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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Lang (ranked 6608 p4p, 484 weight class) and Kevin Maxwell (ranked 6542 p4p, 483 weight class). Maxwell has chosen Big Poppa - B.I.G as his entrance music. Kevin Maxwell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lang
vs
Maxwell

205 cm
25
230 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

195 cm
20
280 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good takedowns
Brawler
Heavy handed

$10 Trap Queen Aesthetics

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Buddy Lang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Maxwell!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Maxwell manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lang on his heels. He'll look to pass Lang's guard now, I'm sure.

Maxwell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maxwell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Maxwell drops back looking for a leg! Lang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lang manages to kick Maxwell off! Maxwell jumps back into Lang's guard.

Maxwell drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maxwell jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Maxwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Maxwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Maxwell from controlling successfully.
Maxwell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Maxwell is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lang wants to stand and escape but Maxwell is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maxwell drops back looking for a leg! Lang is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lang manages to kick Maxwell off! Maxwell jumps back into Lang's guard.

Maxwell thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lang wants to stand up but Maxwell is controlling him.
Lang trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lang scores with a crisp jab that stopped Maxwell in his tracks.
Lang is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.

Lang tries to sprawl but Maxwell drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Maxwell is looking for a kimura but Lang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maxwell to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maxwell seems to be looking for submissions.
Maxwell looks winded!

Maxwell is working for a submission of some sort.

Maxwell is looking for a kimura but Lang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maxwell to get the leverage.
Maxwell prevents Lang from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maxwell wants to pass the guard but Lang is defending well.

Maxwell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lang tries to kick Maxwell off but Maxwell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maxwell seems to be looking for submissions.
Lang wants to get back to his feet.

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

Maxwell is looking for a kimura but Lang is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maxwell to get the leverage.
Lang pushes Maxwell off looking to stand but Maxwell dives back in and keeps control.

Lang has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Maxwell is on him like a limpet, forcing Lang back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maxwell goes for a takedown attempt but Lang pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Maxwell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lang.

It looks like Kevin Maxwell has been cut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Maxwell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lang finds it's way round the side to connect with Maxwell's head.
Lang is looking to clinch but Maxwell is avoiding it.
Buddy Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Maxwell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lang fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Maxwell on the side of the head.

Lang has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Lang.
Lang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lang lands with a left to the head.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maxwell backwards.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Maxwells head.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Maxwell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang gets through Maxwell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Buddy Lang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Maxwell's cut.
That's time! Lang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Maxwell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maxwell can do to turn this around?
Lang scores with a decent looking hook.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Maxwell.

Maxwell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lang is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Maxwell has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kevin Maxwell has got the better of the ground game so far.

Maxwell is trying to get an arm triangle but Lang is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang is pushing Maxwell's head away, looking to escape. Maxwell manages to hold on to the position though.

Maxwell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maxwell is breathing heavily.
Lang is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Maxwell asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maxwell on the ground.
Lang stops Maxwell from passing to mount.

Maxwell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Maxwell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lang is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maxwell is controlling him well.

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.

Maxwell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lang, who protects the arm well.
Maxwell prevents Lang from escaping the position.

Maxwell tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lang tries to escape but Maxwell is in control.

Maxwell is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lang has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lang is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Maxwell is controlling him well.

Maxwell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lang, who protects the arm well.
Lang is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maxwell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lang keeps working.
Lang is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Maxwell wants to control but Lang is keeping him busy.

Maxwell in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lang is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kevin Maxwell!
As Kevin Maxwell got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Rapid Fighting Championship, you're a dump! All you filthy animals suck! I'm the King of Australia! '.

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FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Albber (ranked 6427 p4p, 542 weight class) and Alex Knee (ranked 4191 p4p, 436 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Albber
vs
Knee

175 cm
25
164 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

177 cm
25
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

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 Sydney, Tyrone Albber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Knee!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albber wants to clinch.
Knee is looking for the big counter here.

