MMAL 21: Winning Streak PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

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

Garcia
vs
Marciano

205 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

160 cm
23
205 lbs
0 - 5 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramsey Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Rocky Marciano!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Rocky Marciano has been cut.
Marciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Marciano looks to land a combination but Garcia avoids it well.
Garcia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Marciano's head.
Marciano throws a wild body kick that Garcia sees coming a mile off.
Marciano misses with a body shot.
Garcia throws a nice looking combination but Marciano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garcia with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Marciano throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Marciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Ramsey Garcia has been cut.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Marciano does no damage.
Marciano looks gassed!
A punch combination from Garcia misses.
Garcia misses with a body kick.
Marciano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcia.
Marciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Marciano crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Garcia - the referee stops the clock and Marciano gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Garcia. Marciano manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Garcia checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Garcia.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid body kick from Garcia.
Garcia lands a head kick!
Garcia blocks a head kick by Marciano.
Marciano misses with a wild combination.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Marciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marciano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Marciano throws a series of punches but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Marciano.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Garcia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garcia blocks a leg kick.
Garcia tries to land a front kick but Marciano steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A combination from Marciano does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia moves out of range of the leg kick from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Marciano throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Garcia really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Garcia moves out of range as Marciano throws a body kick.
Marciano misses the shot to the body.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Marciano.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marciano.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick from Marciano.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marciano lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Marciano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garcia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Marciano throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano throws a wild body kick that Garcia sees coming a mile off.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Marciano.
Marciano misses with a head kick.
Garcia lands a head kick. Marciano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A head kick misses from Marciano.
Marciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia throws a body punch but Marciano moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Garcia throws a series of punches but Marciano avoids them all with ease.
Marciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano throws a nice looking combination but Garcia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marciano misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Marciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Marciano.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Marciano wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garcia thuds his shin into the meat of Marciano's side.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Marciano has eaten all the pies!
Garcia throws a nice head kick!
Garcia lands a front kick.

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.
A punch combination from Marciano misses.
Marciano throws a push kick but Garcia slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marciano misses with a head kick.
Marciano throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garcia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garcia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Marciano is looking to chop away at Garcia's legs.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marciano.
Garcia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Garcia lands with an uppercut that bounces Marciano off the cage and back into rage.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marciano moves away.
A slow jab from Marciano misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Marciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Marciano.
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramsey Garcia dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Marciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marciano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Garcia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marciano.
Garcia lands a head kick. Marciano smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Marciano looks to land a body kick but Garcia moved away.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Marciano avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Ramsey Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Marciano lands with a shot to the body.
Marciano misses with a head kick.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marciano.
Garcia connects with a nice looking jab.
Marciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marciano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Garcia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Marciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Garcia manages to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marciano digs a good body shot into Garcia's ribs.
Ramsey Garcia is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia throws a right hand that Marciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Marciano also avoids with ease.
Marciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marciano looks to land a combination. Garcia sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marciano clobbers Garcia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marciano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garcia lands with a slapping head kick.
Marciano is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Garcia rather than just go for the knockout.
Garcia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Garcia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Marciano.
Marciano stalks Garcia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Garcia's face. Garcia staggers backwards, shaken.
Garcia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Garcia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Marciano misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia swinging wildly here.
Garcia punishes Marciano's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Garcia. That snapped Marciano's head back.
Garcia takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Garcia is just out of range.
Marciano has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Garcia.
Marciano lands a nice hook to Garcia's body. Garcia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Garcia takes a swing at Marciano's ribcage but misses.
Garcia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Garcia throws a series of punches but Marciano avoids them all with ease.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marciano throws out the jab.
Garcia has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Marciano misses with a few strikes there.
Garcia lands a jab to Marciano's midsection.
Garcia is looking to slow Marciano down with leg kicks.
Garcia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Marciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Garcia, right into the meat.
Marciano takes a kick to the side of the head.
Marciano tries to land a front kick but Garcia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Garcia blocks the body kick.
Marciano takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Marciano scores with a three punch combo!
Marciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garcia.
Marciano throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Marciano throws a chopping leg kick but Garcia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garcia misses with a hook.
Garcia punishes Marciano's body with a nice straight punch.
Marciano throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick from Marciano.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Marciano.
Garcia scores with a three punch combo!
Garcia throws a right hand that Marciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Marciano also avoids with ease.
Marciano slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Marciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garcia throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Garcia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Marciano waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garcia.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Garcia.
Garcia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Marciano's sensitive parts.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marciano. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marciano throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Garcia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Garcia.
Marciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marciano tries a low kick but Garcia avoids it.
Garcia tries a low kick but Marciano avoids it.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Garcia blocks a head kick by Marciano.
Marciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Marciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marciano throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Marciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A cross from Garcia lands.
Garcia swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marciano throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Marciano does no damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Marciano.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Marciano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Garcia misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ramsey Garcia dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!

Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia throws a sloppy head kick and Marciano moves out of range easily.
Marciano misses with a few strikes there.
Marciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Marciano misses.
Garcia is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garcia dodges the punch combination from Marciano.
Marciano throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses.
Marciano pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Garcia throws a right and a left that Marciano avoids nicely.
Marciano throws a head kick but Garcia moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Marciano. That did some damage!
Marciano misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia lands a two punch combo.
Garcia thows a body shot but no joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Marciano throws a one two combo.
Marciano tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano works over Garcia's head and body with a nice combination.
Marciano misses with a body kick.
Marciano slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Marciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Marciano takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Marciano throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Garcia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marciano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Marciano takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marciano throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Garcia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garcia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia slips a straight right by Marciano.
Marciano tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia moves out of range as Marciano throws a body kick.
Marciano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Garcia scores with a spinning back kick!
Marciano misses with a few strikes there.
Good standup being displayed there by Garcia as he connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Both fighters circling a little - Garcia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Garcia misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Marciano tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marciano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia throws a hook to the side of Marciano's head but Marciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters circling a little - Garcia finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Marciano throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Marciano tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Marciano.
Marciano throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garcia fails to land with a series of punches.
Garcia lands a head kick!
Marciano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
Garcia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Marciano.
Garcia looks to land a combination but Marciano avoids it well.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Marciano.
Marciano misses with a double jab.
Marciano misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a series of wild punches.
Marciano checks a low kick from Garcia.
Marciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garcia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia lands with a slapping head kick.
Garcia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Marciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Garcia.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marciano throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Garcia moves out of range of the body kick from Marciano.
Marciano is looking to chop away at Garcia's legs.
Marciano slips under a jab.
Garcia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marciano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marciano throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Marciano throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Marciano misses with a low kick.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Marciano.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Marciano fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Garcia checks it well.
Garcia misses with a wild combination.
Marciano throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marciano lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garcia's sensitive parts.
Garcia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Marciano blocks a jab.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
Garcia lands a head kick!
Garcia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Marciano throws a sloppy head kick and Garcia moves out of range easily.
Marciano does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marciano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marciano lands a jab to the head.
Marciano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Garcia.
Marciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rocky Marciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ramsey Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcia 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramsey Garcia!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tobias Jacoboni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacoboni has chosen Enter the Sandman as his entrance music. Tobias Jacoboni is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Thomas
vs
Jacoboni

180 cm
27
182 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

186 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tobias Jacoboni!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacoboni is looking to clinch.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jacoboni as he jumps to the side.

Thomas closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jacoboni's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacoboni keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas postures up in Jacoboni's guard and throws a big left but Jacoboni blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thomas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jacoboni works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jacoboni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacoboni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Jacoboni controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
Jacoboni working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Thomas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacoboni's head.

