BKF THE ASYLUM PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Castaneda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Quick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jimmy Quick enters the cage!

Castaneda
vs
Quick

185 cm
25
192 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

200 cm
19
183 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Phantom Fightwear
KnockOut

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guillermo Castaneda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Quick!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

Quick clinches up with Castaneda and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Castaneda to work.
Castaneda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Quick wants to break free but Castaneda has control.

Castaneda successfully pulls guard.
Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Castaneda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Castaneda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castaneda has his hands on Quick's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Castaneda working for a triangle but Quick defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Castaneda working a defensive guard here.
Quick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Quick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Quick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Castaneda pulls Quick in close to prevent any damage.
Castaneda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castaneda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Quick throws a left and a right that both miss
and Castaneda counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two 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.

Quick drives through and clinches with Castaneda against the cage.
Quick stalling in the clinch but Castaneda improves position.
Castaneda taking a breather.
Quick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Castaneda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Quick backwards.
Quick takes an elbow to the temple.
Castaneda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Castaneda comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right handed body shot lands from Castaneda.
Castaneda lands a body shot.

Castaneda pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quick controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Quick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quick trying to control the position from guard on top but Castaneda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castaneda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Quick with a flurry of punches that miss.
Castaneda keeping full guard, as Quick tries to pass.

Castaneda is looking for a triangle but Quick pushes his legs off easily.
Quick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Castaneda is proving hard to escape from.

Castaneda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Castaneda looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Quick has picked Castaneda up and slammed him! Castaneda can't keep hold of the triangle and Quick manages to pass to side control!
Castaneda sneaks back into half guard.
Castaneda is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castaneda won't allow Quick to pass to mount.
Quick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillermo Castaneda 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.

Castaneda connects with a body shot.
Quick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Castaneda scores with a four punch combination!
Quick looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Castaneda lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.

Quick bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Castaneda is not content to let Quick control the position.
Castaneda is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Quick can do to turn this around?
Castaneda being controlled for a moment.
Quick tries to advance to mount but Castaneda denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Quick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Quick throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Castaneda is trying to improve his position.
Quick slows the pace down.
Castaneda is looking for a sweep.
Quick tries to move into full mount but can't pass Castaneda's legs.

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.
Castaneda is not content to let Quick control the position.
Castaneda tries to improve position but can't.
Quick has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Castaneda!
Castaneda is looking to improve his position but Quick isn't that keen on the idea.
Castaneda avoids a series of strikes thrown by Quick.
Castaneda is trying to escape the mount.
Quick can't control as he wanted to and Castaneda manages to get the fight back to his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castaneda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quick is working away from the top position though.
Quick thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castaneda's head.
Castaneda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Quick.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Quick in particular looking to stall.
Castaneda looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Quick prevents Castaneda from improving his position.
Castaneda is trying is best to control the position here.
Castaneda is staying active underneath Quick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Quick seems to be working for a kimura but Castaneda defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castaneda tries to get to full guard but Quick has control of the leg.
Castaneda gets full guard.
Quick passes Castaneda's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Quick throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quick moves into full mount! Castaneda won't be happy about that!
Quick content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castaneda keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Quick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Quick steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Castaneda. That one must have hurt.
Castaneda lands an overhand right.

Quick clinches up with Castaneda and pushes him back against the cage.
Castaneda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Castaneda stalling against the cage.

Castaneda jumps guard.
Castaneda trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Castaneda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Quick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castaneda swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Quick trying to stand up but can't free himself from Castaneda's guard.
Quick forces his way into half guard.
Quick seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castaneda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quick not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Quick trying to pass the guard but Castaneda defending well.
Castaneda trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Quick manages to pass to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castaneda wants to hold on but Quick pushes him away.
Castaneda tries to reverse the position but Quick maintains control.
Castaneda is trying to reverse the position but instead Quick has taken his back - oops!
Castaneda trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Castaneda tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Quick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jimmy Quick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Castaneda is squirming around, avoiding Quick's attempts to control the action.
Quick takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Quick working for a submission but Castaneda is keeping him at bay.
Castaneda is trying to reverse the position but instead Quick has taken his back - oops!
Castaneda prevents Quick from getting a body triangle.
Castaneda manages to reverse the position and now he's in Quick's guard. Nice work there by Castaneda.
Castaneda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Quick is trying to control the position but Castaneda postures up.
Castaneda trying to control but Quick is working from the bottom.
Quick looking for a sweep. Not yet Quick, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castaneda wants to control from the top but Quick keeps moving.
Quick wants to sweep but no luck.
Castaneda looking to pass the guard.
Quick wants to sweep but no luck.
Castaneda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quick is keeping the position for now.
Quick trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Quick working for a triangle but Castaneda defends it easily.
Quick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castaneda is one step ahead there.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Guillermo Castaneda!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight as a draw!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Guillermo Castaneda!