Knee closes the distance and clinches.
Knee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Albber prevents it.
Albber pushes off an throws an elbow but Knee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Knee blocks an elbow strike from Albber.

Knee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Albber uses from the top position.
Albber has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Albber decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Knee, up you get!

Albber clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knee jumps guard but Albber turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Knee is looking for a takedown.
Tyrone Albber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Knee.
Albber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Albber - that landed with a thud.
Knee is trying to pull guard but Albber turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albber misses with a knee strike.
Knee prevents a body shot from Albber.
Knee tries to pull guard but Albber won't allow it.
Knee managing to block the knees to the body from Albber.
Knee looking to slow down the pace here.
Knee avoiding damage as Albber throws knees to the body.
Albber tries a knee to the head but Knee blocks it.
Knee is struggling to control the position.
Knee is looking for a takedown.
Albber missing with knees to the body.

Knee pulls guard.

Knee is working an open guard so Albber takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Albber tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

Albber rushes Knee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Knee has Albber pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Albber manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Albber to keep the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albber working aggressively here.
Albber throws a head punch that misses.
Knee blocks an uppercut.

Knee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Albber is looking to clinch.
Knee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.

Albber has managed to clinch.
Albber connects with a nasty looking knee right to Knee's face.

It looks like Alex Knee has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Albber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Knee looks winded!

Albber takes the fight into the clinch.
Albber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knee is defending well for now.
Albber pushes off an throws an elbow but Knee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Albber.
Knee prevents a body shot from Albber.

Knee pulls Albber into guard.

Albber stands up from Knee's guard - Albber perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Albber darts in and clinches Knee up against the cage.
Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knee.
Albber landing knees to the body.
Albber with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Knee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albber is looking to slow Knee down with leg kicks.
Albber lands a body shot.
Albber is looking to clinch but Knee is avoiding it.

Albber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Albber misses with a body punch.
Albber scores with a nice hook to the head.
Albber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Albber is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Albber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knee lands a knee to the body.
Albber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knee backwards.
Albber tries to land a knee to the head but Knee blocks with his arms.
Knee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Albber lands a nice uppercut.
Knee wants a takedown.
Albber with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Albber lands an uppercut.
Knee looking for a takedown.
Albber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knee's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Albber.
Knee has had enough of the clinch but Albber keeps him there for the moment.
Albber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Albber.
Knee takes a knee right on the jaw!

Knee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Albber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Knee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Albber tries to clinch there but Knee circles away.
Albber scores with a hook to the body. Knee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Knee shoots in looking for a takedown but Albber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Knee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Albber's waist but Albber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knee off to one side.

Albber rushes Knee and presses him up against the cage.
Albber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Albber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knee avoids a wild elbow strike from Albber.
Albber struggles to land a body shot inside as Knee controls his hands.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Knee managing to block the knees to the body from Albber.
Albber tries to work over Knee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Knee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albber scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Knee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Albber tries to clinch but Knee is having none of it.
Knee feints a counter leg kick.
Albber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Knee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Albber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tyrone Albber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Albber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knee is looking to clinch but Albber is avoiding it.
Knee tries to clinch there but Albber circles away.
Albber blocks the body kick.
Albber lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Albber scores with a leg kick.
Knee shoots in looking for a takedown but Albber manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tyrone Albber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Knee.
Knee is breathing heavily.
Knee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Albber's waist but Albber gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knee off to one side.
Albber is looking to clinch.
Albber fails with an attempt to clinch.

Albber has closed the distance and engaged Knee in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Albber fails to land.
Albber tries a body shot but Knee blocks it.
Albber has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.

Knee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Knee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Knee is working an open guard so Albber takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Knee pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albber wants to clinch.
Tyrone Albber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Albber misses with a body shot.
Albber tries to close the distance and clinch but Knee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Albber lands a nice leg kick that just misses Knee's sensitive parts.
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!
Albber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Knee doesn't manage to clinch there - Albber circles away.
Knee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Albber tries to close the distance and clinch but Knee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Knee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Albber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good work by Knee as he checks the leg kick.

