AOWCL 2 - Retaliation PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ziomar Juvenal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Cantona (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.

Juvenal
vs
Cantona

187 cm
22
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Very confident

OneUnited

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ziomar Juvenal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Cantona!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantona shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Juvenal as he jumps to the side.
Juvenal tests Cantona's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horrible takedown by Cantona or perhaps it was just good defense by Juvenal which made him look bad.
Cantona throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Juvenal's waist but Juvenal gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cantona off to one side.
Ziomar Juvenal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Cantona.
Cantona shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juvenal stuffs the takedown.

Juvenal closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cantona regains half guard.
Juvenal is nestled in close to Cantona, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cantona manages to get to full guard.

Juvenal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cantona looks gassed!
Juvenal wants to control from the top but Cantona keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cantona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Juvenal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juvenal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juvenal lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Juvenal lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cantona utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Cantona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Juvenal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cantona looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cantona is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Juvenal is aware though and is defending well.
Juvenal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cantona is looking for a triangle but Juvenal pushes his legs off easily.

Cantona has his foot on Juvenal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juvenal works his way back into a safe position though.
Juvenal distracts Cantona with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Cantona is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Juvenal is in close to Cantona's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cantona wants to sweep but no luck.
Juvenal connects with a couple of short punches.
Cantona looking for a sweep. Not yet Cantona, not yet.

Cantona looking for a guillotine here but Juvenal defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cantona has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Juvenal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juvenal landing with the ground and pound.
Juvenal throwing strikes but missing.

Juvenal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cantona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juvenal has managed to get both his arms back between Cantona's legs - danger averted.
Cantona wants to stand but Juvenal is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cantona is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Juvenal keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cantona's head.

Juvenal got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cantona has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Juvenal has managed to get both his arms back between Cantona's legs - danger averted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Cantona is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Juvenal defends well.
Juvenal chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Juvenal throws a big right hand that misses.

Cantona is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Juvenal rolls with it to try and escape but Cantona cranks on the arm and Juvenal is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Cantona!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
88%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Jeantet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biloso Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kevin Jeantet had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Jeantet
vs
Silva

200 cm
23
166 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

177 cm
22
170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Good takedowns
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 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Jeantet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biloso Silva!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeantet misses with a series of wild punches.

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

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jeantet pulls his head out easily.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jeantet pulls his head out easily.

Silva has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Jeantet escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Jeantet!
Jeantet misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Jeantet tries for a kimura but Silva is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva tries to buck Jeantet off but Jeantet is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeantet really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Jeantet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jeantet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Jeantet keeps moving and retains side control.

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

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

Jeantet closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jeantet lands in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jeantet is aware though and is defending well.

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

Silva working for a triangle but Jeantet defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jeantet is stalling in the full guard.

Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jeantet connects with a couple of short punches.

Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jeantet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Jeantet defends easily.
Jeantet stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.

Silva is looking for a triangle but Jeantet pushes his legs off easily.
Jeantet trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Jeantet scoring with punches to the head and body.

Jeantet stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jeantet misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jeantet fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Silva sprawls well initially but Jeantet persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jeantet wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Jeantet is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Jeantet is nestled in close to Silva, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jeantet will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jeantet trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Jeantet tries to stand and escape but Silva is controlling the position.
Silva moves into full guard.

Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jeantet is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Silva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

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

Silva has his foot on Jeantet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jeantet works his way back into a safe position though.
Jeantet's corner is telling him to maintain position.

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

Jeantet stands up and waves to Silva to follow him.

Jeantet gets the takedown into side control.
Silva is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jeantet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Jeantet is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva is looking to regain half guard here but Jeantet keeps moving and retains side control.

Jeantet has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jeantet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jeantet pulls his head out easily.

Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Jeantet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jeantet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Jeantet is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Jeantet 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Silva working for a triangle but Jeantet defends it easily.
Jeantet with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Silva looking for a guillotine here but Jeantet defends easily.
Jeantet has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jeantet makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jeantet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Jeantet controlling from the top position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeantet slips nicely into half guard.
Jeantet sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jeantet's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jeantet pulls his head out easily.
Jeantet controlling the action here.
Jeantet scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Jeantet 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!