Guillermo Castaneda wins by majority decision!
Guillermo Castaneda took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Phantom Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
31%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Orilio Doomsday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leandro Maeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leandro Maeda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Doomsday
vs
Maeda

174 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Orilio Doomsday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leandro Maeda!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doomsday digs a good body shot into Maeda's ribs.

Doomsday drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Doomsday stays in close to Maeda's body and controls the position.
Doomsday wants to control from the top but Maeda keeps moving.
Doomsday preventing the sweep.
Doomsday looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Maeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Maeda looking for a triangle here. Doomsday is fighting it but it looks tight! Maeda pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Doomsday is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Leandro Maeda!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
73%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sao Galileo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Galileo
vs
Jacobs

195 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sao Galileo !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs closes the distance and clinches up with Galileo , looking for a takedown. Jacobs pushes Galileo against the cage but Galileo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jacobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Galileo 's waist but Galileo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacobs off to one side.

Galileo gets caught flat footed, as Jacobs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Galileo 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.
Galileo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Galileo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Galileo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jacobs manages to get himself to full guard.

Jacobs wants to stand but Galileo is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacobs wants to get back to his feet but Galileo passes into half guard.
Jacobs wants to get back to his feet.
Galileo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jacobs can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to get back to his feet.
Galileo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jacobs is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Galileo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Galileo 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

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.
Jacobs looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Galileo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jacobs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jacobs defending well as Galileo loads up on a big left hand.
Galileo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
No luck for Jacobs with that takedown attempt.
Sao Galileo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Jacobs.
Galileo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

It looks like Alexander Jacobs has been cut.
Galileo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jacobs looks winded!

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

Jacobs is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Galileo knocks Jacobs out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sao Galileo !
Sao Galileo 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.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Putkilo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordin Tootoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putkilo comes into the arena with NWA-F#$% da police blaring out of the sound system. Erkki Putkilo has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Putkilo
vs
Tootoo

191 cm
30
185 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

175 cm
30
152 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Basic striking
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System
Urban Fighter

Voodoo Nutrition
Bare Knuckle Fisticuffs Clothing

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 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erkki Putkilo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jordin Tootoo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Putkilo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tootoo to the ground. Putkilo is now in Tootoo's guard.
Putkilo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing that Putkilo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tootoo can't keep his opponent in guard - Putkilo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tootoo won't allow Putkilo to pass to mount.
Tootoo is looking to improve his position.
Putkilo prevents Tootoo from standing back up.
Putkilo passes the guard and advances to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putkilo fails to advance to Tootoo's back.
Putkilo controlling from the full mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putkilo is looking to work his way around to Tootoo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tootoo wants to control but Putkilo is having none of it.
Putkilo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tootoo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Tootoo is trying desperately to improve position.

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.
Putkilo controlling the position easily from mount.
Tootoo gets back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Putkilo in particular looking to stall.
Putkilo trying to pass the guard but Tootoo defending well.
Putkilo is trying to control the action in half guard but Tootoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Putkilo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tootoo wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tootoo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Putkilo doesn't seem bothered though.
Putkilo shoots in but Tootoo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tootoo with the counter takedown but Putkilo avoids it easily.

Putkilo shoots in and bounces Tootoo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tootoo trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo trying to control the position from guard on top but Tootoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tootoo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Putkilo prevents Tootoo from getting back to his feet.
Putkilo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tootoo is trying to keep Putkilo in close.
Tootoo wants to sweep here but Putkilo controlling him for the moment.
Putkilo's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tootoo scores with a nice strike.

Tootoo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tootoo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erkki Putkilo 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.

