Alpha 2: Omega Fight Series 1 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sal Crosby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeca Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Crosby
vs
Oliveira

186 cm
22
203 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
206 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sal Crosby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeca Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crosby fails to land with a series of punches.

Oliveira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Crosby is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliveira in particular looking to stall.
Oliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Crosby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.

Oliveira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Crosby is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Crosby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crosby won't allow Oliveira to pass to mount.

Oliveira decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Crosby tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Crosby tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crosby with a poor takedown
and Oliveira counters with a left and a right that stings Crosby.
Crosby lands with a straight right. Oliveira didn't see that one coming.

Crosby gets a clinch.

Crosby has hold of one of Oliveira's legs. Oliveira is fighting the takedown attempt but Crosby gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Crosby defends easily.
Crosby is breathing heavily.

Oliveira scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Crosby bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oliveira struggling a bit here.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Oliveira wants to control but Crosby postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Oliveira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Crosby's best efforts.
Crosby thows a huge punch but Oliveira dodges it nicely.
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
Oliveira is in trouble now - Crosby has advanced to mount!

Crosby jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Oliveira manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oliveira sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Crosby.
Crosby working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Oliveira is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Crosby frees his head nicely. Oh but Oliveira has switched to an armbar! Crosby is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Zeca Oliveira!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between micah Parris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovyn Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parris comes to the cage accompanied by invincible. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Donovyn Penn enters the cage!

Parris
vs
Penn

186 cm
22
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
21
182 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, micah Parris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donovyn Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn tries to clinch but Parris is having none of it.
Parris fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch but Parris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Parris.
Penn wants to clinch

and Parris counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Penn manages to pull guard.
Parris wants to pass the guard but Penn is keeping the position.
Penn is striking off his back. Parris thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn has one foot on Parris's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Penn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Parris misses with an elbow over the top.
The referee is keeping an eye on Parris - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Parris is breathing heavily.
Penn tries to pull guard but Parris won't allow it.

Penn breaks from the clinch.
Penn is looking to clinch.
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Parris circles away.
Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parris is defended easily by Penn.
Penn moves out of range of the body kick.

Penn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Parris is defending against the submission attempts here by Penn.

Penn decides to return to a standing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a double jab.

Penn rushes Parris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Penn is pressed up against the cage. Parris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Penn down to the mat. Penn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for micah Parris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn darts in trying to clinch

and Parris counters with a shoot takedown. Penn fights it but they end up in guard.
Parris wants to stand but Penn has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Penn has control of Parris's left arm, preventing Parris from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parris postures up.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Parris from controlling successfully.
Parris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Penn manages to escape and get back to his feet.

Penn instigates a clinch.

Penn manages to break the clinch.
Penn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Penn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Penn wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donovyn Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Parris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Parris circles away.

Penn gets a takedown into half guard.

Penn stands up out of the half guard.
Penn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Parris is fending him off so far but Penn persists. Nope, Parris circles away and we're back to standing.
Penn throws a right and a left that both miss.

Penn rushes Parris and presses him up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn wants a takedown.
Parris goes for a takedown attempt but Penn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Parris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Penn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Penn stalling.
Parris can't break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Penn.
Penn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Penn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Parris just stands there and leans against the cage.
micah Parris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donovyn Penn.
Penn stalling the fight.

Parris has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Penn uses from the top position.

Penn drops back looking for a leg! Parris is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parris manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Parris's guard.
Parris is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn postures up.
Parris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Penn.
Parris working a defensive guard here.
Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Penn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Penn moves in looking to clinch but Parris pushes him off.
Parris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Parris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn moves in looking to clinch but Parris pushes him off.
Parris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Penn defends it nicely.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parris swats him away and circles back towards the center.

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.

Penn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Penn's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Parris is pressed up against the cage. Penn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Parris down to the mat. Parris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Parris shoots and misses

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

Penn pulls guard.
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Parris's guard.
Penn postures up in Parris's guard and throws a big left but Parris blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parris keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Donovyn Penn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Penn circles away from the clinch attempt

and Penn counters with a shoot takedown. Parris fights it but they end up in guard.

Penn stands up and waves to Parris to follow him.
Penn is looking to clinch.

Penn has Parris up against the cage in a clinch.
Penn lands a knee to the body.
Penn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Penn leaning against his opponent.
Parris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Penn manages to break the clinch.

