GR 6: Cozzy II vs Mallone PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Tverdovskiy (ranked 5671 p4p, 506 weight class) and Luc Olli (ranked 4599 p4p, 453 weight class). Tverdovskiy comes into the arena with Oxxxymiron - Tentacles blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Tverdovskiy
vs
Olli

180 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
164 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Tverdovskiy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Luc Olli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Olli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tverdovskiy as he jumps to the side.

Tverdovskiy closes the distance and clinches.
Tverdovskiy pushes off an throws an elbow but Olli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tverdovskiy lands a body punch.
Olli told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Tverdovskiy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Olli has had enough of the clinch but Tverdovskiy keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olli backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tverdovskiy.

Olli drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Tverdovskiy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Olli keeping full guard, as Tverdovskiy tries to pass.
Olli doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Tverdovskiy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olli shoots in looking for a takedown. Tverdovskiy tries to sprawl out of it but Olli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tverdovskiy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Olli moves into range and clinches up with Tverdovskiy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Olli backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tverdovskiy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tverdovskiy.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tverdovskiy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands with a short shot to the head.
Tverdovskiy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olli backwards.
Olli tries to pull guard but Tverdovskiy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luc Olli.
Olli is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Olli wants a takedown but no success here.
Tverdovskiy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice shot to the body.
Olli looks winded!
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!
Tverdovskiy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Olli wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand.
Olli goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tverdovskiy prevents it.
Tverdovskiy'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.
Olli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tverdovskiy fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Olli gets tackled into the cage by Tverdovskiy. Tverdovskiy maintains the clinch.
Tverdovskiy'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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Tverdovskiy drops Olli with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Olli looks back up at him and smiles so Tverdovskiy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

Olli is rocked!
Olli gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tverdovskiy rattles Olli with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Olli tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Tverdovskiy dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Olli stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Tverdovskiy!
Alexander Tverdovskiy 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
42%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Real Deal (ranked 4988 p4p, 192 weight class) and Branimir Simeon (ranked 4470 p4p, 180 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Deal
vs
Simeon

162 cm
25
138 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

163 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Urban Fighter
Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Real Deal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Branimir Simeon!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deal throws a shot from downtown. Simeon moves away and avoids it.
Deal misses the shot to the body.
Deal takes one to the side of the head.
Simeon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simeon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Simeon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simeon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deal.
Simeon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sloppy strikes from Deal. Those never looked like landing.
Simeon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deal manages to avoid it.
Deal avoids the body shot from Simeon.
Deal throwing a counter right hand but Simeon manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal throws a hook to the side of Simeon's head but Simeon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simeon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deal lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Simeon at a distance.
Deal misses with a left hand
and Simeon counters with a three punch combo that has Deal backing up. Deal nods at Simeon to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Deal throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simeon! But no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal scores with a shot to the body.
Simeon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Deal misses.
It seemed like Simeon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simeon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Deal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simeon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simeon takes a swing at Deal's ribcage but misses.
Deal scores with a three punch combo!
Deal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Simeon.
Deal swings widly with a right hand
and Simeon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Simeon lands a jab to the head.
Deal avoids the body shot from Simeon.
Simeon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Deal is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Deal just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simeon ducks under a wild hook from Deal.
Deal on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deal scores with a jab to the body.
Deal misses with a wild body shot.
Deal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Simeon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Deal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deal throws a jab but it's blocked by Simeon.
Deal jabs Simeon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simeon lands a nice hook to Deal's body. Deal takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Simeon throws a body punch but Deal moves out of range.
Deal avoids the body shot from Simeon.
It looked like Deal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Deal misses with a leg kick.
Simeon stuns Deal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Deal lands with a straight right. Simeon didn't see that one coming.
Deal throws an overhand right that lands on Simeon's shoulder, as Simeon tries to avoid the shot.
Deal swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Simeon counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deal scores with a sloppy right hand. Simeon should have avoided that one.
Deal throws a good cross that connects.
Deal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deal throws a big shot that misses.
Deal takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Simeon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deal throws out the jab.
A big left from Deal misses.
Deal misses with a hook.
Deal throws a right hand that misses
and Simeon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Deal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice cross by Deal.
Deal fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simeon checks it well.
Deal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simeon manages to avoid it.
Simeon lands a really nice looking cross but Deal seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simeon keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Deal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Simeon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Deal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Deal lands with a cross.
Simeon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simeon throws out a counter right but Deal avoids it with no problem.
Deal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Simeon swings for the body but Deal moves out of range.
Deal was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Simeon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simeon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Simeon.
Deal misses with a looping left.
Simeon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Deal rather than just go for the knockout.
Deal swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simeon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simeon misses with a hook to the body
and Deal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Simeon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deal throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Deal misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Simeon misses its intended target.
Simeon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Deal. Deal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Simeon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simeon thuds a left hand into Deal's body.