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tootoo.
Putkilo fails with the takedown.
Putkilo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tootoo connects with a high kick.
We've been informed that Tootoo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Putkilo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tootoo defends well and Putkilo ends up having to push Tootoo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Putkilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tootoo looks to clinch

and Putkilo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tootoo wants to control but Putkilo is keeping busy.

Tootoo has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Putkilo is on him like a limpet, forcing Tootoo back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putkilo has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tootoo after a bit of a struggle.
Putkilo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tootoo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Putkilo jumps guard but Tootoo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Tootoo manages to pull guard.
Putkilo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Putkilo is pushing down on Tootoo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tootoo is fighting to maintain full guard but Putkilo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Putkilo passes into side control, despite Tootoo's attempt to control the position.
Tootoo is not content to let Putkilo control the position.

Putkilo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tootoo struggling a bit here.
Putkilo wants to control but Tootoo is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo is staying tight to Tootoo's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Putkilo trying to control the action but Tootoo is working from the bottom.
Tootoo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Putkilo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tootoo is being controlled here.
Tootoo is not content to let Putkilo control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo controls the position from side control.
Tootoo is looking to reverse the position.
Tootoo prevents Putkilo from moving into mount.
Putkilo is working hard here to advance position.
Putkilo advances to mount.
Putkilo fails to move to back control.

That's four 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.
Tootoo is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Putkilo tries to control but Tootoo wriggling away.
Tootoo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Erkki Putkilo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Putkilo content just to control the position here.
Putkilo looking to control but Tootoo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Putkilo wants to take Tootoo's back here but Tootoo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tootoo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jordin Tootoo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Tootoo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Putkilo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tootoo wants to stand up but Putkilo is controlling him.
Putkilo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tootoo working a defensive guard here.
Putkilo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tootoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tootoo wants to stand up but Putkilo is controlling him.
Putkilo stays in close to Tootoo's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Putkilo trying to control but Tootoo is working from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Putkilo looks for a takedown but Tootoo sprawls well.

Putkilo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tootoo's guard.

Tootoo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Putkilo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Tootoo content to slow the pace in the clinch.

Tootoo manages to pull guard.
Tootoo looking to control.
Putkilo tries to free his leg and advance position but Tootoo is retaining full guard.

Tootoo looking for a guillotine here but Putkilo defends easily.
Tootoo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tootoo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Putkilo controls the pace.
Tootoo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Putkilo is controlling him.
Tootoo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Putkilo controls the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Putkilo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putkilo is pressing down on Tootoo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tootoo is holding on for now.
Putkilo stops Tootoo from getting back to his feet.
Putkilo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tootoo is trying to maintain the position but Putkilo is very close to passing his half guard.
Putkilo prevents Tootoo from standing back up.
Putkilo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Putkilo fails to land the takedown.
Putkilo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Erkki Putkilo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Putkilo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tootoo.
Tootoo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Putkilo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

Tootoo clinches up against the cage.

Tootoo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tootoo lands a leg kick that knocks Putkilo off balance momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tootoo lands a body shot.
Tootoo lands a high kick!
Tootoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jordin Tootoo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tootoo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Jordin Tootoo!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Jordin Tootoo!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Jordin Tootoo!

Jordin Tootoo wins by unanimous decision!
Jordin Tootoo opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Palikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Mc Donald (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!

Palikka
vs
Mc Donald

181 cm
28
170 lbs
9 - 8 - 0

181 cm
26
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Great wrestler
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Vikai Gear

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 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Palikka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nelson Mc Donald!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Palikka shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mc Donald is trying to defend but Palikka finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Mc Donald looking for submissions off his back.
Palikka trying to control the action but Mc Donald is working from the bottom.
Mc Donald is looking to get back to full guard here but Palikka has managed to pass to side control instead.
Mc Donald looking for a sweep but Palikka has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mc Donald takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mc Donald is trying desperately to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palikka lands a big elbow.
Palikka with good strikes from the mount here!

Mc Donald is rocked!
Palikka 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palikka working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Mc Donald is still in real trouble! Can Palikka finish him?
Mc Donald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Palikka postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Mc Donald in real trouble here! The ref calls for Mc Donald to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalle Palikka!
Kalle Palikka tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Simon Dragos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and In Sualhuaia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dragos
vs
Sualhuaia

168 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

179 cm
25
153 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening

Sully's Bar & Grill

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Dragos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, In Sualhuaia!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick lands there from Dragos.