Albber has managed to clinch.
Tyrone Albber has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knee missing with knees to the body.
Knee avoids the elbow strike from Albber, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Albber throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Knee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Albber scores a nice knee to the body.
Albber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knee backwards.
A short right from Albber on the inside.
Knee avoiding damage as Albber throws knees to the body.
Albber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice elbow from Albber.
Knee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albber tries to land knees in the clinch but Knee avoids the damage to the body.
Knee jumps guard but Albber stands there with Knee around his waist. Knee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Albber gets through Knee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Knee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Albber tries to land knees in the clinch but Knee avoids the damage to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Albber landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Albber with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Albber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albber lands with a right to the head.
Albber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Albber fails to land.
Knee takes a shot to the head.
Albber tries to work over Knee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Albber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knee can do to turn this around?
Knee managing to block the knees to the body from Albber.
Knee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albber misses with a knee strike.
Albber throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Albber throws an elbow but misses.
Albber throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Albber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alex Knee's cut.
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. And we move into the final round!

Albber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albber moves in looking to clinch but Knee pushes him off.
Albber tries to score with a low kick but Knee moves his leg out of the way.

Knee drives through and clinches with Albber against the cage.
Albber tries a body shot but Knee blocks it.
Knee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Albber pulls his leg out and moves away.
Knee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knee closes the distance and clinches up with Albber, looking for a takedown. Knee pushes Albber against the cage but Albber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Albber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Albber moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKnee.
Albber misses with a low kick.
Albber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albber throws a series of punches but Knee moves out of range.
Knee tries to counter with a clinch but Albber shakes him off and moves away.
Albber misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Knee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Knee blocks a leg kick.
Albber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Knee.
Tyrone Albber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Knee.
Knee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knee shoots in looking for a takedown. Albber tries to sprawl out of it but Knee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Albber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Albber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Albber closes the distance and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Albber as the two fighters clinch.
Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knee.
Albber missing with knees to the body.
Albber lands a body shot in the clinch.
Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knee.
Knee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Albber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Albber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Knee is defending well for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knee.
Albber misses with a body punch.
Knee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Knee breaks the clinch.

Knee rushes Albber and presses him up against the cage.
Knee jumps guard but Albber stands there with Knee around his waist. Knee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Albber.
Albber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Albber.
Albber lands a knee to the body.
Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knee.
Albber trying to land knees to the body.
Albber unloads a knee to the mid-section. Knee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Albber is working Knee over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albber lands a nice elbow.
Albber can't find room to land a body shot as Knee controls the action.
Albber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knee.
Knee blocks an elbow strike from Albber.
Albber landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knee blocks a body shot from Albber.
Albber pushes Knee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Knee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Albber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Albber trying to land knees to the body.
Knee avoiding damage as Albber throws knees to the body.
Knee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Albber after a bit of a struggle.
Albber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Albber pushes off an throws an elbow but Knee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Albber trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Albber misses with a body punch.
Knee managing to block the knees to the body from Albber.

Knee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Albber gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Albber throws a leg kick but Knee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Albber misses with a double jab.
Tyrone Albber is winning the standup battle so far.
Albber connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Albber takes the fight into the clinch.
Albber lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Knee throws an elbow but misses.
Alex Knee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyrone Albber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Albber lands a knee to the body.
Knee prevents a body shot from Albber.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Albber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Albber, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Albber!

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FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fujii Yusuke (ranked 2396 p4p, 56 weight class) and Ronnie McDonald (ranked 5014 p4p, 85 weight class). McDonald has chosen Get Busy Living as his entrance music. Fujii Yusuke could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ronnie McDonald's chin.

