ITFL Season 3 Ind. Pt 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Conte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Conte
vs
Bishop

180 cm
26
179 lbs
13 - 2 - 0

163 cm
25
163 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bullet Proof System
Fury Nutrition Inc.

SP Ultimate Nutrition
Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgio Conte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Arthur Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop scores with a leg kick.
Conte tests Bishop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Conte throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Bishop.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Conte off balance momentarily.
A big right from Conte misses.
Bishop moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Conte misses with a low kick.
Conte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Conte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
A big left from Bishop misses.
Bishop throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Conte fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bishop checks it well.
Bishop shapes to counter with a head kick.
Conte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.

Bishop fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Conte to the ground. Bishop is now in Conte's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Conte is retaining full guard.
Conte keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conte utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Conte keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Conte checks a leg kick nicely.
Conte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two 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.
Bishop is looking to slow Conte down with leg kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bishop checks a leg kick.
Bishop misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bishop lands with a cross.
Conte throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Conte wants to clinch.
Bishop changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Conte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bishop cracks Conte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bishop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conte manages to avoid it.
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Conte counter with a right hand.
Bishop throws a predictable looking body shot
and Conte counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop throws a shot to the body.
Conte tries to clinch up but Bishop circles away and keeps his distance.
Conte throws a leg kick
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Conte blocks the leg kick.
Bishop tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Conte swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Conte misses the target.
Bishop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Conte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Conte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conte manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Bishop misses
and Conte counters with a nice uppercut.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Conte moved out of range.
Bishop moves out of range of the body kick.
Conte drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bishop scores with a body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Conte.
Conte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Conte throws a head kick that Bishop semi-blocks.
Conte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

Conte has Bishop up against the cage in a clinch.
Bishop is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Conte to keep the fight standing.
Bishop tries to pull guard but Conte forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Giorgio Conte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Bishop.
A head punch on the inside from Bishop fails to land.

Bishop pulls Conte into guard.

Bishop is looking for a triangle but Conte pushes his legs off easily.

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

Bishop had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Conte defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Bishop dominated that round.
That's time! Conte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Nice shot by Bishop.
Bishop cracks Conte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bishop has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Arthur Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bishop avoids a kick to the body.
Conte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Conte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
A jab from Conte misses.
Conte moves in looking to clinch but Bishop pushes him off.
Conte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Conte throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conte scores with a one two! Bishop had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bishop changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Conte throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conte swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop scores with a hook.
Bishop throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Conte's head.

Bishop dives in and scores a takedown into Conte's guard.
Bishop looking to pass the guard.
Bishop is looking to work some ground and pound but Conte has wrist control.
Bishop is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bishop has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bishop trying to control but Conte is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bishop is one step ahead there.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Conte throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bishop moves out of range of the leg kick from Conte.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
Conte is looking to wear down Bishop with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Conte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Conte.
Bishop shoots in but Conte avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bishop throws a front kick aimed at Conte's knee but Conte avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop catches Conte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A clash of legs there as Bishop blocks the low kick.
Bishop throws out a counter right but Conte avoids it with no problem.
Giorgio Conte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Conte.
Bishop is looking to score with low kicks.
Conte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
And Bishop tries to counter it with a takedown but Conte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Conte throws a right hand that misses

and Bishop counters with a takedown into side control.
Bishop with the ground and pound but Conte regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Conte keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop with the ground and pound but Conte uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bishop sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Conte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Conte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arthur Bishop 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!

Bishop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Conte finds it's way round the side to connect with Bishop's head.
Conte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Conte looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bishop appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conte moves away.
Conte misses the body punch
and Bishop counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Conte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Conte takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bishop digs a good body shot into Conte's ribs.
Conte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Conte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bishop is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop drops his hands momentarily and Conte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bishop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Conte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Bishop shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bishop was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Conte is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bishop off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Conte has the hooks in. Bishop is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bishop manages to reverse the position and now he's in Conte's guard. Nice work there by Bishop.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Conte keeps moving.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Conte is keeping the position.
Giorgio Conte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop trying to control but Conte is working from the bottom.
Bishop sitting in guard here, content to control.
Conte keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Conte has Bishop pulled in close to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conte continues to stall.

Conte is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishop defends well.
Bishop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bishop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Conte keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bishop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bishop lands a right hook to the body.
Bishop takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Conte throws a leg kick that misses.
Bishop throws the kick towards the body but Conte avoids it.
Conte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bishop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

Bishop shoots in and bounces Conte off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bishop is looking to pass into half guard but Conte pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Conte is in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bishop 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Bishop!
Arthur Bishop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
49%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edgars Simans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Koch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Koch has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Edgars Simans's chin.