Dragos closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sualhuaia to the mat! Sualhuaia manages to get full guard.
Dragos slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sualhuaia wants to control but Dragos postures up.

Dragos is trying to get an arm triangle but Sualhuaia is defending well.

Dragos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sualhuaia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dragos is looking to take a break and control but Sualhuaia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sualhuaia is looking to regain half guard here but Dragos keeps moving and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Dragos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sualhuaia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sualhuaia struggling a bit here.

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

Dragos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sualhuaia is trying to improve his position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dragos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Sualhuaia's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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.

Dragos is trying to get an arm triangle but Sualhuaia is defending well.

Dragos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sualhuaia is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dragos prevents Sualhuaia from escaping the position.
Sualhuaia is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dragos's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Sualhuaia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dragos pulls his head out easily.
Dragos looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dragos 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.

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

Dragos maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sualhuaia could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dragos has cracked it and Sualhuaia is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dragos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Dragos!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
27%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maloney has chosen Jump Around by House of Pain as his entrance music. Thomas Maloney will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Evans
vs
Maloney

180 cm
19
178 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

184 cm
27
168 lbs
5 - 9 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Bare Knuckle Fisticuffs Clothing
Phantom Fightwear

Voodoo Nutrition

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Maloney!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans misses with a body shot.
Maloney has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Evans is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Evans throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Maloney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Evans throws a low kick but it's checked well by Maloney.
Paul Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maloney counters with a two punch combo.

Evans forces Maloney back against the cage and clinches.
Maloney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Evans landing knees to the head.
I was talking to Evans's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maloney.
Evans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maloney.
With the fighters up against the cage, Evans throws an elbow but misses.
Evans misses with a knee strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Evans.
Evans missing with knees to the body.
Evans missing with knees to the body.
Maloney avoiding damage as Evans throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Evans.
Evans with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Evans tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice body punch from Evans - that landed with a thud.
Evans throws a head punch that misses.
Evans is leaning against Maloney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Evans missing with knees to the body.
Evans tries a knee to the head but Maloney blocks it.
Maloney wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans struggles to land a body shot inside as Maloney controls his hands.
Evans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Maloney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Evans creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maloney's defenses.
Maloney is looking to break free of the clinch but Evans has double underhooks.
Evans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Evans trying to land knees to the body.
Evans trying to land knees to the body.
Evans tries to score a body lock takedown but Maloney shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Maloney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maloney can't break the clinch.
Evans missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maloney pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Evans is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maloney is defending well for now.
Maloney blocks an elbow strike from Evans.
Maloney wants to break free but Evans has control.
Evans looking to throw knees to the head but Maloney is blocking nicely.
Evans trying to land knees to the body.
Evans tries to land knees in the clinch but Maloney avoids the damage to the body.
Maloney has had enough of the clinch but Evans keeps him there for the moment.
Maloney avoiding damage as Evans throws knees to the body.
Evans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Maloney blocks an uppercut.
Evans tries a knee to the head but Maloney blocks it.
Evans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maloney.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans is trying to pull guard but Maloney turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Evans tries to work over Maloney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Evans misses with a knee to the head.
Evans changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maloney fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Evans throws a body punch but Maloney moves out of range.

Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
Evans has Maloney pressed against the cage, preventing Maloney from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Evans misses with a knee strike.
Evans fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Evans chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Evans throws a lazy head kick
and Maloney counters with a two punch combo.
Evans misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good work by Maloney as he checks the leg kick.
Evans fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maloney throws a counter combo.
Evans shoots for a double leg takedown but Maloney sprawls well. He's pushed Evans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Evans backs off Maloney throws a huge counter combo but Evans manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans tries to clinch there but Maloney circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Evans looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As Evans backs off Maloney throws a huge counter combo but Evans manages to avoid it all.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans fails to land the takedown.
Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Crunch! Evans slams his shin into Maloney's torso.
Maloney swats away the attempt to clinch by Evans.
Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Evans looks for a takedown but Maloney sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maloney on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Evans misses with a low kick.
Maloney unleashes a big counter combination but Evans bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Maloney avoids the body shot from Evans.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
As Evans backs off Maloney throws a huge counter combo but Evans manages to avoid it all.
Maloney takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Evans feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Maloney's calf.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Maloney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Maloney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

Evans clinches.
Evans misses with a knee to the head.
Maloney blocks an elbow strike from Evans.
Evans landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Evans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maloney.