Yusuke
vs
McDonald

178 cm
31
160 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

165 cm
39
155 lbs
18 - 30 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fujii Yusuke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yusuke throws a head kick that misses

and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Yusuke keeping control of the position.
McDonald tries to pass to full mount but Yusuke defends it.
Yusuke trying to control from the bottom.
Yusuke is trying to get back to full guard.
Yusuke has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to Yusuke's temple.
Yusuke works his way to full guard. Good work.
McDonald wants to pass the guard but Yusuke is keeping the position.
Yusuke wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Yusuke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Yusuke has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
McDonald is looking to work some ground and pound but Yusuke has wrist control.
Yusuke has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

Yusuke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yusuke keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Yusuke keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
Yusuke working a defensive guard here.

McDonald has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Yusuke to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McDonald is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Yusuke pulls down on the head and he's put McDonald to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fujii Yusuke!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Banks (ranked 3322 p4p, 338 weight class) and Randall Benson (ranked 3944 p4p, 378 weight class). The key to victory for Carlton Banks has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Banks
vs
Benson

200 cm
25
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

206 cm
25
285 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid 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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlton Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randall Benson!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benson shoots in looking for a takedown but Banks manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banks has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spartans Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Banks lands a nice looking body shot.
Benson misses with a takedown attempt - Banks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Benson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Carlton Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Benson.
Benson shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banks went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Randall Benson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benson.
Banks stuns Benson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Benson darts in looking for a takedown but Banks gets double underhooks and turns Benson into the cage.
Banks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Benson looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Banks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice combination there by Banks.
Benson shoots and misses
and Banks counters with a series of strikes. Benson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Benson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks sizes up Benson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Benson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Banks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Banks explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Banks throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Banks.
Banks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Banks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Banks lands a right hook to the body.
Banks is working the combinations to good effect here.
A left lands for Banks.
Banks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Benson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banks.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banks!
Benson has his takedown stuffed
and Banks counters with a series of strikes. Benson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Banks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Benson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banks is looking to wear down Benson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Banks throws a one two combo.
Benson darts in trying to clinch
and Banks counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banks.
Banks closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Carlton Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benson looks for a takedown but Banks sprawls well.
Banks lands a jab-cross combination.
Benson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sloppy strikes from Banks. Those never looked like landing.
Benson fails with the takedown
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Left hook, right uppercut from Banks.
Banks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Benson is rocked!
Banks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benson at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Banks!
Banks lands with a nice body punch.
Banks thuds a left hand into Benson's body.
Banks lands a slapping body shot.
Banks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks lands a glancing blow to the side of Benson's head.
Benson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Banks 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.

Banks feints a jab promting Benson to slip. Banks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Benson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Banks lands with a straight right. Benson didn't see that one coming.
Benson takes one to the chin there.
Banks scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Banks throws a series of punches but Benson moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Banks. No joy for Benson on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Benson.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Benson can do to turn this around?
Banks feints a jab promting Benson to slip. Banks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Benson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Benson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Carlton Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Benson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson shoots for a takedown but Banks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Carlton Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Benson.
Banks throws a combination. Benson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Banks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banks scores with a nice strike.
Banks swinging wildly here.
Banks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Banks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benson doesn't seem bothered though.
Sloppy strikes from Banks. Those never looked like landing.
Banks lands with a hook. Benson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benson fails with a takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice jab there from Banks.
Benson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Benson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Banks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Benson.
It looked like Banks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Banks lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Banks thuds a left hand into Benson's body.
Banks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Banks jabs at Benson's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Banks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banks.
Banks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banks looks to land a combination. Benson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Banks lands a two punch combo.
Benson has his takedown stuffed
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
Banks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Benson doesn't seem bothered though.
Banks stalks Benson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benson's face. Benson staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Benson moves into the clinch successfully.
Benson can't get the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benson has him pressed against the cage.
Benson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Banks is trying to break the clinch but Benson has him pressed against the cage.
Banks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Banks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banks has had enough of the clinch but Benson keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Benson tries to score a body lock takedown but Banks shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Banks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Benson has him pressed against the cage.
Banks prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlton Banks dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Banks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Banks punishes Benson's body with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Banks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Benson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Banks's half guard.
Banks is trying to stand.

