WW#4 JOHNSON vs. RIDER PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duke Tyme (ranked 8698 p4p, 721 weight class) and Bogdan Agapov (ranked 8129 p4p, 701 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Tyme
vs
Agapov

180 cm
18
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
19
194 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Duke Tyme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bogdan Agapov!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agapov swinging wildly here.
Agapov throws a series of punches but Tyme avoids them all with ease.
Agapov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Agapov lands a left and a right that send Tyme crashing to the mat, dazed. Agapov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

It looks like Duke Tyme has been cut.
A head kick misses from Tyme.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyme tries to clinch there but Agapov circles away.
Tyme tries for a takedown but Agapov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyme fails with the takedown.
Agapov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tyme checks it well.
Agapov is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Agapov shuts the power down on Tyme. Lights out, game over! Agapov is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bogdan Agapov!

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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Young Blood (ranked 6360 p4p, 634 weight class) and Jason Reynolds (ranked 9452 p4p, 748 weight class). Jason Reynolds has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Blood
vs
Reynolds

225 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Young Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds misses with a two punch combination.
Blood shoots for a double leg takedown but Reynolds sprawls well. He's pushed Blood's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reynolds explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

Blood closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Reynolds quickly recovers to half guard.

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

Blood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reynolds is looking to escape.

Blood is looking for a kimura here.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet.
Blood working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Blood prevents Reynolds from standing back up.

Blood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Blood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reynolds defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blood is looking for a kimura but Reynolds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blood to get the leverage.
Blood stops Reynolds from getting back to his feet.

Blood is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reynolds has managed to free his arm - good work.
Reynolds pushes Blood off looking to stand but Blood dives back in and keeps control.
Reynolds is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Blood landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reynolds wants to get back to his feet.

Blood is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Reynolds is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Young Blood!
Young Blood 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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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Waters (ranked 5576 p4p, 651 weight class) and Arany Dali (ranked 4436 p4p, 556 weight class). Simon Waters is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Waters
vs
Dali

193 cm
25
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

196 cm
19
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Reaper Combatwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arany Dali!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dali lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Waters on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dali.
Nice takedown defense from Dali. No joy for Waters on that attempt.
Dali feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Waterss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Waters gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice body kick from Dali.
Arany Dali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Dali closes the distance and pushes Waters back into the cage.
Dali working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dali lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dali lands a shoulder strike.
Waters takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Dali.
Dali throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Waterss head.
Waters is breathing heavily.
Dali cracks Waters with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Dali.
Dali scores with a shoulder strike.

Waters is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dali lands an uppercut.
Oh Waters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dali lands a nice uppercut.
Dali scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dali creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Waters with a big uppercut! Waters tries to clinch up but Dali pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Waters to the mat! Waters covers up and Dali unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arany Dali!

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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
80%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Anderson (ranked 5096 p4p, 551 weight class) and Michael Barbour (ranked 6223 p4p, 626 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Anderson
vs
Barbour

180 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
190 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 London, Mark Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Barbour!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barbour circles away.
Barbour throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
Ground and pound from Anderson.
Barbour is looking to escape.
Anderson 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.
Anderson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barbour is trying to stand.
Anderson controlling the pace.
Barbour missing with punches from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbour has hold of Anderson's hands but Anderson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Anderson is working for a kimura but Barbour is defending it quite comfortably.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Anderson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Anderson working the head and body with strikes.
Barbour is in trouble now - Anderson has advanced to mount!
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Barbour really wants to buck Anderson off and get back to his feet.
Anderson with shots to the head and body - Barbour looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barbour is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Anderson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Anderson with good strikes from the mount here!
Anderson breaks from Barbour's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Anderson raining down shots from the mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbour is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Barbour is looking to get to half guard.
Barbour throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Anderson scoring with strikes but Barbour is staying in there.

Barbour is rocked!
Anderson breaks from Barbour's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Barbour is still in real trouble! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
Anderson drops a big elbow. That's hurt Barbour! More shots from Anderson and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Anderson!

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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Wallace (ranked 5794 p4p, 668 weight class) and Rick Carlise (ranked 9344 p4p, 818 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Wallace
vs
Carlise

188 cm
25
212 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Vikai Gear

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rick Carlise!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wallace. Carlise does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Wallace misses with a hook.
Wallace moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Carlise slips a jab from Wallace.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carlise.
Carlise works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carlise scores with a shot to the body.
Carlise swinging wildly here.
Carlise walks into a jab.
Carlise throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wallace bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Carlise's head backwards.
Wallace stuffs the takedown attempt from Carlise. Carlise gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlise throws out a powerful jab.
Wallace 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.
OH! Carlise has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Wallace smells blood and charges in for the finish! Wallace unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Carlise sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ben Wallace!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ben Wallace made sure he mentioned Vikai Gear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leozinho Bassi (ranked 6436 p4p, 635 weight class) and Phil Maroni (ranked 5858 p4p, 606 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Bassi
vs
Maroni

174 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

177 cm
26
190 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leozinho Bassi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Maroni!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maroni throws a low kick but Bassi moves out of range easily.

Maroni gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Maroni looks to throw an elbow but misses.

