Elite 15 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Brimlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Kingsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Brimlock
vs
Kingsley

185 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kingsley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brimlock but Brimlock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice takedown defense from Brimlock. No joy for Kingsley on that attempt.
Kingsley shoots in and drives through. Brimlock sprawls well.
Adrian Brimlock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Kingsley.
Brimlock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kingsley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brimlock tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kingsley counters with a three punch combo that has Brimlock backing up. Brimlock nods at Kingsley to acknowledge the strikes.
Brimlock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Kingsley drives through with a takedown into Brimlock's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brimlock looking to control.
Brimlock can't keep his opponent in guard - Kingsley advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Kingsley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brimlock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kingsley on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Brimlock is defending against the submission attempts here by Kingsley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brimlock tries to roll over but Kingsley keeps him under control.
Brimlock throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kingsley blocks the strikes from Brimlock.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Kingsley!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar comes to the cage accompanied by Soulfly - Plata O Plomo. Pablo Escobar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Escobar
vs
Jordan

180 cm
18
175 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

165 cm
19
170 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue 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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hugh Jordan!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan misses with a series of wild punches.
Jordan fails to land with a series of punches.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body. Jordan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A lazy left from Escobar finds it's target.
Escobar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Escobar connects with a body shot.
Escobar scores with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Escobar!
Escobar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Escobar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordan.
A combination from Jordan does no damage.
Jordan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Jordan scores with a takedown into Escobar's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Jordan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jordan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Escobar scores with a hook.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Jordan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jordan working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jordan.

Jordan has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jordan misses with a wild combination.
Escobar dodges the punch combination from Jordan.
Escobar jabs at Jordan's body.
Jordan throws a wild body kick that Escobar sees coming a mile off.
Jordan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar avoids the body shot from Jordan.
Escobar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown but Escobar shows good takedown defense.
Jordan looks winded!
Escobar keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pablo Escobar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jordan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jordan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jordan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Jordan. Those never looked like landing.
Escobar pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Escobar defends well and Jordan ends up having to push Escobar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Escobar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jordan is keeping busy.
Escobar throws a head punch that misses.
Escobar looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar trying to control the position but instead, Jordan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Escobar into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jordan fails to land.
A short right from Jordan on the inside.
Jordan tries to work over Escobar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan blocks an uppercut.
Jordan can't get the takedown.
Pablo Escobar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Jordan.
Escobar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan wants a takedown but no success here.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Jordan.
Escobar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Escobar misses with the head strike.
Jordan misses with some punches.
Escobar trying to control the position but instead, Jordan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Escobar into the cage.
Escobar has a couple of punches blocked by Jordan.
Escobar lands a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

Jordan manages to break the clinch.
Escobar connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jordan momentarily.
Escobar works over Jordan's head and body with a nice combination.

Jordan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Escobar's half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jordan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Escobar cracks a nice hook into Jordan's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobar tries to clinch there but Jordan circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Escobar. That snapped Jordan's head back.
Escobar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jordan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar circles away.
Jordan misses with the combination.
Escobar lands a slapping body shot.
Escobar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jordan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Escobar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jordan misses with a two punch combination.
Escobar scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Escobar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Escobar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Escobar scores with a hook to the body. Jordan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Hugh Jordan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Escobar moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Escobar works the jab nicely.
Jordan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jordan thows a body shot but no joy.
Jordan misses with a two punch combination.
Escobar lands with a right hand.

Jordan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Escobar was covering up waiting for the punch and Jordan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jordan won't allow Escobar to sweep him here.