Maloney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maloney checks a leg kick.
Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Maloney avoids a punch combination nicely.
Despite the aggression on Maloney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Evans clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Evans.
Evans unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Evans is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maloney is defending well for now.
Evans misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maloney.
Evans lands a good knee to the midsection. Maloney won't want to take too many of those.
Maloney dodges an elbow strike from Evans.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Evans is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maloney in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maloney is breathing heavily.
Evans can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Evans 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. And we move into the final round!

Evans scores with a head kick.
Maloney avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maloney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Paul Evans is winning the standup battle so far.
Evans tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maloney manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Evans.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maloney circles away from the clinch attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Evans.
Nice sprawl there from Maloney as Evans shoots in.
Maloney unleashes a big counter combination but Evans bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Evans connects with a high kick.
Evans is trying hard to land a takedown here. Maloney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Evans backs off Maloney throws a huge counter combo but Evans manages to avoid it all.
Evans tries to close the distance and clinch but Maloney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Evans feints and then cracks Maloney's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maloney down.
Evans tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maloney is able to avoid easily.
Evans just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney walks into a jab.
Evans throws a head kick but Maloney moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Maloney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Evans misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Evans. That's going to slow Maloney down.
Evans tries to clinch but Maloney is having none of it.
Despite the aggression on Maloney's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Maloney blocks a head kick by Evans.
Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A solid leg kick lands there for Evans.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Evans.
Thomas Maloney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Maloney.
Evans throws a body kick that misses.

Evans moves into the clinch.
Paul Evans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maloney working hard to break the clinch.
Evans tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maloney's elbow.
Evans missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Maloney wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Evans has him pressed against the cage.
Evans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Maloney walks away with a smile on his face. Evans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Maloney moves out of range easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans throws the kick towards the body but Maloney avoids it.
Maloney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Thomas Maloney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Evans.

And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Evans, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Paul Evans!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Paul Evans!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Paul Evans!

Paul Evans wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Thomas Maloney stepped up to the mic, saying 'ill be back'.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miles North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). North has chosen Men at Work - Down Under as his entrance music. Miles North acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Williamson
vs
North

178 cm
26
160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

194 cm
22
164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Bare Knuckle Fisticuffs Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Williamson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miles North!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
North slips a jab and a cross from Williamson .
Williamson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but North moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williamson throws a sloppy head kick and North moves out of range easily.
North avoids a kick to the body.
Williamson throws a head kick but North moves out of range.
We've been told by Williamson 's head coaches at The Pure Warrior that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
North bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from North.
As North looks to move away, Williamson throws a big counter combo but North just gets out of the way.
North throws a push kick but Williamson slaps the foot to one side.
Williamson throws a right and a left that North avoids nicely.

Williamson closes the distance and clinches.
Williamson goes for a takedown attempt but North pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Williamson misses with a body kick.
North throws a quick inside leg kick.
North is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williamson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by North. North obviously looking to wear him down.
Joe Williamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
North drops his hands momentarily and Williamson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williamson wants to clinch.
North fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williamson is out of range.
Williamson misses with an attempted mid kick.

Williamson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging North to the ground. Williamson is now in North's guard.

North kicks Williamson off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
North looks to land a left hand but Williamson moved out of range nicely.
North throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
North looks to land a combination but Williamson avoids it well.
Williamson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from North.
Williamson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and North counters with a right hand to the body.
North keeps the fight on the outside.
North throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Williamson throws a sloppy head kick

and North counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by North.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
North passes into half guard.
North passes to side control.
Williamson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
I've been told that North has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on North's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williamson trying to control from the bottom.
North slows the pace down in half guard.
Williamson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for North on the ground.

Williamson actively working from the bottom here.
Williamson has hold of North's hands but North slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
North lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
North is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
North scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Williamson is trying to escape back to his feet but North uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Williamson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williamson is looking to regain half guard here but North keeps moving and retains side control.
Williamson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Williamson 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
North is chipping away with strikes.
North in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
North lands a decent elbow from side control.
Williamson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Williamson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
North lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles North dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

North connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
North connects with a solid leg kick.
Joe Williamson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williamson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
North slips a jab and a cross from Williamson .

