WFC 2: Smith vs. Nazarov PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bulb Saur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Saur

189 cm
21
183 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
194 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bulb Saur!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saur.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Saur has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Saur shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saur fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Saur shoots in looking for a takedown but Smith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saur's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steven Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bulb Saur.

Saur dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith tries to strike from the bottom.
Saur trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Saur.
Saur is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith wants to control from the top but Saur keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saur can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saur's head.
Smith showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith stands up over Saur, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Saur is rocked!
Smith loads up on a big left hand. Saur felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Smith looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Saur can't hide his disappointment, as Smith celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Smith!
Steven Smith thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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FIGHT
RATING
91%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Spong
vs
Karlsson

172 cm
22
160 lbs
9 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson goes for a double leg but Spong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Spong continues to drive forward.
A short uppercut from Spong.
Spong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Karlsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spong, as that shot connected.
Karlsson closes the distance and clinches up with Spong, looking for a takedown. Karlsson pushes Spong against the cage but Spong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Karlsson does no damage.
Spong throws a shot from downtown. Karlsson moves away and avoids it.
Karlsson fails with the takedown.
Tyrone Spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Karlsson.
Karlsson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Spong works Karlsson's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Oooooh!!! Spong has knocked Karlsson down with a huge combo! Spong steps away and waves a wobbly Karlsson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

Karlsson is rocked!

It looks like Alex Karlsson has been cut.
Karlsson darts in looking for a takedown but Spong gets double underhooks and turns Karlsson into the cage.
Karlsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Spong finish him?

Spong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Spong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karlsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Karlsson seems to have recovered his senses.

Spong has Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Spong managing to block the knees to the body from Karlsson.
Spong definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Karlsson misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson shoots in for a takedown but Spong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Spong feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Karlsson sprawling to the canvas! Karlsson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Spong finish him?!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karlsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spong fails to land with a series of punches.
Spong works Karlsson's body with a nice hook.
Karlsson misses with the combination.
Karlsson looks winded!

Spong cracks Karlsson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Spong has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Karlsson to stand back up!
Spong fakes the body blow, causing Karlsson to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Karlsson goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrone Spong!

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ironfist Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monroe Eddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monroe Eddy has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ironfist Lee's chin.

Lee
vs
Eddy

193 cm
25
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
220 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ironfist Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Monroe Eddy!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eddy takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Lee drops Eddy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Eddy looks back up at him and smiles so Lee waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

It looks like Monroe Eddy has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Ironfist Lee has been cut.
Eddy lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.
Eddy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee drops Eddy with a straight right hand, right on the button! Lee follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ironfist Lee!

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uruk Owraa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Holtz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jeff Holtz enters the cage!

Owraa
vs
Holtz

178 cm
18
156 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

171 cm
18
156 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Knockout power

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uruk Owraa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Holtz!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Owraa tries a head kick but it misses.
Owraa wants to clinch up but Holtz keeps it at a distance.
Owraa misses with a head kick.
Owraa tries to bum rush Holtz with a series of wild strikes but Holtz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Owraa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Holtz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Owraa tries a low kick but Holtz avoids it.
Owraa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Owraa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Owraa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holtz circles away quickly and effectively.
Owraa throws a sloppy head kick and Holtz moves out of range easily.

Holtz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Owraa napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Holtz misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Owraa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The strikes coming from Holtz are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Owraa defending against the ground and pound.
Holtz landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee asks Holtz politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Holtz prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Owraa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holtz misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Holtz cracks Owraa with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Holtz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Owraa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Owraa is working to avoid the ground and pound but Holtz connects with a decent elbow.
Owraa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Holtz 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.
Holtz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Holtz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holtz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holtz is looking to take a break and control but Owraa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holtz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Owraa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Owraa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Holtz is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Owraa will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Owraa prevents Holtz from improving position.
Holtz lands a decent elbow from side control.
Holtz lands some shots froms side control.
Owraa is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Holtz's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Owraa tries to bench press Holtz off him but Holtz keeps the position.
Holtz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Owraa some visible discomfort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owraa is looking for a sweep.
Holtz working the ground and pound.
Owraa being controlled for a moment.
Owraa is not content to let Holtz control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holtz looks up at the clock and then as Owraa takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Holtz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Holtz slips a jab and a cross from Owraa.
Owraa misses with a few strikes there.
Holtz has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.