Jordan stands and steps away. Escobar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pablo Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordan misses with a head kick.
Jordan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Escobar's head.
Jordan is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan misses with a few strikes there.
Escobar catches Jordan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jordan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobar.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Escobar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jordan eats them both and turns towards Escobar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Escobar wants to clinch.
Escobar scores with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Jordan misses.
Escobar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Escobar jabs Jordan right on the nose. Jordan blinks but takes it well.
Hugh Jordan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Escobar.
Jordan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Escobar works over Jordan's head and body with a nice combination.
Jordan has a takedown stuffed.
Jordan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Escobar cracks a nice hook into Jordan's ribs.
Jordan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Escobar thuds his right hand into Jordan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Escobar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar lands with a hook. Jordan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jordan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Escobar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Escobar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jordan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Escobar stuffs the takedown attempt from Jordan. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet.
Escobar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jordan under the eye.
Escobar scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar connects with the punch.
Jordan blocks a leg kick.
Escobar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jordans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobar swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jordan.
Escobar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobar's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Escobar duly obliges.
A combination from Jordan does no damage.
Jordan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Escobar is trying to stand back up but Jordan is controlling him
Jordan controlling the action here.

Jordan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Escobar to stand up.
Jordan is looking to clinch.
Escobar paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

Jordan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jordan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Escobar is not content to let Jordan control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jordan stands up.
Jordan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jordan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Escobar lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugh Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Escobar wants to clinch up but Jordan keeps it at a distance.

Jordan 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.
Jordan throws a big elbow that misses.
Jordan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jordan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Escobar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jordan controls the pace.

Jordan stands and steps away. Escobar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Escobar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Escobar throws a shot to the body.
Pablo Escobar is winning the standup battle so far.
Jordan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jordan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Jordan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar tries to buck Jordan off but Jordan is having none of it.

Jordan decides to stand back up. Jordan steps back and let's Escobar get back to his feet.
Jordan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escobar lands a jab-cross combination.
Jordan swinging wildly here.
Jordan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escobar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escobar throws a good cross that connects.
Nice uppercut lands for Escobar. That snapped Jordan's head back.

Jordan shoots in and gets a takedown into Escobar's guard.

Jordan stands up and waves to Escobar to follow him.
Jordan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Escobar circles away.
Escobar throws a shot to the body.

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 fight stays on the outside here - Jordan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Escobar scores with a three punch combo!
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobar.
Escobar digs a good body shot into Jordan's ribs.

Jordan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Escobar's guard.
Escobar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Jordan stands and steps away. Escobar gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Jordan clinches up with Escobar and pushes him back against the cage.
Escobar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan tries to break free but Escobar pushes him back against the cage.
Jordan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jordan tries a body shot but Escobar blocks it.
Escobar trying to stall but Jordan improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries to throw a body punch but Jordan avoids it by throwing Escobar back against the cage.

Jordan breaks from the clinch.
Jordan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Escobar scores with a one two! Jordan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Jordan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jordan lands in his opponent's guard.

Jordan stands up from Escobar's guard - Jordan perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pablo Escobar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Escobar lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jordan backs up against the cage.
Escobar scores with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar digs a good body shot into Jordan's ribs.
Escobar fails to land with a series of punches.
Escobar slips a jab and a cross from Jordan.

Jordan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Escobar is trying to defend but Jordan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordan controlling the action here.
Escobar is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Jordan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hugh Jordan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jordan misses with a two punch combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugh Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jordan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugh Jordan!
A victorious Hugh Jordan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Pablo Escobar was interviewed post fight and said 'Nunca cometo o mesmo erro, pode apostar! Bola pra Frente!'.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Irvin Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kongsak Rajanont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ross's entrance music is Harlem Shake. A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Ross
vs
Rajanont

187 cm
19
195 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

173 cm
26
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Irvin Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kongsak Rajanont!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rajanont gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ross is trying to drag Rajanont to the mat but Rajanont just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rajanont throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosss head.
Ross is looking to take this one to the mat.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rajanont creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Rajanont's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irvin Ross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rajanont keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rajanont is fending him off so far but Ross persists. Nope, Rajanont circles away and we're back to standing.