Williamson clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, North throws an elbow but misses.
Williamson wants a takedown but no success here.
North takes an elbow to the temple.
Williamson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
North blocks an elbow strike.
North blocks an elbow strike from Williamson .
North avoids a wild elbow strike from Williamson .

North escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
North takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
North lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
North lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
North avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
North pushes Williamson away with a front kick.
North fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williamson .
North lands with a nice body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Williamson misses.
Williamson throws a nice looking combination but North bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And North responds with a good body kick, but Williamson manages to step out the way in time.
Williamson throws a head kick but North moves out of range.
Williamson misses with a body kick.
North flicks out a counter leg kick but Williamson steps away.
Williamson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from North! But no joy.
North avoids a kick to the body.
Williamson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williamson throws a sloppy head kick and North moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice shot lands for North.
North throws a quick inside leg kick.
North throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williamson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williamson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

North looking to score a takedown here. Williamson is defending well but North drives through and ends up in Williamson 's guard.
Williamson wants to get back to his feet but North passes into half 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!

Ground and pound from North.
North performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
North is trying to control. Williamson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from North.
North has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williamson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
North tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williamson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
North scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
North drops an elbow to the side of Williamson 's head.
North has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. North connects with a nice short shot to Williamson 's temple.
Miles North has got the better of the ground game so far.
North misses with a head shot. Williamson uses the momentum to regain guard.
North lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
North trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
North wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving.
North throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four 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.
North connects with a couple of short punches.
North throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williamson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Williamson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! North escapes and throws Williamson 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Williamson is trying to buck North off.
North is chipping away with strikes.
North working the ground and pound from side control.
North working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miles North showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

North bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williamson 's head.
That kick from North tenderised Williamson 's leg. Williamson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williamson looks to land a body kick but North moved away.
Williamson misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Williamson .
North throws a nice inside leg kick.
North connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for North.
North fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williamson on the side of the head.
Williamson throws a head kick that misses.
Williamson throws a body kick that misses
and North counters with a one-two to the body.

Williamson is rocked!
Williamson tries to clinch there but North circles away.
Oh Williamson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
North connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williamson . Williamson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williamson tries to bum rush North with a series of wild strikes but North uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Good leg kick by North there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williamson .
North is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A thudding body kick lands there by North!
Williamson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williamson wants to clinch up but North keeps it at a distance.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Williamson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from North - the referee stops the clock and Williamson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says North. Williamson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
North connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
North is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williamson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Williamson throws a head kick but North moves out of range.
Williamson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
North circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Williamson drops to the canvas, hurt badly! North follows Williamson to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miles North!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Miles North made sure he mentioned Bare Knuckle Fisticuffs Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Joe Williamson had this to say: 'I will return better and stronger'.

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FIGHT
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Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Stoic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeMarcus DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeMarcus DeSilva is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Stoic
vs
DeSilva

182 cm
34
150 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

175 cm
30
164 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Victor Stoic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeMarcus DeSilva!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSilva circles away from the clinch attempt.

A momentary lapse in concentration from DeSilva enables Stoic to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. DeSilva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Stoic slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Stoic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeSilva works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stoic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeSilva is keeping the position for now.
Stoic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva looking for a sweep. Not yet DeSilva, not yet.
DeSilva wants to stand up but Stoic is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stoic got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeSilva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stoic has managed to get both his arms back between DeSilva's legs - danger averted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoic looking to sit in guard and control but DeSilva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

DeSilva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stoic is trying to control the position but DeSilva postures up.
Stoic is wriggling around but DeSilva manages to pass to half guard.
Stoic is not content to let DeSilva control the position.
Stoic trying to control from the bottom.
DeSilva prevents Stoic from improving his position.
DeSilva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stoic wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but DeSilva scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stoic works his way to full guard. Good work.
DeSilva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stoic wants to stand up but DeSilva is controlling him.
DeSilva sitting in guard, not really doing much.
DeSilva forces his way into half guard.
Stoic really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
DeSilva landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stoic is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blackstar Striking Academy , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
DeSilva stops Stoic from getting back to his feet.
DeSilva is controlling the pace.
Stoic trying to control here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Well, if DeSilva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Stoic trying to control but DeSilva postures up.
Stoic trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Stoic tries to hold on but DeSilva pushes him away.
DeSilva tries to control but Stoic wriggling away.
Stoic is trying to stand but he's just given DeSilva his back.
DeSilva controlling the position well here. Stoic rolled but DeSilva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

DeSilva tightening his grip on Stoic, looking for the choke.