Jeantet finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

Jeantet gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Silva to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jeantet looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jeantet looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jeantet!
Silva tries to bench press Jeantet off him but Jeantet keeps the position.
Silva is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Silva seems a little lost for a moment, as Jeantet dominates the positioning.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.

Jeantet is working for a submission of some sort.

Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jeantet pulls his head out easily.

Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jeantet pulls his head out easily.
Jeantet wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.

Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Jeantet landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Silva looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Jeantet pushes past his half guard into mount!
Jeantet scoring with strikes but Silva is staying in there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jeantet looking to finish Silva with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silva!
Jeantet cracks Silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jeantet in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Jeantet with good strikes from the mount here!
Jeantet with good strikes from the mount here!
Silva is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jeantet cracks Silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Jeantet working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up.
Jeantet lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jeantet with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.
Jeantet lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jeantet with the ground and pound from mount.
Kevin Jeantet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Jeantet controlling his opponent.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jeantet controlling from mount.

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.
Jeantet wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva tries to improve his position but instead Jeantet has taken his back!
Jeantet is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Silva up.
I really don't envy Silva right now.

Jeantet working for a choke but Silva is defending well.

Silva preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jeantet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Jeantet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jeantet 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Jeantet!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Stanley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaiden Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Stanley had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Stanley
vs
Maddox

169 cm
24
135 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
22
134 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaiden Maddox!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maddox tries to clinch but Stanley is having none of it.
Stanley takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maddox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanley lands a right hook to the body.
Maddox scoring well with a low kick there.
Maddox tries a head kick but it misses.

Maddox feints and as Stanley raises his hands in defense, Maddox changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maddox wanted to stand there but Stanley had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanley wants to sweep here but Maddox controlling him for the moment.
Maddox is looking to stand up but Stanley won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley trying to control the position here.
Maddox wants to stand but Stanley has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stanley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Stanley is working an open guard so Maddox takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

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.
Maddox lands a head kick!
George Stanley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown by Maddox or perhaps it was just good defense by Stanley which made him look bad.
Maddox doesn't manage to clinch there - Stanley circles away.
Maddox connects with a high kick.
Maddox wants to clinch.
Maddox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maddox is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is looking to clinch.
Kaiden Maddox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maddox.
George Stanley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiden Maddox.
Maddox throws a right hand that Stanley ducks under and follows up with a left that Stanley also avoids with ease.
Stanley misses with a double jab.
Maddox doesn't manage to clinch there - Stanley circles away.
Maddox tries a head kick but it misses.
Maddox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maddox is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stanley lands a jab to Maddox's midsection.
Maddox looks gassed!
Stanley fails to land with a series of punches.
Stanley thows a body shot but no joy.