Simeon clinches with his opponent.

Simeon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simeon moves out of range as Deal strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal lands a jab to the nose.
Real Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deal misses with a body punch
and Simeon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Simeon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deal.
Simeon throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deal throws a big shot that misses.
Deal misses with a hook.
A big left from Deal misses.
Deal fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Simeon on the side of the head.
Simeon scores with a jab to the head.
Deal throws out a loose jab but Simeon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Simeon misses with a hook. Deal ducked under it nicely.
Simeon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deal.
A countering left hand to the body from Simeon misses.
Simeon throws a shot to the body.
Deal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Simeon.
Deal cracks Simeon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Deal finds it's target.
Deal swings for the body but Simeon moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simeon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Simeon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simeon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Deal.

Simeon lands a big right hand that sends Deal crashing to the mat! Simeon stays standing though and waves Deal back to his feet!

Deal is rocked!

It looks like Real Deal has been cut.
Simeon drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Deal's head, knocking him out cold! Simeon is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Branimir Simeon!
A relieved looking Branimir Simeon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
69%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chester Longshaw (ranked 3981 p4p, 399 weight class) and Robby Campbell (ranked 5853 p4p, 497 weight class). Chester Longshaw had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Longshaw
vs
Campbell

180 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
24
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid 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 London, Chester Longshaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robby Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longshaw leaves Campbell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Campbell slips under a jab from Longshaw.
Longshaw rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Campbell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Longshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longshaw.
Longshaw is stalling here.
Longshaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Longshaw throws a knee to the head but misses.
Longshaw scores with a hook to the body.
Longshaw working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Longshaw blocks an uppercut.
Longshaw throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Longshaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Longshaw lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longshaw prevents the takedown attempt.
Campbell trying to control the position but instead, Longshaw has worked for underhooks and has pushed Campbell into the cage.
Longshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Campbell is trying to maintain a safe position but Longshaw gets an underhook and turns Campbell into the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Longshaw.
Campbell looks winded!
Campbell takes a shot to the head.
Longshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Longshaw pushes Campbell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Longshaw lands with a short shot to the head.
Campbell tries to stall but Longshaw uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Longshaw with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Longshaw stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Campbell is looking to control Longshaw's arms but Longshaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Campbell has his back to the cage.
Campbell tries a body shot but Longshaw blocks it.
Campbell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campbell misses with the head strike.
Longshaw lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Longshaw.

Longshaw manages to break the clinch.
Longshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Campbell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longshaw looks to throw the jab but Campbell is out of range.
Chester Longshaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Longshaw throws a big shot that misses.
Longshaw scores with a hook.

It looks like Robby Campbell has been cut.
Campbell slips a jab and a cross from Longshaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longshaw slips a straight right by Campbell.
Nice defenses there by Campbell.
Campbell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Campbell tries to land a front kick but Longshaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Longshaw swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Campbell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Longshaw.
Campbell slips a straight right by Longshaw.
Longshaw misses with a hook

and Campbell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Campbell.
Longshaw is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Campbell is controlling him.
Campbell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Campbell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Longshaw works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Campbell prevents Longshaw from getting back to his feet.
Longshaw is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Campbell dives into side control.
Campbell wants to control but Longshaw is keeping him busy.
Campbell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longshaw wants to get back to his feet but Campbell drags him back down.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Longshaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Longshaw tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

Campbell looking to break Longshaw's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Longshaw remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Campbell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Longshaw trying to get back to his feet but Campbell is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Longshaw is trying to shake Campbell off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Campbell won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Campbell tries to land a leg kick but Longshaw saw it coming and moves away.
Campbell takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Longshaw lands a jab to the nose.
Longshaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Campbell.
Nice sprawl there from Longshaw as Campbell shoots in.
Chester Longshaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robby Campbell.
Campbell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Longshaw to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell slips under a jab.
Longshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Longshaw tries to clinch up but Campbell circles away and keeps his distance.
Campbell wants to counter the offense by Longshaw and move into the clinch position.
Longshaw misses the jab.
Longshaw misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Longshaw leaves Campbell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chester Longshaw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robby Campbell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Longshaw works the jab nicely.
Campbell tries to clinch but Longshaw moves out of range.
Longshaw misses with an uppercut.

