LIA 22: I Wasn't Listening PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cule Biens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Biens comes to the cage accompanied by Can't Be Touched - Roy Jones Jr.. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Biens
vs
Chavez

180 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

166 cm
25
147 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Cule Biens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, BJ Chavez!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez has a takedown stuffed.
Biens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chavez under the eye.
Biens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chavez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Biens defends it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Biens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chavez fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Chavez backs away, Biens returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Biens swinging wildly here.
Chavez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Biens manages to avoid it.
Biens appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chavez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cule Biens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Chavez.
Biens blocks a head kick by Chavez.
Biens punishes Chavez's body with a nice straight punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Biens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chavez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Biens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chavez at a distance.
Chavez blocks a head kick by Biens.
Chavez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Biens's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Biens duly obliges.
Cule Biens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biens throws a body punch but Chavez moves out of range.
Chavez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Biens misses with a combination
and Chavez counters with a one-two to the body.
Biens looks to land a combination but Chavez avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Chavez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Biens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biens works over Chavez's head and body with a nice combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Biens scores with a four punch combination!
Biens displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chavez.
Biens lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Chavez backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez darts in looking for a takedown but Biens gets double underhooks and turns Chavez into the cage.
Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Biens pushes him off.
Jab by Biens.
Biens is looking to wear down Chavez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chavez tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Biens counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chavez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Biens seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Biens catches Chavez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chavez fails with the takedown
and Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Biens scores with a jab.
Biens throws a one two combo.
Biens misses the shot to the body.
Biens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chavez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Biens scores with a sloppy right hand. Chavez should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biens cracks Chavez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Biens.
Biens swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Biens. Those never looked like landing.
As Biens backs off Chavez throws a huge counter combo but Biens manages to avoid it all.
Biens is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chavez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Biens misses with a body shot.

Biens gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chavez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chavez trying to control but Biens is working from the bottom.
Biens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Biens controls Chavez momentarily but Chavez frees himself.
Biens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Biens escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chavez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Biens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Biens avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chavez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cule Biens dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Chavez tries to clinch but Biens moves out of range.
Chavez throws a sloppy head kick and Biens moves out of range easily.
Biens thows a leg kick but Chavez checks it

and Chavez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Biens!
Biens wants to control but Chavez postures up.
Biens is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chavez connects with a decent elbow.
Biens is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chavez is controlling him well.
Biens is looking for a sweep.
Biens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chavez can do to turn this around?
Chavez is looking to take a break and control but Biens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Biens tries to bench press Chavez off him but Chavez keeps the position.
Chavez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biens manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Biens misses with a head shot. Chavez uses the momentum to regain guard.
Biens cracks Chavez with a solid left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez pulls Biens in to control the position.
Biens throws a big right hand that misses.
Biens postures up and lands a big shot to Chavez's brow.
Biens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chavez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biens.
Biens scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Biens working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Biens throws a strike but Chavez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Chavez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Biens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Biens wants to sweep here but Chavez controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Biens throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chavez escapes and throws Biens's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Biens takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chavez connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Biens some visible discomfort.
Biens is trying to control Chavez's posture but Chavez avoids it.
Biens tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Chavez presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Chavez controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biens is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chavez with the ground and pound from mount.
Chavez lands a couple of good shots and Biens has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Chavez looking for the choke but no joy.
Chavez keeps control of the position as Biens tries to break free.
Biens wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chavez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Biens trying to get back to his feet but Chavez is in full control for now.
Biens is in bad spot here.
Chavez is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Chavez gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Chavez gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Chavez apologises and we restart here on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Biens scores with a jab to the head.
Biens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chavez counters with a good, hard body kick but Biens shrugs it off.
Cule Biens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chavez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Biens scores with a hook to the body. Chavez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Biens but Biens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Chavez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Biens misses with a series of wild punches.
Biens misses with a series of wild punches.
And Chavez tries to counter it with a takedown but Biens pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Biens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chavez shoots in looking for a takedown. Biens tries to sprawl out of it but Chavez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Biens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chavez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biens thuds his right hand into Chavez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Biens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chavez misses with a body shot.
Biens throws a nice looking combination but Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Biens throws a right and a left that Chavez avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Biens is fending him off so far but Chavez persists. Nope, Biens circles away and we're back to standing.
Biens throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chavez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Biens is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Biens.
Biens throws a right hand that Chavez ducks under and follows up with a left that Chavez also avoids with ease.
Biens throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biens swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
Biens throws a right and a left that Chavez avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Biens. Those never looked like landing.
Some wild striking there from Biens.
Chavez unleashes a big counter combination but Biens bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Biens looks to land a combination but Chavez avoids it well.
Chavez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Biens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Chavez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Biens is keeping busy.
Chavez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Biens's efforts to push away.
Biens working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chavez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Biens is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Knees to the body from Chavez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biens wants to break the clinch but can't.
Biens is looking to break free of the clinch but Chavez has double underhooks.
Biens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chavez keeps control of Biens as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chavez looking to slow down the pace here.
Biens can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biens tries to circle away but Chavez has him pinned against the cage.