Penn shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Parris is trying to defend but Penn finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Parris wants to improve his position but Penn is controlling well.
Parris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Parris can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Penn controls the pace.
Parris wants to sweep here but Penn controlling him for the moment.
Penn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

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.

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

Parris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Penn trying to control but Parris is working from the bottom.
Parris is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Penn gets to his feet. Parris looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Penn takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Parris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Parris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Penn.
Penn is looking to clinch but Parris is avoiding it.

Penn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn postures up.
Parris keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Penn is controlling him.
Parris trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Penn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Parris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Donovyn Penn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Penn wants to stand but Parris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
micah Parris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Parris has closed the distance and engaged Penn in a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Donovyn Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Penn 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovyn Penn!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carter comes to the cage accompanied by Empire State of Mind. The crowd seem to be enjoying Chavez's choice of entrance music: Hard knock life. Bryce Carter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Carter
vs
Chavez

170 cm
21
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

171 cm
22
155 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Enjoys gardening

FEARLESS INC.

THE STEEL PENN
THE STEEL PENN

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bryce Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Chavez!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Carter feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Carter trying to control but Chavez is working from the bottom.
Chavez working a defensive guard here.
Carter's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Carter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chavez tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Chavez shoots for a double leg takedown but Carter sprawls well. He's pushed Chavez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez wants to clinch.
Carter fails with the takedown
and Chavez counters with a two punch combo.
Chavez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter tries for a takedown but Chavez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chavez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chavez tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
Carter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carter wants it to stay on the feet.
Chavez throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Carter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chavez but Chavez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carter is breathing heavily.
Carter will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez fails with a takedown attempt.
Carter fails to land the takedown.

Chavez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chavez stops a takedown attempt from Carter.
Carter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chavez blocks it with crossed arms.
Chavez jumps guard but Carter stands there with Chavez around his waist. Chavez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chavez trying to stall but Carter improves his position.
Carter is trying to force a seperation but Chavez has the dominant position.
Chavez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carter walks away with a smile on his face. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Carter swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chavez wants to clinch.
Chavez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Carter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chavez as he jumps to the side.
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Chavez lands a with a good body shot.
Chavez tries to clinch up

and Carter counters with a single leg into guard. Chavez didn't expect that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter stops Chavez from standing up.
Chavez working a defensive guard here.
Chavez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chavez 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.
Carter postures up in Chavez's guard and throws a big left but Chavez blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Carter defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chavez.

Carter clinches with his opponent.

Carter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chavez misses with a few strikes there.
Chavez cracks Carter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Chavez gets a clinch.
Chavez wants a takedown but no success here.

Carter is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Chavez can't fight it off and eventually Carter manages to take the fight to the floor. Chavez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chavez wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Carter landing some decent shots from guard.

Carter has gone for a leg lock! Chavez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Carter's guard.
Chavez stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
Carter is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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.

Carter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chavez is aware though and is defending well.
Chavez tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
Chavez passes Carter's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Chavez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chavez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carter keeps working.
Chavez is pressing down on Carter's thigh, looking to free his foot. Carter is holding on for now.
Chavez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter wants to control but Chavez is having none of it.
Carter throwing hammer fists to the chest of Chavez. What's that going to do exactly?
Chavez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Carter is looking to escape.

Chavez get's back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chavez lands a two punch combo.
Chavez dips to his left and cracks Carter with an uppercut!
Carter tries to close the distance and clinch but Chavez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chavez closes the distance but Carter moves to the side

and Carter counters with a single leg into guard. Chavez didn't expect that.
Carter wants to control from the top but Chavez keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavez working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Bryce Carter will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

A big right from Carter misses.
Chavez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chavez lands with a nice combination. Carter backs away looking to recover.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chavez as he jumps to the side.
A right-left combo lands from Chavez.
Chavez tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter shoots for a takedown but Chavez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Carter tries to keep at a distance but Chavez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chavez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carter walks away with a smile on his face. Chavez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Chavez tries to clinch up but Carter circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Carter misses.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chavez as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Chavez scores with a four punch combination!

Chavez closes the distance and clinches.