Campbell forces Longshaw back against the cage and clinches.
Campbell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longshaw displaying some good clinch control by pressing Campbell up against the cage.
Longshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Campbell's elbow.
Campbell holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Longshaw gets through Campbell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Longshaw lands with a short shot to the head.

Campbell is rocked!
Longshaw scores with a shoulder strike.
Campbell is still on wobbly legs! Can Longshaw finish him?
Longshaw is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Campbell can do to turn this around?
Longshaw presses Campbell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Longshaw throws a big uppercut that drops Campbell! More strikes from Longshaw and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Campbell lies dazed against the cage as Longshaw celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chester Longshaw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Conor Mcgregor (ranked 4623 p4p, 456 weight class) and Mark Wilson (ranked 5564 p4p, 500 weight class). Mcgregor comes to the cage accompanied by The next episode (snoop dogg and dr.dre. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mcgregor
vs
Wilson

179 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

JagWars & BadBoys Inc.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Conor Mcgregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mcgregor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wilson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wilson tries to buck Mcgregor off but Mcgregor is having none of it.
Mcgregor gets to mount! Wilson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Mcgregor has control of the leg.
Mcgregor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcgregor trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wilson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mcgregor trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mcgregor is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilson's head.
Mcgregor sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Mcgregor stands up and waves to Wilson to follow him.

Mcgregor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Wilson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mcgregor doesn't defend quickly enough and Wilson has managed to lock this one up! Can Mcgregor escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wilson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Wilson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Twisty Kneereaper (ranked 3991 p4p, 446 weight class) and Andrei Voronov (ranked 3801 p4p, 432 weight class). Voronov has chosen Noize Mc - Make Destroy as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Kneereaper
vs
Voronov

177 cm
19
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Solid 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 London, Twisty Kneereaper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Voronov!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kneereaper checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As Voronov backs away, Kneereaper returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kneereaper chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kneereaper misses with a body kick.
Kneereaper throws a lazy body kick

and Voronov moves into the clinch.
Voronov trying to land knees to the body.
Voronov slows down the pace here.
Voronov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Voronov obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper jumps guard but Voronov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kneereaper tries a body shot but Voronov blocks it.
Kneereaper jumps guard but Voronov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The referee calls for Voronov to work.
Kneereaper fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twisty Kneereaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneereaper wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Voronov tries to land a knee to the head but Kneereaper blocks with his arms.
Voronov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Voronov smiles and moves away.
Kneereaper looks to land a body kick but Voronov moved away.

Voronov forces Kneereaper back against the cage and clinches.
Voronov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kneereaper is defending well for now.
Voronov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kneereaper has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Voronov stalling in the clinch.
Kneereaper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees to the body from Voronov.
A head punch on the inside from Kneereaper fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Voronov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kneereaper avoids it.
Kneereaper letting Voronov take a breather here.
Voronov looking to throw knees to the head but Kneereaper is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneereaper tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Voronov smiles and moves away.
Kneereaper checks the leg kick nicely there.
Twisty Kneereaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Voronov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kneereaper.
Kneereaper has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Voronov.
Kneereaper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kneereaper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kneereaper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Voronov avoids a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kneereaper throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Voronov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kneereaper feints and then cracks Voronov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Voronov down.
Kneereaper tries to land a body kick

and Voronov moves into the clinch.
Kneereaper takes a knee to the side of the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneereaper is breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Voronov.
Voronov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kneereaper tries to circle away but Voronov has him pinned against the cage.
Kneereaper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voronov has Kneereaper pushed against the cage.
Kneereaper jumps guard but Voronov stands there with Kneereaper around his waist. Kneereaper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Voronov gets underhooks to prevent Kneereaper's takedown attempt.

Kneereaper successfully pulls guard.
Voronov wants to stand but Kneereaper has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Voronov gets to his feet. Kneereaper looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Voronov misses with a leg kick
and Kneereaper finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voronov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kneereaper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kneereaper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That kick from Kneereaper tenderised Voronov's leg. Voronov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Voronov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kneereaper is able to avoid easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Voronov avoids a kick to the body.
Kneereaper swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kneereaper is looking to chop away at Voronov's legs.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kneereaper avoiding damage as Voronov throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Voronov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Voronov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Voronov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Voronov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneereaper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Voronov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kneereaper's face.
Voronov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kneereaper avoids the damage to the body.
Voronov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Voronov keeps control of Kneereaper as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Voronov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper jumps guard but Voronov stands there with Kneereaper around his waist. Kneereaper gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twisty Kneereaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kneereaper is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Voronov to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but Voronov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Voronov scores a nice knee to the body.
Voronov landing knees to the head.