Simans
vs
Koch

188 cm
23
180 lbs
11 - 5 - 0

170 cm
24
162 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Fury Nutrition Inc.

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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edgars Simans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jacob Koch!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koch looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Simans has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Simans uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Koch.
Simans appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Koch. Those never looked like landing.
Koch on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simans. Simans obviously looking to wear him down.

Koch has managed to clinch.
Koch wants to stall.
Simans tries for a takedown but Koch manages to get underhooks.
Simans taking a breather.
Simans misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Koch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simans checks a low kick from Koch.
Simans feinted with a counter takedown.
Simans attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Koch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simans checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simans half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been informed that Koch has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch moves out of range of the body kick.
As Simans backs off Koch throws a huge counter combo but Simans manages to avoid it all.
Koch scoring well with a low kick there.

Koch darts in and clinches Simans up against the cage.
Koch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Simans looking to stall.
Simans misses with some punches.
Koch blocking some punches.
Koch misses with an elbow over the top.
Koch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Simans scores with a shoulder strike.
Koch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Koch has a couple of punches blocked by Simans.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simans.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Koch breaks the clinch.
Simans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Koch looks to score with a jab to the body but Simans is just out of range.
Koch misses with a straight right.
Koch scores with a sloppy right hand. Simans should have avoided that one.
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!
Koch throws a leg kick which misses Simans's front leg but catches the back leg as Simans tries to avoid it.
Koch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simans moves away.
Simans misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Simans.
Simans lands a nice looking body kick.
Koch loads up on a big right hand but Simans slips the punch.
Simans lands a leg kick that knocks Koch off balance momentarily.
Koch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simans.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans checks a leg kick.
Simans swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Koch.
Jacob Koch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koch misses with a lunging right hand

so Simans counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Koch controls Simans momentarily but Simans frees himself.
Simans will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Koch working for submissions but it's allowed Simans to get to half guard.
Koch trying to control but Simans postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Koch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Koch trying to control from the bottom.
Koch wants to get back to full guard.
Simans not doing much here.
Koch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Simans is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Koch taking some punishment here, with Simans in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simans is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Koch.
Koch misses with a low kick.
It looked like Simans wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Koch is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Simans lands a two punch combo.

Simans tries to keep at a distance but Koch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Simans lands a knee to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Simans.
Koch wants to stall.

Simans has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Koch clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koch tries to escape the position.
Simans punches Koch on the ear.
Simans has the hooks in. Koch is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Koch tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Koch working to try and regain half guard.
Simans fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Koch tries to hold on but Simans postures up.
Simans lands a big elbow.
Koch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Koch keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simans working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Koch that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Simans is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Koch is surviving well by controlling Simans's body position as best he can.
Koch tries to hold on but Simans pushes him away.

Simans is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Koch is surviving well by controlling Simans's body position as best he can.
Koch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Koch tries to reverse the position but Simans maintains control.
Koch tries to hold on but Simans postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simans looking to finish Koch with some ground and pound. This is bad for Koch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans avoids the attempt from Koch to control.
Koch tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Koch tries to hold on but Simans postures up.
Simans landing strikes, looking to finish!
Koch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Koch is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Simans is staying active.
Simans lands a heavy elbow.
Koch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simans can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Koch is looking to escape.
Koch wants to control but Simans is having none of it.
Simans punishing his opponent with strikes.
Koch really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Koch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Koch is working to get back to half guard.
Koch wants to control but Simans is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgars Simans dominated that second round.
That's time! Simans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Simans tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Koch looks to score with a jab to the body but Simans is just out of range.
Koch misses with a hook.
Simans lands with a straight right. Koch didn't see that one coming.
Jacob Koch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koch swings for the body but Simans moves out of range.

Koch forces Simans back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for Simans.
Koch is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Simans gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Simans trying to pass the guard but Koch defending well.
Koch is trying to control but can't.
Simans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Koch can do to turn this around?
Koch tries to roll over but Simans keeps him under control.
Simans works his way into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Koch taking shots to the head.
Koch tries to hold on but Simans postures up.