Chavez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chavez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cule Biens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chavez blocks the body kick.
Biens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chavez wants to counter with a clinch but Biens pushes him away.
Biens misses with a body shot.
Chavez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chavez moves in looking to clinch but Biens pushes him off.
Chavez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cule Biens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Chavez.
Biens fails to land with a series of punches.
Chavez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Biens misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Biens cracks Chavez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Biens misses with a double jab.
Chavez tries to clinch there but Biens circles away.
Chavez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Biens lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Chavez misses.
Biens looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Chavez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Biens looks to land a combination but Chavez avoids it well.
Biens fails to land with a series of punches.
Biens throws a nice looking combination but Chavez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chavez lands a high kick!
Biens takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Biens looks to score with a jab to the body but Chavez is just out of range.
Chavez takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cule Biens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Biens has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cule Biens!
Cule Biens seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Crash Bandicoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Maxine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benny Maxine has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bandicoot
vs
Maxine

175 cm
26
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

174 cm
22
158 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Crash Bandicoot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Benny Maxine!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandicoot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Maxine lands a big head kick that sends Bandicoot tumbling to the mat! Maxine takes a step backwards and waves Bandicoot back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Bandicoot is rocked!

It looks like Crash Bandicoot has been cut.
Maxine throws a quick head kick that knocks Bandicoot silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Maxine is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Benny Maxine!
Our winner, Benny Maxine, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

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

Neo
vs
Power

190 cm
25
193 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
190 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Experienced

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Taiwei Neo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power throws a push kick but Neo slaps the foot to one side.

Power closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Neo.
Neo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neo stalling in the clinch.
Neo lands with a right to the head.
Neo is working Power over against the cage.
Neo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Power wants to break free but Neo has control.
Neo lands a left hand.
Power has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Neo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Power wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power pushes off an throws an elbow but Neo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Power tries to score a body lock takedown but Neo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Neo lands a left hand.
Neo lands a shot to the body.
Neo stalling against the cage.
Power goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Neo.
Neo prevents Power from breaking the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Neo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Neo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Powers head.
Neo works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Power is trying to pull guard but Neo has him pressed against the cage.
Taiwei Neo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Power.
Power drops down looking for an ankle pick but Neo pulls his leg out and moves away.

Neo moves into the clinch.
Neo is pressed up against the cage. Power has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Neo down to the mat. Neo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Neo moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Neo.
Neo lands a nice shot to the body.
Power has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neo has Power pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Neo.
Neo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Neo lands a shot to the body.
Neo scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power fails to pull guard.
Neo has Power pushed against the cage.
Power is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short right from Neo.
Neo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Neo is struggling to control the position.
Neo scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Neo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Neo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Neo.
Neo prevents the takedown attempt.
Power is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Neo is keeping busy.
Power wants to break free but Neo has control.
Neo works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
Neo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Neo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Neo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Power looks winded!
Power tries to pull guard but Neo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short left from Neo.
Neo stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neo is working Power over against the cage.
Neo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Neo stalling the fight.
Neo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Neo pushes Power back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Power is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Power jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Neo walks away with a smile on his face. Power gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Neo has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power jumps guard but Neo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Neo pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Neo lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Neo.
Nice body punch from Neo.
Neo works on Power's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taiwei Neo 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.

