MMAFC 11: Gill vs. Martial PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bj Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Sieve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Evans kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pride FC. On his way into the cage it seems that Bj Evans has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Bj Evans seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Evans
vs
Sieve

183 cm
20
130 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

160 cm
22
134 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bj Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Sieve!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans misses with a head kick.
Sieve shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Evans gets caught flat footed, as Sieve shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sieve wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Sieve tries to free his leg and advance position but Evans is retaining full guard.
Sieve prevents Evans from getting back to his feet.
Sieve wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.

Sieve has gone for a leg lock! Evans slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sieve's guard.

Sieve has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Evans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sieve working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Evans doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Evans manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sieve keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.
Evans wants to pass the guard but Sieve is keeping the position.

Sieve working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
Evans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Evans sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sieve escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Evans loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Sieve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sieve not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sieve's guard.

Sieve has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Evans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Evans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sieve has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Evans has managed to get both his arms back between Sieve's legs - danger averted.

Sieve had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans postures up.

Sieve had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Evans defends it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sieve escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Evans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sieve swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sieve not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sieve misses with a takedown
and Evans counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sieve thinking.

Evans darts in and clinches Sieve up against the cage.
Sieve is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Evans prevents the takedown attempt.

Evans breaks the clinch.

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

Sieve is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Evans defends it well.
Evans pushes Sieve off looking to stand but Sieve dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is controlling Sieve's trapped leg to prevent Sieve from advancing to side control.
Evans wants to control but Sieve is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sieve works his way into full mount!
Evans regains half guard.

Sieve is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Evans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sieve.

Sieve is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sieve is working away from the top position though.

Sieve 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.
Evans is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sieve stands up out of the half guard.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Evans tries to land a front kick but Sieve steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sieve shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bj Evans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Sieve.

Evans has managed to clinch.

Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Evans.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a nice looking kick to the body. Sieve takes a step back to recover.
Evans lands a two punch combo.
Sieve shoots in but Evans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Sieve tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Evans swivels and escapes.
Bj Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sieve is breathing heavily.
Sieve moves out of range of the body kick from Evans.
Evans connects with an inside leg kick.
Evans looks to land a right hand but Sieve moved out of range.
No luck for Sieve with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sieve shoots in and drives through. Evans sprawls well.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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 Bj Evans will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sieve shoots for a double leg takedown but Evans sprawls well. He's pushed Sieve's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Evans closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sieve to the mat! Sieve manages to get full guard.

Sieve looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Sieve is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Evans is aware though and is defending well.
Sieve keeping moving, preventing Evans from controlling successfully.

Sieve is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Evans wants to control from the top but Sieve keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sieve is trying to keep Evans in close.
Sieve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Sieve pushes a forearm under Evans's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Evans is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cody Sieve!
Cody Sieve seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Jones
vs
Hammer

191 cm
27
265 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

190 cm
27
215 lbs
15 - 13 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

knocKOut Brand Fight Clothing
GMMA Supplements 160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammer cracks Jones with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hammer throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Hammer misses with a double jab

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hammer wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.

Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones prevents Hammer from getting back to his feet.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hammer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hammer wants to stand but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Hammer wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

It looks like Jack Hammer has been cut.
Jones with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones stands up over Hammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jones is working Hammer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones stands up over Hammer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Jones drops back looking for a leg! Hammer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammer manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Hammer's guard.
Hammer is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hammer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jones connects with a couple of short punches.

Hammer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Jack Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hammer lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into range.
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Hammer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hammer misses with a hook

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.