Rajanont clinches with his opponent.
Rajanont lands a shoulder strike.
Ross goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rajanont prevents it.
A short right from Rajanont on the inside.
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!
Rajanont pushes Ross back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rajanont scores with a hook to the body.
Ross is breathing heavily.
Rajanont works on Ross's body with a couple of short punches.
Ross is working for takedown but Rajanont is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rajanont stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajanont gets underhooks to prevent Ross's takedown attempt.
Ross is trying to break free.
Rajanont lands with a short shot to the head.
Rajanont throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rosss head.
A shot in the inside from Rajanont.
Rajanont lands a body punch.

Rajanont breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rajanont throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rajanont feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Ross collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kongsak Rajanont!
An out of breath Kongsak Rajanont thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
96%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phreak Nakkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sao Marcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nakkan comes into the arena with Voodoo blaring out of the sound system. Sao Marcos is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Nakkan
vs
Marcos

200 cm
24
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
19
155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Phreak Nakkan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sao Marcos!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marcos misses with a two punch combination.

Marcos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Marcos lands in his opponent's guard.
Nakkan is trying to keep Marcos in close.
Marcos wants to get up but he can't break Nakkan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marcos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marcos throwing strikes from guard but Nakkan blocks nicely.
Nakkan trying to keep a closed guard but Marcos is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakkan keeping full guard, as Marcos tries to pass.

Nakkan has his feet on Marcos's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Marcos scores with a shot to the body.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown but Nakkan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marcos swinging wildly here.
Nakkan lands a high kick!
Nakkan dodges the punch combination from Marcos.

Marcos 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nakkan keeping moving, preventing Marcos from controlling successfully.
Nakkan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Nakkan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marcos defends well.
Marcos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcos trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Nakkan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nakkan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marcos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nakkan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nakkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marcos is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Marcos chips away with some ground and pound.
Nakkan working a defensive guard here.
Marcos trying to control but Nakkan is working from the bottom.
Marcos prevents Nakkan from getting back to his feet.
Nakkan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

Marcos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nakkan is breathing heavily.
Marcos works over Nakkan with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos wants to control from the top but Nakkan keeps moving.
Marcos landing with the ground and pound.
Nakkan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marcos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Marcos connects with a couple of short punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marcos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marcos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nakkan wants to sweep here but Marcos controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nakkan shoots in looking for a takedown. Marcos tries to sprawl out of it but Nakkan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marcos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Nakkan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marcos sprawls well initially but Nakkan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marcos felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Marcos is trying to stand up here but Nakkan is controlling him well.
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. Nakkan connects with a nice short shot to Marcos's temple.
Marcos pushes Nakkan off looking to stand but Nakkan dives back in and keeps control.
Marcos is trying to maintain the position but Nakkan is very close to passing his half guard.
Nakkan trying to control from half guard but Marcos is working away.
Marcos trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Nakkan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Nakkan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marcos as he jumps to the side.
Nakkan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marcos fails with a takedown attempt.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nakkan as he jumps to the side.
Marcos misses with a wild combination.
Nakkan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marcos fails with the takedown
and Nakkan counters with a low kick, right behind Marcos 's knee.
Phreak Nakkan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Marcos.
Marcos is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos throws a left and a right that both miss

and Nakkan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marcos's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Nakkan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown but Nakkan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Nakkan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Phreak Nakkan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcos is looking to regain half guard here but Nakkan keeps moving and retains side control.
Marcos tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Marcos gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Marcos is not content to let Nakkan control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakkan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Nakkan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Marcos is looking to improve his position.

Nakkan postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Marcos to stand up.
Marcos connects with a looping right hand.
Marcos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcos takes a swing at Nakkan's ribcage but misses.
Marcos throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Nakkan moves into the clinch.

Nakkan manages to break the clinch.
Marcos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakkan on the side of the head.
Marcos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Nakkan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good exchange - Marcos coming out on top.
Marcos looks to land a combination but Nakkan avoids it well.
Marcos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakkan counters with a series of strikes. Marcos will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakkan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakkan is defended easily by Marcos.
Phreak Nakkan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakkan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phreak Nakkan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nakkan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Marcos gets a clinch.