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.
Maddox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maddox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maddox is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stanley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maddox misses with a shot to the body
and Stanley counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Maddox throws a head kick that misses.
Stanley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Maddox wants to clinch.
Stanley stalks Maddox and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maddox's face. Maddox staggers backwards, shaken.
Maddox with a poor takedown
and Stanley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maddox dodges the punch combination from Stanley.
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 George Stanley will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Maddox has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stanley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stanley counters with a straight right hand.
Stanley misses with a two punch combination.
George Stanley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stanley throws a series of punches but Maddox avoids them all with ease.
Maddox misses with a combination
and Stanley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maddox is breathing heavily.
Maddox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stanley counters with a three punch combo that has Maddox backing up. Maddox nods at Stanley to acknowledge the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Stanley.
Maddox wants to clinch but Stanley slips to the side
and Stanley counters with a right hand to the body.
George Stanley is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley stuffs the takedown attempt from Maddox. Maddox gets slowly back to his feet.
Stanley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stanley jabs at Maddox's body.
Stanley digs a good body shot into Maddox's ribs.
Stanley is looking to wear down Maddox with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stanley jabs at Maddox's body.
Stanley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maddox circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice body punch from Stanley.
Stanley throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Maddox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stanley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley scores with a shot to the body.
Stanley throws a combination. Maddox tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stanley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stanley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maddox counters with a nice uppercut.
Maddox moves in looking to clinch but Stanley pushes him off.
Maddox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stanley misses with a double jab
and Maddox counters with a straight right hand.
Stanley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maddox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stanley.
Maddox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stanley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
George Stanley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiden Maddox.
Stanley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maddox doesn't seem bothered though.
Stanley lands a nice hook to Maddox's body. Maddox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stanley works the jab nicely.
Stanley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maddox backs up against the cage.
Maddox has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Maddox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stanley.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maddox misses with a double jab
and Stanley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maddox takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stanley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maddox pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stanley works Maddox's body with a nice hook.
Maddox cracks the inside of Stanley's front leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maddox wants to clinch
and Stanley counters with a two punch combo.
Stanley misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Stanley dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Maddox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stanley blocks a head kick by Maddox.
Maddox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maddox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stanley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stanley takes a swing at Maddox's ribcage but misses.
Stanley stuffs the takedown.
Maddox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maddox misses with a takedown
and Stanley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stanley misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stanley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maddox.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maddox has a takedown stuffed.
George Stanley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiden Maddox.
Maddox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stanley scores with a one two! Maddox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stanley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stanley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maddox.
Stanley scores with a hook to the body. Maddox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stanley connects with a looping right hand.
Maddox avoids the body shot from Stanley.
Stanley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maddox throws a body kick that misses.
George Stanley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maddox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stanley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maddox wants to clinch
and Stanley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maddox looks to clinch
and Stanley counters with a nice body shot.
Maddox misses with a head kick.
Stanley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stanley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stanley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maddox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stanley throws a series of strikes that have Maddox backpedaling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maddox tries to clinch
and Stanley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maddox dodges the punch combination from Stanley.
Stanley looks to land a combination but Maddox avoids it well.
Maddox throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maddox fails with the takedown
and Stanley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stanley scores with a one two! Maddox had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stanley blocks the body kick.
Maddox pulls out of a head kick attempt.

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.
Stanley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maddox throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stanley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maddox throws a sloppy head kick and Stanley moves out of range easily.
Stanley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Maddox takes one to the chin there.
Stanley circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stanley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maddox walks into a left hand.
Kaiden Maddox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maddox looks to clinch
and Stanley counters with a left and a right that stings Maddox.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Stanley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stanley, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Stanley!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Rogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake's entrance music is Riot Maker by Tech N9ne. A fine choice. Joseph Rogan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gavin Drake's chin.

Drake
vs
Rogan

180 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavin Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joseph Rogan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drake.
Rogan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drake.
Rogan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rogan. That did some damage!
Rogan missing with a left hand there. Drake was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drake moves away from the strike by Rogan.
Rogan misses with a hook. Drake ducked under it nicely.
Rogan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drake.
Drake fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavin Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogan throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Rogan misses its intended target.
Rogan scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogan lands a nice shot that snaps Drake's head back.

Drake is rocked!
Drake shoots in but Rogan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Drake drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drake accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rogan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake wants to control from the top but Rogan keeps moving.
Drake is looking to work some ground and pound but Rogan has wrist control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rogan can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Drake is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Drake stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rogan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drake is breathing heavily.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rogan misses the jab.
Drake shoots in for a takedown but Rogan shows good takedown defense.
Rogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rogan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Drake at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Rogan cracks Drake with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Drake looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rogan finish him?
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drake walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Rogan swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joseph Rogan!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Pink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pink is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Stuck in the Middle With You. Clay Faber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Faber
vs
Pink

180 cm
19
144 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

199 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Knockout Nutrition

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 Las Vegas, Clay Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Pink!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pink takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pink tries to clinch up but Faber circles away and keeps his distance.

Faber has Pink up against the cage in a clinch.
Pink tries to pull guard but Faber won't allow it.
Pink wants to get back to striking at distance but Faber won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Faber's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pink trying to stall but Faber improves his position.
Pink prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pink working hard to break the clinch.

Faber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Faber closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Faber misses with a two punch combination.
Faber lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pink tries to clinch up

and Faber counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faber stops Pink from standing up.
Faber has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Faber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Faber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pink tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pink is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Faber lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Faber stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Faber closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Faber keeps control of Pink as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

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

Faber clinches.