Thomas gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacoboni sprawls well. Jacoboni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Thomas takes one on the button.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Thomas dives in and grabs Jacoboni's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jacoboni pushes down on Thomas's head and hops out.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Jacoboni shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Jacoboni circles away easily
and Jacoboni counters with a nice body shot.
Jacoboni with a jab.

Thomas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jacoboni to the ground. Thomas is now in Jacoboni's guard.
Jacoboni really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jacoboni avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jacoboni working a defensive guard here.
Jacoboni might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Thomas kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jacoboni wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
Jacoboni looking to control.

Tobias Jacoboni has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jacoboni punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Jacoboni cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacoboni lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacoboni lands with a hook. Thomas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jacoboni lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas takes one on the button.
Jacoboni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jacoboni tests Thomas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jacoboni lands a right hook to the body.
Jacoboni jabs Thomas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thomas looks to clinch
and Jacoboni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jacoboni getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jacoboni sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Jacoboni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas checks the leg kick.
Jacoboni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacoboni pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Thomas back to the cage. Jacoboni follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jacoboni closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thomas tries for a takedown but Jacoboni circles away easily
and Jacoboni counters with a nice body shot.
Jacoboni throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Jacoboni lands the left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacoboni misses with a low kick.
Thomas darts in trying to clinch
and Jacoboni counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Jacoboni dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Thomas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jacoboni makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jacoboni counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Jacoboni.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacoboni displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thomas.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Jacoboni saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Jacoboni had a free shot at his head there.
Nice uppercut there from Jacoboni.
Good exchange - Jacoboni coming out on top.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jacoboni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Jacoboni.

It looks like Chris Thomas has been cut.
Thomas moves forwards but Jacoboni connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jacoboni, as that shot connected.
Jacoboni cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A left lands for Jacoboni.
Chris Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jacoboni catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd cheers as Jacoboni lands an impressive looking overhand right. Thomas doesn't seem phased though.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jacoboni to score with a decent uppercut.
Thomas wants to clinch but Jacoboni slips to the side
and Jacoboni counters with a left to the body.
Chris Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacoboni works the jab nicely.
Jacoboni lands a jab to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Jacoboni - just one landing.
Thomas throws a chopping leg kick but Jacoboni manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacoboni looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jacoboni scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jab, jab by Jacoboni - just one landing.
Jacoboni lands with an overhand left.
Jacoboni lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Jacoboni connects with a right hand. Thomas shakes it off.
Jacoboni lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas checks a leg kick nicely.
Jacoboni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jacoboni lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacoboni scores with a body shot.
Jacoboni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thomas under the eye.
Jacoboni connects with a looping right hand.
Jacoboni fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jacoboni scores with a jab.
Jacoboni throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas takes one on the button.
Jacoboni lands the left hand.
Jacoboni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jacoboni.
Jacoboni connects with a looping right hand.
Jacoboni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tobias Jacoboni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas blocks a leg kick.
Jacoboni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacoboni misses with a low kick.
Jacoboni feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jacoboni stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacoboni wants it to stay on the feet.
Jacoboni fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jacoboni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jacoboni lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand.
Nice cross by Jacoboni.
A jab lands there for Jacoboni.
Jacoboni punishes Thomas's body with a nice straight punch.
Jacoboni scores with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jacoboni cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jacoboni connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - Jacoboni had a free shot at his head there.
Jacoboni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Jacoboni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Chris Thomas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jacoboni connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jacoboni scores with a jab.
Thomas tries to clinch
and Jacoboni counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas wants to clinch but Jacoboni slips to the side
and Jacoboni counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas walks into a jab.

Thomas is rocked!
Jacoboni works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Jacoboni lands with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jacoboni cracks Thomas with a good jab.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jacoboni with a nice cross.
Jacoboni cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jacoboni lands a head shot.