Bassi has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maroni is trying to keep an underhook but Bassi manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Bassi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maroni keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maroni is trying to control but can't.
Maroni is not content to let Bassi control the position.
Bassi is pressing down on Maroni's thigh, looking to free his foot. Maroni is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maroni is trying to get back to full guard.
Maroni trying to hold on to Bassi's head to control him but Bassi postures up.
Bassi is looking to take a break and control but Maroni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bassi wants to pass to mount but Maroni is defending the position.

Bassi is working for a submission of some sort.
Bassi thows a huge punch but Maroni dodges it nicely.
Bassi is just content to waste time from the top position. Maroni takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Maroni holds on and takes a little breather.
Bassi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bassi trying to control the position from guard on top but Maroni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bassi pushing down on Maroni's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maroni is looking to improve his position.
Bassi is looking to stall here but Maroni recovers full guard.
Bassi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bassi drops back, looking for a kneebar! Maroni looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Maroni looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Maroni!

Maroni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bassi keeps working.
Bassi can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Bassi is trying to control Maroni's posture but Maroni avoids it.
Maroni tries to advance to mount but Bassi denies him.
Bassi is trying to control Maroni's posture but Maroni avoids it.
My spies in White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform me that Maroni has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bassi prevents Maroni from improving position.
Maroni controlling the position from side mount.

That's four 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.
Maroni is looking to take a break and control but Bassi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Maroni is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bassi has escaped the position, nice work there.

Maroni working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bassi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bassi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Maroni 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.

Maroni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bassi's calf.
Bassi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maroni. Maroni obviously looking to wear him down.
A clash of legs there as Bassi blocks the low kick.
Maroni lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maroni throws a leg kick which misses Bassi's front leg but catches the back leg as Bassi tries to avoid it.
Maroni has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maroni motions for Bassi to come forward. Maroni throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Maroni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bassi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Maroni. That's going to slow Bassi down.
Maroni connects with a solid leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Bassi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Maroni just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBassi.
Maroni scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maroni lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maroni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bassi throws a quick counter head kick but Maroni was just out of range.

Maroni clinches up against the cage.

Maroni tightens his grip and picks Bassi up, before dumping him to the ground. Bassi manages to land in guard.
Maroni looking to sit in guard and control but Bassi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Bassi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maroni manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bassi has Maroni in his guard.

Bassi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maroni wants to control from the top but Bassi keeps moving.
Maroni sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Maroni slips nicely into half guard.

Bassi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maroni pulls his head out easily.
Bassi trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maroni missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maroni stalling away here and it's allowed Bassi to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Maroni trying to control but Bassi is working from the bottom.

Maroni drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bassi dives on top into guard.

Bassi cracks Maroni with a solid left hand.
Bassi wants to control from the top but Maroni keeps moving.
Bassi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bassi throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maroni keeping moving, preventing Bassi from controlling successfully.
Maroni trying to keep a closed guard but Bassi is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bassi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Maroni's guard.

Bassi wants to work for an arm triangle but Maroni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bassi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Maroni wants to get back to full guard.
Maroni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bassi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Bassi is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maroni trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Maroni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bassi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Maroni throws a leg kick that misses.
Bassi throws a quick counter head kick but Maroni was just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Bassi.
Maroni just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBassi.
Maroni fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bassi.
Bassi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maroni. Bassi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bassi moves out of range of the leg kick from Maroni.
Maroni tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maroni misses with a leg kick
and Bassi counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bassi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Maroni misses with a head kick.
Maroni misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maroni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Maroni feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bassi's calf.
Maroni connects with a jab.
Phil Maroni is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maroni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maroni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maroni throws a low kick but Bassi moves out of range easily.
Bassi dodges the punch combination from Maroni.
Bassi checks a leg kick.
As Maroni backs away, Bassi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maroni throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bassi.
Phil Maroni seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Maroni closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Bassi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Bassi wants to pass the guard but Maroni is keeping the position.
Bassi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Bassi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bassi trying to control the action but Maroni is working from the bottom.
Maroni manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Leozinho Bassi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bassi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maroni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bassi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bassi thows a huge punch but Maroni dodges it nicely.
Maroni is looking for a sweep. Bassi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maroni avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bassi.
Maroni is trying to get back to full guard.
Maroni won't allow Bassi to pass to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bassi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maroni tries to roll over but Bassi keeps him under control.
Bassi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bassi thows a huge punch but Maroni dodges it nicely.
Bassi wants to take a breather but Maroni is having none of it.
Maroni tries to roll over but Bassi keeps him under control.
Bassi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maroni does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Maroni wants to improve his position but Bassi is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bassi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Phil Maroni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bassi thowing shots but they're missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Phil Maroni.
I've got Maroni winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Maroni!
A victorious Phil Maroni 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
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
30%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aloysius Savage (ranked 4477 p4p, 505 weight class) and Razor Ramon (ranked 7864 p4p, 693 weight class). Razor Ramon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Savage
vs
Ramon

190 cm
19
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
20
189 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Reaper Combatwear