Faber manages to break the clinch.
Pink tries for a takedown but Faber circles away easily

and Faber counters by clinching up.
Pink has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Faber tries for a takedown but Pink manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Faber is trying to trip Pink. He has hold of a leg but Pink is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Faber persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

Faber gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pink closes the distance but Faber moves to the side
and Faber counters with a nice body shot.
Faber is breathing heavily.
Pink looks to clinch
and Faber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pink darts in trying to clinch

and Faber counters with a shoot takedown. Pink fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faber is looking to work some ground and pound but Pink has wrist control.
Pink wants to get back to his feet but Faber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Faber landing with the ground and pound.
Faber lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Faber gets to his feet - Pink follows without any prompting.
Faber misses with a few strikes there.
Faber looks to land a combination. Pink sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pink wants to clinch but Faber slips to the side

and Faber counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pink won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Faber decides to stand back up.
Pink closes the distance looking to clinch

and Faber counters with a single leg into guard. Pink didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faber looking to sit in guard and control but Pink gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pink trying to stand up but can't free himself from Faber's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pink trying to control the position from guard on top but Faber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber 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.

Faber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Faber has his foot on Pink's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pink works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Pink throws a nice outside leg kick.
Faber is looking to clinch.
Faber tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Clay Faber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

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

Faber stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pink tries to clinch

and Faber counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pink won't be happy with that.
Faber throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Pink works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Clay Faber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pink is trying to stand up here but Faber is controlling him well.
Faber wants to stand up but Pink is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faber is looking to stall here but Pink recovers full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Faber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pink keeping moving, preventing Faber from controlling successfully.
Pink trying to keep a closed guard but Faber is proving a slippery customer.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pink shoots and misses

and Faber counters with a single leg into guard. Pink didn't expect that.
Pink wants to get back to his feet but Faber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Faber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pink is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Faber is controlling him.
Pink looking to control but Faber passes into half guard.
Faber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pink can do to turn this around?
Faber wants to stand up but Pink has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Faber trying to control the action but Pink is working from the bottom.
Faber really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Faber prevents Pink from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pink fails with an attempt to clinch.
Faber scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Faber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Faber doesn't manage to clinch there - Pink circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pink looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pink wants to clinch but Faber slips to the side
and Faber counters with a one-two to the body.
Pink tries to clinch

and Faber counters with a single leg into guard. Pink didn't expect that.
Faber lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Faber's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pink swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Faber throws a big right hand that misses.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Faber here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Faber throws and elbow that misses. Pink uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Faber's guard. Nice move by Pink!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pink stops Faber from standing up.
Pink wants to control from the top but Faber keeps moving.
Pink wanted to stand there but Faber had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Faber closes the distance and pushes Pink back into the cage.

Faber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clay Faber dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Faber connects with the punch.
Faber circles away from the clinch attempt
and Faber counters with a nice body kick.
Pink tries to clinch
and Faber counters with a leg kick.
Pink shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Faber counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Faber with a nice head shot there.
Faber scoring with punches to the head and body.

Faber stands up and waves to Pink to follow him.

Faber closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faber tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pink just stands there and leans against the cage.
Faber is looking to break free of the clinch but Pink has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber is trying to break the clinch but Pink is controlling him.
Pink wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pink tries to pull guard but Faber won't allow it.

Faber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Faber darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Faber seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Faber drops an elbow to the side of Pink's head.
Pink wants to get back to full guard.
Faber prevents Pink from standing back up.
Faber with the ground and pound but Pink uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber trying to control the position from guard on top but Pink is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Faber throwing strikes but missing.
Faber thows a big elbow that misses.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Faber throws a one two combo.
Faber tries to clinch up but Pink circles away and keeps his distance.
Faber defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pink.
Clay Faber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Pink.
Pink tries to clinch but Faber is having none of it.
Faber lands with a right hand.
Faber throws a series of punches but Pink avoids them all with ease.
Pink closes the distance looking to clinch
and Faber counters with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faber looks to land a combination but Pink avoids it well.
Pink closes the distance but Faber moves to the side

and Faber counters by moving into the clinch.
Faber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pink gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pink lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pink stalling the fight.
Pink prevents Faber from breaking the clinch.
Faber keeps control of Pink as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Faber wants to break free but Pink has control.
Pink scores with a knee to the head.
Pink misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Faber.
Pink throws an elbow that misses.
Pink taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Faber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pink throws an elbow that misses.

