IS - Fight Night 4 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Matsuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matheus Lucas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Damian Matsuo's chin.

Lucas
vs
Matsuo

190 cm
18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
182 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Matheus Lucas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Damian Matsuo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas loads up on a big right hand but Matsuo slips the punch.
Lucas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matsuo.
Lucas lands with a straight right. Matsuo didn't see that one coming.

Lucas drops Matsuo with a left right combo! Lucas follows him down to the ground into side control.

Matsuo is rocked!

It looks like Damian Matsuo has been cut.
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!
Lucas wants to control but Matsuo is keeping him busy.
Matsuo is still in real trouble! Can Lucas finish him?
Matsuo seems to have recovered his senses.
Matsuo tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lucas easily slips into full mount!
Matsuo regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas trying to mount his opponent but Matsuo defends it.
Lucas wants to control but Matsuo is keeping him busy.
Lucas is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lucas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matsuo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Matheus Lucas has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lucas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matsuo walks into a jab.
A lazy left from Lucas finds it's target.
Lucas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matsuo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucas throws a jab but it's blocked by Matsuo.
Lucas blocks a head kick by Matsuo.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matsuo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucas drops Matsuo with a big left hand! Matsuo is injured, injured bad! Lucas jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matheus Lucas!
A relieved looking Matheus Lucas thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Cadmea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve McDonald looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Cadmea
vs
McDonald

192 cm
27
207 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Cadmea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McDonald misses with the combination.
Cadmea moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from McDonald.
A left and a right from McDonald both land. Nice combination.
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!
McDonald misses with a double jab
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonald takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McDonald thows a leg kick but Cadmea checks it
and Cadmea counters with a left to the body.
McDonald looks winded!
McDonald misses with a kick to the body.
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cadmea counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples McDonald! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Victor Cadmea!
Victor Cadmea 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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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hong Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Spoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li comes to the cage accompanied by The Mars Volta - . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Li
vs
Spoon

167 cm
30
119 lbs
14 - 14 - 1

180 cm
25
108 lbs
1 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hong Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, James Spoon!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spoon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Spoon misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Spoon.
Li tries to bum rush Spoon with a series of wild strikes but Spoon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spoon shoots in looking for a takedown but Li manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spoon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Spoon tries to clinch up but Li circles away and keeps his distance.

Li moves into the clinch successfully.
Spoon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Li has him pressed against the cage.

Li manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Spoon with that takedown attempt.
Hong Li has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Spoon.
Li defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spoon.
Spoon misses with a takedown attempt - Li sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Li clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Spoon's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Li has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Spoon clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Spoon is in a bad position with Li working for a choke. Spoon manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Li keeping moving, preventing Spoon from controlling successfully.
Spoon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spoon wants to control but Li is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spoon wants to stand but Li has his arm trapped.
Spoon trying to control the action but Li is working from the bottom.
Li stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Li really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Spoon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spoon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Li does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Spoon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Li haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

OK we're going to have a standup here. James Spoon hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A cross from Li lands.

It looks like James Spoon has been cut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Li lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spoon tries to clinch there but Li circles away.
Hong Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Li lands a big head kick that sends Spoon tumbling to the mat! Li takes a step backwards and waves Spoon back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Spoon is rocked!
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!
Spoon glances at the clock... BAM! Li nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Spoon crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Spoon is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hong Li!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Hong Li waved his t-shirt featuring xXx - Voodoo Labs - MONEY LAUNDER's logo in front of the cameras.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
46%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrick McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salomao Trindade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salomao Trindade is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

McGuire
vs
Trindade

170 cm
21
161 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
161 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Patrick McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salomao Trindade!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire thuds a left hand into Trindade's body.

McGuire clinches up against the cage.

McGuire gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Trindade is trying to maintain the position but McGuire is very close to passing his half guard.

Trindade looking for submissions off his back.
McGuire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McGuire is trying to control the action in half guard but Trindade is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Trindade looking for submissions off his back.
Trindade is looking to control McGuire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Trindade avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGuire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire tries to pass to full mount but Trindade defends it.
McGuire is taking a breather. Trindade says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Trindade wants to control but McGuire is keeping busy.
McGuire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
McGuire lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Trindade taking some punishment here, with McGuire in his half guard.
McGuire controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Trindade looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trindade defending well though.
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!

