SFC#2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Patricio Freire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Nowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley Nowell is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Freire
vs
Nowell

165 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
21
153 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Patricio Freire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bradley Nowell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nowell. Nowell obviously looking to wear him down.
Nowell misses with a head kick.
Freire tries for a takedown but Nowell circles away easily

and Nowell counters with a head kick that drops Freire to the mat! Freire scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!

Freire is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freire is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Nowell Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Freire is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bradley Nowell!

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C
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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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Viper Prince (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pi Noy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prince's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Don Trip-Feelin like mike. Pi Noy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Prince
vs
Noy

188 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

160 cm
18
130 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Viper Prince!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pi Noy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noy darts in trying to clinch

and Prince counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Prince tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

Prince decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Noy darts in trying to clinch

and Prince decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Noy's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Prince gets to his feet - Noy follows without any prompting.
Noy looks to clinch

and Prince counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Noy's guard now.

Prince stands up from Noy's guard - Prince perhaps looking for a knockout.
Prince keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

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

and Prince counters with a shoot takedown. Noy fights it but they end up in guard.

Prince stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Noy closes the distance but Prince moves to the side

and Prince counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Prince really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Prince is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prince stops Noy from standing up.
Prince tries to stand but Noy is controlling from the bottom.
Prince prevents Noy from getting back to his feet.
Prince wanted to stand there but Noy had control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noy trying to control the position here.

Noy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Prince gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Noy wants to get back to his feet but Prince is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Prince is looking to stand up but Noy won't let him.

Noy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Prince can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Prince gets to his feet - Noy follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noy tries to clinch but Prince is having none of it.
Noy lands a jab-cross combination.
Noy tries to clinch up

and Prince counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Prince wants to stand up but Noy has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noy wants to get back to full guard.

Noy actively working from the bottom here.
Prince tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Noy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Prince decides to stand and escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noy moves to clinch but Prince breaks away

and Prince counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Prince stands and steps away. Noy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Noy tries to bum rush Prince with a series of wild strikes but Prince uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noy is looking to clinch but Prince is avoiding it.

Noy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been informed that Noy has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Prince creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Prince struggles to land a body shot inside as Noy controls his hands.
Noy is trying to break the clinch but Prince is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Noy moves into the clinch.
Noy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noy blocks a body shot from Prince.
Noy managing to block the knees to the body from Prince.
Noy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prince fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Noy shoots in and bounces Prince off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Noy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Noy is breathing heavily.
Noy stops Prince from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noy wants to stand and escape but instead Prince has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Noy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Prince has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Noy is proving hard to escape from.

Prince stands up and waves to Noy to follow him.
Prince avoids the head kick by Noy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prince keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Viper Prince has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pi Noy.
Noy tries to clinch but Prince is having none of it.
Noy looks to clinch

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

Prince stands up from Noy's guard - Prince perhaps looking for a knockout.
Viper Prince is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch lands to the side of Prince 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prince keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Prince defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Noy.

Noy gets a clinch.
Prince lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Noy or not.
Noy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Noy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Prince has him pressed against the cage.
Noy managing to block the knees to the body from Prince.
Noy tries to pull guard but Prince holds him up against the cage and eventually Noy drops back down to his feet.
Prince misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Noy blocks a body shot from Prince.
Noy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noy is trying to break the clinch but Prince has him pressed against the cage.
Prince doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noy can't break the clinch.
Prince can't find room to land a body shot as Noy controls the action.
Noy avoids the elbow strike from Prince, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Prince just misses with a elbow thrown towards Noy's brow.
Prince is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Noy is defending well for now.
Noy avoids the elbow strike from Prince, against the cage.
Prince is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noy can do to turn this around?
Prince tries to throw a body punch but Noy avoids it by throwing Prince back against the cage.
Noy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Prince fights it off and pushes away nicely.
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!
Noy darts in trying to clinch

and Prince counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Viper Prince dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Noy looks to clinch

and Prince counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Prince wants to get up but he can't break Noy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Prince gets to his feet. Noy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Noy tries to clinch up.
Noy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noy tries to clinch but Prince is having none of it.
Pi Noy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noy wants to clinch but Prince slips to the side

and Prince counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prince wants to get up but he can't break Noy's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Noy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Prince stands up and waves to Noy to follow him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noy shoots in looking for a takedown but Prince manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Noy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Noy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Viper Prince is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noy wants to clinch up but Prince keeps it at a distance.
Noy looks to clinch

and Prince decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Noy's guard.

