Iron Shot 20 - Balestra PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Santan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigo Fernandes could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Erwin Santan's chin.

Fernandes
vs
Santan

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
29
274 lbs
10 - 18 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Fernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Erwin Santan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Felipe Paraventi and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Santan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Santan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Fernandes is looking for a triangle but Santan pushes his legs off easily.
Santan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fernandes is keeping the position for now.
Santan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fernandes's head.
Santan passes Fernandes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santan works his way into side control.
Santan lands a nice forearm strike.
Santan lands some shots froms side control.
Santan lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Fernandes down.
Fernandes prevents Santan from improving position.
Fernandes can't do much from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Santan tries to advance to mount but Fernandes denies him.
Santan scores with punches from side control.
Santan advances to full mount.
Santan landing strikes from the mount.
Santan lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santan lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Fernandes that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Santan postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Fernandes in real trouble here! The ref calls for Fernandes to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erwin Santan!
As Erwin Santan got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Well slap my ass and call me "Sally"!'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
99%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josip Horvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Horvat has chosen Dubioza kolektiv - Kažu as his entrance music. Josip Horvat will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ortiz
vs
Horvat

180 cm
18
169 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

170 cm
18
170 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Josip Horvat!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ortiz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Horvat tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ortiz is in Horvat's guard.

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

Ortiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ortiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

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

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

Ortiz 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.

Ortiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ortiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Ortiz 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.

Ortiz drops back looking for a leg! Horvat is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Horvat manages to kick Ortiz off! Ortiz jumps back into Horvat's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ortiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Horvat is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ortiz 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ortiz is posturing up here but Horvat has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Ortiz tries to roll out but it's too tight and Ortiz has to tap! Slick submission there by Horvat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josip Horvat!
A very excited looking Josip Horvat made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chino Bandito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aaron Andrews has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Andrews
vs
Bandito

173 cm
30
180 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

180 cm
34
159 lbs
25 - 16 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

underground dope

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Aaron Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chino Bandito!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandito fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andrews avoids it really well and circles away.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Andrews.
Andrews moves into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrews wants to take Bandito's back but he can't do it this time.
Andrews thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Andrews tries to control but Bandito wriggling away.
Andrews looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bandito is trying to escape the mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews is trying to take his opponent's back.

Andrews goes for an armbar but Bandito turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bandito.
Andrews throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Andrews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Andrews is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Andrews working for a triangle but Bandito defends it easily.
Bandito preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andrews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandito wants to get up but he can't break Andrews's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Andrews has his hands on Bandito's head, controlling the position.
Bandito postures up.
Andrews is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Aaron Andrews just wasn't active enough.
Bandito tries to clinch there but Andrews circles away.
Andrews scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bandito.
Bandito looks winded!
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!
Andrews shoots for a takedown but Bandito saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews misses with a few strikes there.
Aaron Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Andrews decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Andrews moves into full mount! Bandito won't be happy about that!
Bandito is looking to get to half guard.
Andrews with the ground and pound from mount.
Andrews prevents Bandito from getting the reversal.
Andrews unloading with bombs!
Andrews thowing shots but they're missing.
Andrews working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandito is looking to escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andrews sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Andrews looking to finish with strikes here!
Andrews throws some wild stikes that Bandito manages to avoid easily.
Andrews manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bandito to take his back!

Andrews is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bandito is defending well though. Andrews let's go of the attempt for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandito is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bandito dodges the punch combination from Andrews.
Andrews shoots in and drives through. Bandito sprawls well.
Andrews misses with a series of wild punches.
Andrews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bandito sprawls well. Bandito wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andrews gets slowly back to his feet.
Andrews shoots in looking for a takedown but Bandito manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andrews's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandito shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bandito is breathing heavily.
Bandito swings for the body but Andrews moves out of range.
Bandito tries for a takedown but Andrews sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andrews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Andrews.
Bandito wants to clinch up but Andrews keeps it at a distance.
Andrews misses with a wild combination.
Bandito tries to clinch up.
Andrews misses with a two punch combination.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt - Bandito sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andrews misses with a low kick as Bandito jumps back.
Andrews throws a right and a left that Bandito avoids nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandito misses the shot to the body.
Andrews feints a jab promting Bandito to slip. Andrews then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bandito slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Andrews throws a right hand that Bandito ducks under and follows up with a left that Bandito also avoids with ease.
Bandito with a poor takedown
and Andrews counters with a series of strikes. Bandito will be more careful next time no doubt.
Aaron Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Andrews, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bandito ducks under a wild hook from Andrews.
Andrews throws a right hand that Bandito ducks under and follows up with a left that Bandito also avoids with ease.
Andrews throws a right hand that Bandito ducks under and follows up with a left that Bandito also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Andrews, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrews fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrews throws a left and a right that both miss

and Bandito moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandito stops a takedown attempt from Andrews.
Andrews tries to pull guard but Bandito forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Andrews manages to pull guard.
Andrews looking to control.
Bandito is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Andrews trying to control the position.
Bandito won't allow Andrews to sweep him here.
Bandito working some strikes from top position.
Andrews looking to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Aaron Andrews has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bandito shoots in looking for a takedown. Andrews tries to sprawl out of it but Bandito keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Andrews manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt - Bandito sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Andrews misses with a combination

and Bandito counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bandito.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Bandito stands up and waves to Andrews to follow him.
Bandito slips a jab and a cross from Andrews.
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 Aaron Andrews will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Andrews lands a two punch combo.