Pink manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Faber won't allow Pink to sweep him here.
Pink working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faber.

Faber stands up and waves to Pink to follow him.
Faber goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Pink shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Faber's guard.
Pink thows a big elbow that misses.
Clay Faber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pink has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Faber is proving hard to escape from.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Faber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Faber 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Faber!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tua might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Put your colours on. Ferreira has chosen Ela sai de saia de bicicletinha as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tua
vs
Ferreira

179 cm
23
272 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

198 cm
19
279 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Tua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tua misses with a double jab.
Tua misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferreira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tua works Ferreira's body with a nice hook.
Tua throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tua connects with a stiff jab that staggers Ferreira - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Tua!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Balcita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Pacquiao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balcita's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Shook Ones Pt. II. Jay Balcita has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Balcita
vs
Pacquiao

177 cm
22
153 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Los Diablos Rojos FightGear//$10 Apparel on Sale\\

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Balcita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Pacquiao!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Balcita is defended easily by Pacquiao.
Pacquiao misses with a double jab.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Balcita avoids them all with ease.
Pacquiao throws a series of punches but Balcita moves out of range.
Pacquiao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pacquiao misses with the combination.
A solid body kick from Balcita.
Pacquiao looks gassed!
Pacquiao throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Balcita connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

It looks like Manny Pacquiao has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balcita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacquiao manages to avoid it.
Pacquiao takes one to the chin there.

Pacquiao gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Balcita to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Balcita is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balcita trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacquiao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balcita is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balcita tries to free his leg and advance position but Pacquiao is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Balcita controlling from the top position.
Balcita looking to pass the guard.
Balcita slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Balcita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pacquiao swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balcita is working hard here to advance position.

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

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pacquiao swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Pacquiao misses.
Balcita moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Balcita with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Balcita scores with a sloppy right hand. Pacquiao should have avoided that one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balcita swinging wilding here.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Balcita shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Balcita was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Pacquiao is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Balcita locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Pacquiao is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Balcita!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Musa Borzoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marquis bromar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Musa Borzoev has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Borzoev
vs
bromar

200 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

184 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Musa Borzoev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marquis bromar!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borzoev misses with a two punch combination.
bromar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Borzoev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
bromar throws a series of strikes that have Borzoev backpedaling.
Borzoev really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Borzoev tries for a takedown but bromar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Borzoev connects with a body shot.
bromar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Borzoev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Borzoev throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Marquis bromar has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
bromar stalks Borzoev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Borzoev's face. Borzoev staggers backwards, shaken.

bromar moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Borzoev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
bromar is trying to drag Borzoev to the mat but Borzoev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
bromar has Borzoev pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Borzoev manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A frustrated look appears on Borzoev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Borzoev blocking some punches.
Borzoev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but bromar has him pressed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bromar keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Borzoev's efforts to push away.
bromar tries to score a body lock takedown but Borzoev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Musa Borzoev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis bromar.
Borzoev takes a knee right on the jaw!
bromar holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Borzoev wants to get back to striking at distance but bromar won't allow it.

Borzoev pulls guard.
bromar wanted to stand there but Borzoev had control of the position.
bromar stops Borzoev from standing up.
bromar trying to control the position from guard on top but Borzoev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Borzoev is wriggling around but bromar manages to pass to half guard.
Borzoev is breathing heavily.

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.
bromar seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
bromar slows the pace down in half guard.

bromar stands up out of the half guard.
Borzoev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marquis bromar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from bromar both land. Nice combination.
Borzoev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but bromar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Borzoev throws a hook but bromar blocks it.
Borzoev takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
bromar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bromar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borzoev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
bromar throws a head kick that misses.
bromar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borzoev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borzoev closes this distance looking for a takedown but bromar circles away.
bromar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - bromar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Borzoev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

bromar closes the distance and clinches.
bromar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
bromar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
bromar jumps guard but Borzoev stands there with bromar around his waist. bromar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Borzoev tries to pull guard but bromar won't allow it.
Borzoev fails to pull guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

bromar jumps guard.
bromar is trying to control the position but Borzoev postures up.

bromar kicks Borzoev off and gets to his feet.
bromar tries to close the distance and clinch but Borzoev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Borzoev misses with a few strikes there.
bromar tries to clinch up.
bromar misses with a head kick.
bromar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from bromar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A combination from Borzoev does no damage.