Prince decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Noy, up you get!
Noy wants to clinch.
Noy doesn't manage to clinch there - Prince circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noy throws a head kick that misses

and Prince counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Prince.
Noy wants to stand up but Prince is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Prince gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Noy looks to clinch

so Prince counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Prince would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Prince prevents Noy from getting back to his feet.

Prince gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noy.
Noy tries to clinch

and Prince counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Noy!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Prince has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noy tries to clinch

and Prince counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Noy's guard now.
Prince is looking to stand up but Noy won't let him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Noy can do anything to dispel that myth.

Noy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Prince stands up from Noy's guard - Prince perhaps looking for a knockout.
Noy closes the distance but Prince moves to the side

and Prince counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Prince stands up and beckons Noy to join him on the feet.

Noy closes the distance and clinches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Viper Prince showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Prince, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viper Prince!
Our winner, Viper Prince, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Warren Peace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Noisewater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Peace
vs
Noisewater

189 cm
17
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Warren Peace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenneth Noisewater!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noisewater on the wrong end of a nice jab.

It looks like Kenneth Noisewater has been cut.
Peace dips to his left and cracks Noisewater with an uppercut!
Peace lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Peace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noisewater at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peace lands a jab.

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

Noisewater is rocked!
Peace fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Noisewater out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Warren Peace!
Warren Peace bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Dyer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Dyer
vs
Barnett

185 cm
18
156 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

KAISER

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brandon Dyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omar Barnett!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyer fails to land with a series of punches.
Dyer lands with a hook. Barnett tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

Dyer clinches.
Barnett looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Barnett breaks from the clinch.

Barnett darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dyer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dyer is trying to control but can't.
Dyer is not content to let Barnett control the position.
Barnett is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dyer reverses the position - he's now on top in Barnett's guard.
Dyer wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Brandon Dyer just wasn't active enough.
Dyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnett swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dyer counters with a left and a right that stings Barnett.

Dyer looking to score a takedown here. Barnett is defending well but Dyer drives through and ends up in Barnett's guard.
Barnett trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyer is pushing down on Barnett's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnett is fighting to maintain full guard but Dyer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnett is trying to stand.
Dyer not doing much here.
Dyer trying to control from half guard but Barnett is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Brandon Dyer has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Barnett throws a sloppy body shot
and Dyer counters with a two punch combo.
Barnett swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dyer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

Dyer dives in and scores a takedown into Barnett's guard.
Barnett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dyer is controlling him.
Dyer stands and throws Barnett's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Barnett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dyer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnett wants to improve his position but Dyer is controlling well.
Dyer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

Dyer stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dyer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Barnett!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Dyer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Barnett has Dyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Dyer is trying to break the clinch but Barnett is controlling him.
Dyer is looking to break free of the clinch but Barnett has double underhooks.

Dyer breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barnett. Dyer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dyer rather than just go for the knockout.
Dyer scores with a hook to the body. Barnett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barnett moves away.

Dyer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dyer wants to pass the guard but Barnett is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyer is stalling here. Barnett is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dyer seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Barnett has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dyer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Barnett lands a nice forearm strike.

Barnett goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dyer rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Barnett's guard! Nice work there by Dyer!
Dyer postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dyer being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Brandon Dyer just wasn't active enough.

Dyer closes the distance and clinches.
Dyer can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barnett.
Dyer wants to stall.
Dyer is trying to break the clinch but Barnett has him pressed against the cage.
Dyer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Dyer jumps guard.
Barnett throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brandon Dyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnett is looking to advance position but Dyer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Barnett is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnett is looking to escape.
Dyer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Dyer dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Dyer tightens his grip and picks Barnett up, before dumping him to the ground. Barnett manages to land in guard.
Barnett looking to control but Dyer passes into half guard.
Dyer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Dyer not doing much here.
Dyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dyer jumps into side control!