Bandito rushes Andrews and presses him up against the cage.
Andrews changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bandito fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aaron Andrews is winning the standup battle so far.
Andrews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Andrews is predictable there

and Bandito counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bandito.
Aaron Andrews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andrews manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Andrews is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Andrews!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Aaron Andrews!
Aaron Andrews decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barry Balls (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barry Balls has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Balls
vs
Gray

203 cm
24
275 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

188 cm
31
280 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Barry Balls!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Gray!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balls misses with a body shot.
Gray has a takedown stuffed.
Balls scores with a nice strike.
Balls scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

It looks like Ben Gray has been cut.
Gray wants to clinch but Balls slips to the side
and Balls counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Balls scores with a shot to the body.
Balls connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gray looks to land a left hand but Balls moved out of range nicely.
Balls shoots in looking for a takedown but Gray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balls's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Balls takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Balls shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gray's guard.
Gray looking to control.
Gray is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Balls has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Gray looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gray trying to keep a closed guard but Balls is proving a slippery customer.
Gray wants to sweep here but Balls controlling him for the moment.
Gray manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balls manages to get himself to full guard.
Gray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Balls is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray wants to control from the top but Balls keeps moving.
Gray has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Balls is proving hard to escape from.
Gray scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gray throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray wants to get up but he can't break Balls's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gray's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gray stopping the sweep attempt from Balls.
Gray controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray trying to control but Balls is working from the bottom.
Gray throwing strikes but missing.
Balls keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Gray wants to stand but Balls has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ben Gray.
Gray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gray wants to clinch up but Balls keeps it at a distance.
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 Barry Balls will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ben Gray's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gray shoots in looking for a takedown but Balls manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gray's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Balls is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Balls lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab from Balls finds it's way through Gray's defenses.

Balls bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gray tries to escape but Balls is in control.
Gray is trying to work for a sweep but Balls has mounted him!
Balls tries to control but Gray wriggling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray is trying desperately to improve position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Balls wants to control the pace but Gray is squirming around nicely.
Balls throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Balls throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balls prevents Gray from getting the reversal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balls throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gray working to try and regain half guard.
Gray bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gray missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Balls will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Balls wants to sweep here but Gray controlling him for the moment.
Gray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls keeping moving, preventing Gray from controlling successfully.
Balls is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gray not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ben Gray wasn't active enough on the ground.
Gray with a poor takedown
and Balls counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Balls clobbers Gray with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barry Balls seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balls connects with the punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Balls scores with a jab. Gray acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Balls manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balls just misses with a punch to the body.
Gray tries to clinch but Balls is having none of it.
Balls is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gray shoots in for a takedown but Balls shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barry Balls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Gray.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balls scores with a decent looking hook.
Balls throws a combination. Gray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gray drops his hands momentarily and Balls takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gray displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Balls.
Balls throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Balls dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ben Gray's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Gray is looking to clinch.
Gray moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Gray throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balls lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Balls bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gray's head backwards.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Balls is defended easily by Gray.
Balls lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gray fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Balls connects with a body shot.
Balls lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Balls thuds his right hand into Gray's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gray moves out of range of the strikes.
Balls misses with a wild body shot.
Balls circles away from the clinch attempt
and Balls cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

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

Gray decides to stand up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gray ducks right into an uppercut from Balls.
Balls throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gray tries to clinch up.
Gray with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Balls to score with a decent uppercut.
Balls avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Balls ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Balls takes a swing at Gray's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gray looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good standup being displayed there by Balls as he connects with a hook.
Balls misses the shot to the body.
Balls with a hook.
Balls shoots in looking for a takedown but Gray manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Balls's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gray takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Barry Balls is winning the standup battle so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balls lands with a right hand.
Balls throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gray misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balls.
Barry Balls is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gray has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gray wants to clinch up but Balls keeps it at a distance.
Gray avoids a punch combination nicely.
Balls swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Gray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Balls throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balls throws the left hand but Gray avoids the punch easily.
Balls scores with a nice head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balls cracks Gray with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gray takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gray doesn't manage to clinch there - Balls circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Balls misses the target.
Gray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balls paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Balls lands a jab.