Hammer wriggles free and stands up.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammer.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Hammer shows good takedown defense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to move into range but Hammer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hammer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hammer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hammer stalks Jones and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jones's face. Jones staggers backwards, shaken.
Hammer's corner calls for a 1-2. Hammer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hammer throws a one two combo.
Good exchange - Hammer coming out on top.
Hammer missing with a left hand there. Jones was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones dives in and grabs Hammer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hammer pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evander Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A left and a right from Hammer both land. Nice combination.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Hammer misses with a straight right.
Hammer scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Hammer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammer which made him look bad.
Hammer clobbers Jones with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Hammer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hammer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammer.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hammer.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Hammer had a free shot at his head there.
A big right from Hammer misses.
Hammer lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hammer lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hammer.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Hammer.
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 Evander Jones will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Jones ducks right into an uppercut from Hammer.
Jones slips a jab from Hammer.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hammer tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hammer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Jones takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hammer dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Hammer misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Hammer connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jack Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hammer throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones lands with a nice combination. Hammer backs away looking to recover.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Hammer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Hammer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones shoots in and drives through. Hammer sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hammer.
Hammer connects with a crisp jab.
Jack Hammer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hammer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Hammer.
Hammer dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hammer throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones blocks a jab.
Hammer lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Hammer looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones slips under a jab.
Hammer throws a one two combo.
A swing and a miss from Hammer.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Evander Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammer sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evander Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Hammer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Hammer scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot lands for Hammer.
Hammer throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Hammer is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jones throws a hook but Hammer blocks it.
Hammer throws a big shot that misses.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammer manages to avoid it.
Hammer lands a jab to the head.
A left and a right from Hammer both land. Nice combination.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Hammer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hammer avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
Hammer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammer works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Hammer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hammer lands a nice shot that snaps Jones's head back.
Jab by Hammer.
Hammer throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Hammer jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Hammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Hammer stuffs the takedown.
Hammer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jones backs up against the cage.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice uppercut there from Hammer.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jones staying out of range there.
A combination from Hammer does no damage.
Hammer staying out of range there.
Hammer throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammer connects with a right hand. Jones shakes it off.
Hammer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hammer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Some wild striking there from Hammer.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hammer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Hammer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Hammer.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evander Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammer scores with a nice strike.
Hammer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
A jab from Hammer finds it's way through Jones's defenses.
Hammer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hammer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch combination from Hammer misses.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammer scores with a jab.
Hammer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hammer thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hammer closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Hammer.
Hammer lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Hammer staying out of range there.
Hammer misses with a wild combination.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammer lands with a hook. Jones tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hammer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Jones moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
Hammer stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hammer has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hammer!

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97%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eleomar Cabbat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kunta Kinte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Cabbat
vs
Kinte

178 cm
29
185 lbs
14 - 4 - 0

185 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
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 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eleomar Cabbat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kunta Kinte!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cabbat lands a nice hook to Kinte's body. Kinte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cabbat throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kinte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kinte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kinte has his takedown stuffed

and Cabbat counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kinte's guard now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Kinte looking for a guillotine here but Cabbat defends easily.
Cabbat slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Kinte is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cabbat defends well.
Cabbat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinte keeping full guard, as Cabbat tries to pass.
Cabbat's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Eleomar Cabbat just wasn't active enough.
Kinte throws a poor cross that misses

and Cabbat counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kinte!
Kinte is trying to reverse the position but instead Cabbat has taken his back - oops!
Kinte manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cabbat's guard. Nice work there by Kinte.
Kinte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinte trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabbat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cabbat pulls Kinte in close to prevent any damage.

Kinte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kinte trying to control but Cabbat is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabbat utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Kinte avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabbat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cabbat controls Kinte momentarily but Kinte frees himself.
Kinte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kinte missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cabbat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kinte.
Kinte trying to control but Cabbat is working from the bottom.

Cabbat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinte throwing strikes from guard but Cabbat blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinte trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kinte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cabbat keeping full guard, as Kinte tries to pass.

Kinte throws a sloppy strike and Cabbat has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Kinte is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Cabbat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eleomar Cabbat!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Read Coach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maansiirtokone has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Read Coach has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Coach
vs
Donatello Maansiirtokone

191 cm
21
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

182 cm
23
224 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Read Coach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jussi Donatello Maansiirtokone!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maansiirtokone misses with an uppercut.
Coach throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Coach connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Maansiirtokone to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Coach!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Read Coach!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casey Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cullen
vs
Ward

195 cm
20
289 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
249 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Cullen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Ward!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward throws a hook to the side of Cullen's head but Cullen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Ward darts in and clinches Cullen up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Cullen.