Thomas scores with a takedown into Jacoboni's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacoboni seems keen to control Thomas's posture.
Thomas seems to have got his legs back now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jacoboni is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Tobias Jacoboni has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Jacoboni circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas moves to clinch but Jacoboni breaks away
and Jacoboni counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Jacoboni moves into range and clinches up with Thomas.
Jacoboni lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacoboni stops a takedown attempt from Thomas.
Tobias Jacoboni is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to score a body lock takedown but Jacoboni shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas wants a takedown.
Thomas wants a takedown but no success here.
Jacoboni has Thomas pushed against the cage.
Jacoboni lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jacoboni is trying to push Thomas away but Thomas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jacoboni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Thomas looking for a takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Jacoboni.
Jacoboni tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position.
Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jacoboni avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacoboni tries to break free but Thomas pushes him back against the cage.
Thomas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jacoboni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jacoboni is looking to clinch.
Thomas takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Jacoboni. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Jacoboni scores with a jab.
Jacoboni lands a slapping body shot.
Thomas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Jacoboni takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jacoboni cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chris Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A cross from Jacoboni lands.
Jacoboni bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jacoboni scores with a hook.
A left lands for Jacoboni.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jacoboni darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jacoboni takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jacoboni!
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacoboni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jacoboni to score with a decent uppercut.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacoboni connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thomas. Thomas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Jacoboni comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jacoboni 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Jacoboni!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romy Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oitink Itch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Romy Diaz has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Diaz
vs
Itch

187 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

177 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Romy Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oitink Itch!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Diaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Itch misses with a wild body shot.
Itch moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Itch moved out of range.
Itch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Diaz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Itch to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Itch wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Itch controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Oitink Itch was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Itch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diaz defends it nicely.
Diaz lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diaz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Itch. Itch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Diaz scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Oitink Itch has been cut.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Diaz misses with a straight right.
Itch throws an overhand right that lands on Diaz's shoulder, as Diaz tries to avoid the shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz thuds a left hand into Itch's body.
Diaz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A left lands for Diaz.
Itch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Itch moves away and avoids it.
Diaz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diaz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diaz is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diaz punishes Itch's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz misses with a hook

and Itch counters with a shoot takedown. Diaz fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itch passes Diaz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Itch trying to control from half guard but Diaz is working away.
Itch passes to side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itch taking a breather here.
Diaz pushes Itch away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Itch gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Itch taking a breather here.
Diaz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Diaz tries to get out of the position.
Diaz is trying to buck Itch off.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Oitink Itch wasn't active enough on the ground.
Diaz motions for Itch to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
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 Romy Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oitink Itch's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Itch momentarily.
Itch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Itch slips under a jab.
Itch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Itch looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Diaz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Diaz misses with a hook

and Itch counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
Itch controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Itch is looking to work his way around to Diaz's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diaz is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Itch has taken his back!
Itch controlling from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Itch trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itch might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Diaz kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Oitink Itch was stalling too much, according to the referee.
No luck for Itch with that takedown attempt.
Itch walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Itch ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Itch takes one to the chin there.
Itch moves out of range of the strikes.
Itch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diaz.
Itch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice jab there from Diaz.
Romy Diaz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diaz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Itch momentarily.
Itch moves forwards but Diaz connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Itch takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Diaz throws a good cross that connects.
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 Romy Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Oitink Itch's cut.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Diaz misses with a body shot.
Romy Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Itch's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Itch misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz leaves Itch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz throws a right hand that misses
and Itch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Itch saw that one coming.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz misses with a wild body shot.
Itch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Diaz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Itch takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Itch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Itch looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz misses with an uppercut
and Itch counters with a nice uppercut.
Itch swings for the body but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diaz lands a jab to the head.
Itch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diaz.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Itch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Diaz thinking.
Itch slips a jab from Diaz.
Itch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diaz rather than just go for the knockout.
Itch ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Jab, jab by Diaz - just one landing.
Diaz works over Itch's head and body with a nice combination.
Diaz scores with a crisp jab that stopped Itch in his tracks.
Diaz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Diaz jabs Itch right on the nose. Itch blinks but takes it well.
Itch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Diaz scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itch gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Romy Diaz is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Itch.
Good exchange - Diaz coming out on top.
Diaz throws a shot from downtown. Itch moves away and avoids it.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz throws a leg kick

and Itch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Itch trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Itch prevents Diaz from standing back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