Nakkan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Marcos tries to clinch but Nakkan moves out of range.
Marcos lands with a shot to the body.
Marcos throws a one two combo.
Marcos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nakkan as he avoids it easily.
Marcos leaves Nakkan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marcos shoots in but Nakkan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nakkan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marcos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marcos with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakkan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marcos is fending him off so far but Nakkan persists. Nope, Marcos circles away and we're back to standing.
Marcos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Marcos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nakkan tries to avoid it but Marcos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nakkan to the ground. Nakkan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Phreak Nakkan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sao Marcos.
Marcos closes the distance but Nakkan moves to the side

and Nakkan counters with a takedown into side control.
Marcos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nakkan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Marcos wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcos striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Nakkan throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcos is not content to let Nakkan control the position.
Marcos wants to get back to his feet.
Nakkan is looking to take a break and control but Marcos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Nakkan swings around for an armbar but Marcos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Nakkan's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Marcos passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Nakkan wants to control but Marcos postures up.
Marcos is looking to take a break and control but Nakkan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nakkan struggling a bit here.

Marcos stands up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakkan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Marcos wants to clinch up but Nakkan keeps it at a distance.

Nakkan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Marcos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Marcos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nakkan trying to control from the bottom.

Marcos seems to be working for a kimura but Nakkan defends the submission attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marcos trying to pass the guard but Nakkan defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sao Marcos.
I think Marcos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmo Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bongi Khumalo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Day's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pitbull - Hotel Room Service. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Day
vs
Khumalo

186 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
21
200 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cosmo Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bongi Khumalo!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Khumalo takes one on the button.
Khumalo avoids the head kick by Day.

Day closes the distance and pushes Khumalo back into the cage.

Khumalo pulls guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Khumalo is working an open guard so Day takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Khumalo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Day is out of range and Khumalo settles back down.
Day tries to clinch up but Khumalo circles away and keeps his distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Day's jab looks to have found its range, popping Khumalo under the eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Khumalo.
Day shoots in looking for a takedown but Khumalo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Day's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Day is looking to clinch.
Day throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Khumalo counters with a low kick, right behind Day 's knee.

Day closes the distance and clinches.
Day is pressed up against the cage. Khumalo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Day down to the mat. Day avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khumalo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Day.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Day scores with a nice strike.
Khumalo misses with a body shot.
Day is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Day throws a right hand that Khumalo ducks under and follows up with a left that Khumalo also avoids with ease.
Khumalo connects with a solid leg kick.
Day is breathing heavily.
Khumalo lands a glancing blow to the side of Day's head.
Good leg kick by Khumalo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Khumalo.
Khumalo connects with a leg kick. Day looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Khumalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Day looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Day takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Khumalo lands a leg kick that knocks Day off balance momentarily.
Day switches off momentarily and Khumalo cracks him with a monster right hand! Day topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Khumalo dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Khumalo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bongi Khumalo!
A victorious Bongi Khumalo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Van Der Varrt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Terbaik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terbaik has chosen I Want to Conquer the World - Bad Religion as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Van Der Varrt
vs
Terbaik

180 cm
18
180 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
26
186 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Wilson's Pharmaceuticals

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom Van Der Varrt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yang Terbaik!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Varrt looks to land a combination but Terbaik avoids it well.
Van Der Varrt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Terbaik defends well and Van Der Varrt ends up having to push Terbaik into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Terbaik breaks from the clinch.

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

Van Der Varrt is rocked!

It looks like Tom Van Der Varrt has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Van Der Varrt.
Oh Van Der Varrt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tom Van Der Varrt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terbaik dips to his left and cracks Van Der Varrt with an uppercut!
Van Der Varrt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Terbaik swivels and escapes.

Terbaik cracks Van Der Varrt with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Terbaik has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Van Der Varrt to stand back up!