Banks manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Banks displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Benson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Banks fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banks counters with a left to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Banks both land. Nice combination.
Nice shot lands for Banks.
Benson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Benson takes one to the side of the head.
Banks lands a jab to Benson's midsection.
Benson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banks counters with a two punch combo.
Banks connects with a single shot there.
Benson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Carlton Banks is winning the standup battle so far.
Banks lands a two punch combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benson with a poor takedown
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carlton Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randall Benson.
Banks scores with a jab to the jaw.
Benson throws a poor cross that misses
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Banks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Banks throws a series of strikes that have Benson backpedaling.
Banks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banks wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Banks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banks with a body punch. A glancing blow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson tries for a takedown but Banks circles away easily
and Banks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Benson thinking.
Benson misses with a combination
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
Benson misses with a few strikes there.
Banks is looking for a counter combo.
Banks looks to land a combination. Benson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Banks throws a combination. Benson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Banks lands with a nice combination. Benson backs away looking to recover.
A nice combination there by Banks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benson shoots in but Banks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Benson misses with a takedown attempt
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson tries for a takedown but Banks circles away easily
and Banks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Banks scores with a body shot.
Banks connects with a right hand. Benson shakes it off.
Benson tries for a takedown but Banks circles away easily
and Banks counters with a left and a right that stings Benson.
Benson walks into a jab.
Benson shoots in but Banks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the liver by Banks. Beautiful body shot.
Randall Benson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks works over Benson's head and body with a nice combination.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:24
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlton Banks!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
87%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Spriggins (ranked 2377 p4p, 270 weight class) and Thiago Neves (ranked 4742 p4p, 467 weight class). Neves is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Emicida - Sorriso Favela. Jack Spriggins has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Spriggins
vs
Neves

180 cm
25
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
158 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Powerful

$10 Trap Queen Aesthetics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Spriggins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Neves!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spriggins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Neves scores with a takedown into Spriggins's guard.

Spriggins is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Neves presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Neves can't get the takedown.

Neves is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Spriggins can't fight it off and eventually Neves manages to take the fight to the floor. Spriggins looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Neves drops back looking for a leg! Spriggins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spriggins manages to kick Neves off! Neves jumps back into Spriggins's guard.
Spriggins is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Spartans Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Spriggins wants to stand and escape but Neves is having none of it.

Neves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Neves drops back looking for a leg! Spriggins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spriggins manages to kick Neves off! Neves jumps back into Spriggins's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neves trying to control but Spriggins is working from the bottom.
Neves stops Spriggins from standing up.
Spriggins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Neves in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Neves is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Neves thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Spriggins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neves is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neves wants to control from the top but Spriggins keeps moving.
Neves stops Spriggins from standing up.

Neves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Neves drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Neves jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Spriggins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Neves is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neves is in close to Spriggins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Neves throwing strikes from guard but Spriggins blocks nicely.
Neves won't allow Spriggins to get back to his feet.
Neves slips nicely into half guard.

Neves has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Spriggins defend it? Neves steps over the head and cranks it - Spriggins is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Neves!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thiago Neves!
Thiago Neves is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Thiago Neves thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gray Maynard (ranked 2858 p4p, 66 weight class) and El Torito (ranked 3187 p4p, 76 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Maynard
vs
Torito

173 cm
39
155 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

165 cm
38
160 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Powerful

Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gray Maynard !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, El Torito!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Damien Edna and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard wants to clinch
and Torito counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Maynard feints and as Torito raises his hands in defense, Maynard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Torito holds on and takes a little breather.
Torito keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Torito pulls Maynard in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torito is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard wants to control from the top but Torito keeps moving.
Torito is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Torito can't keep his opponent in guard - Maynard advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maynard trying to control from half guard but Torito is working away.
Torito tries to roll over but Maynard keeps him under control.
Torito won't allow Maynard to pass to mount.
Maynard is taking a breather. Torito says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Maynard is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Maynard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torito keeps working.
Maynard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Torito is concentrating on defense, preventing Maynard from advancing position.