Gray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Balls manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ben Gray has got the better of the ground game so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gray pushing down on Balls's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Balls showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Balls, 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Balls!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Akira Ishikawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slipo Sliper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ishikawa comes into the arena with mindshift genki sudo blaring out of the sound system. Slipo Sliper will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Ishikawa
vs
Sliper

150 cm
31
147 lbs
27 - 14 - 0

178 cm
22
147 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

[JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition
Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q

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 27 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akira Ishikawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Slipo Sliper!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Ishikawa enables Sliper to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ishikawa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Sliper trying to control but Ishikawa is working from the bottom.
Ishikawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sliper is controlling him.
Ishikawa keeping moving, preventing Sliper from controlling successfully.
Sliper is fighting to break Ishikawa's control of his arms but Ishikawa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ishikawa is trying to control the position but Sliper postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ishikawa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ishikawa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ishikawa swinging wildly here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ishikawa. Sliper shrugs it off though.
Ishikawa misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Sliper. Those never looked like landing.
Sliper has his takedown stuffed
and Ishikawa counters with a head kick. That will keep Sliper thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ishikawa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sliper to the mat! Sliper manages to get full guard.
Ishikawa is working Sliper over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Sliper is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ishikawa is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ishikawa wants to pass the guard but Sliper is keeping the position.
Sliper is trying to control the position but Ishikawa postures up.
Ishikawa passes Sliper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ishikawa is looking to take a break and control but Sliper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sliper tries to get to full guard but Ishikawa has control of the leg.
Ishikawa works his way into full mount!
The referee warns Sliper that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sliper is squirming around, avoiding Ishikawa's attempts to control the action.
Sliper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ishikawa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sliper can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sliper is trying desperately to improve position.
Ishikawa content just to control the position here.
Sliper swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Sliper keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ishikawa scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sliper?
Ishikawa lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sliper hang on?

Sliper is rocked!
Ishikawa controlling from the full mount.
Sliper is still in real trouble! Can Ishikawa finish him?
Ishikawa landing strikes from the mount.
Ishikawa looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Sliper covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Ishikawa!
An out of breath and clearly excited Akira Ishikawa thanked Cold Blooded Kemists ↑ 5x160Q for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Domingo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mamed Chalidow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Domingo comes to the cage accompanied by Jessie J - . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Domingo
vs
Chalidow

178 cm
31
185 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

183 cm
26
185 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Knockout power

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Angelo Domingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mamed Chalidow!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Domingo punishes Chalidow's body with a nice straight punch.
Chalidow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Domingo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chalidow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Domingo.
Domingo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chalidow.
Domingo misses the shot to the body.
Chalidow tries to clinch but Domingo is having none of it.
Domingo misses the shot to the body.
Domingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chalidow manages to avoid it.
Domingo throws a right hand that Chalidow ducks under and follows up with a left that Chalidow also avoids with ease.
Chalidow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Angelo Domingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mamed Chalidow.
A punch combination from Domingo misses.
Domingo takes a swing at Chalidow's ribcage but misses.
Domingo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Domingo.
Angelo Domingo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chalidow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Domingo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chalidow somewhat.
Domingo swings for the body but Chalidow moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chalidow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Domingo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Domingo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chalidow.
Domingo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Domingo throws a body punch but Chalidow moves out of range.
Domingo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chalidow doesn't seem bothered though.
Domingo works Chalidow's body with a nice hook.
Chalidow avoids the body shot from Domingo.
Chalidow looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Domingo is fending him off so far but Chalidow persists. Nope, Domingo circles away and we're back to standing.

Domingo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chalidow keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chalidow is trying to get back to full guard.
Domingo drops an elbow to the side of Chalidow's head.
Chalidow is trying to get back to full guard.
Domingo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Domingo lands a nice short elbow.

Chalidow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Domingo lands strikes from half guard.
Domingo is nestled in close to Chalidow, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Chalidow is rocked!
Domingo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chalidow on the ground.
Chalidow looks winded!
Domingo is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Chalidow is hurt! He's hurt bad - Domingo fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Chalidow from any more punishment! Congratulations to Domingo! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Domingo!
Angelo Domingo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
72%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jared Listen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jared Listen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Listen
vs
Lewis

178 cm
23
195 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

191 cm
23
189 lbs
8 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jared Listen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Listen throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Lewis throws a solid leg kick but Listen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lewis.
Riley Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis tries to move into range but Listen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lewis throws a big shot that misses.
Lewis 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.
Listen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Listen defending well as Lewis loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Jared Listen has been cut.
Lewis connects with the punch.
Listen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lewis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Listen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lewis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Listen.
Listen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lewis connects with a jab.