It looks like Twisty Kneereaper has been cut.
Voronov crunches a lovely knee into Kneereaper's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Voronov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kneereaper avoids the damage to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Voronov effectively controlling the action here.
Voronov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Voronov.
Kneereaper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Voronov walks away with a smile on his face. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Voronov closes the distance but Kneereaper moves to the side
and Kneereaper counters with a nice body kick.
Voronov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kneereaper is out of range and Voronov settles back down.
Voronov wants to clinch up but Kneereaper keeps it at a distance.
Voronov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kneereaper throws a low kick but Voronov moves out of range easily.
Voronov throws a low kick, looking for Kneereaper's leg but Kneereaper calmly moves out of range.
Kneereaper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronov misses with a low kick.
Kneereaper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Voronov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kneereaper.
Voronov tries to work over Kneereaper's front leg with a kick but Kneereaper checks it.
Voronov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Voronov throws a low kick, looking for Kneereaper's leg but Kneereaper calmly moves out of range.
Voronov avoids a kick to the body.
Kneereaper checks the leg kick nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Voronov blocks the leg kick.
Voronov tries to counter with a clinch but Kneereaper shakes him off and moves away.
Voronov moves in looking to clinch but Kneereaper pushes him off.
Kneereaper tries to land a front kick but Voronov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Voronov throws a solid leg kick but Kneereaper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Voronov.
Kneereaper thinks about countering with a body kick.

Voronov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kneereaper misses with a punch to the body.
Voronov working Kneereaper over with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneereaper is trying to pull guard but Voronov has him pressed against the cage.
Voronov scores a nice knee to the body.
Voronov tries to land knees in the clinch but Kneereaper avoids the damage to the body.
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but Voronov won't allow it.
Kneereaper can't break the clinch.
Kneereaper is trying to pull guard but Voronov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Voronov is struggling to control the position.
Voronov slowing the pace effectively.
Voronov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneereaper blocks a body shot from Voronov.
Kneereaper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Voronov prevents a body shot from Kneereaper.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneereaper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Voronov walks away with a smile on his face. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Voronov, right into the meat.
Voronov misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Kneereaper checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Voronov blocks a low kick nicely.
Voronov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Voronov throws out a leg kick but Kneereaper moves out of range and Voronov only half commits.
Voronov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kneereaper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Voronov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kneereaper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Twisty Kneereaper is winning the standup battle so far.
Voronov throws a chopping leg kick but Kneereaper manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Voronov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Twisty Kneereaper'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. This is the final round!

Voronov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kneereaper checks it well.
Voronov tries to land a leg kick but Kneereaper saw it coming and moves away.
Kneereaper is looking to counter with a body kick.
Voronov wants to clinch up but Kneereaper keeps it at a distance.
Kneereaper quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kneereaper misses with a kick to the body

and Voronov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Voronov lands a knee to the body.
Kneereaper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Voronov connects with a knee to the head.
Kneereaper misses with a body punch.
Voronov tries to land a knee to the head but Kneereaper blocks with his arms.
Kneereaper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Voronov walks away with a smile on his face. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voronov checks a low kick from Kneereaper.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Voronov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kneereaper has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kneereaper and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kneereaper throws a solid leg kick but Voronov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kneereaper.