Chavez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Carter uses from the top position.
Chavez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chavez keeping moving, preventing Carter from controlling successfully.
Carter tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavez is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez trying to keep a closed guard but Carter is proving a slippery customer.
Carter tries to free his leg and advance position but Chavez is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Chavez closes the distance but Carter moves to the side

and Carter counters by moving into the clinch.
Chavez jumps guard but Carter stands there with Chavez around his waist. Chavez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chavez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Antonio Chavez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Chavez clinches up against the cage.
Carter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chavez prevents it.
Chavez gets through Carter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chavez has Carter pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carter manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carter can't get the takedown.
Chavez jumps guard but Carter stands there with Chavez around his waist. Chavez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chavez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carter just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chavez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carter misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez gets underhooks to prevent Carter's takedown attempt.
Chavez tries to score a body lock takedown but Carter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chavez is trying to drag Carter to the mat but Carter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bryce Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chavez is working for takedown but Carter is calmly controlling the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Chavez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carter has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce Carter!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drake Snider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snider is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by i can walk on water i can fly- basshunter. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Powers
vs
Snider

165 cm
23
135 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

170 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Drake Snider!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers shoots in but no luck this time.
Powers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snider.
Snider takes a swing at Powers's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Snider misses with a straight left.
Nice takedown defense from Snider. No joy for Powers on that attempt.
Snider doesn't manage to clinch there - Powers circles away.

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.
Powers uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snider.
Snider misses with a kick to the body.
Powers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Snider rushes Powers and presses him up against the cage.
Snider lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Powers ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Powers no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Snider not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powers controlling Snider's posture.
Snider preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Powers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Powers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snider doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snider manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Powers trying to keep a closed guard but Snider is proving a slippery customer.

Powers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powers working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Drake Snider will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Powers dives in and grabs Snider's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snider pushes down on Powers's head and hops out.
Powers shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Snider defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers tries to clinch

and Snider counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snider prevents a takedown attempt there.
Powers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snider pulls his leg out and moves away.
Powers misses with a takedown
and Snider counters with a left and a right that stings Powers.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Powers misses with a takedown
and Snider cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drake Snider is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Powers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snider throws out the jab.
Snider throws a wild body kick that Powers sees coming a mile off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snider lands with a cross.
Powers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snider.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Snider counters with a series of strikes. Powers will be more careful next time no doubt.

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.
Snider lands with a nice body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Snider counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Drake Snider showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Snider with a nice cross.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Snider counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snider comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt
and Snider counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Snider.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Snider counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Snider.
Snider lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Powers circles away quickly and effectively.
Snider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Snider counters with a right hand to the body.
Powers shoots and misses
and Snider counters with a one-two to the body.

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.
Powers has his takedown stuffed
and Snider counters with a straight right hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Powers shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Snider counters with a one-two to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Drake Snider comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Snider 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drake Snider!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
7%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenshin Batusai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Mendes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Mendes
vs
Batusai

180 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Mendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenshin Batusai!
The judges for this bout are , and .

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

Batusai shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Batusai is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mendes is staying active underneath Batusai, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Batusai is working away from the top position though.
Mendes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Batusai is working for a submission of some sort.
Mendes is looking to control Batusai's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendes avoid being mounted?
Batusai missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Batusai looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Batusai shoots for a takedown but Mendes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mendes tries to clinch up but Batusai circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mendes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kenshin Batusai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes lands with a kick to the temple. Batusai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Batusai keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendes tries to close the distance and clinch but Batusai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Mendes tries to keep at a distance but Batusai has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mendes looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Batusai managing to block the knees to the body from Mendes.
Mendes is trying to stall.
Mendes misses with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mendes looking to throw knees to the head but Batusai is blocking nicely.
Mendes tries to stall but Batusai uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mendes tries to land knees in the clinch but Batusai avoids the damage to the body.
Mendes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mendes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mendes throws a knee to the head but misses.

Batusai has Mendes pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Batusai pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mendes tumbling to the mat - Batusai dives into Mendes's guard.
Batusai prevents Mendes from getting back to his feet.
Batusai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Batusai throws and elbow that misses. Mendes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Batusai's guard. Nice move by Mendes!
Mendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Batusai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batusai has Mendes pulled in close to control his posture.