Dyer stands up and beckons Barnett to his feet.
Dyer misses with a double jab.

Dyer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barnett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyer wants to pass the guard but Barnett is keeping the position.
Dyer wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
Barnett is trying to hold Dyer in close to prevent damage but Dyer has managed to pass into half guard.
Dyer stalling away here and it's allowed Barnett to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer is looking to stand up but Barnett won't let him.
Dyer wants to control from the top but Barnett keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyer prevents Barnett from getting back to his feet.
Dyer wants to stand but Barnett is controlling his posture from full guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Brandon Dyer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Dyer throws out a powerful jab.

It looks like Omar Barnett has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dyer throws a series of punches but Barnett moves out of range.

Dyer closes the distance and clinches.
Barnett throws a punch but it's blocked by Dyer.
Dyer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dyer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barnett has him pressed against the cage.
Barnett misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dyer tries to break the clinch but Barnett is controlling the position.
Brandon Dyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnett is working for takedown but Dyer is calmly controlling the position for now.

Dyer successfully pulls guard.
Omar Barnett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dyer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Dyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dyer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Dyer!
A victorious Brandon Dyer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarvis Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Campos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jarvis Brown has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Brown
vs
Campos

175 cm
23
158 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

170 cm
19
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

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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 Los Angeles, Jarvis Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Campos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Campos tries for a takedown but Brown circles away easily
and Brown counters with a three punch combo that has Campos backing up. Campos nods at Brown to acknowledge the strikes.

Campos gets a takedown into half guard.

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

Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Campos.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is looking to escape.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Campos working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Brown knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Campos on the ground.

Campos is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Brown is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Max Campos!
A relieved looking Max Campos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jarvis Brown was interviewed post fight and said 'MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Ist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Art Ist has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Robbie Brawler's chin.

Brawler
vs
Ist

184 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
19
193 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Brawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Art Ist!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawler throws a lazy uppercut

and Ist counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Brawler is defending against the submission attempts here by Ist.
Brawler wants to get back to full guard.

Brawler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brawler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ist on the ground.

Ist in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Brawler tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ist!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Art Ist!

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FIGHT
RATING
67%

Undercard bout

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

Smith
vs
Ribeiro

179 cm
26
179 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

188 cm
26
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilbert Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good work by Ribeiro as he checks the leg kick.
Ribeiro throws a left and a right that both miss

and Smith holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ribeiro tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ribeiro pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.

Ribeiro gets control of Smith's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ribeiro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Ribeiro is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ribeiro keeps working.
Ribeiro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ribeiro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Ribeiro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ribeiro tries to control but Smith manages to take his back.
Ribeiro is really stuck here.
Smith somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Smith misses with an elbow to the head.
Ribeiro is really stuck here.

Smith is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Ribeiro defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Smith working for a choke but Ribeiro is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro just trying to survive but Smith is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Smith is persistently looking for the submission but Ribeiro is defending it well.
Smith tries to get the hooks in deep but Ribeiro pushed the leg off.
Ribeiro trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ribeiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Ribeiro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro is trying to control but can't.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Ribeiro is working away.
Ribeiro wants to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Ribeiro has the hooks in. Smith is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ribeiro struggling to keep hold of the position.

Smith fending off the submission attempt from Ribeiro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith trying to control the position but Ribeiro manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gilbert Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Ribeiro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ribeiro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ribeiro's guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Ribeiro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Ribeiro has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.

Ribeiro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith is looking to stand up but Ribeiro won't let him.

Ribeiro throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smith escapes and throws Ribeiro's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro gets back to half guard.
Ribeiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Ribeiro looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thiago Ribeiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith trying to control but Ribeiro is working from the bottom.
Ribeiro has a closed guard, preventing Smith from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Ribeiro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ribeiro 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.
Ribeiro is looking to sweep but instead, Smith has passed into half guard.
Smith is trying to control. Ribeiro wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Ribeiro is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control but Ribeiro is keeping him busy.
Ribeiro wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Smith is keen to just control but Ribeiro is a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Gilbert Smith has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ribeiro misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Ribeiro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ribeiro postures up.
Ribeiro trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith pulls Ribeiro in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Smith throws a body punch but Ribeiro moves out of range.

