TBD#1 ROY vs. HOLLOWAY PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Zipperman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Zipperman has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Zipperman
vs
Foster

199 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

187 cm
18
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Zipperman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Foster!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Foster fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zipperman sprawls well initially but Foster persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Foster seems to be working for a kimura but Zipperman defends the submission attempt.
Zipperman is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zipperman's head.
Foster working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Foster is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Zipperman actively working from the bottom here.

Foster is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Foster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Foster slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zipperman keeps working.
Foster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zipperman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Foster's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Foster's back!
Foster surviving as best he can, preventing damage.
Foster trying to control but not successfully.
Zipperman tries to keep control of the position but Foster is staying busy.
Foster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zipperman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zipperman throwing sloppy strikes.
Foster wants to control his opponent's hands but Zipperman gets his hands free.
Foster is in bad spot here.
Foster trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Foster is trying to break free.
Foster looks winded!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Foster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Zipperman looking for the choke from the back.

Zipperman has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Foster is in real trouble here. Zipperman gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Foster is tapping out! Zipperman wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kyle Zipperman!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
41%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cash Abel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Abel
vs
Wolfe

188 cm
20
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

196 cm
20
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Hates pizza

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cash Abel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Wolfe!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Wolfe. No joy for Abel on that attempt.
As Abel backs off Wolfe throws a huge counter combo but Abel manages to avoid it all.
A head kick by Abel misses

and Wolfe counters with a takedown into side control.
Abel is breathing heavily.
Wolfe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Abel to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abel taking a bit of punishment here - Wolfe scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfe cracks Abel with a big elbow.
Wolfe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wolfe scoring with punches from side control.

Abel is rocked!
Wolfe in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Abel looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Wolfe turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Wolfe!

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energy
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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Jukka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Griffin
vs
Jukka

195 cm
19
245 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

206 cm
24
254 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antero Jukka!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for Jukka on that attempt.
Griffin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jukka circles away quickly and effectively.

Griffin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jukka lands a couple of sideways elbows.

Jukka is defending against the submission attempts here by Griffin.
Jukka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jukka is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jukka wants to get back to his feet.
Jukka wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Griffin seems to be working for a kimura but Jukka defends the submission attempt.
Griffin wants to control but Jukka is keeping him busy.
Jukka wants to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Griffin!
Our winner, Ryan Griffin, 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.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
64%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Bushey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Midnight Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Bushey
vs
Rider

185 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

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, Adam Bushey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Midnight Rider!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bushey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rider moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bushey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

It looks like Midnight Rider has been cut.
Bushey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rider swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rider tries to counter with a clinch but Bushey shakes him off and moves away.
Bushey misses with a few strikes there.
Adam Bushey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rider throws a nice head kick!

Bushey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bushey cracks Rider with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rider is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bushey working the ground and pound from side control.
Rider manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bushey tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Rider has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Rider trying to control but Bushey is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Midnight Rider!
A victorious Midnight Rider thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
72%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Shahen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Callaghan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Shahen
vs
Callaghan

168 cm
25
165 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

169 cm
21
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Shahen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Callaghan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Callaghan takes the fight into the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Shahen has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shahen tries to circle away but Callaghan has him pinned against the cage.
Callaghan blocking some punches.
Shahen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Tommy Callaghan has been cut.
Callaghan working aggressively here.
Shahen lands a damaging elbow.
Shahen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Callaghan is pushing Shahen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
With the fighters up against the cage, Callaghan throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahen is trying to stall.
Callaghan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Callaghan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shahen after a bit of a struggle.
Shahen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callaghan is trying to pull guard but Shahen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shahen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Callaghan can't find room to land a body shot as Shahen controls the action.
Shahen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Callaghan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shahen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Joe Shahen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Callaghan.

Callaghan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Shahen drives through and clinches with Callaghan against the cage.
Shahen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shahen working Callaghan over with knees to the body.
Callaghan looks winded!
Shahen effectively controlling the action here.
Callaghan leaning against his opponent.
Shahen lands a body punch.
Shahen lands a good knee to the midsection. Callaghan won't want to take too many of those.
Shahen cracks Callaghan with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shahen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Callaghan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A knee to the head by Shahen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shahen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shahen lands an uppercut.

Shahen has hold of one of Callaghan's legs. Callaghan is fighting the takedown attempt but Shahen gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Shahen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Callaghan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shahen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shahen tries to stand but Callaghan is controlling from the bottom.

Shahen gets to his feet - Callaghan follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callaghan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shahen.
As Shahen backs off Callaghan throws a huge counter combo but Shahen manages to avoid it all.
Shahen has a takedown stuffed.
Callaghan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Callaghan throws a head kick but Shahen moves out of range.

Callaghan pushes Shahen up against the cage in a clinch.
Shahen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Callaghan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Callaghan fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shahen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Callaghan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Callaghan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shahen walks away with a smile on his face. Callaghan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shahen shoots in for a double leg but Callaghan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Shahen clinches.
Callaghan trying to stall but Shahen improves his position.
Shahen tries a knee to the head but Callaghan blocks it.
Callaghan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Callaghan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shahen stalls.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Shahen for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shahen.
Knees to the body from Shahen.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Shahen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Callaghan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Shahen closes the distance and pushes Callaghan back into the cage.
Shahen connects with a knee to the head.
Callaghan takes an elbow to the temple.
Shahen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Callaghan.
Shahen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Callaghan can do to turn this around?
Shahen looking to throw knees to the head but Callaghan is blocking nicely.
Shahen misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shahen working Callaghan over with knees to the body.
Shahen is trying to stall.
Shahen scores a nice knee to the body.
Callaghan is breathing heavily.
Callaghan is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shahen lands a good knee to the midsection. Callaghan won't want to take too many of those.
Shahen connects with a nasty looking knee right to Callaghan's face.