Maynard is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Torito is just riding it out for now. Maynard eventually gives up the hold.
Torito is looking to control Maynard 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torito avoid being mounted?

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torito misses the shot to the body.
Maynard throws a lazy uppercut

and Torito counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Torito.
Maynard lands a right hand.
Torito fails to pull guard.
Maynard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maynard avoids a wild elbow strike from Torito.
Torito is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Torito tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maynard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Torito's elbow.
Maynard tries a body shot but Torito blocks it.
Maynard gets through Torito's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Torito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Torito has had enough of the clinch but Maynard keeps him there for the moment.
Torito blocks an uppercut.
Maynard works on Torito's body with a couple of short punches.
Maynard struggles to land a body shot inside as Torito controls his hands.
Maynard working aggressively here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torito tries to stall but Maynard uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Torito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Maynard closes the distance and pushes Torito back into the cage.
Torito displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maynard up against the cage.

Torito manages to break the clinch.
Torito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maynard .
Torito takes a swing at Maynard 's ribcage but misses.
And Maynard counters with a quick kick to the body but Torito blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard throws a lazy right hand but Torito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torito. Maynard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maynard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torito is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Torito takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Torito misses with a wild body shot.
Torito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torito scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Maynard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Maynard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torito.
Torito misses with a wild body shot.
Maynard connects with a leg kick. Torito looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maynard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maynard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maynard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torito was well out of range. Poor timing from Maynard .
Torito stuns Maynard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Torito blocks a jab.
Maynard misses with a leg kick
and Torito counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Torito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Maynard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torito seems keen to control Maynard 's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard looking to pass the guard.
Torito pulls Maynard in close to prevent any damage.
Maynard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maynard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Maynard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Maynard is looking to take a break and control but Torito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Maynard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Torito can do to turn this around?
Torito is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard controls the position from side control.
Torito struggling a bit here.

Maynard working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maynard is staying tight to Torito's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Torito can't do much from the bottom here.
Torito is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Maynard is staying active.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Maynard is trying to get an arm triangle but Torito is defending well.
Torito holds on to Maynard 's head and controls the position momentarily.
Torito struggling a bit here.
Maynard working the ground and pound but Torito is defending the strikes.
Torito is not content to let Maynard control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Maynard swings around for an armbar but Torito sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maynard 's guard.

Maynard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Torito has passed into half guard!

Torito decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Torito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Maynard at a distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Maynard throws a poor cross that misses
and Torito counters with a nice body shot.
Maynard misses with a low kick as Torito jumps back.
El Torito seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maynard wants to clinch
and Torito counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but El Torito will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Torito scores with a hook to the body. Maynard takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Torito misses the shot to the body.
Maynard throws the kick towards the body but Torito avoids it.
Torito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maynard was well out of range. Poor timing from Torito.
Maynard lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Maynard .
Maynard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gray Maynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maynard throws a sloppy head kick and Torito moves out of range easily.
Torito drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maynard defends it well.
Maynard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maynard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard lands with a slapping head kick.
Maynard throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torito looks to score with a jab to the body but Maynard is just out of range.
Torito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard .

Maynard looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Torito!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Torito sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Maynard is looking to take a break and control but Torito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Maynard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Maynard tries for a kimura but Torito is defending well.
Maynard controls the position.
Gray Maynard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Torito's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Maynard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Maynard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Torito struggling a bit here.
Maynard cracks Torito with a big elbow.
Maynard working away.
Torito is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Maynard goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Torito rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Maynard 's guard! Nice work there by Torito!