Owraa gets caught flat footed, as Holtz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Owraa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Holtz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Holtz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Holtz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Owraa has momentary wrist control but Holtz slips an elbow through the middle.
Jeff Holtz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holtz controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Owraa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Holtz wants to control from the top but Owraa keeps moving.
Holtz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Holtz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Owraa. 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 one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jeff Holtz.
Holtz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Owraa misses with a takedown attempt

and Holtz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Holtz.
Holtz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Holtz connects with a couple of short punches.
Holtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Owraa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holtz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

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

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jeff Holtz was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Owraa misses the shot to the body.
Uruk Owraa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owraa stuffs the takedown.

Holtz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Holtz lands in his opponent's guard.
Holtz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Holtz trying to control but Owraa is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holtz's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Jeff Holtz has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Owraa looks to land a combination. Holtz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Holtz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No joy there for Holtz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holtz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Owraa as he avoids it easily.
Uruk Owraa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Holtz.
A clash of legs there as Owraa blocks the low kick.
Owraa throws a right and a left that Holtz avoids nicely.
Owraa throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Holtz on the side of the head.
Owraa throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Holtz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owraa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Holtz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Owraa wants to get back to full guard.

Owraa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Holtz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Owraa is looking to control Holtz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Owraa avoid being mounted?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Holtz in particular looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Holtz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Owraa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holtz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Holtz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Owraa lands with a slapping head kick.
Owraa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Owraa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holtz.
Holtz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Holtz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Owraa checks a leg kick.
Holtz misses with a body kick.
Owraa throws a nice looking combination but Holtz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Owraa misses with a double jab

and Holtz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Holtz lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holtz controlling the action here.
Holtz slips a nice elbow through Owraa's hands, connecting with Owraa's forehead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holtz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Holtz looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Holtz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Owraa actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holtz controlling the pace.
Owraa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Owraa tries to get to full guard but Holtz has control of the leg.
Holtz is nestled in close to Owraa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Owraa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holtz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Holtz connects with a nice short shot to Owraa's temple.
Holtz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Holtz in particular looking to stall.
Owraa is looking to improve his position.
Holtz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Uruk Owraa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holtz drops an elbow to the side of Owraa's head.
Holtz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Owraa moves into full guard.
Holtz looking to pass the guard.
Holtz won't allow Owraa to sweep him here.
Holtz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Owraa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holtz landing some decent shots from guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owraa keeping moving, preventing Holtz from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Holtz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Holtz 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Holtz!
Uruk Owraa was interviewed post fight and said 'I did not get to drink the blood of my opponent but I promise Il be back to take his soul.'.

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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
74%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raiden Asuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen David Bowie - Ashes to Ashes as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Asuka
vs
Jones

170 cm
19
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
168 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raiden Asuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Jones!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asuka looks for the body kick but Jones saw that one coming.
Raiden Asuka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Asuka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Asuka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Jones is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Asuka has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jones is looking to defend but Asuka has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jones! Asuka pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jones taps out and this one is all over!

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

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FIGHT
RATING
40%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Toga Masotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dee May (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toga Masotti is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Masotti
vs
May

177 cm
22
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

185 cm
20
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 - 1, fighting out of New York, Toga Masotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dee May!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
May pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Masotti rushes May and presses him up against the cage.
Masotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Masotti has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Masotti stalling in the clinch but May improves position.
May wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masotti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite May's efforts to push away.
May misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from May fails to land.

May pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
May looks to land a right hand but Masotti moved out of range.
Masotti wants to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from May.

It looks like Toga Masotti 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!

Masotti darts in and clinches May up against the cage.
Masotti misses with an elbow over the top.
Masotti lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Dee May has been cut.
Masotti missing with knees to the body.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masotti connects with a nasty looking knee right to May's face.

That's one minute gone in the round.
May tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
May misses with a short punch on the inside.
May scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Masotti blocks an uppercut.

May breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masotti tries to clinch
and May connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
May misses with a hook
and Masotti counters with a nice low kick that buckles May's knee momentarily.

