AFL TBA. PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeffery Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thaddeus Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeffery Lebowski had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 136.8lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lebowski
vs
Fitzgerald

168 cm
24
150 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

176 cm
25
144 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Alcatraz Apparel
Atlantis

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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jeffery Lebowski !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lebowski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The GYM (20 elite coaches on the Island !!!) in the buildup to the fight.
Fitzgerald throws a leg kick that misses.
Fitzgerald with a hook.
A left and a right from Fitzgerald both land. Nice combination.

Lebowski is rocked!
Lebowski gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Fitzgerald gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Lebowski is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thaddeus Fitzgerald!
During a confident post fight interview, Thaddeus Fitzgerald thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Jeffery Lebowski was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill be back this isnt the last time we`ll be fighting'.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quin Kenobi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarek Mace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Kenobi
vs
Mace

180 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
171 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

Alcatraz Apparel

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quin Kenobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jarek Mace!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenobi moves away from the strike by Mace.
Kenobi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mace sprawls and moves away.
Mace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Kenobi counters with a shoot takedown. Mace fights it but they end up in guard.
Kenobi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mace's guard.
Kenobi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mace keeping moving, preventing Kenobi from controlling successfully.
Kenobi scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mace has his foot on Kenobi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kenobi works his way back into a safe position though.
Kenobi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kenobi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mace not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mace connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kenobi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kenobi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mace misses with a combination

and Kenobi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kenobi content to stall in guard here.
Mace wants to sweep here but Kenobi controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mace is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kenobi is aware though and is defending well.

Kenobi 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.
Kenobi wants to control from the top but Mace keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi looking to pass the guard.
Mace looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kenobi is one step ahead there.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mace throws the kick towards the body but Kenobi avoids it.
Mace loads up on a big right hand but Kenobi slips the punch.
Mace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mace throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kenobi on the side of the head.
Kenobi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mace lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mace.
Kenobi fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quin Kenobi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Mace.
Mace bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kenobi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mace as he avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mace pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kenobi back to the cage. Mace follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mace lands a jab to the nose.
Kenobi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kenobi there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarek Mace dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Mace cracks Kenobi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Kenobi misses.
Mace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenobi at a distance.
Kenobi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mace scores with a nice body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mace.
Kenobi dives in for a single leg takedown but Mace sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mace throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenobi blocks a leg kick.
Jarek Mace seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mace fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kenobi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mace scores with a shot to the body.
Mace scores with a one two! Kenobi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kenobi has Mace up against the cage in a clinch.
Mace stalling in the clinch but Kenobi improves position.
Kenobi blocks an elbow strike from Mace.
Mace gets underhooks to prevent Kenobi's takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mace throws an elbow but misses.
Mace has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mace presses Kenobi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mace throws an elbow but misses.
Mace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mace scores with a shoulder strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kenobi as Mace tries to tie him up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mace tries to break free but Kenobi pushes him back against the cage.
Mace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kenobi takes a shot to the head.
Kenobi blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Mace.
Mace is trying to stall.
Mace throws a punch but it's blocked by Kenobi.

Mace escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kenobi.
Jarek Mace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mace counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kenobi thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quin Kenobi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kenobi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mace is fending him off so far but Kenobi persists. Nope, Mace circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mace.
Mace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mace connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mace's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kenobi under the eye.
Mace lands a nice hook to Kenobi's body. Kenobi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kenobi avoids the head kick by Mace.
Mace buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kenobi shoots in but Mace avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mace lands a jab.
Quin Kenobi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mace lands a really nice looking cross but Kenobi seems unphased.
Kenobi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mace lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mace lands a really nice looking cross but Kenobi seems unphased.
Kenobi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mace throws a leg kick

and Kenobi counters with a single leg into guard. Mace didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jarek Mace 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!