Van Der Varrt pushes Terbaik up against the cage in a clinch.
Terbaik pushes off an throws an elbow but Van Der Varrt leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Van Der Varrt is trying to force a seperation but Terbaik has the dominant position.
Terbaik looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Terbaik is stalling here.
Van Der Varrt avoids a wild elbow strike from Terbaik.
Van Der Varrt seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Der Varrt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Terbaik.
Terbaik throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Der Varrts head.
Van Der Varrt misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Terbaik.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Terbaik avoiding damage as Van Der Varrt throws knees to the body.
Terbaik avoiding damage as Van Der Varrt throws knees to the body.
Terbaik is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are getting on Terbaik's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Van Der Varrt looking to throw knees to the head but Terbaik is blocking nicely.
Van Der Varrt missing with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Terbaik scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Van Der Varrt throws an elbow but misses.
Terbaik scores with a shot to the side of Van Der Varrt's head.
Terbaik is trying to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Terbaik throws a head punch that misses.

Terbaik manages to break the clinch.

Terbaik cracks Van Der Varrt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Van Der Varrt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Terbaik finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terbaik ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terbaik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Der Varrt is holding his hands too far apart here. Terbaik throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Van Der Varrt is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yang Terbaik!
Yang Terbaik made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I am the best, the greatest, there's no one better. No one can beat me. I'm unstoppable, undeniable, indescribable. I will rip any man put in front of me to pieces - mind and body. Anyone who dares to stand in front of me is in for the beating of a lifetime.'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hank Redford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Finkelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Redford
vs
Finkelton

175 cm
19
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

174 cm
19
161 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hank Redford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bart Finkelton!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redford drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Finkelton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Redford fails with the takedown
and Finkelton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finkelton works over Redford's head and body with a nice combination.
Redford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Finkelton sprawls well. Finkelton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Redford gets slowly back to his feet.
Finkelton's coach down at The Pit was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Finkelton's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finkelton!
Redford moves forwards but Finkelton connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Redford fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Finkelton sprawls well initially but Redford persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Redford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Redford is looking for a kimura here.

Redford seems to be working for a kimura but Finkelton defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Redford prevents Finkelton from improving his position.

Redford is working for a submission of some sort.

Redford seems to be looking for submissions.

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

Redford is looking for a kimura here.
Finkelton is trying to maintain the position but Redford is very close to passing his half guard.
Finkelton is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finkelton won't allow Redford to pass to mount.
Finkelton wants to get back to full guard.

Redford is looking for a kimura here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

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

Redford looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Finkelton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finkelton wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Redford is working for a kimura but Finkelton is defending it quite comfortably.

Redford is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Finkelton is trying to get back to full guard.

Redford is trying to work for a kimura but Finkelton is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finkelton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Redford is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Finkelton sees it coming and defends easily.
Finkelton tries to roll over but Redford keeps him under control.

Redford is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finkelton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Redford.
Finkelton is looking to escape.
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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Finkelton tries to get to full guard but Redford has control of the leg.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hank Redford!
Hank Redford seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Ablett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Bluth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Ablett
vs
Bluth

182 cm
25
185 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
192 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gary Ablett!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buster Bluth!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bluth is looking to clinch but Ablett is avoiding it.
Ablett definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ablett takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buster Bluth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Bluth.
Bluth throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Ablett counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bluth!
Ablett controlling from side mount.
Ablett working the ground and pound but Bluth is defending the strikes.
Ablett working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bluth prevents Ablett from improving position.
Ablett throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ablett lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ablett lands a nice forearm strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bluth tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ablett remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Bluth is not content to let Ablett control the position.
Ablett fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ablett lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ablett has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ablett has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bluth!
Ablett working Bluth over with strikes here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ablett landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ablett with the ground and pound from mount.
Ablett raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ablett looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ablett in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ablett controlling from the full mount.
Ablett working Bluth over with strikes here.
Bluth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ablett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ablett unloading with bombs!
Ablett controlling his opponent.
The referee warns Bluth that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ablett lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Ablett.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Ablett is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Ablett extends the arm and Bluth is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Ablett!
Gary Ablett retains his middleweight title!
Gary Ablett thanked the fans post fight for their support.