Torito stands up and waves to Maynard to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maynard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Torito wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Torito keeping moving, preventing Maynard from controlling successfully.
Maynard postures up.
Torito has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Maynard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torito is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torito has control of Maynard 's left arm, preventing Maynard from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Torito working a defensive guard here.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maynard throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Torito misses.
Maynard looks to land a body kick but Torito moved away.
Maynard looks for the body kick but Torito saw that one coming.
Maynard misses with an uppercut
and Torito makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maynard avoids the body shot from Torito.
Torito misses with a wild body shot.
Maynard wants to clinch
and Torito counters with a lovely shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Maynard showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Maynard has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Maynard !
An out of breath Gray Maynard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Fairbanks (ranked 1795 p4p, 47 weight class) and Sebastian Shot (ranked 2741 p4p, 65 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sebastian Shot enters the cage!

Fairbanks
vs
Shot

173 cm
27
142 lbs
18 - 13 - 0

162 cm
38
145 lbs
24 - 20 - 2

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Desmond Fairbanks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Shot!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fairbanks misses with an uppercut. Shot saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Fairbanks. That snapped Shot's head back.
Fairbanks misses with a wild body shot.
Fairbanks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fairbanks looks to score with a jab to the body but Shot is just out of range.
Shot misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Fairbanks to counter with a crisp jab.
Shot clobbers Fairbanks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fairbanks throws a poor cross that misses
and Shot counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jab by Shot.
A shot to the body from Fairbanks misses
and Shot counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fairbanks moves out of range of the strikes.
Fairbanks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot throws an off balance right hand
enabling Fairbanks to counter with a crisp jab.
Shot tests Fairbanks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A shot to the liver by Fairbanks. Beautiful body shot.
Shot moves away from the strike by Fairbanks.
Shot flicks out a counter leg kick but Fairbanks steps away.
Shot misses with a lunging right hand
and Fairbanks counters with a nice uppercut.
Fairbanks looks to land a left hand but Shot moved out of range nicely.
Fairbanks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shot gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fairbanks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shot scores with a punch to the head.
Shot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shot works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fairbanks throws out a loose jab but Shot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fairbanks blocks a jab.
Fairbanks throws a body punch but Shot moves out of range.
Shot avoids the body shot from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shot! But no joy.
Shot has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Fairbanks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shot circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Fairbanks misses the target.
Fairbanks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shot manages to avoid it.
Shot might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shot misses with a hook.
Shot attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fairbanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Shot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shot throws out a loose jab but Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fairbanks misses with a looping right.
Fairbanks misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Shot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fairbanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shot moves away.
Fairbanks scores with a punch to the head.

Fairbanks gets caught flat footed, as Shot shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fairbanks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shot manages to get himself to full guard.