Mace throws a series of punches but Kenobi moves out of range.
Mace swinging wildly here.
Kenobi tries to counter with a takedown but Mace is quick to defend against it.
Mace stuns Kenobi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mace stuns Kenobi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice jab there from Mace.
Mace moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kenobi.
Mace connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kenobi. Kenobi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mace connects with a body shot.
Kenobi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mace scores with a jab to the body.
Kenobi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jarek Mace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kenobi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mace scores with a leg kick.
Kenobi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mace scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenobi feinted with a counter takedown.
Mace swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mace dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kenobi. That did some damage!
Mace lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenobi at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mace throws a right and a left that Kenobi avoids nicely.
A cross from Mace lands.
Kenobi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mace throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Kenobi counters with a single leg into guard. Mace didn't expect that.
Kenobi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mace trying to keep a closed guard but Kenobi is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenobi trying to control the position from guard on top but Mace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mace working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kenobi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kenobi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kenobi is pushing down on Mace's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mace is fighting to maintain full guard but Kenobi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kenobi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Mace tries to roll over but Kenobi keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kenobi trying to control the action but Mace is working from the bottom.

Kenobi 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. Mace tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kenobi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Quin Kenobi!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ZyD XyD (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Miller
vs
XyD

170 cm
19
140 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

165 cm
26
140 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josh Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, ZyD XyD!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
XyD follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
XyD misses with a body shot.
XyD lands a body shot.
XyD digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
XyD is looking to land body kicks.
Miller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Miller takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
XyD tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller appears to be looking for a big counter.
ZyD XyD seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
XyD explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
XyD scores with a body shot.
XyD throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Miller takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Miller misses with an uppercut. XyD saw that one coming.
Miller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
XyD misses with a wild body shot.
Miller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
XyD throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
XyD scores with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for XyD.
XyD throws a head kick but Miller moves out of range.
XyD takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
XyD lands a nice looking body kick.
XyD looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but XyD was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller wants to slow XyD down by chopping away at his legs.
XyD misses with a wild body shot.
Miller scores with a nice head shot.
XyD fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but XyD sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
XyD throws a shot to the body.
XyD is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miller rather than just go for the knockout.
XyD slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
XyD takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
XyD scores with a shot to the body.
XyD jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract XyD.
XyD ducks under a wild hook from Miller.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but XyD sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A swing and a miss from Miller.
Miller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Miller tries a low kick but XyD avoids it.
XyD throws a big counter head kick but Miller avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller shoots for a double leg takedown but XyD sprawls well. He's pushed Miller's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
XyD throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
XyD with a body punch. A glancing blow.

XyD gets caught flat footed, as Miller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Miller trying to control but XyD is working from the bottom.
Miller prevents XyD from getting back to his feet.
Miller passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
XyD is trying to maintain the position but Miller is very close to passing his half guard.
XyD scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Miller manages to mount him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as XyD is looking to escape.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Josh Miller!
A victorious Josh Miller thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dante Dennis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chin Checker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Dennis
vs
Checker

173 cm
25
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
180 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dante Dennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chin Checker!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Dirk Anderson and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

It looks like Dante Dennis has been cut.
Checker lands a jab to Dennis's midsection.
Checker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dennis.
Dennis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Checker.
Checker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Dennis misses its target.
Dennis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dennis misses with a combination
and Checker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Dennis. Those never looked like landing.
Dennis tries to bum rush Checker with a series of wild strikes but Checker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Checker stuns Dennis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dennis misses with a jab, cross combination.
Checker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dennis misses with a looping left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Checker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Checker cracks Dennis with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dennis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Checker.
Dennis misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Checker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Checker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Checker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dennis was well out of range. Poor timing from Checker.
As Checker looks to move away, Dennis throws a big counter combo bu Checker just gets out of the way.
Checker takes a swing at Dennis's ribcage but misses.
Dennis looks to score with a jab to the body but Checker is just out of range.
Checker misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dennis counters with a left and a right that stings Checker.
Dennis misses with an uppercut. Checker saw that one coming.
Dennis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Checker's head backwards.
Checker lands a really nice looking cross but Dennis seems unphased.
Dennis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Checker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Checker throws a sloppy body shot
and Dennis counters with a left to the body.
BOOM! Checker lands a beautiful left hook that drops Dennis. Dennis tries to recover but Checker is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Dennis lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chin Checker!
Chin Checker was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
71%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergey Vasilyev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergey Vasilyev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Bravo
vs
Vasilyev

185 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
26
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Vasilyev!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bravo gets the takedown into side control.
Vasilyev is trying to control Bravo's posture but Bravo avoids it.
Bravo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vasilyev gets back to half guard.

Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bravo wants to take a breather but Vasilyev is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilyev is trying to control but can't.

Vasilyev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.

Bravo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Vasilyev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo wants to control but Vasilyev is keeping him busy.

Bravo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vasilyev keeping control of the position.

Vasilyev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vasilyev is not content to let Bravo control the position.
Bravo prevents Vasilyev from improving his position.
Bravo is pressing down on Vasilyev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vasilyev is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bravo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vasilyev is just riding it out for now. Bravo eventually gives up the hold.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vasilyev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bravo tries to pass to full mount but Vasilyev defends it.

Vasilyev is defending against the submission attempts here by Bravo.

Vasilyev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Vasilyev is trying to maintain the position but Bravo is very close to passing his half guard.
Vasilyev tries to roll over but Bravo keeps him under control.

Vasilyev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.

Bravo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vasilyev is looking to control Bravo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasilyev avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Vasilyev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Bravo 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.

Bravo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vasilyev is trying to defend but Bravo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vasilyev is refusing to be controlled, as Bravo sits in half guard.
Vasilyev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bravo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilyev working a defensive guard but Bravo passes into half guard.
Bravo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vasilyev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Vasilyev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Bravo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilyev is trying to maintain the position but Bravo is very close to passing his half guard.
Johnny Bravo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bravo controlling the action here.
Vasilyev is not content to let Bravo control the position.
Vasilyev wants to control but Bravo is keeping busy.
Vasilyev tries to get to full guard but Bravo has control of the leg.
Vasilyev trying to control but Bravo postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Vasilyev looking for submissions off his back.

Bravo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vasilyev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bravo.
Bravo trying to mount his opponent but Vasilyev defends it.

Bravo is looking for a kimura here.

Bravo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vasilyev sees it coming and defends easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Vasilyev actively working from the bottom here.
Vasilyev trying to control but Bravo postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnny Bravo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Bravo seems to be looking for submissions.
Vasilyev is looking to control Bravo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasilyev avoid being mounted?

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bravo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vasilyev is just riding it out for now. Bravo eventually gives up the hold.
Vasilyev manages to get to full guard.
Vasilyev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasilyev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vasilyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vasilyev throws a shot from downtown. Bravo moves away and avoids it.

Bravo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vasilyev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Vasilyev's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Bravo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bravo working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasilyev tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Vasilyev tries to hold on but Bravo pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo trying to control but he's not successful this time.

Bravo has control of Vasilyev's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Vasilyev regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Bravo avoids the attempt from Vasilyev to control.
Bravo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasilyev is looking to escape.
Vasilyev is looking to get to half guard.

Vasilyev tries to improve his position but Bravo has taken his back! Bravo has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Vasilyev tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Bravo pushes Vasilyev away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Bravo!
After winning the bout, Johnny Bravo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
27%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Tinkl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Grimes
vs
Tinkl

179 cm
25
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
23
179 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rick Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Tinkl!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Grimes or perhaps it was just good defense by Tinkl, which made it look bad.
Tinkl throws a counter combo.
Grimes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tinkl counters with a head kick. That will keep Grimes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Grimes shoots and misses

and Tinkl counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Grimes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tinkl is pressing down on Grimes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grimes is holding on for now.
Tinkl is still trying to improve position.
Grimes is not content to let Tinkl control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grimes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Grimes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tinkl pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes is refusing to be controlled, as Tinkl sits in half guard.

Grimes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tinkl pulls his head out easily.
Tinkl wants to free his trapped foot but Grimes is holding on for dear life with his legs.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Tinkl!
Rick Grimes spoke after the fight, saying 'No man could resist my submission arsenal so my opponent got lucky tonight, a rematch would go much differently '.