Mendes drops back, looking for a kneebar! Batusai looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Batusai looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Batusai!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mendes is looking to regain half guard here but Batusai keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendes can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes sneaks back into half guard.
Batusai wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mendes keeping moving, preventing Batusai from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Mendes working for a triangle but Batusai defends it easily.
Batusai must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mendes wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mendes wants to clinch but Batusai slips to the side

and Batusai moves into the clinch.
Batusai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Batusai keeps control of Mendes as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Batusai gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mendes regains guard.
Batusai in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendes looking for a sweep. Not yet Mendes, not yet.
Batusai throwing strikes from guard but Mendes blocks nicely.
Mendes wants to sweep here but Batusai controlling him for the moment.
Batusai sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Batusai throws a big right hand that misses.
Batusai trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Batusai shoots for a double leg takedown but Mendes sprawls well. He's pushed Batusai's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mendes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Batusai sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Batusai with a poor takedown
and Mendes counters with a body kick.
Mendes wants to clinch.
Batusai shoots in for a takedown but Mendes shows good takedown defense.
Jesus Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenshin Batusai.
Batusai is breathing heavily.
Mendes moves in looking to clinch but Batusai pushes him off.
Batusai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mendes as he avoids it easily.
Jesus Mendes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendes wants to clinch

and Batusai counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mendes's guard now.
Mendes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batusai postures up in Mendes's guard and throws a big left but Mendes blocks it.
Batusai wants to control from the top but Mendes keeps moving.
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mendes looking to control.

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

Mendes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes trying to control but Batusai is working from the bottom.
Mendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mendes wants to control from the top but Batusai keeps moving.
Batusai utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

Mendes drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Batusai dives on top into guard.
Mendes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Batusai's guard.
Mendes is pushing down on Batusai's leg trying to pass to half guard. Batusai is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Batusai keeping control of the position.

Mendes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Batusai sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Batusai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mendes swivels and escapes.
Mendes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mendes wants it to stay on the feet.
Mendes tries to clinch there but Batusai circles away.
Batusai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jesus Mendes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenshin Batusai.
Batusai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendes counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Batusai is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mendes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mendes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mendes, right into the meat.
Mendes tries to clinch there but Batusai circles away.
Mendes closes the distance looking to clinch

and Batusai counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mendes won't be happy with that.
Batusai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mendes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Batusai off and has taken his back!
Kenshin Batusai has got the better of the ground game so far.

Mendes has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Batusai has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Batusai fending off the submission attempt from Mendes.

Mendes is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes misses with a punch to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jesus Mendes!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joey Fagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robertson Zilvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zilvia has chosen Snow ( Hey oh ) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Robertson Zilvia told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Fagan
vs
Zilvia

173 cm
20
159 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
154 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

HGH Nutrients

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joey Fagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robertson Zilvia!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zilvia manages to avoid it.
Zilvia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

Fagan scores a takedown into full mount!
Zilvia is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Zilvia that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Zilvia is trying desperately to improve position.
Zilvia is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zilvia wants to hold on but Fagan pushes him away.
Zilvia gets back to half guard.
Fagan is trying to control. Zilvia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zilvia is trying to get back to full guard.
Zilvia flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zilvia pushes Fagan off looking to stand but Fagan dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Fagan is trying to work for a kimura but Zilvia is defending well.
Zilvia tries to kick Fagan off but Fagan keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Fagan stands up from half guard.

Fagan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fagan lands in his opponent's guard.
Fagan postures up.
Zilvia keeping moving, preventing Fagan from controlling successfully.
Zilvia wants to sweep here but Fagan controlling him for the moment.
Zilvia not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zilvia wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Fagan manages to pass to side control.
Fagan wants to stand but Zilvia has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Zilvia tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Zilvia punching from the bottom.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Fagan takes the fight into the clinch.
Fagan keeps control of Zilvia as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zilvia misses with a knee to the head.

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

Zilvia fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fagan sprawls well initially but Zilvia persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fagan pushes Zilvia off looking to stand but Zilvia dives back in and keeps control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagan is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zilvia scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zilvia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fagan keeps working.
Fagan wants to control but Zilvia is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zilvia trying to control the action but Fagan is working from the bottom.

Zilvia is looking for a kimura here.
Fagan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zilvia postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fagan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zilvia is one step ahead there.