Ribeiro drives through with a takedown into Smith's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ribeiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ribeiro not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've been informed that Ribeiro has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ribeiro is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Ribeiro 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. This is the final round!

Ribeiro gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Ribeiro manages to retain guard.
Smith slips nicely into half guard.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Ribeiro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ribeiro gets back to full guard.
Ribeiro pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.

Ribeiro isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smith stacks Ribeiro on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smith!
Smith taking a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the position but Ribeiro is working away.
Ribeiro tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Ribeiro is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.

Smith thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ribeiro sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ribeiro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ribeiro works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ribeiro keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Thiago Ribeiro!
A victorious Thiago Ribeiro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Gilbert Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'I cane out and gave it my best came up short but ill be back and this time ill be the winner'.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doian Shuden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igam Rustimov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Shuden
vs
Rustimov

185 cm
25
170 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Doian Shuden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Igam Rustimov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rustimov lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Shuden sprawling to the canvas. Rustimov follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Shuden hang on?

Shuden is rocked!

It looks like Doian Shuden 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!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rustimov trying to control the action but Shuden is working from the bottom.
Oh Shuden is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rustimov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shuden reverses the position - he's now on top in Rustimov's guard.

Shuden thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shuden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shuden seems to have got his legs back now.

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

Shuden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Shuden lands a couple of digs.
Our spies down at at Extreme MMA (5 Elites $250/week) inform us that Rustimov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rustimov keeping full guard, as Shuden tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shuden with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Shuden throwing strikes from guard but Rustimov blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shuden postures up in Rustimov's guard and throws a big left but Rustimov blocks it.
Shuden pushing down on Rustimov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shuden 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.

Shuden is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rustimov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Shuden looks to land a strike but Rustimov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Shuden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rustimov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Shuden is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Shuden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rustimov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rustimov has escaped and now he's on top!
Rustimov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Shuden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rustimov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rustimov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Shuden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Shuden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rustimov defends it easily.

Rustimov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shuden has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rustimov has managed to get both his arms back between Shuden's legs - danger averted.
Shuden keeping moving, preventing Rustimov from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shuden had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rustimov defends it easily.
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!
Rustimov is looking to stand up but Shuden won't let him.

Shuden is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rustimov has his hands clasped together but Shuden extends and breaks Rustimov's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Shuden.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Doian Shuden!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steveo Perkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Sosa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Steveo Perkins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Perkins
vs
Sosa

188 cm
20
145 lbs
5 - 4 - 1

183 cm
25
154 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steveo Perkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorge Sosa!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sosa throws a nice looking combination but Perkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Perkins closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice takedown defense from Perkins. No joy for Sosa on that attempt.
Perkins feints a jab promting Sosa to slip. Perkins then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sosa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Perkins does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Perkins enables Sosa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Perkins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Perkins trying to keep a closed guard but Sosa is proving a slippery customer.
Perkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sosa manages to get himself to full guard.

Sosa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perkins really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sosa is pulling down on Perkins's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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

Sosa has his foot on Perkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Perkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Perkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sosa on the ground.
Sosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sosa manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Sosa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Perkins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sosa working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sosa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sosa throwing strikes here but Perkins is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sosa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Perkins's face.
Sosa working the ground and pound effectively.
Sosa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sosa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Sosa has control of Perkins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Perkins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sosa controlling the position easily from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa tries to control but Perkins wriggling away.
Perkins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sosa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Perkins's face.
Sosa is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The referee warns Perkins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sosa wants to control the pace but Perkins is squirming around nicely.
Sosa breaks from Perkins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Perkins tries to hold on but Sosa pushes him away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sosa controlling the position easily from mount.
Perkins is looking to improve his position but Sosa isn't that keen on the idea.
Sosa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Perkins is looking to escape.
Sosa pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BOOM! Sosa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jorge Sosa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Perkins throws a series of strikes that have Sosa backpedaling.
Some bone on bone action there as Perkins checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Perkins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perkins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Perkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sosa misses the shot to the body.
Sosa misses with a looping right.
Perkins looks to land a combination. Sosa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A decent looking cross lands there for Perkins.
Sosa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Perkins.
Sosa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Perkins defends well and Sosa ends up having to push Perkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Perkins lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Perkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sosa or not.
Sosa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Perkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Steveo Perkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Sosa.
Perkins scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Steveo Perkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sosa slips a jab and a cross from Perkins.