It looks like Mickey Ward has been cut.
Cullen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cullen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ward takes an elbow to the temple.
Cullen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ward blocks it with crossed arms.
Ward throws a head punch that misses.
Ward is trying to push Cullen away but Cullen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ward is trying to break the clinch but Cullen has him pressed against the cage.
Cullen lands an elbow inside.
Ward wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cullen lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cullen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cullen lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Cullen.
Cullen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ward wants to get back to striking at distance but Cullen won't allow it.
Cullen has Ward pressed against the cage, preventing Ward from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cullen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ward tries to break the clinch but Cullen is controlling the position.
Cullen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cullen lands an elbow inside that Ward shrugs off.

Ward is rocked!

That has opened up Mickey Ward's cut even more.
Ward looks gassed!
Ward blocks an elbow strike.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Cullen finish him?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen lands a good knee to the midsection. Ward won't want to take too many of those.
Cullen lands a nice elbow.
Cullen pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Ward! Cullen unloads with more strikes and Ward sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Casey Cullen!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flipper Gill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonifacio Martial (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Gill
vs
Martial

190 cm
29
215 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

185 cm
30
210 lbs
20 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Flipper Gill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bonifacio Martial!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martial throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gill has a takedown stuffed.

Gill gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Martial manages to break the clinch.
Gill blocks a head kick by Martial.
Gill tries to clinch up.
Martial looks to land a right hand but Gill moved out of range.
Gill throws a looping overhand right but Martial ducks down to avoid it.
Martial throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martial tries to land a front kick but Gill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Martial pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gill scores with a nice strike.
Martial misses with a combination
and Gill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martial scores with a jab to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill shoots in for a takedown but Martial shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martial swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flipper Gill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martial tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gill tries to clinch but Martial is having none of it.
Gill shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Martial sprawls well. Martial wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gill gets slowly back to his feet.
Martial looks to throw the jab but Gill is out of range.
Martial scores with a shot to the body.
Martial misses the shot to the body.
Flipper Gill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martial avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No joy there for Martial, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Martial slaps away a takedown attempt from Gill, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martial defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gill.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martial misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martial throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martial stuffs the takedown.
Gill doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gill shoots in and drives through. Martial sprawls well.
Martial misses with a head kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Gill moves into the clinch successfully.
Gill is trying to push Martial away but Martial has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martial has Gill pressed against the cage.
A short left from Gill.
Gill wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Gill.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Martial escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Martial lands a body shot.
Martial thows a body shot but no joy.
Gill shoots for a takedown but Martial saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Martial pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gill tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Martial swivels and escapes.
Gill shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Martial defends it nicely.
Gill is breathing heavily.
Martial scores with a push kick.
Gill tries to close the distance and clinch but Martial swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Martial throws a shot to the body.
Gill takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gill stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martial.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martial connects with a high kick.
Gill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Martial counters with a good low kick that Gill was not able to check.
Gill avoids the head kick by Martial.
Martial throws a head kick but Gill moves out of range.
Martial lands with a nice body punch.
Martial throws a right and a left that both miss.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gill. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Martial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gill was well out of range. Poor timing from Martial.
Gill shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Martial pinned against the cage. Martial gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Martial lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gill takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bonifacio Martial dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Martial leaves Gill with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gill throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Martial to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Martial.
Martial pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gill misses with a takedown attempt
and Martial counters with an outside leg kick.
Martial throws a series of punches but Gill avoids them all with ease.
Gill blocks a head kick by Martial.
Martial misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gill shoots in for a takedown but Martial shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flipper Gill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martial misses with an uppercut. Gill saw that one coming.
Martial is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gill rather than just go for the knockout.
Martial lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gill tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martial sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gill somewhat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gill closes the distance and clinches up with Martial, looking for a takedown. Gill pushes Martial against the cage but Martial circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Martial tries to avoid it but Gill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Martial to the ground. Martial escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Martial. Gill shrugs it off though.
Gill chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martial can pounce on him.
Martial lands with an uppercut that bounces Gill off the cage and back into range.
Martial lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martial scoring well with a low kick there.
Gill seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Martial shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Gill is backing up but Martial catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Gill covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Martial Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bonifacio Martial!
Bonifacio Martial is the new light heavyweight champion!