Voronov closes the distance and pushes Kneereaper back into the cage.
Voronov has Kneereaper pushed against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Voronov.
Knees in the clinch landing for Voronov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Voronov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kneereaper avoids it.
Voronov lands a good knee to the midsection. Kneereaper won't want to take too many of those.
Andrei Voronov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Voronov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but Voronov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Twisty Kneereaper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voronov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kneereaper in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Voronov has Kneereaper pressed against the cage.
Kneereaper being controlled against the cage.
Voronov avoiding damage.
Twisty Kneereaper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Voronov with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Voronov content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kneereaper jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Voronov walks away with a smile on his face. Kneereaper gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Voronov misses with a low kick.
Voronov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Voronov throws a leg kick
and Kneereaper counters with an outside leg kick.
Kneereaper checks a leg kick.
Voronov tries to close the distance and clinch but Kneereaper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And Kneereaper counters with a quick kick to the body but Voronov blocks it.
Kneereaper takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kneereaper looks to land a body kick but Voronov moved away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kneereaper is looking to slow Voronov down with leg kicks.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kneereaper. Voronov shrugs it off though.
Kneereaper throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Voronov counters by clinching up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Voronov lands a knee to the body.
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but Voronov holds him up against the cage and eventually Kneereaper drops back down to his feet.
Voronov scores a nice knee to the body.
Voronov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kneereaper's face.
Kneereaper is trying to pull guard but Voronov has him pressed against the cage.
Voronov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Voronov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kneereaper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Voronov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Voronov with a knee to the head.
Voronov prevents a body shot from Kneereaper.
Kneereaper takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneereaper avoiding damage as Voronov throws knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronov scores a nice knee to the body.
Voronov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Voronov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Voronov working Kneereaper over with knees to the body.
Voronov working Kneereaper over with knees to the body.
Voronov landing knees to the body.
Voronov is working Kneereaper over against the cage.
Voronov lands a knee to the head.
Voronov working Kneereaper over with knees to the body.
Kneereaper takes a knee right on the jaw!
Voronov working Kneereaper over with knees to the body.
Voronov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Andrei Voronov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Voronov 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Voronov!
Andrei Voronov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
50%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iosif Cobzone (ranked 1866 p4p, 225 weight class) and Stipe Velasquez (ranked 2950 p4p, 311 weight class). The key to victory for Iosif Cobzone has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Cobzone
vs
Velasquez

220 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

187 cm
26
240 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Iosif Cobzone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stipe Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobzone takes a swing at Velasquez's ribcage but misses.
Cobzone sets himself, and Velasquez steps forward looking for the clinch! Cobzone avoids it this time.
Cobzone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Velasquez manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Cobzone.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobzone misses the target.
Velasquez throws a nice looking combination but Cobzone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Velasquez looking to score a takedown here. Cobzone is defending well but Velasquez drives through and ends up in Cobzone's guard.
Velasquez postures up.
Cobzone knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Velasquez on the ground.
Velasquez chips away with some ground and pound.
Velasquez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Velasquez postures up.
Velasquez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Velasquez chips away with some ground and pound.
Velasquez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cobzone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cobzone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cobzone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Velasquez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cobzone has momentary wrist control but Velasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
Cobzone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velasquez is one step ahead there.
Cobzone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobzone has momentary wrist control but Velasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
Velasquez is working Cobzone over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cobzone on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cobzone tries to get out of the position.
Velasquez working some strikes from top position.
Cobzone wants to stand up but Velasquez is controlling him.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Velasquez has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Velasquez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Velasquez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cobzone's head.
Velasquez won't allow Cobzone to sweep him here.
Cobzone has momentary wrist control but Velasquez slips an elbow through the middle.
Velasquez distracts Cobzone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cobzone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Velasquez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Velasquez lands a couple of digs.
Cobzone is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Velasquez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobzone working a defensive guard here.
Velasquez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Velasquez connects with a couple of short punches.
Cobzone looking to control.
Velasquez lands a couple of digs.
Cobzone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Velasquez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Velasquez cracks Cobzone with a solid left hand.
Velasquez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobzone wants to stand and escape but Velasquez is having none of it.
Velasquez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velasquez scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Velasquez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cobzone is trying to hold Velasquez in close to prevent damage but Velasquez has managed to pass into half guard.
Cobzone tries to get to full guard but Velasquez has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobzone wants to control but Velasquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Velasquez working the head and body with strikes.
Cobzone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cobzone is looking to control Velasquez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cobzone avoid being mounted?
Cobzone tries to get to full guard but Velasquez has control of the leg.
Velasquez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Velasquez working over Cobzone with some ground and pound. Cobzone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cobzone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cobzone wants to get back to full guard.
Velasquez is nestled in close to Cobzone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Velasquez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Velasquez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cobzone wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cobzone wants to get back to his feet.
Velasquez stalling.
Cobzone trying to control from the bottom.
Velasquez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Velasquez working the head and body with strikes.
Cobzone has hold of Velasquez's hands but Velasquez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Velasquez lands with a punch from half guard.
Velasquez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cobzone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Cobzone is rocked!
Cobzone wants to get back to full guard.
Oh Cobzone is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Velasquez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cobzone wants to control but Velasquez is keeping busy.
Velasquez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cobzone seems to have got his legs back now.
Velasquez takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cobzone slips a jab and a cross from Velasquez.
Velasquez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Cobzone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Stipe Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez scores with a one two! Cobzone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stipe Velasquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Velasquez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cobzone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cobzone looks to score with a jab to the body but Velasquez is just out of range.
Cobzone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Velasquez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cobzone misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Cobzone. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Velasquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cobzone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stipe Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cobzone just misses with a punch to the body.
Velasquez is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobzone lands a nice shot to the body.