Perkins pushes Sosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Sosa tries to pull guard but Perkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Perkins.

Perkins manages to break the clinch.

Sosa drives through with a takedown into guard.
Perkins trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkins wants to stand up but Sosa is controlling him.
Sosa pushes down on Perkins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Perkins is not content to let Sosa control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sosa works his way into side control.
Perkins is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Perkins tries to escape but Sosa is in control.
We've been informed that Sosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sosa working the head with strikes.
Sosa takes a little break here. Perkins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Perkins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sosa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sosa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sosa is looking to take a break and control but Perkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Sosa trying to control the position but Perkins is working away.
Sosa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Perkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sosa scores with punches from side control.
Sosa is putting a hurting on Perkins here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkins wants to control but Sosa postures up.
Sosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perkins keeps working.
Sosa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Perkins's legs.
Perkins is not content to let Sosa control the position.
Jorge Sosa has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perkins is looking for a sweep.
Sosa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jorge Sosa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.

Sosa shoots for a takedown but Perkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Perkins scores with a hook.
Perkins tries to clinch up but Sosa circles away and keeps his distance.

Perkins closes the distance and pushes Sosa back into the cage.

Perkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Perkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sosa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sosa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Perkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sosa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Perkins avoids the body shot from Sosa.
Sosa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Perkins lands a right hook to the body.
Perkins scores with a jab to the head.
Perkins connects with a body shot that sends Sosa's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sosa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Perkins to score with a decent uppercut.
A head kick misses from Perkins.
Perkins lands a nice shot that snaps Sosa's head back.
Sosa misses with a double jab.
Sosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Perkins circles away.
Perkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sosa.
Sosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sosa.

Sosa gets a takedown into half guard.
Sosa wants to control but Perkins is keeping him busy.
Sosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sosa thows a huge punch but Perkins dodges it nicely.
Perkins won't allow Sosa to pass to mount.
Perkins is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkins is looking to get back to is feet but Sosa passes into side control.
Sosa takes a little break here. Perkins wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sosa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Perkins sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sosa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Steveo Perkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sosa wants to control but Perkins is keeping him busy.
Sosa in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sosa working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sosa working the body and head with strikes.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Sosa scoring with punches from side control.
Jorge Sosa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sosa trying to control the position but Perkins is working away.
Perkins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Perkins is looking to regain half guard here but Sosa keeps moving and retains side control.
Sosa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Perkins keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Perkins's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sosa controls the position.
Perkins is looking to regain half guard here but Sosa keeps moving and retains side control.
Perkins being controlled for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jorge Sosa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sosa 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorge Sosa!

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Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pita Liva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fatu Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tua has chosen Freak on a Leash by Korn as his entrance music. Pita Liva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fatu Tua's chin.

Liva
vs
Tua

199 cm
25
280 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

184 cm
32
269 lbs
27 - 16 - 0

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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pita Liva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fatu Tua!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liva misses with a left hand
and Tua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tua moves away from the strike by Liva.
Tua checks the leg kick nicely there.
Liva scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tua connects with a nice looking jab.
Liva thows a body shot but no joy.
Liva misses with an uppercut
and Tua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Liva lands a front kick.
Tua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Liva looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Liva misses the target.
Liva throws a hook but Tua avoids it easily.
Liva slips under a jab from Tua.
Liva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tua moves away.
Tua connects with an inside leg kick.
Liva ducks under a wild hook from Tua.
Liva has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Liva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tua lands with a good body shot.
Tua misses with a left hand
and Liva counters with a body kick.
Tua tests Liva's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Tua does it's job there.

Liva is rocked!
Liva misses with a low kick.
Tua throws a hook but Liva avoids it easily.

Liva pushes Tua up against the cage in a clinch.
Tua lands a big right hand that drops Liva! The killer instinct kicks in and Tua finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Tua!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fatu Tua!
A very excited looking Fatu Tua rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

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FIGHT
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100%

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