Simans working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Edgars Simans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Simans punishing his opponent with strikes.
Simans is landing with some decent strikes but Koch is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Simans unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koch is in a horrible position here. Simans smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Koch tries to hold on but Simans postures up.
Simans prevents Koch from getting the reversal.
Simans looking to control but Koch is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Koch tries to reverse the position but Simans maintains control.
Simans with shots to the head and body - Koch looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simans lands a nice shot to the head.
Koch tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simans dominating with strikes here.
Koch is looking to improve his position but Simans isn't that keen on the idea.
Simans landing punches.
Edgars Simans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koch tries to hold on but Simans postures up.
Jacob Koch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simans tries to control but Koch wriggling away.
Simans raining down hammerfists from mount.
Koch is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Simans working for a guillotine from mount but Koch is in no mood to give up.
Koch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Koch sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Koch has his hands clasped together around Simans's back. He's all about the action.
Koch wants to control but Simans passes into side.
Simans working the head with strikes.
Simans in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Koch wants to control but Simans postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edgars Simans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Simans, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgars Simans!
Edgars Simans took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Soon, you how my baby. Your tits are already full of milk. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artie DeVanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

DeVanzo
vs
Queen

182 cm
22
181 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

177 cm
26
176 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu. 15%
Conviction

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artie DeVanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVanzo throws a front kick aimed at Queen's knee but Queen avoids it well.
Queen replies with a solid counter kick to the body but DeVanzo blocks it well.
Queen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Queen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed DeVanzo momentarily.
Queen throws a leg kick that is checked

and DeVanzo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
DeVanzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeVanzo is looking to work some ground and pound but Queen has wrist control.
We've been hearing that DeVanzo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Queen 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.
DeVanzo wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Queen holds on and takes a little breather.
DeVanzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeVanzo 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo wants to control from the top but Queen keeps moving.
Queen looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Queen tries to land a front kick but DeVanzo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
DeVanzo misses with a right hand
enabling Queen to counter with a crisp jab.
Queen motions for DeVanzo to come forward. Queen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeVanzo attempts a counter takedown but Queen avoids it well and moves away.
Queen misses with a low kick as DeVanzo jumps back.
Queen swings for the body but DeVanzo moves out of range.
Queen has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
DeVanzo cracks Queen with an open hand slap.
DeVanzo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
DeVanzo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Queen defends well and DeVanzo ends up having to push Queen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Queen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
DeVanzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Queen sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
DeVanzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Queen swats away the attempt to clinch by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo catches Queen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Queen lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeVanzo moves out of range of the body kick from Queen.
Queen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Queen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Queen checks the leg kick.
DeVanzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Queen scores with a kick to the midsection.
DeVanzo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Queen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Queen throws a big counter head kick but DeVanzo avoids it with no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen is looking to score with low kicks.
DeVanzo misses with a two punch combination.
Oliver Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeVanzo lands a slapping body shot.
Queen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Queen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Queen jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oliver Queen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Queen throws a front kick aimed at DeVanzo's knee but DeVanzo avoids it well.
Queen lands a nice leg kick that just misses DeVanzo's sensitive parts.
Queen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Queen looks to land a body kick but DeVanzo moved away.
Queen throws a leg kick but DeVanzo checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as DeVanzo blocks the leg kick.
Queen throws the kick towards the body but DeVanzo avoids it.
DeVanzo is looking to counter punch.
Queen throws a lazy right hand but DeVanzo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Queen finds it's way through DeVanzo's defenses.
Queen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
DeVanzo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from DeVanzo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as DeVanzo blocks the leg kick.
DeVanzo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
DeVanzo scores with a nice strike.
Queen scores with a push kick.
Queen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Queen slaps away a takedown attempt from DeVanzo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Queen looks to land a body kick but DeVanzo moved away.
DeVanzo lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Queen misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeVanzo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVanzo takes one to the chin there.
Queen misses with a combination
and DeVanzo counters with a thumping low kick.
DeVanzo scores with a head kick. Queen tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A slapping body kick lands there for Queen.
Queen checks a low kick from DeVanzo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Queen.
DeVanzo misses with a low kick as Queen jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen thuds his right hand into DeVanzo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Queen scores with a head kick. DeVanzo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
DeVanzo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Queen's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Queen defending well as DeVanzo loads up on a big left hand.
Queen looks for the body kick but DeVanzo saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Queen circles away quickly and effectively.
Queen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Queen blocks a leg kick.
Queen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
DeVanzo is looking to score with low kicks.
Nice straight punches there by Queen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Queen.
Queen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Queen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
DeVanzo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
DeVanzo misses with a low kick as Queen jumps back.
DeVanzo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Queen misses with a body kick.
Queen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
DeVanzo catches Queen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Queen tries to score with a low kick but DeVanzo moves his leg out of the way.
DeVanzo tries to counter with a takedown but Queen is quick to defend against it.
Oliver Queen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Queen connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo avoids the body shot from Queen.
Queen jabbing away but nothing is landing.