Neo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Power, pushing him back against the cage.
Neo lands a right hand.
Power can't find room to land a body shot as Neo controls the action.
Neo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Power trying to stall but Neo improves his position.
Neo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Neo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Power or not.
Neo lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Neo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Power tries to break free but Neo pushes him back against the cage.
Power can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Power jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Neo walks away with a smile on his face. Power gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Neo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Neo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Neo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Power backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Neo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Neo stalling the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
Neo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Power can do to turn this around?
Neo has Power pushed against the cage.
Power is working for takedown but Neo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Power is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Neo.
Neo's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A short right from Neo on the inside.
Neo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Stalling in the clinch from Neo.
Power fails to pull guard.
Taiwei Neo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Power.
Neo controlling the action here for a moment.
Neo lands a nice uppercut.
Neo lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power is trying to break free.
A nice right hand lands inside from Neo.
Neo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Neo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neo scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Power is rocked!
Neo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Power is still on wobbly legs! Can Neo finish him?
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!
Power is looking to break free of the clinch but Neo has double underhooks.
Power seems to have recovered his senses.
Neo taking a breather.
Power drops down looking for an ankle pick but Neo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Power shoots in but Neo avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Power tries to keep at a distance but Neo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Neo lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Neo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Neo.
Power wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neo has him pressed against the cage.
Neo lands a left hand.
Neo digs a right hand into Power's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Power's gas tank.
Neo lands a left hand.
Neo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Neo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Power wants to take the fight to the mat but Neo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Neo lands a nice uppercut.
Neo scores with a shot to the side of Power's head.
Neo lands with a short shot to the head.
Neo digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Neo gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Neo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Neo.
Power tries to pull guard but Neo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Neo.
Power letting Neo take a breather here.
Neo gets underhooks to prevent Power's takedown attempt.
Neo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Neo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Neo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Neo lands an uppercut.
Neo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
Neo is working Power over against the cage.
Neo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neo lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Taiwei Neo dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Neo pushes Power up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Neo.
Neo cracks Power with a nice body shot.
Power tries to throw a body punch but Neo avoids it by throwing Power back against the cage.
Power is trying to pull guard but Neo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Neo lands with a short shot to the head.
Neo scores with a hook to the body.
Power has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short body shot lands from Neo as the two fighters clinch.
Neo lands with a right to the head.
Neo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Neo to work.
Neo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Power tries to pull guard but Neo holds him up against the cage and eventually Power drops back down to his feet.
Neo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neo stalling in the clinch.
Power misses with a knee strike.
Neo lands a right hand.
Neo is stalling here.
Power tries for a takedown but Neo manages to get underhooks.
Taiwei Neo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Power.
Nice body punch from Neo - that landed with a thud.
Neo gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Neo gets through Power's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Power's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Neo is working Power over against the cage.
Neo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Power.
Neo lands with a right to the head.
Neo is working Power over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Neo - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neo lands a right hand.
Neo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Neo.
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!
Neo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taiwei Neo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Neo is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Neo pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Neo.
Neo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Neo pushes Power back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Neo lands with a short shot to the head.
Neo lands a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Neo stops a takedown attempt from Power.
Neo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Neo lands a body punch.
A short uppercut from Neo.
Power wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Neo has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Neo.
Neo leaning against his opponent.
Power tries for a takedown but Neo manages to get underhooks.
Power is trying to pull guard but Neo has him pressed against the cage.
Taiwei Neo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Neo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neo lands a shoulder strike.
Neo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Neo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Neo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Neo.
Power looking to stall.
Neo stalling the fight.
Come on Neo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Neo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Max Power has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neo digs a right hand underneath Power's ribcage. Power let out a lung full of air as it connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Taiwei Neo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Neo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:24
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:24
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taiwei Neo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Darce Weaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Legend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Weaver
vs
Legend

150 cm
25
155 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

Oblivion Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Darce Weaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, John Legend !
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Weaver tries for a takedown but Legend circles away easily
and Legend counters with a left to the body.
Weaver looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Legend is fending him off so far but Weaver persists. Nope, Legend circles away and we're back to standing.
Good exchange - Legend coming out on top.

It looks like Darce Weaver has been cut.
Legend with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Legend drives through and clinches with Weaver against the cage.
Legend gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Weaver.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darce Weaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weaver is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Legend pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Weaver 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.
Legend lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Weaver backwards.
Weaver tries for a takedown but Legend manages to get underhooks.
Weaver has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Legend after a bit of a struggle.
Weaver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Legend prevents it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Legend lands an elbow just above Weaver 's eye.
Weaver has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Legend avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Legend lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Weaver.
Legend is pressed up against the cage. Weaver has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Legend down to the mat. Legend avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Legend is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Legend lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Legend lands with a straight right. Weaver didn't see that one coming.
Legend lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

Weaver is rocked!