Masotti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with May, pushing him back against the cage.
May tries to break the clinch but Masotti is controlling the position.
May misses with the head strike.
May avoids a wild elbow strike from Masotti.
May blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
May goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masotti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
May working aggressively here.
Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section. May lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
May swings wildly with an uppercut but Masotti uses good head movement to avoid it.
May doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
May lands a right hand.
May is trying to break the clinch but Masotti is controlling him.

May breaks from the clinch.
May lands with a straight right. Masotti didn't see that one coming.
May smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
May throws a lazy right hand but Masotti sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
May plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
May misses the jab.
Masotti swats away the attempt to clinch by May.

Masotti forces May back against the cage and clinches.
Masotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masotti stalling in the clinch but May improves position.
May misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section. May lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
May tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Good body shot from May.
Masotti blocks an uppercut.
Masotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
May looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
May avoiding damage.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but May avoids the damage to the body.
May looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
May takes a knee to the side of the body.
May is trying to maintain a safe position but Masotti gets an underhook and turns May into the cage.
Masotti blocks an uppercut.
Masotti prevents a body shot from May.
Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section. May lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
May takes a knee right on the jaw!
May doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
May can't find room to land a body shot as Masotti controls the action.
Masotti prevents a body shot from May.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masotti throws an elbow but it misses.
Masotti connects with a nasty looking knee right to May's face.
May has a couple of punches blocked by Masotti.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masotti landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Masotti looking to throw knees to the head but May is blocking nicely.
Masotti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but May blocks it with crossed arms.
Masotti missing with knees to the body.
Masotti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Masotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
May working aggressively here.
May goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
May is trying to push Masotti away but Masotti has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
May misses with a hook from the clinch.
May lands an uppercut.
Masotti stalling in the clinch but May improves position.
Masotti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masotti lands an elbow inside that May shrugs off.
Masotti blocks an uppercut.
Masotti blocking some punches.
May is looking to break free of the clinch but Masotti has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dee May will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Masotti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

May misses with a double jab.
Masotti avoids the body shot from May.
A slow jab from May misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from May.
May misses with a head kick.
Masotti is looking to clinch but May is avoiding it.
May throws a right hand that Masotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Masotti also avoids with ease.
May scores with a jab. Masotti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Masotti doesn't manage to clinch there - May circles away.
May scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Masotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but May paws at him with a jab and circles away.
May tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Masotti tries to clinch up but May circles away and keeps his distance.
May throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
May swats away the attempt to clinch by Masotti.
May fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
May misses with an uppercut.

Masotti clinches up with May and pushes him back against the cage.
Masotti trying to stall but May improves his position.

May's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
May bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dee May seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masotti tries to close the distance and clinch but May swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
May throws a leg kick that misses.
Masotti takes a shot right to the bread basket.
May lands a really nice looking cross but Masotti seems unphased.
May connects with a right hand. Masotti shakes it off.
A head kick misses from Masotti.
May circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masotti wants to clinch up but May keeps it at a distance.
Masotti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from May.
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!
Masotti fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masotti misses with a hook.
Masotti moves out of range of the leg kick from May.
Masotti tries to clinch up.
May misses with a head kick.
May lands a lovely overhand right.
May swats away the attempt to clinch by Masotti.

Masotti forces May back against the cage and clinches.
Masotti displaying some good clinch control by pressing May up against the cage.
Masotti working May over with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masotti lands a knee to the head.
Masotti looking to stall.
Toga Masotti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from May.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masotti throws an elbow but misses.
May gets through Masotti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Masotti prevents a body shot from May.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but May blocks with his arms.
May tries to throw a body punch but Masotti avoids it by throwing May back against the cage.
May can't break the clinch.
Masotti landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
May looking to slow down the pace here.
Masotti leaning against his opponent.
A body shot lands from May.
Masotti keeps the fight in the clinch, despite May's efforts to push away.
Masotti blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
May has a couple of punches blocked by Masotti.
May tries to circle away but Masotti has him pinned against the cage.
May can't break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masotti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Masotti unloads a knee to the mid-section. May lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Masotti landing knees to the head.
May fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
May swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
May misses with the head strike.
May working aggressively here.
May lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Masotti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
May is trying to break the clinch but Masotti is controlling him.

May breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
May keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
May throws a hook but Masotti avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dee May showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Masotti's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

May connects with a leg kick. Masotti looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Masotti misses with a wild body shot.
Masotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but May swats him away and circles back towards the center.
May tries to bum rush Masotti with a series of wild strikes but Masotti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masotti tries to close the distance and clinch but May swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
May waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masotti.
May lands a jab to the head.
Masotti moves in looking to clinch but May pushes him off.
Masotti tries to clinch but fails miserably

and May counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Masotti utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Masotti misses with a knee strike.
May is looking to break free of the clinch but Masotti has double underhooks.
Masotti misses with a knee strike.
May wants to get back to striking at distance but Masotti won't allow it.
Masotti lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

May breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masotti defending well as May loads up on a big left hand.
May misses with a straight right.
May misses with a two punch combination.
Masotti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masotti looks to clinch
and May counters with a stiff right hand.
May throws a series of punches but Masotti avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Masotti.
Masotti wants to clinch.
Masotti tries to clinch up.
May throws a body punch but Masotti moves out of range.
Toga Masotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
May jabs Masotti right on the nose. Masotti blinks but takes it well.
Dee May seems to be getting the better of the standup.
May lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
May lands the left hand.
Masotti moves out of range as May throws a body kick.
Masotti is looking to clinch but May is avoiding it.
A low kick from May is predictable there
and Masotti counters with a nice low kick that buckles May's knee momentarily.
Masotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from May.
May throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
May misses with a few strikes there.
May lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Masotti tries to clinch up.

Masotti drives through and clinches with May against the cage.
Masotti tries to land knees in the clinch but May avoids the damage to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masotti with a knee to the head.
May working aggressively here.
Masotti tries to stall but May uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Masotti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Masotti misses with a knee strike.

May manages to break the clinch.
Masotti throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but May paws at him with a jab and circles away.
May throws a leg kick
and Masotti counters with a good low kick that May was not able to check.
May rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Masotti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
May looks to land a right hand but Masotti moved out of range.
Masotti moves out of range of the strikes.
May will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Masotti tries to clinch there but May circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
May throws out a powerful jab.
Masotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

May tries to keep at a distance but Masotti has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masotti scores with a knee to the head.
May dodges an elbow strike from Masotti.
Masotti misses with a knee to the head.
Masotti lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Masotti connects with a knee to the head.
Masotti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
May avoids a wild elbow strike from Masotti.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but May blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masotti blocking some punches.
Masotti misses with a knee to the head.
May lands with a right to the head.
Dee May is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
May avoiding damage as Masotti throws knees to the body.
Masotti looking to throw knees to the head but May is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Toga Masotti.
I think May 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dee May!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Rickarderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramey Fildstron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricky Rickarderson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ramey Fildstron's chin.

Rickarderson
vs
Fildstron

196 cm
22
272 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

192 cm
20
284 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Rickarderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ramey Fildstron!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rickarderson slips under a jab.
Rickarderson throws a right and a left that Fildstron avoids nicely.
Fildstron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Rickarderson! Fildstron is out on his feet! Rickarderson rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Fildstron is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Fildstron is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rickarderson!
Ricky Rickarderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Chong Starbowsky Ii's choice of entrance music: "SCIENCE OF THE TRIFE". Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Waters
vs
Chong Starbowsky Ii

182 cm
21
180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
186 lbs
7 - 15 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeannot Chong Starbowsky Ii!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chong Starbowsky Ii tries to clinch up.
Chong Starbowsky Ii shoots in and drives through. Waters sprawls well.
Waters keeps the fight on the outside.
Waters lands with a good body shot.
Waters chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chong Starbowsky Ii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Waters looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Chong Starbowsky Ii is trying hard to land a takedown here. Waters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Waters lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Waters scores with a leg kick.
Chong Starbowsky Ii looks winded!
A slapping leg kick lands for Waters.
Chong Starbowsky Ii on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Waters throws a monster overhand right that drops Chong Starbowsky Ii! Waters follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Waters!
Lance Waters seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
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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 Georgio Socrates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Monteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Socrates kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Tool - Schism. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Socrates
vs
Monteban

178 cm
22
169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
165 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Decent elbows
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Georgio Socrates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Monteban!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Socrates lands a jab to Monteban's midsection.
Socrates thows a body shot but no joy.