Listen lands a left and a right that send Lewis crashing to the mat, dazed. Listen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Riley Lewis has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lewis thumps Listen with a low kick.
A left lands for Lewis.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lewis misses.
Listen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lewis lands a nice shot that snaps Listen's head back.
Listen throws a combination that misses
and Lewis counters with a stiff right hand.
Lewis loads up on a big right hand but Listen slips the punch.
Listen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lewis can pounce on him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lewis. Listen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Listen throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Listen throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Listen walks into a jab.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No joy there for Listen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Listen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
Lewis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Listen.
Lewis misses with a hook.
Listen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Listen takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Listen misses.
Listen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Lewis misses with a lunging right hand
and Lewis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
A combination from Listen does no damage.
Listen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Listen lands a jab to the head.
Lewis throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jared Listen dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lewis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Listen manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Lewis.
Lewis swinging wildly here.
Listen swings for the body but Lewis moves out of range.
Listen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jared Listen is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lewis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Listen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lewis lands an overhand right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lewis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lewis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Listen throws a one two combo.

Lewis is rocked!
Listen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lewis throws a right hand that misses
and Listen counters with a left to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Listen throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Listen's head but Listen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Listen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lewis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lewis gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Listen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Listen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lewis.
Lewis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Listen.
Lewis misses with a wild body shot.
Listen cracks Lewis with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Listen misses its intended target.
Listen misses with a double jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a hook. Listen ducked under it nicely.
Lewis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Listen. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Listen lands with a nice body punch.
Listen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Listen throws a series of punches but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis misses with a straight left.
Listen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Listen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Listen slips a jab from Lewis.
Lewis lands a slapping body shot.
Listen throws a nice looking combination but Lewis bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lewis staying out of range there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis lands with a nice body punch.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Listen's head but Listen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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 Jared Listen will probably get the nod.
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!

Lewis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Listen.
Lewis throws a hook but Listen avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Listen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lewis doesn't seem phased though.
Lewis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Listen scores with a sloppy right hand. Lewis should have avoided that one.
A punch combination from Listen misses.
Lewis misses with a body punch
letting Listen counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Listen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lewis.
Lewis connects with a right hand. Listen shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Listen. Those never looked like landing.
Listen throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.
Listen moves out of range of the leg kick from Lewis.
Listen misses with a hook. Lewis ducked under it nicely.
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Listen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Listen misses with a jab to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Riley Lewis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Listen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Listen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Listen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot by Listen.
Lewis is still on wobbly legs! Can Listen finish him?
Listen misses with a hook.
Listen closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Lewis out cold! Lewis corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jared Listen!
A very excited looking Jared Listen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sid Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Griswold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage comes into the arena with the scatman blaring out of the sound system. Griswold has chosen Hooking Up The Lights as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Savage
vs
Griswold

188 cm
35
198 lbs
14 - 16 - 0

180 cm
34
196 lbs
25 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sid Savage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusty Griswold!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Griswold closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Rusty Griswold has been cut.
Griswold has a takedown stuffed.
Savage connects with a right hand. Griswold shakes it off.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Griswold enables Savage to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Griswold manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Griswold trying to strike off his back.
Savage throwing strikes but missing.
Griswold looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Savage stands up over Griswold, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savage slips nicely into half guard.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griswold keeps working.
Savage drops an elbow to the side of Griswold's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Savage tries to pass the half guard into mount. Griswold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Griswold is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Griswold wants to get back to full guard.
Savage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griswold defending well though.
Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Griswold keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Savage is keen to just control but Griswold is a slippery customer.
Savage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griswold's head.
Griswold is trying to maintain the position but Savage is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Griswold taking some punishment here, with Savage in his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griswold wants to improve his position but Savage is controlling well.

Griswold actively working from the bottom here.
Savage missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Griswold tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
Savage working Griswold over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Griswold defending well though.
Savage lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Savage perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Savage wants to pass to mount but Griswold is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griswold's head.
Griswold is looking for a sweep. Savage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Savage slips a nice elbow through Griswold's hands, connecting with Griswold's forehead.
Griswold wants to control but Savage is keeping busy.
Griswold is trying to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Savage connects with a nice short shot to Griswold's temple.
Griswold is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Savage scores with a couple of nice shots.
Savage working Griswold over with strikes.
Savage is looking to take a break and control but Griswold is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griswold tries to roll over but Savage keeps him under control.
Savage is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Savage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Savage wants to take a breather but Griswold is having none of it.
Savage working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Griswold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Savage's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Savage's back!

Griswold is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Savage knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Savage for a finish.

Griswold is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sid Savage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rusty Griswold's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Savage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Griswold doesn't seem bothered though.
Griswold has a takedown stuffed.
Griswold takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Griswold fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Savage avoids it really well and circles away.
Savage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savage slaps away a takedown attempt from Griswold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sid Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rusty Griswold.
Savage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Savage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Griswold looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griswold is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griswold gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Savage gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sid Savage!
Sid Savage retains his middleweight title!
Sid Savage thanked the fans post fight for their support.