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.
Zilvia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fagan is keeping the position for now.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fagan goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Some wild striking there from Zilvia.
Zilvia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zilvia throws the kick towards the body but Fagan avoids it.
Fagan slips a jab and a cross from Zilvia.
Zilvia tries for a takedown but Fagan circles away easily

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

Fagan gets to his feet. Zilvia looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fagan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fagan throws a combination that misses
and Zilvia counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joey Fagan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Zilvia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fagan.
Zilvia tries to clinch up

and Fagan counters by clinching up.
Fagan lands a hook that snaps the head of Zilvia backwards.
Fagan stalling against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zilvia jumps guard but Fagan stands there with Zilvia around his waist. Zilvia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Fagan has hold of one of Zilvia's legs. Zilvia is fighting the takedown attempt but Fagan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Zilvia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zilvia is on top in guard.

Zilvia drops back looking for a leg! Fagan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fagan manages to kick Zilvia off! Zilvia jumps back into Fagan's guard.
Zilvia postures up in Fagan's guard and throws a big left but Fagan blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zilvia tries to free his leg and advance position but Fagan is retaining full guard.

Zilvia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zilvia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zilvia slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zilvia is breathing heavily.
Zilvia trying to control the action but Fagan is working from the bottom.
Fagan tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Fagan tries to strike from the bottom but misses.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zilvia changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fagan tries to avoid it but Zilvia manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fagan to the ground. Fagan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Fagan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fagan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Zilvia misses with a head kick.
Zilvia scoring well with a low kick there.
Zilvia tries to clinch but Fagan moves out of range.
Zilvia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Joey Fagan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Fagan gets the takedown into side control.
Fagan is looking to take a break and control but Zilvia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zilvia tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Fagan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Zilvia has his takedown stuffed

and Fagan moves into the clinch.
Joey Fagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robertson Zilvia.

Zilvia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Zilvia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zilvia tries to score a body lock takedown but Fagan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zilvia tries to pull guard but Fagan won't allow it.
Fagan lands a right hand.
Zilvia tries to circle away but Fagan has him pinned against the cage.
Fagan avoids a wild elbow strike from Zilvia.

Fagan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fagan manages to end up in side control.
Fagan is looking to take a break and control but Zilvia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Fagan decides to stand back up. Fagan steps back and let's Zilvia get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zilvia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zilvia is looking to clinch but Fagan is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick lands from Zilvia.
Zilvia scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fagan doesn't seem bothered though.
Zilvia tries to clinch but Fagan moves away

and Fagan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zilvia 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.

Zilvia looking for a guillotine here but Fagan defends easily.

Zilvia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zilvia trying to keep a closed guard but Fagan is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Zilvia throws a combination that misses

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

Fagan tightens his grip and picks Zilvia up, before dumping him to the ground. Zilvia manages to land in guard.

Fagan stands and steps away. Zilvia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zilvia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Fagan.
Zilvia fails with the takedown

and Fagan counters with a shoot takedown. Zilvia fights it but they end up in guard.
Zilvia wants to stand up but Fagan is controlling him.
Zilvia looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Fagan stands and steps away. Zilvia gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zilvia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fagan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fagan lands a jab-cross combination.
Zilvia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fagan. That did some damage!

Fagan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fagan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Zilvia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fagan pulls his head out easily.
Zilvia is not content to let Fagan control the position.
Zilvia pushes Fagan off looking to stand but Fagan dives back in and keeps control.
Zilvia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Fagan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fagan is looking to stall here but Zilvia recovers full guard.

Fagan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fagan dodges the punch combination from Zilvia.

That's two 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.
Fagan tries to clinch up.
Zilvia circles away from the clinch attempt.

Zilvia clinches up with Fagan and pushes him back against the cage.
Zilvia is looking to control Fagan's arms but Fagan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zilvia has his back to the cage.
Zilvia jumps guard but Fagan stands there with Zilvia around his waist. Zilvia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Joey Fagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robertson Zilvia.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fagan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Zilvia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zilvia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zilvia shoots and misses

and Fagan moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zilvia just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fagan's brow.
Zilvia throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fagan prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fagan.
Fagan lands with a left to the head.
Zilvia is looking to control Fagan's arms but Fagan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zilvia has his back to the cage.

Fagan has clasped his hands together around Zilvia's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zilvia controls the position for a moment.
Fagan is looking to take a break and control but Zilvia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joey Fagan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Fagan decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zilvia to his feet.
Fagan fails with the takedown

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zilvia looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fagan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Zilvia decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Joey Fagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fagan leaves Zilvia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Robertson Zilvia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Fagan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zilvia is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fagan stands up and beckons Zilvia to join him on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Fagan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fagan, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Fagan!