Socrates has taken the fight to the clinch.
Monteban is trying to maintain a safe position but Socrates gets an underhook and turns Monteban into the cage.
Monteban throws a head punch that misses.
Monteban blocks a body shot from Socrates.

Socrates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monteban drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Socrates lands with a nice body kick.
Socrates wants to clinch.
Monteban is trying hard to land a takedown here. Socrates sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Socrates tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates throws a head kick that misses.
Socrates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monteban manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Socrates is looking to clinch but Monteban is avoiding it.
Socrates fails in his attempt to clinch.
Socrates is looking to clinch.
Socrates moves in looking to clinch but Monteban pushes him off.
Socrates looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Monteban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Socrates closes the distance and clinches.
Monteban is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Monteban blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Socrates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Socrates shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Monteban defends it nicely.
Socrates shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Monteban keeps the fight on the outside.
Monteban bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Socrates is looking to clinch but Monteban is avoiding it.
Socrates fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgio Socrates. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Socrates closes the distance but Monteban moves to the side

and Monteban counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monteban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Socrates pulls Monteban in close to prevent any damage.
Socrates will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Socrates wants to sweep but no luck.
Socrates looking to control but Monteban passes into half guard.
Monteban wants to take a breather but Socrates is having none of it.
Socrates is looking for a sweep. Monteban is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Socrates has his hands clasped together around Monteban's back. He's all about the action.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteban wants to pass to mount but Socrates is defending the position.
Monteban stalling away here and it's allowed Socrates to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Monteban tries to free his leg and advance position but Socrates is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Socrates controls Monteban momentarily but Monteban frees himself.
Socrates wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgio Socrates dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Socrates scores with a takedown into Monteban's guard.

Socrates has gone for a leg lock! Monteban slips out almost immediately though and dives into Socrates's guard.
Monteban forces his way into half guard.
Monteban looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Monteban working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Socrates's thigh. Socrates counters though and makes it back to full 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.
Monteban pushing down on Socrates's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Socrates manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Monteban keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Socrates is pushing Monteban up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Socrates has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Monteban is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Socrates tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Monteban avoids it.
Socrates is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from Socrates.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Socrates is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Monteban taking a breather.
Socrates tries to stall but Monteban uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Socrates.
Socrates holding his opponent close, against the cage.

Socrates is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Monteban can't fight it off and eventually Socrates manages to take the fight to the floor. Monteban looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Monteban looking to hit a scissor sweep but Socrates is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Socrates trying to control the position from guard on top but Monteban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Socrates has gone for a leg lock! Monteban slips out almost immediately though and dives into Socrates's guard.
Monteban is fighting to break Socrates's control of his arms but Socrates is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Monteban trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Socrates wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Monteban is now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteban prevents Socrates from improving his position.
Monteban is keen to just control but Socrates is a slippery customer.
Socrates is trying to stand up here but Monteban is controlling him well.
Socrates works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Socrates trying to control the position.
Socrates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georgio Socrates dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Socrates throws a series of punches but Monteban moves out of range.
Socrates dives in for a single leg takedown but Monteban sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Socrates misses with a body punch.
Socrates tries a body shot but Monteban blocks it.
Socrates is trying to force a seperation but Monteban has the dominant position.
Socrates lands a nice elbow.
Monteban is trying to maintain a safe position but Socrates gets an underhook and turns Monteban into the cage.
Socrates is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Socrates lands a nice knee to the body.
Monteban can't get the takedown.

Socrates manages to break the clinch.
Socrates throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Socrates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monteban manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Socrates wants to clinch but Monteban slips to the side

so Monteban counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Socrates bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Monteban's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Socrates stands and steps away. Monteban gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Socrates throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Monteban gets tackled into the cage by Socrates. Socrates maintains the clinch.
Socrates has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Monteban avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Monteban jumps guard but Socrates turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Monteban on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Socrates blocking some punches.
Socrates taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Socrates's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monteban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Socrates avoids it.

