pietersen gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cobsen tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Pietersen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cobsen's guard now.
Cobsen wants to sweep but no luck.

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

Cobsen moves into range and clinches up with Pietersen.
Cobsen lands a damaging elbow.
Joe Cobsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobsen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cobsen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cobsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pietersen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cobsen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joe Cobsen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Pietersen.
Cobsen closes the distance looking to clinch

and Pietersen counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Pietersen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cobsen is trying to escape and Pietersen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cobsen is forced to tap! Nice work there by Pietersen! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Pietersen!

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RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Lisnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Simon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Lisnar
vs
Simon

180 cm
18
188 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
187 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Lisnar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Simon!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lisnar.
Michael Lisnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lisnar scores a takedown into full mount!
Simon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Lisnar.
Lisnar misses with a head shot.
Lisnar thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Lisnar there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lisnar thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Lisnar thowing shots but they're missing.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Simon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lisnar lands a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Lisnar uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Simon looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lisnar cracks Simon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lisnar fails with the takedown.
Simon throws a low kick, looking for Lisnar's leg but Lisnar calmly moves out of range.
Simon defending well as Lisnar loads up on a big left hand.
Lisnar shoots in looking for a takedown. Simon tries to sprawl out of it but Lisnar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Lisnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Simon misses.

Lisnar scores with a takedown into Simon's guard.
Lisnar thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lisnar drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Simon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lisnar has Simon in his guard.
Lisnar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee warns Simon that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lisnar throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lisnar scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Simon?
Lisnar looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lisnar misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Lisnar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lisnar shoots in for a takedown but Simon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Lisnar misses its intended target.
Simon lands with a nice body punch.
Lisnar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Simon moves away from the strike by Lisnar.
Lisnar swinging wilding here.
Lisnar throws a jab when Simon was well out of range.

Lisnar drops Simon with a beautiful combination! Simon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lisnar is looking for the KO!

It looks like Paul Simon has been cut.
Lisnar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simon stuffs the takedown.
Simon is breathing heavily.
Lisnar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Simon takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisnar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Simon sprawls well. Simon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lisnar gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Lisnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon throws a lazy right hand but Lisnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lisnar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Simon tries to avoid it but Lisnar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Simon to the ground. Simon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lisnar waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Simon.
Lisnar is looking to clinch but Simon is avoiding it.
Lisnar shoots in but Simon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Lisnar misses.
Simon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lisnar.
Lisnar shoots in for a takedown but Simon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

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.
Lisnar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Michael Lisnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Simon slips under a jab from Lisnar.
Simon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lisnar circles away quickly and effectively.
Lisnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Simon.
Simon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lisnar.
Simon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lisnar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Simon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice uppercut there from Simon.
Lisnar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lisnar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lisnar misses with a jab to the body
and Simon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simon is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lisnar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Lisnar gets to his feet - Simon follows without any prompting.
Lisnar throws a big shot that misses.
Lisnar tries to bum rush Simon with a series of wild strikes but Simon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Simon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lisnar circles away quickly and effectively.
Lisnar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lisnar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lisnar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simon.
A big right from Lisnar misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lisnar slips under a jab from Simon.
Lisnar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Simon circles away.
Lisnar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Simon misses with a two punch combination.
Simon defending well as Lisnar loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Lisnar coming out on top.
Lisnar tries for a takedown but Simon circles away easily
and Simon counters with a straight right hand.
Lisnar shoots in but Simon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simon lands a with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Lisnar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Paul Simon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lisnar throws a jab when Simon was well out of range.
Lisnar misses with a straight right.
Lisnar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Simon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simon throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lisnar looks to throw the jab but Simon is out of range.
Lisnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simon is fending him off so far but Lisnar persists. Nope, Simon circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Lisnar.
Lisnar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lisnar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice takedown defense from Simon. No joy for Lisnar on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Lisnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simon darts in trying to clinch

and Lisnar counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Simon!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lisnar throws a strike there. Simon manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Lisnar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lisnar working over Simon with some ground and pound. Simon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lisnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lisnar is looking to advance position but Simon won't allow it.
Simon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lisnar scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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.
Lisnar working over Simon with some ground and pound. Simon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Lisnar there.
Lisnar scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Simon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lisnar.
Lisnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simon defending well though.
Lisnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lisnar lands with a punch from half guard.
Lisnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lisnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Simon defending well though.
Lisnar wants to free his trapped foot but Simon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lisnar is working hard here to advance position.
Simon is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Lisnar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Simon is just riding it out for now. Lisnar eventually gives up the hold.
Lisnar working the head and body with strikes.
Michael Lisnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lisnar trying to control the pace.
Lisnar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Lisnar clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Simon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lisnar looks to throw the jab but Simon is out of range.

Lisnar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Lisnar connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Simon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lisnar with the ground and pound from mount.
Lisnar pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lisnar 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.
Lisnar lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lisnar landing punches.

Simon is rocked!
Simon is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lisnar connects with a bit shot that sees Simon covering up! More strikes from Lisnar and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lisnar is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Lisnar!
Michael Lisnar is the new middleweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Atonio Rodrigo Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and steven maxwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nogueira's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Can't Be Touched. Atonio Rodrigo Nogueira has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Rodrigo Nogueira
vs
maxwell

190 cm
19
168 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

167 cm
18
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Atonio Rodrigo Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, steven maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira shoots for a double leg takedown but maxwell sprawls well. He's pushed Nogueira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nogueira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts maxwell as he jumps to the side.
Nogueira dives in and grabs maxwell's left leg, looking for a takedown. maxwell pushes down on Nogueira's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Atonio Rodrigo Nogueira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nogueira tries to score a power double leg takedown but maxwell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nogueira somewhat.
Nogueira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nogueira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nogueira shoots for a takedown but maxwell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
maxwell is looking to clinch.
Nogueira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around maxwell's waist but maxwell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nogueira off to one side.
maxwell is looking to clinch but Nogueira is avoiding it.
No luck for Nogueira with that takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nogueira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. maxwell sprawls well initially but Nogueira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

maxwell looking for submissions off his back.

Nogueira is trying for a kimura here. maxwell looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nogueira wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Atonio Rodrigo Nogueira!

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