Cobzone lands a big uppercut and Velasquez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Velasquez looks OK. Cobzone waves Velasquez back to his feet!
Cobzone is looking to wear down Velasquez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cobzone throws an overhand right that drops Velasquez like a sack of potatoes! Cobzone dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iosif Cobzone!
After the fight, Iosif Cobzone was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt Ii (ranked 2429 p4p, 260 weight class) and Jason Mallone (ranked 2590 p4p, 275 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

ExPeRiMeNt Ii
vs
Mallone

178 cm
25
176 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
171 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Mallone!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mallone cracks ExPeRiMeNt Ii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jason Mallone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mallone misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mallone tries to avoid it but ExPeRiMeNt Ii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mallone to the ground. Mallone escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mallone scores with a nice right hand.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice sprawl there from Mallone as ExPeRiMeNt Ii shoots in.
Mallone looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mallone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed ExPeRiMeNt Ii momentarily.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mallone but Mallone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mallone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by ExPeRiMeNt Ii.
Mallone pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces ExPeRiMeNt Ii back to the cage. Mallone follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mallone circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Mallone clinches up against the cage.
Mallone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mallone presses ExPeRiMeNt Ii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Mallone is trying to trip ExPeRiMeNt Ii. He has hold of a leg but ExPeRiMeNt Ii is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mallone persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

ExPeRiMeNt Ii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mallone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mallone cracks ExPeRiMeNt Ii with a solid left hand.
Mallone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

ExPeRiMeNt Ii escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mallone gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii pulls Mallone in close to prevent any damage.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii wants to sweep here but Mallone controlling him for the moment.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mallone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with ExPeRiMeNt Ii. 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.
Mallone connects with a couple of short punches.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now ExPeRiMeNt Ii is on top in guard.

Mallone keeping full guard, as ExPeRiMeNt Ii tries to pass.
Mallone looking for a sweep. Not yet Mallone, not yet.
Mallone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mallone looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mallone can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mallone keeping full guard, as ExPeRiMeNt Ii tries to pass.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii wants to control from the top but Mallone keeps moving.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii postures up in Mallone's guard and throws a big left but Mallone blocks it.
Mallone wants to stand and escape but ExPeRiMeNt Ii is having none of it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mallone works ExPeRiMeNt Ii's body with a nice hook.
Mallone lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mallone closes the distance and clinches.
Mallone scores with a shoulder strike.
Mallone lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down ExPeRiMeNt Ii.
Mallone scores with a shot to the side of ExPeRiMeNt Ii's head.
Mallone lands a right hand.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii tries to stall but Mallone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mallone effectively controlling the action here.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii can't break the clinch.
Mallone throws an elbow but it's blocked.

Mallone is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. ExPeRiMeNt Ii can't fight it off and eventually Mallone manages to take the fight to the floor. ExPeRiMeNt Ii looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

ExPeRiMeNt Ii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mallone defends well.

ExPeRiMeNt Ii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mallone is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Mallone 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.

Mallone throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mallone.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii fails with the takedown.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii has a takedown stuffed.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mallone moves away.
Mallone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck for ExPeRiMeNt Ii with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mallone stuffs the takedown attempt from ExPeRiMeNt Ii. ExPeRiMeNt Ii gets slowly back to his feet.
A left lands for Mallone.
A jab lands there for Mallone.
Mallone moves into range and connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii takes one to the side of the head.
Mallone feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits ExPeRiMeNt Iis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mallone.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mallone swivels and escapes.
Mallone scores with a sloppy right hand. ExPeRiMeNt Ii should have avoided that one.

ExPeRiMeNt Ii is rocked!
Mallone scores with the left hand. ExPeRiMeNt Ii knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh ExPeRiMeNt Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mallone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. ExPeRiMeNt Ii doesn't seem bothered though.
Mallone rushes ExPeRiMeNt Ii and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! ExPeRiMeNt Ii is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Mallone piles on the pressure and ExPeRiMeNt Ii crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Mallone!
Jason Mallone made sure to mention his sponsor, King Nutrition in his post fight interview.