DeVanzo shoots in and bounces Queen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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!
Queen keeping full guard, as DeVanzo tries to pass.
DeVanzo chips away with some ground and pound.
Queen trying to keep a closed guard but DeVanzo is proving a slippery customer.
Queen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Queen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
DeVanzo trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Queen manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

DeVanzo wants to control but Queen passes easily into half guard.
DeVanzo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

DeVanzo is looking for a triangle but Queen pushes his legs off easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo keeping moving, preventing Queen from controlling successfully.
DeVanzo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Queen is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Queen sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DeVanzo's guard.
DeVanzo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Queen seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Oliver Queen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Queen scores with a spinning back kick!
DeVanzo takes a swing at Queen's ribcage but misses.
Queen feints a counter leg kick.
DeVanzo moves out of range as Queen throws a body kick.
Queen throws a head kick that misses.
Queen lands a lovely overhand right.
DeVanzo checks the leg kick.
Queen lands with a kick to the temple. DeVanzo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
DeVanzo throws a series of punches but Queen avoids them all with ease.
As DeVanzo backs off Queen throws a huge counter combo but DeVanzo manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeVanzo jabs Queen right on the nose. Queen blinks but takes it well.
Queen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from DeVanzo does no damage.
An inside leg kick lands from Queen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
Queen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
DeVanzo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeVanzo tries to clinch but Queen moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as DeVanzo blocks the leg kick.
Nice jab there from Queen.
Queen throws a hook but DeVanzo blocks it.
Queen throws a leg kick but DeVanzo moved away.
Queen throws a front kick aimed at DeVanzo's knee but DeVanzo avoids it well.
DeVanzo misses with a straight right.
DeVanzo works Queen's body with a nice hook.
DeVanzo tries to land a leg kick but Queen saw it coming and moves away.
Queen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
DeVanzo feinted with a counter takedown.
DeVanzo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeVanzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Queen.
Nice uppercut lands for Queen. That snapped DeVanzo's head back.
Queen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen connects with a leg kick. DeVanzo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Queen.
DeVanzo throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Queen connects with a single shot there.
Queen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeVanzo misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Queen walks into a straight right hand from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo staying out of range there.
Queen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice body punch from Queen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeVanzo moves into the clinch successfully.
Queen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Queen misses with some punches.
Queen lands with a right to the head.
Queen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Queen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Queen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Queen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Queen swings wildly with an uppercut but DeVanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeVanzo blocks an uppercut.
Queen struggles to land a body shot inside as DeVanzo controls his hands.
DeVanzo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
DeVanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Queen.
DeVanzo is pushing Queen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
DeVanzo tries a body shot but Queen blocks it.
DeVanzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Queen uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Queen swings wildly with an uppercut but DeVanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Queen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Queen lands an uppercut.
DeVanzo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Queen backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for DeVanzo.
DeVanzo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Queen smiles and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Queen slips under a jab from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Queen manages to avoid it.
That kick from Queen tenderised DeVanzo's leg. DeVanzo is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from DeVanzo.
Nice sprawl there from Queen as DeVanzo shoots in.
Queen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Queen throws a wild body kick that DeVanzo sees coming a mile off.
Artie DeVanzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Queen throws the left hand but DeVanzo avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Queen 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Queen!
Post fight, Oliver Queen stared into the camera and said 'Good fight Artie, lets go have a beer and toast one up to Eric.'.
Artie DeVanzo was interviewed post fight and said 'Hey, are we done here? 'Cause I'm losing my buzz. '.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Koski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mats Söderlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koski comes to the cage accompanied by Accept - Head Over Heels. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Koski
vs
Söderlund

178 cm
26
161 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
181 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Hellbent
V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juan Koski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mats Söderlund!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Söderlund misses with a hook. Koski ducked under it nicely.
Koski tries to counter with a takedown but Söderlund is quick to defend against it.
Mats Söderlund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koski throws a shot from downtown. Söderlund moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Koski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Söderlund pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Söderlund displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Koski throws out the jab.

Koski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Söderlund on his heels. He'll look to pass Söderlund's guard now, I'm sure.
Söderlund lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Söderlund has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Koski to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Söderlund is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Koski pulls down on the head and he's put Söderlund to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Juan Koski!
A victorious Juan Koski thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.