Weaver closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Legend did well to prevent Weaver getting side control.
Oh Weaver is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weaver sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Weaver seems to have got his legs back now.
Weaver could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Legend is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legend tries to kick Weaver off but Weaver keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weaver is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Legend !
Weaver avoids the attempt from Legend to control.
Weaver takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

Legend has left one of his arms exposed and Weaver doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Legend screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darce Weaver!
Darce Weaver spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
51%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronaldo Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz McGillicutty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Souza
vs
McGillicutty

184 cm
26
164 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

182 cm
26
175 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronaldo Souza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buzz McGillicutty!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGillicutty defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Souza.

McGillicutty closes the distance and pushes Souza back into the cage.
McGillicutty scores with a shot to the side of Souza's head.
McGillicutty tries to land knees in the clinch but Souza avoids the damage to the body.
McGillicutty works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Souza jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Souza around his waist. Souza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Souza jumps guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGillicutty taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
Souza is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGillicutty controlling the action here for a moment.
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGillicutty cracks Souza with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from McGillicutty.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGillicutty lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Souza backwards.
McGillicutty's coach down at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on McGillicutty's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Souza tries to pull guard but McGillicutty holds him up against the cage and eventually Souza drops back down to his feet.
McGillicutty stalling against the cage.
McGillicutty leaning against his opponent.
McGillicutty lands with a left to the head.
Souza is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McGillicutty leaning his opponent against the cage.
McGillicutty is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hand to the body from McGillicutty.
Souza is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
Souza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGillicutty to keep the fight standing.
Souza tries to pull guard but McGillicutty won't allow it.
Souza is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGillicutty leaning against his opponent.
Souza tries to pull guard but McGillicutty holds him up against the cage and eventually Souza drops back down to his feet.
Souza fails to pull guard.
Souza tries to pull guard but McGillicutty holds him up against the cage and eventually Souza drops back down to his feet.
Souza tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McGillicutty stalling.
Souza tries to pull guard but McGillicutty holds him up against the cage and eventually Souza drops back down to his feet.
McGillicutty lands with a short shot to the head.
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Souza is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
Souza tries to pull guard but McGillicutty holds him up against the cage and eventually Souza drops back down to his feet.
McGillicutty stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McGillicutty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Souza backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Souza around his waist. Souza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Souza blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Souza jumps guard and drags McGillicutty to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McGillicutty looking to pass the guard.

Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGillicutty gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGillicutty preventing the sweep.
McGillicutty trying to control the position from guard on top but Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGillicutty must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Souza has a closed guard, preventing McGillicutty from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souza is on top in guard.

Souza trying to control but McGillicutty is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGillicutty tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Souza has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Souza fails to advance to McGillicutty's back.
You get the feeling that McGillicutty really doesn't like being in this position too much.

McGillicutty defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Souza.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Souza working for a submission but McGillicutty is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buzz McGillicutty dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Souza shoots in looking for a takedown but McGillicutty manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Souza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Despite the aggression on McGillicutty's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Souza misses with a takedown
and McGillicutty counters with a left and a right that stings Souza.

McGillicutty moves into range and clinches up with Souza.
Souza is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Souza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Souza tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McGillicutty has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McGillicutty scores with a nice hook to the head.
Souza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Souza is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
Souza tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Souza jumps guard but McGillicutty stands there with Souza around his waist. Souza gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGillicutty stalling against the cage.
McGillicutty effectively controlling the action here.
Souza tries to pull guard but McGillicutty forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza is trying to pull guard but McGillicutty has him pressed against the cage.
McGillicutty is pushing Souza up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Souza tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McGillicutty smiles and moves away.
Souza tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and McGillicutty counters with a crisp one two that drops Souza! McGillicutty thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Souza to his feet! Souza is in big trouble!

Souza is rocked!
Ronaldo Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza drops his hands for a split second and McGillicutty immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Souza face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. McGillicutty follows up with a right hand that knocks Souza into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buzz McGillicutty!
Buzz McGillicutty is the new welterweight champion!