Stoic is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Well, with DeSilva on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Stoic is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Stoic tries to roll but DeSilva sticks to his back.
DeSilva controlling the position well here. Stoic rolled but DeSilva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Stoic trying to get back to his feet but DeSilva is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeSilva is hanging on to Stoic's back as he tries to escape.
Stoic trying to control the position but DeSilva manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

DeSilva defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stoic.
DeSilva throws a right hand that Stoic ducks under and follows up with a left that Stoic also avoids with ease.

DeSilva moves into range and clinches up with Stoic.

Stoic gets a trip takedown into half guard.
DeSilva wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stoic connects with a nice short shot to DeSilva's temple.
DeSilva is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stoic scores with a couple of nice shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva trying to control here.
DeSilva is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
DeSilva is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoic is thwarting DeSilva's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Stoic connects with a nice short shot to DeSilva's temple.
DeMarcus DeSilva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stoic looks to land a strike but DeSilva avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
DeSilva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stoic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeSilva wants to sweep here but Stoic controlling him for the moment.
DeSilva is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Stoic chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stoic accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeSilva is on top in guard.

Stoic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
DeSilva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stoic tries to bench press DeSilva off him but DeSilva keeps the position.
DeSilva lands a few punches from side control.
Stoic wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Stoic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
DeSilva controls the position.
DeSilva prevents Stoic from escaping the position.
A lull in the action here.

DeSilva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

DeSilva decides to stand back up. DeSilva steps back and let's Stoic get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

DeSilva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stoic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. DeSilva is in Stoic's guard.
DeSilva trying to control but Stoic is working from the bottom.
Stoic wants to stand but DeSilva is controlling the position.
DeSilva being controlled here momentarily.
Stoic keeping moving, preventing DeSilva from controlling successfully.

DeSilva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Stoic, up you get!
Stoic tries to clinch there but DeSilva circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

DeSilva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stoic to the mat! Stoic manages to get full guard.

Stoic pushes DeSilva off and scrambles back to his feet.

DeSilva shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stoic is trying to defend but DeSilva finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Stoic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but DeSilva is on him like a limpet, forcing Stoic back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but DeMarcus DeSilva will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Stoic drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stoic won't allow DeSilva to sweep him here.
Stoic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for DeSilva on the ground.

DeSilva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stoic defends it easily.
Stoic throws an elbow that misses. DeSilva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stoic's guard. Nice move by DeSilva!

Stoic is looking to stand up but DeSilva isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva connects with a couple of short punches.
Stoic wants to stand up but DeSilva is controlling him.
Stoic trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoic looking for a sweep. Not yet Stoic, not yet.

DeSilva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeSilva controlling from the top position.
DeSilva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
DeSilva in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Stoic wants to stand and escape but DeSilva is having none of it.
DeSilva stopping the sweep attempt from Stoic.

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.
Stoic is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and DeSilva dives into side control.
Stoic is looking for a sweep.
Stoic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
DeSilva is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stoic will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Stoic is looking to regain half guard here but DeSilva keeps moving and retains side control.
Stoic bucks up and tries to throw DeSilva off but instead DeSilva has got his back!
DeSilva has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Stoic's body.
DeSilva has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Stoic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva controlling the position well here. Stoic rolled but DeSilva kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

Stoic is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if DeSilva gets his way!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoic wants to get back to his feet.
Stoic rolls, trying to escape but DeSilva keeps control of the position.
DeSilva slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Stoic is in bad spot here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Stoic right now.
Stoic can't escape the position.
Stoic is working hard here to advance position.
Stoic wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stoic prevents DeSilva from getting a body triangle.
Victor Stoic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stoic is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
DeMarcus DeSilva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well DeSilva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for DeMarcus DeSilva!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for DeMarcus DeSilva!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for DeMarcus DeSilva!

DeMarcus DeSilva wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking DeMarcus DeSilva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.