Trindade actively working from the bottom here.
McGuire working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
McGuire passes to full mount!
Trindade wants to control but McGuire is having none of it.
McGuire unloading with bombs!
McGuire prevents Trindade from getting the reversal.
Trindade is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, McGuire cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trindade tries to reverse the position but McGuire maintains control.
Trindade tries to hold on but McGuire pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by McGuire.
McGuire lands with some strikes.
Trindade is in a horrible position here. McGuire smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McGuire loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Trindade scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from McGuire land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. McGuire stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick McGuire!
After the big win, Patrick McGuire made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KAISER Nutrition (160!) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fish Nak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nak has chosen Skillet - Hero ( Undisputed ) as his entrance music. Fish Nak is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Santos
vs
Nak

190 cm
22
174 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
21
170 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fish Nak!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Santos clinches with his opponent.

Santos has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Nak clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Nak is covering up but some of the strikes from Santos are getting through and doing damage.

Nak is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Will Santos go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Santos lands with a hammerfist to the side of Nak's head.
Nak covering up well under a series of strikes from Santos.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Santos is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nak defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Nak's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Santos softening up his opponent with strikes here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nak tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Santos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Santos thowing shots but they're missing.
Nak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santos looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nak regains half guard.

Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nak sees it coming and defends easily.
Nak has hold of Santos's hands but Santos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nak throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Santos lands with a punch from half guard.

Santos is looking for a kimura but Nak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Santos to get the leverage.

Nak actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Santos is trying for a kimura here. Nak looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Santos wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fabio Santos!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chris Mayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayo comes to the cage accompanied by Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever. Williams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Willie Nelson - Whiskey River . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mayo
vs
Williams

170 cm
38
142 lbs
26 - 22 - 0

174 cm
30
143 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 26 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Mayo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Evan Williams!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mayo lands with a shot to the body.
Mayo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A clash of legs there as Mayo blocks the low kick.
Mayo throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Mayo down.
Mayo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mayo checks the leg kick.

Mayo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Williams avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mayo.
Williams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayo wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mayo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mayo trying to control the position but Williams is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo looks up at the clock and then as Williams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Mayo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mayo slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Williams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mayo working the ground and pound.
Mayo working the body and head with strikes.
Mayo is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Williams avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mayo.
Williams takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayo wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayo is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mayo working the ground and pound from side control.
Mayo lands a nice forearm strike.
A lull in the action here.
Mayo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Mayo throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Williams looking for a sweep but Mayo has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Williams wants to control but Mayo is having none of it.
Williams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mayo landing strikes from the mount and Williams is in trouble!
Mayo landing shots from mount.
Mayo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williams hang on?
Mayo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mayo tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Williams wants to control but Mayo is having none of it.
Mayo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Williams?
Mayo with shots to the head and body - Williams looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Williams is desperately trying to improve his position but Mayo has a good base and remains in mount.
Mayo avoids the attempt from Williams to control.
Williams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mayo landing shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to lock up and control but Mayo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

Mayo swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris Mayo!
Chris Mayo made sure to mention his sponsor, Crushed Designs (90% return on laundry service) in his post fight interview.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermodian is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum. Jose Alonso could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Kermodian's chin.

Alonso
vs
Kermodian

188 cm
28
216 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
38
215 lbs
28 - 31 - 2

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jose Alonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Kermodian!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alonso shoots for a double leg takedown but Kermodian sprawls well. He's pushed Alonso's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice sprawl there from Kermodian as Alonso shoots in.

Alonso gets caught flat footed, as Kermodian shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kermodian stopping the sweep attempt from Alonso.
Kermodian trying to control but Alonso is working from the bottom.
Kermodian tries to free his leg and advance position but Alonso is retaining full guard.
Kermodian trying to control but Alonso is working from the bottom.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Mark Kermodian hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Kermodian throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alonso on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Kermodian. No joy for Alonso on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Alonso. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian throws out a powerful jab.
Kermodian moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alonso shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kermodian.
Kermodian tries a head kick but it misses.
Kermodian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kermodian!