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

bromar jumps guard and drags Borzoev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Borzoev wants to control from the top but bromar keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marquis bromar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marquis bromar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Borzoev circles away from the clinch attempt.
bromar tries to clinch but Borzoev moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by bromar. That's going to slow Borzoev down.
Borzoev avoids the head kick by bromar.
bromar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
bromar closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
bromar slips a jab and a cross from Borzoev.
bromar wants to clinch up but Borzoev keeps it at a distance.
bromar misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
bromar misses with a double jab
and Borzoev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borzoev misses with a double jab.
Marquis bromar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borzoev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as bromar backs up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for bromar.

bromar forces Borzoev back against the cage and clinches.
bromar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Borzoev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
bromar tries to pull guard but Borzoev holds him up against the cage and eventually bromar drops back down to his feet.

bromar pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

bromar is looking for a triangle but Borzoev pushes his legs off easily.
bromar tries to land a sweep but no joy.

bromar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Borzoev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
bromar keeping moving, preventing Borzoev from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borzoev throws a big right hand that misses.
bromar wants to stand up but Borzoev is controlling him.
bromar trying to strike off his back.
bromar will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
bromar is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Borzoev is controlling him.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Borzoev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
bromar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Borzoev counters with a straight right hand.
A combination from bromar does no damage.
Borzoev throws a series of strikes that have bromar backpedaling.
Borzoev throws a sloppy head kick

and bromar moves into the clinch.
Borzoev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
bromar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Borzoev prevents it.
Musa Borzoev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis bromar.
Borzoev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

bromar manages to break the clinch.
Borzoev blocks a head kick by bromar.
Borzoev throws a one two combo.
Borzoev takes a kick to the side of the head.
bromar tries a head kick but it misses.
Borzoev moves out of range of the body kick.

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.
Borzoev misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Borzoev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
bromar scores with a leg kick.
bromar fails with an attempt to clinch.
bromar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borzoev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A thudding body kick lands there by bromar!
Borzoev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
bromar slips a jab from Borzoev.
bromar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borzoev swats him away and circles back towards the center.

bromar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
bromar using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Borzoev is pressed up against the cage. bromar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Borzoev down to the mat. Borzoev avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
bromar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Borzoev counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marquis bromar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marquis bromar's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

bromar needs to keep his hands up - Borzoev had a free shot at his head there.
bromar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Borzoev circles away from the clinch attempt
and bromar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
bromar is looking to clinch.
Borzoev looks for the body kick but bromar saw that one coming.

bromar moves into the clinch.
bromar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Borzoev just stands there and leans against the cage.
bromar fails to pull guard.

bromar jumps into guard, dragging Borzoev to the mat.

bromar pushes Borzoev off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
bromar tries to clinch but Borzoev moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
bromar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
bromar throws a sloppy head kick and Borzoev moves out of range easily.
Borzoev is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Borzoev works over bromar's head and body with a nice combination.
Borzoev lands with a shot to the body.
bromar throws a hook but Borzoev avoids it easily.
bromar throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Borzoev counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
bromar keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
bromar wants to get back to full guard.

bromar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Borzoev looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Marquis bromar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borzoev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Borzoev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but bromar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

bromar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borzoev looks to land a strike but bromar avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
bromar throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Borzoev wants to control from the top but bromar keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borzoev is really struggling to control bromar but he's trying to hold on to the position.
bromar wants to stand and escape but Borzoev is having none of it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Borzoev looks to land a combination. bromar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

bromar instigates a clinch.
bromar goes for a takedown attempt but Borzoev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Musa Borzoev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marquis bromar.
Borzoev throws a series of punches but bromar avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by bromar.

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.
bromar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Borzoev closes the distance but bromar moves to the side
and bromar counters with a right hand to the body.
bromar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Musa Borzoev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borzoev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as bromar throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from bromar.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
bromar is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.

bromar manages to pull guard.
Musa Borzoev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
bromar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borzoev prevents bromar from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Musa Borzoev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well bromar 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marquis bromar!