That has opened up Tommy Callaghan's cut even more.
Callaghan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shahen scores with a knee to the head.

Shahen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Shahen closes the distance and pushes Callaghan back into the cage.
Shahen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Callaghan takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Shahen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shahen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Callaghan blocks it with crossed arms.
Shahen has Callaghan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Callaghan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shahen looking to slow down the pace here.
Callaghan tries to pull guard but Shahen forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shahen lands a knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shahen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shahen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Callaghan being controlled against the cage.
Shahen lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Shahen.
Shahen lands a body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Callaghan.
Joe Shahen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Shahen.
Shahen lands an elbow that stopped Callaghan in his tracks for a moment.
Shahen scores a nice knee to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shahen landing knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shahen throws a knee to the head but misses.

Shahen has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Callaghan clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Shahen biding his time, looking for the opening.
Callaghan tries to break free.
Callaghan just trying to survive but Shahen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Callaghan is trying to get back to his feet but Shahen has full control of the position and if anything, Callaghan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Callaghan staying busy and making it hard for Shahen to control.

Shahen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Callaghan just trying to survive but Shahen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shahen tries to keep control of the position but Callaghan is staying busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shahen controlling the position well here. Callaghan rolled but Shahen kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Will Shahen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Shahen controlling from the back.

Shahen working for a choke but Callaghan is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Shahen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Callaghan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Shahen closes the distance and clinches.
Shahen lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Shahen lands a takedown into guard.
Callaghan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shahen.
Shahen trying to control the position from guard on top but Callaghan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Callaghan can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan trying to control the position.
Shahen is looking to stand up but Callaghan won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shahen tries to free his leg and advance position but Callaghan is retaining full guard.
Callaghan trying to control the position.
Shahen stands and throws Callaghan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shahen tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

Shahen decides to stand back up.
Shahen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

The cut above Tommy Callaghan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shahen tries to clinch but Callaghan moves out of range.
Shahen wants to clinch.
Shahen wants to clinch up but Callaghan keeps it at a distance.

Callaghan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Shahen pushes Callaghan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Callaghan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Callaghan drives through with a takedown into Shahen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shahen wants to get back to his feet but Callaghan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Shahen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Shahen shoots in for a double leg but Callaghan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shahen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shahen tries to clinch up but Callaghan circles away and keeps his distance.

Callaghan drives through with a takedown into Shahen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Shahen looking to control.
Shahen controlling Callaghan's posture.
Shahen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Callaghan won't allow Shahen to sweep him here.

Callaghan drops back looking for a leg! Shahen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Shahen manages to kick Callaghan off! Callaghan jumps back into Shahen's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shahen being controlled here, momentarily.
Shahen pulls Callaghan in close to his closed guard and prevents Callaghan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shahen is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Joe Shahen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shahen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Shahen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shahen, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26

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

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kuzma Gridin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Tasker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gridin comes into the arena with Pivo pjet blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Kuzma Gridin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Gridin
vs
Tasker

178 cm
18
171 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
19
173 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

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 St Petersburg, Kuzma Gridin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Tasker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tasker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gridin 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. Tasker connects with a nice short shot to Gridin's temple.
Tasker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gridin is defending against the submission attempts here by Tasker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tasker is pressing down on Gridin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gridin is holding on for now.

Tasker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tasker content to control rather than advance.

Tasker is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Tasker is trying to work for a kimura but Gridin is defending well.

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

Tasker is working for a kimura but Gridin is defending it quite comfortably.

Gridin has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tasker is on him like a limpet, forcing Gridin back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tasker manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Tasker has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gridin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gridin has had enough of the clinch but Tasker keeps him there for the moment.
Tasker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gridin walks away with a smile on his face. Tasker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Tasker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tasker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gridin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tasker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Gridin's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.

Tasker is working to tighten his grip on Gridin's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Gridin has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tasker is really squeezing tight and eventually Gridin passes out! Tasker breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dan Tasker!
In defeat, Kuzma Gridin stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sprosi u svoei mami'.

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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Holloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Roy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Holloway has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Holloway
vs
Roy

200 cm
24
246 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

220 cm
25
285 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Vikai Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Holloway !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Roy!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holloway misses with a straight right.
Holloway looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Roy scores with a hook to the body. Holloway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Roy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holloway was well out of range. Poor timing from Roy.
Holloway goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Roy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Roy punishes Holloway 's body with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by Roy there.

It looks like Jay Holloway has been cut.
Holloway lands a jab-cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Roy. Beautiful body shot.
Roy Roy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holloway is breathing heavily.
Roy throws a series of punches but Holloway avoids them all with ease.
Roy drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Holloway right on the button. Holloway goes down! Roy follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Roy gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Roy!
Roy Roy is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Roy Roy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
89%

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