Kermodian forces Alonso back against the cage and clinches.
Kermodian manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Kermodian has Alonso pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kermodian pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Alonso tumbling to the mat - Kermodian dives into Alonso's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alonso keeping full guard, as Kermodian tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kermodian trying to control but Alonso is working from the bottom.
Kermodian postures up in Alonso's guard and throws a big left but Alonso blocks it.
Kermodian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kermodian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kermodian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kermodian throws a strike but Alonso rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alonso has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kermodian looking for a sweep. Not yet Kermodian, not yet.
Alonso wants to pass the guard but Kermodian is keeping the position.
Alonso stands and throws Kermodian's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Alonso tries to advance to mount but Kermodian denies him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Alonso tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alonso has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kermodian is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Alonso trying to mount his opponent but Kermodian defends it.
Alonso wants to advance to full mount but Kermodian doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alonso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kermodian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kermodian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alonso's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Kermodian dominated that round.
That's time! Alonso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Alonso tries for a takedown but Kermodian circles away easily
and Kermodian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Kermodian. Beautiful body shot.
Alonso tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kermodian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Alonso somewhat.
Alonso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Alonso fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Alonso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alonso fails with a takedown attempt.

Kermodian decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kermodian prevents Alonso from improving his position.
Alonso taking some punishment here, with Kermodian in his half guard.
Alonso trying to control but Kermodian postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian wants to pass the guard but Alonso is defending well.
Alonso wants to control but Kermodian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mark Kermodian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kermodian trying to mount his opponent but Alonso defends it.
Kermodian performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kermodian sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alonso defending well though.
Kermodian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kermodian digs a good body shot into Alonso's ribs.
Alonso takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Kermodian 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alonso managing to control the position.
Kermodian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kermodian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kermodian trying to control but Alonso is working from the bottom.
Kermodian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kermodian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso keeping moving, preventing Kermodian from controlling successfully.
Kermodian slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kermodian trying to control but Alonso is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Kermodian was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Kermodian gets caught flat footed, as Alonso shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Alonso looking to pass the guard.
Kermodian 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alonso throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kermodian trying to keep a closed guard but Alonso is proving a slippery customer.
Kermodian 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.
Kermodian lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alonso!
Alonso is working to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kermodian content just to control the position here.
Kermodian can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alonso is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Kermodian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Alonso's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Alonso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jose Alonso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kermodian throws a half hearted mid kick.

Kermodian drives through and clinches with Alonso against the cage.
Kermodian lands an elbow inside that Alonso shrugs off.

It looks like Jose Alonso has been cut.
Kermodian misses with a knee strike.
Kermodian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Alonso lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kermodian connects with a knee to the head.
Kermodian just leaning against Alonso, taking a breather.
Alonso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kermodian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kermodian landing knees to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian lands a knee to the head.
Kermodian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kermodian scores with a knee to the head.
Kermodian is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kermodian continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Mark Kermodian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alonso looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Alonso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kermodian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kermodian gets underhooks to prevent Alonso's takedown attempt.
Kermodian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alonso wants a takedown.
Alonso takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alonso tries for a takedown but Kermodian manages to get underhooks.
Alonso is trying to drag Kermodian to the mat but Kermodian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso wants to take the fight to the mat but Kermodian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jose Alonso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kermodian lands a knee to the body.
Alonso is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kermodian gets underhooks to prevent Alonso's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alonso takes an elbow to the temple.
Kermodian effectively controlling the action here.
Alonso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kermodian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alonso is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kermodian is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Kermodian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kermodian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kermodian!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mark Kermodian waved his t-shirt featuring FFN Vegas-Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.

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FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Griswold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griswold's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hooking Up The Lights. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Riley Lewis was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Griswold
vs
Lewis

180 cm
34
196 lbs
25 - 12 - 0

191 cm
24
189 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

Great wrestler
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GRAND Royal Wear

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 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusty Griswold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griswold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lewis is fending him off so far but Griswold persists. Nope, Lewis circles away and we're back to standing.
Griswold blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Lewis misses with a few strikes there.
Griswold shoots in for a double leg but Lewis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griswold misses with a takedown attempt - Lewis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rusty Griswold. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griswold shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lewis counters with a three punch combo that has Griswold backing up. Griswold nods at Lewis to acknowledge the strikes.
Griswold shoots in for a double leg but Lewis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griswold shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lewis as he jumps to the side.
Griswold shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lewis defends it nicely.
Lewis swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Griswold shoots for a takedown but Lewis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rusty Griswold seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Griswold scores with a takedown into Lewis's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Griswold preventing the sweep.