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 London, Aloysius Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Razor Ramon!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Savage, right into the meat.
Savage with a nice cross.
Savage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ramon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ramon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Savage works the jab nicely.
Ramon needs to keep his hands up - Savage had a free shot at his head there.
Ramon drops his hands momentarily and Savage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ramon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Ramon forces Savage back against the cage and clinches.
Savage lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Savage is leaning against Ramon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Savage throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ramons head.
Savage lands a left hand.
Ramon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Savage smiles and moves away.
Savage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Savage dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ramon. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ramon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Savage fakes the leg kick and cracks Ramon in the body.
Savage connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Savage keeps Ramon at a distance using the push kick.
Savage lands a jab to the nose.
Ramon misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
Ramon shoots in looking for a takedown. Savage tries to sprawl out of it but Ramon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Savage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aloysius Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Ramon.
Savage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ramon needs to keep his hands up - Savage had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Savage.
Aloysius Savage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Ramon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage stuns Ramon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Savage but Savage pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Savage moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Savage makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Savage gets through Ramon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Savage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ramon wants a takedown but no success here.
Ramon fails to pull guard.
Savage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Savage lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Savage.
Savage presses Ramon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ramon looks winded!
Savage works on Ramon's body with a couple of short punches.
Savage scores with a hook to the body.
Savage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Savage lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Savage on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Savage.

Ramon is rocked!
Savage lands a big right hand that drops Ramon! The killer instinct kicks in and Savage finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Savage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aloysius Savage!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
64%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Beast (ranked 4869 p4p, 539 weight class) and Jack Wilkinson (ranked 7048 p4p, 663 weight class). Wilkinson has chosen Face The Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Beast
vs
Wilkinson

190 cm
19
197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
178 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Urban Fighter
KAISER Nutrition - Q160

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dave Beast!
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, Jack Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Beast circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beast swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilkinson.
Jack Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkinson throws an overhand right that lands on Beast's shoulder, as Beast tries to avoid the shot.
Wilkinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilkinson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beast appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wilkinson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Beast counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Beast drops back looking for a leg! Wilkinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilkinson manages to kick Beast off! Beast jumps back into Wilkinson's guard.
Wilkinson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Beast is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beast advances to half guard.

Beast is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilkinson is trying to stand up here but Beast is controlling him well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Beast lands a nice short elbow.
Beast lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wilkinson is looking to escape.
Beast sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilkinson defending well though.
Beast working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Beast missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beast is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beast not doing much here.
Beast trying to mount his opponent but Wilkinson defends it.
Beast slips a nice elbow through Wilkinson's hands, connecting with Wilkinson's forehead.
Beast is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Beast has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Beast seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilkinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Beast is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wilkinson is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilkinson keeps working.
Wilkinson wants to get back to his feet.

Beast is looking for a kimura here.
Wilkinson is trying to stand back up but Beast is controlling him
Beast landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

It looks like Jack Wilkinson has been cut.
Wilkinson tries to kick Beast off but Beast keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beast wants to free his trapped foot but Wilkinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Beast lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beast trying to control from half guard but Wilkinson is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson tries to kick Beast off but Beast keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Beast seems to be looking for submissions.
Beast prevents Wilkinson from standing back up.

Beast is working for a kimura but Wilkinson is defending it quite comfortably.
Wilkinson is staying active underneath Beast, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilkinson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Beast.

That has opened up Jack Wilkinson's cut even more.
Beast scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beast winds up and cracks Wilkinson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Beast seems to be working for a kimura but Wilkinson defends the submission attempt.
Wilkinson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Beast.
Beast takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilkinson is trying to stand up here but Beast is controlling him well.
Beast working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

The cut above Jack Wilkinson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wilkinson wants to get back to his feet.
Beast looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Beast lands strikes from half guard.

Jack Wilkinson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jack Wilkinson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dave Beast!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
22%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 3169 p4p, 429 weight class) and Midnight Rider (ranked 4085 p4p, 522 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Johnson
vs
Rider

189 cm
20
216 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
214 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

Freebok (85% Laundry)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Midnight Rider!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rider shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Rider keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rider avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Rider shoots in.
Rider throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Johnson with a nice cross.

It looks like Midnight Rider has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Rider.
A cross from Rider lands.
Rider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson tries to bum rush Rider with a series of wild strikes but Rider uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rider with the counter takedown but Johnson avoids it easily.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Rider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rider shoots in but Johnson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anthony Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Midnight Rider.

Johnson forces Rider back against the cage and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rider blocks an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands with a light punch inside.
Johnson tries to work over Rider's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Johnson - that landed with a thud.
Johnson misses with a hook to the ribs.

Rider pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rider.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rider takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rider looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Anthony Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rider avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Johnson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnson is looking to wear down Rider with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Rider looks winded!
The fighters circling - Rider throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rider moves away.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rider.

Johnson cracks Rider with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Rider looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Johnson finish him?

Rider is rocked!

Johnson moves into the clinch.
Rider is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson lands a body shot.
Johnson pushes Rider against the cage. Johnson is working some dirty boxing. Johnson pushes off with a quick right hook! Rider goes down! Rider tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Johnson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Johnson!