Socrates breaks the clinch.
Socrates throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Socrates.
Socrates is looking to chop away at Monteban's legs.
Ricardo Monteban has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Monteban shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Socrates manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Socrates wants to stand but Monteban is controlling the position.
Socrates 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.
Georgio Socrates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Socrates looking for subs off his back but Monteban has passed one foot through into half guard.
Socrates is looking to get back to is feet but Monteban passes into side control.
Socrates avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Monteban.
Monteban scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Socrates to see if he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteban tries to advance to mount but Socrates instead regains half guard.
Monteban is thwarting Socrates's attempts to control the position.
Monteban missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Monteban working the head and body with strikes.

Monteban is working for a submission of some sort.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Georgio Socrates.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Socrates, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georgio Socrates!
After winning the bout, Georgio Socrates thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
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Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Nazarov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nazarov has chosen "Fade to Black" by Metallica as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Smith
vs
Nazarov

180 cm
21
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
23
195 lbs
7 - 4 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vadim Nazarov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Nazarov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nazarov thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Nazarov.
Nazarov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smith can pounce on him.
Nazarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Nazarov looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Nazarov misses with a straight left.
Smith swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nazarov misses the jab.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nazarov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith lands a head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazarov shoots for a double leg takedown but Smith sprawls well. He's pushed Nazarov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nazarov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nazarov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.
Nazarov cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nazarov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vadim Nazarov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Nazarov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith!
Nazarov landing a few strikes.
Nazarov wants to take a breather but Smith manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Nazarov.
Nazarov looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nazarov is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nazarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Nazarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nazarov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nazarov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Nazarov throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Nazarov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nazarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nazarov is one step ahead there.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Nazarov from controlling successfully.
Smith trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nazarov manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nazarov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Nazarov works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Nazarov does a little dance to reset his feet.

Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Smith escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bruce Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nazarov misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a nice kick to the body.
Nazarov 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.
Nazarov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Nazarov scores with a nice strike.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith wants to slow Nazarov down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith is looking to score with low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nazarov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Nazarov slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nazarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nazarov trying to control from Smith's half guard. Smith has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nazarov throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Nazarov stops Smith from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov stands and throws Smith's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Smith managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nazarov.
Nazarov is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nazarov is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Nazarov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nazarov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith is trying to improve his position.
Nazarov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Smith to see if he's OK.
Nazarov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Nazarov creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Nazarov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nazarov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nazarov controlling the position from side mount.
Nazarov trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Nazarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nazarov scores with a nice right hand.
Nazarov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nazarov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Nazarov shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nazarov misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nazarov. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Smith.
Smith tries a low kick but Nazarov avoids it.
Nazarov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nazarov throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nazarov 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.
Nazarov avoids the head kick by Smith.
Nazarov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith wants to land a leg kick but Nazarov is out of range.
Nazarov takes one to the side of the head.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith throws a chopping leg kick but Nazarov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nazarov is defended easily by Smith.
Nice defenses there by Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a head kick but Nazarov moves out of range.
Smith connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nazarov.
Nazarov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bruce Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vadim Nazarov.
Some bone on bone action there as Nazarov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nazarov misses the shot to the body.
Nazarov takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Nazarov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nazarov thows a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Bruce Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nazarov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith cracks the inside of Nazarov's front leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith connects with a leg kick. Nazarov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nazarov looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nazarov closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Nazarov pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith tries to score with a low kick but Nazarov moves his leg out of the way.
Nazarov works Smith's body with a nice hook.

Smith moves into the clinch.
Nazarov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nazarov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nazarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazarov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nazarov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nazarov throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Nazarov scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head.
Nazarov tries a body shot but Smith blocks it.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Nazarov backwards.
Nazarov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nazarov lands a shot to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith cracks Nazarov with a nice body shot.
Bruce Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nazarov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vadim Nazarov.
I've got Nazarov 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vadim Nazarov!
Vadim Nazarov is the new middleweight champion!
A victorious Vadim Nazarov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.