Lewis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lewis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Griswold or not.
Griswold wants to take the fight to the mat but Lewis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lewis is pushing Griswold up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Griswold blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lewis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griswold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Griswold tries to clinch up but Lewis circles away and keeps his distance.
Griswold changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lewis tries to avoid it but Griswold manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lewis to the ground. Lewis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lewis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griswold.
Lewis fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griswold has his takedown stuffed
and Lewis counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Rusty Griswold has been cut.
Griswold looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lewis slaps away a takedown attempt from Griswold, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Griswold walks into a jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Griswold eats them both and turns towards Lewis to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Riley Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griswold dodges the punch combination from Lewis.
Griswold fails with the takedown.
Griswold throws a predictable looking body shot

and Lewis counters with a crisp one two that drops Griswold! Lewis thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Griswold to his feet! Griswold is in big trouble!

Griswold is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Griswold out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Riley Lewis!
A relieved looking Riley Lewis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Kumsaloti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel McDermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kumsaloti
vs
McDermott

194 cm
31
220 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

188 cm
20
185 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Zombie Nutrition - LOD

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Kumsaloti!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel McDermott!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Kumsaloti there.
Kumsaloti throws out a loose jab but McDermott uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDermott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDermott throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kumsaloti's waist but Kumsaloti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDermott off to one side.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kumsaloti.
Kumsaloti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kumsaloti looks to land a left hand but McDermott moved out of range nicely.
McDermott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kumsaloti avoids it really well and circles away.
Good shot there by Kumsaloti.
McDermott throws a hook but Kumsaloti avoids it easily.
McDermott avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kumsaloti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kumsaloti thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDermott slips under a jab from Kumsaloti.
McDermott dives in and grabs Kumsaloti's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kumsaloti pushes down on McDermott's head and hops out.
Manny Kumsaloti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel McDermott.
McDermott tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kumsaloti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDermott somewhat.
Kumsaloti is looking to clinch but McDermott is avoiding it.

McDermott tries to sprawl but Kumsaloti drives through with a takedown into half guard.
McDermott is trying to stand up here but Kumsaloti is controlling him well.
McDermott blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kumsaloti.
McDermott is concentrating on defense, preventing Kumsaloti from advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kumsaloti in particular looking to stall.

Kumsaloti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDermott sees it coming and defends easily.
McDermott is trying to stand back up but Kumsaloti is controlling him
Kumsaloti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McDermott does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kumsaloti trying to mount his opponent but McDermott defends it.
Kumsaloti sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McDermott defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDermott is looking to control Kumsaloti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDermott avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kumsaloti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Kumsaloti is working for a kimura but McDermott is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kumsaloti in particular looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kumsaloti is working away from the top position though.
Kumsaloti content to control rather than advance.
McDermott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kumsaloti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kumsaloti swings for the body but McDermott moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Kumsaloti as McDermott shoots in.

Kumsaloti closes the distance and pushes McDermott back into the cage.
Kumsaloti is pressed up against the cage. McDermott has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kumsaloti down to the mat. Kumsaloti avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott drops his hands momentarily and Kumsaloti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kumsaloti throws out a powerful jab.
McDermott shoots in but no luck this time.

McDermott drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kumsaloti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDermott can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McDermott throwing strikes from guard but Kumsaloti blocks nicely.
McDermott wants to pass the guard but Kumsaloti is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDermott postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McDermott trying to control but Kumsaloti is working from the bottom.

Kumsaloti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McDermott doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McDermott manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Kumsaloti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kumsaloti instigates a clinch.
Kumsaloti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kumsaloti blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kumsaloti makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDermott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kumsaloti is defending well.

McDermott lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kumsaloti controlling the position for now.
Kumsaloti wants to control but McDermott is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDermott trying to control the action but Kumsaloti is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott stops Kumsaloti from getting back to his feet.
Kumsaloti keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Manny Kumsaloti just wasn't active enough.
Kumsaloti throws a jab when McDermott was well out of range.