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.
Itch ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz lands a nice looking body shot.
Itch walks into a left hand.
Diaz throws a hook but Itch avoids it easily.
Good work by Itch as he checks the leg kick.
Diaz thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut lands for Diaz. That snapped Itch's head back.
Diaz lands a jab.
Diaz scores with a nice strike.
Itch slips under a jab.
Diaz misses with an uppercut. Itch saw that one coming.
Itch takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oitink Itch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Itch back to the cage. Diaz follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Diaz misses with a straight left.
A big left from Itch misses.
Itch misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Diaz leaves Itch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Romy Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oitink Itch.
Diaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Itch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Itch's head.
Itch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Itch ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Itch on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Itch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Diaz sprawls well. Diaz wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Itch gets slowly back to his feet.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romy Diaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diaz, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romy Diaz!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

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

Salace
vs
Bato

180 cm
25
190 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

192 cm
20
274 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cecil Salace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Popoy Bato!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bato is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Salace's half guard.
Salace on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Salace tries to get out of the position.
Bato prevents Salace from improving his position.
Salace is refusing to be controlled, as Bato sits in half guard.
Salace is trying to stand up here but Bato is controlling him well.
Salace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bato missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Salace gets back to full guard.

Bato has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Salace to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bato is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Salace pulls down on the head and he's put Bato to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cecil Salace!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bad Azz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Scalante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Azz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Like a G6. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Azz
vs
Scalante

180 cm
21
215 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

188 cm
27
185 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

[BTF] Born to Fight

[BTF] Born to Fight
GMMA Supplements 160

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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bad Azz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Scalante!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Azz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scalante counters with a left to the body.
Azz shoots in for a takedown but Scalante shows good takedown defense.
Azz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Scalante defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Azz.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bad Azz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Azz tries for a takedown but Scalante sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scalante ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Azz is breathing heavily.
Azz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Bad Azz has been cut.
Scalante jabs Azz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bad Azz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Azz shoots for a takedown but Scalante saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scalante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scalante looks to land a combination. Azz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Azz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scalante lands a nice shot that snaps Azz's head back.
Scalante closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Azz shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab, jab by Scalante - just one landing.
Scalante feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Azzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Scalante lands with a nice body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Scalante.
Scalante lands a body shot.
Azz walks into a straight right hand from Scalante.
Azz needs to keep his hands up - Scalante had a free shot at his head there.
Scalante digs a good hook to Azz's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scalante lands with a hook. Azz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scalante connects with a superb combination that knocks Azz out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Scalante before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Azz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rocky Scalante!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Likienstine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Likienstine has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Eddie Alvarez's chin.

Alvarez
vs
Likienstine

178 cm
26
220 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
270 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin

Garra Suplementos (EnergyQ150 10$)

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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Likienstine!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Likienstine tries to clinch up

and Alvarez counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Likienstine's guard now.
Likienstine wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Alvarez is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Likienstine is trying to control but Alvarez passes into side control!

Likienstine is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Alvarez's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Alvarez! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Likienstine has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eddie Alvarez!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bali Mo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dylan McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Dylan McQueen enters the cage!

Mo
vs
McQueen

175 cm
25
205 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

225 cm
26
300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

Hellbent, Inc.™

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 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bali Mo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dylan McQueen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen looks to land a combination but Mo avoids it well.
McQueen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mo circles away quickly and effectively.

Mo drives through with a takedown into McQueen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Mo 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.
Mo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mo advances position into side control!

Mo is working to tighten is grip on McQueen's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. McQueen has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mo is really squeezing tight and eventually McQueen passes out! Mo breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bali Mo!