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

Kumsaloti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDermott pulls his head out easily.
McDermott is keen to just control but Kumsaloti is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kumsaloti looking for submissions off his back.
McDermott is just content to waste time from the top position. Kumsaloti takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Kumsaloti throws his legs up looking for a submission but McDermott uses it to pass to side control.
Kumsaloti is not content to let McDermott control the position.
McDermott is trying to ground and pound but Kumsaloti uses the momentary lack of control by McDermott to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McDermott throwing shots but Kumsaloti is blocking nicely.
McDermott working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kumsaloti's thigh. Kumsaloti counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Kumsaloti working a defensive guard here.
McDermott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kumsaloti is keeping the position for now.
Kumsaloti 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.
Kumsaloti trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McDermott throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kumsaloti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Kumsaloti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDermott wants to control from the top but Kumsaloti keeps moving.

Kumsaloti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDermott preventing the sweep.

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

Kumsaloti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDermott defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kumsaloti manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McDermott trying desperately to get to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Kumsaloti dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kumsaloti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDermott ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manny Kumsaloti is winning the standup battle so far.
Kumsaloti thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDermott throws a shot from downtown. Kumsaloti moves away and avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Kumsaloti as McDermott shoots in.
Kumsaloti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kumsaloti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDermott. Kumsaloti does a little dance to reset his feet.
McDermott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kumsaloti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manny Kumsaloti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel McDermott.
Kumsaloti misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott drops his hands momentarily and Kumsaloti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McDermott misses with a takedown attempt - Kumsaloti sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kumsaloti lands a really nice looking cross but McDermott seems unphased.
Kumsaloti catches McDermott with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kumsaloti, as that shot connected.
Kumsaloti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDermott fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Manny Kumsaloti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McDermott bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McDermott tries to keep at a distance but Kumsaloti has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kumsaloti avoiding damage.
McDermott looking to throw knees to the head but Kumsaloti is blocking nicely.
McDermott throws an elbow that misses.
McDermott creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kumsaloti scores with a shot to the side of McDermott's head.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDermott misses with a lunging right hand
and Kumsaloti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Kumsaloti closes the distance and clinches.

Kumsaloti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McDermott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kumsaloti defends it nicely.
McDermott shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kumsaloti as he avoids it easily.
McDermott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kumsaloti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDermott stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDermott wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti misses with a double jab.

McDermott closes the distance and pushes Kumsaloti back into the cage.
McDermott landing knees to the body.
McDermott wants a takedown but no success here.
McDermott throws a punch but it's blocked by Kumsaloti.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Kumsaloti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDermott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDermott walks into a stiff left hand from Kumsaloti.
Kumsaloti thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kumsaloti fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manny Kumsaloti clearly takes that round.
That's time! Kumsaloti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McDermott walks into a left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDermott.
Kumsaloti throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDermott stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Kumsaloti drops McDermott with a beautiful combination! McDermott stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kumsaloti is looking for the KO!

McDermott is rocked!

It looks like Daniel McDermott has been cut.
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!
Kumsaloti tries to clinch but McDermott moves out of range.
McDermott is still on wobbly legs! Can Kumsaloti finish him?
Kumsaloti throws a combination that misses

and McDermott decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kumsaloti's guard.
McDermott seems to have recovered his senses.
Kumsaloti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McDermott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Kumsaloti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDermott gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDermott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McDermott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Manny Kumsaloti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kumsaloti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kumsaloti keeping full guard, as McDermott tries to pass.

Kumsaloti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDermott defends well.
Kumsaloti manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kumsaloti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDermott is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDermott tries to reverse the position but Kumsaloti maintains control.
Kumsaloti wants to control the pace but McDermott is squirming around nicely.
Kumsaloti throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Kumsaloti can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDermott is looking to escape.

Kumsaloti looking for a guillotine from mount but McDermott is having none of it.
Kumsaloti is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McDermott can do to turn this around?
Kumsaloti trying to control but McDermott is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDermott is trying to escape the mount.
McDermott tries to hold on but Kumsaloti postures up.
McDermott is trying to stand but he's just given Kumsaloti his back.
McDermott is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kumsaloti off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Will Kumsaloti go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kumsaloti misses with a punch to the head.
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!
McDermott is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Kumsaloti patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Kumsaloti misses with punches from the back.
McDermott manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Kumsaloti is now in side control.
Kumsaloti gets to mount! McDermott was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Manny Kumsaloti!
Manny Kumsaloti retains his light heavyweight title!