Fairbanks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fairbanks advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shot wants to control but Fairbanks is keeping busy.
Fairbanks is keen to just control but Shot is a slippery customer.
Fairbanks slows the pace down in half guard.
Fairbanks prevents Shot from improving his position.
Fairbanks is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fairbanks fails to advance to Shot's back.
Fairbanks controlling from the full mount.
Fairbanks with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Desmond Fairbanks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fairbanks swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Shot to counter with a crisp jab.
Shot keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairbanks takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Shot throws a hook to the side of Fairbanks's head but Fairbanks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fairbanks has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fairbanks there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fairbanks dodges the punch combination from Shot.
Shot staying out of range there.
Fairbanks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shot doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shot throws a shot to the body.
Fairbanks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shot moves away.
Shot misses the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks scores with a jab. Shot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fairbanks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shot.
A quick step to the side and Fairbanks tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Shot tries to counter it with a takedown but Fairbanks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fairbanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shot was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairbanks.
Shot doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jab from Fairbanks.
Shot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fairbanks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fairbanks was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fairbanks is looking to wear down Shot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shot throws a hook but Fairbanks avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks scores with a jab to the body.
Shot throws a looping overhand right but Fairbanks ducks down to avoid it.
Fairbanks just misses with a punch to the body.
Fairbanks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks throws a body shot but no joy.
Fairbanks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shot to score with a decent uppercut.
Fairbanks ducks under a wild hook from Shot.
Shot tries to move into range but Fairbanks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shot takes one to the chin there.
Fairbanks lands with a shot to the body.
Fairbanks swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Shot counter with a right hand.
Fairbanks swings for the body but Shot moves out of range.
Shot looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fairbanks slips a straight right by Shot.
Fairbanks is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shot loads up on a big right hand but Fairbanks slips the punch.
Shot shoots for a takedown but Fairbanks saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shot throws out a loose jab but Fairbanks uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fairbanks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fairbanks swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Shot counter with a right hand.
Shot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fairbanks counters with a nice body shot.
Fairbanks punishes Shot's body with a nice straight punch.
Fairbanks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shot was well out of range. Poor timing from Fairbanks.
Shot feints the counter takedown.
Fairbanks takes a swing at Shot's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot lands for Shot.
Fairbanks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shot misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Fairbanks misses its target.
Shot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fairbanks misses the shot to the body.
Desmond Fairbanks is winning the standup battle so far.
Shot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fairbanks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks lands a nice hook to Shot's body. Shot takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shot lands a head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shot fails to land with a series of punches.
Fairbanks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fairbanks comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shot lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fairbanks slips under a jab from Shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Fairbanks misses the target.
Shot shoots in but Fairbanks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fairbanks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fairbanks misses with a right hand
and Shot counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Desmond Fairbanks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Shot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fairbanks lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Fairbanks working aggressively here.
Fairbanks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shot.
Shot throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shot blocks an uppercut.
Fairbanks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shot backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairbanks gets through Shot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shot is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Shot working aggressively here.
Shot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fairbanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shot misses with a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairbanks misses with a body punch.
Fairbanks lands a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fairbanks misses with a punch on the inside.
Shot goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fairbanks scores with a shoulder strike.
Fairbanks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fairbanks stalling in the clinch.
Fairbanks lands a nice shot to the body.
Shot fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fairbanks dodges an elbow strike from Shot.
Shot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Fairbanks.

Shot is rocked!
Fairbanks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shot is still on wobbly legs! Can Fairbanks finish him?
Fairbanks lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shot backwards.
A right hand to the body from Fairbanks.
Shot takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fairbanks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shot is keeping busy.
Fairbanks effectively controlling the action here.
Desmond Fairbanks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shot seems to have recovered his senses.
Shot tries a body shot but Fairbanks blocks it.
Fairbanks tries to work over Shot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fairbanks gets through Shot's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fairbanks works on Shot's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fairbanks takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Shot misses with a body punch.
Fairbanks lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shot or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fairbanks.
A short left from Fairbanks.
Fairbanks scores with a shot to the side of Shot's head.
Shot can't find room to land a body shot as Fairbanks controls the action.
Fairbanks blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot throws a head punch that misses.

Shot manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fairbanks tries to free his leg and advance position but Shot is retaining full guard.
Fairbanks passes into half guard.
Shot is trying to maintain the position but Fairbanks is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairbanks trying to control the pace.
Fairbanks is pressing down on Shot's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shot is holding on for now.
Shot wants to get back to full guard.
Fairbanks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shot can do to turn this around?
Fairbanks is controlling the pace.
Shot is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fairbanks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fairbanks's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fairbanks tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fairbanks is trying desperately to improve position.
Shot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Shot with good strikes from the mount here!
Fairbanks wants to control but Shot is having none of it.
Sebastian Shot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fairbanks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Shot wants to control but Fairbanks is keeping him busy.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Fairbanks is trying to control but can't.
Fairbanks tries to get to full guard but Shot has control of the leg.
Fairbanks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shot is working away from the top position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Desmond Fairbanks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fairbanks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Desmond Fairbanks!
During a confident post fight interview, Desmond Fairbanks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
59%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 3102 p4p, 74 weight class) and Jao Rua (ranked 1330 p4p, 37 weight class). Rua is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tarantula . Jao Rua is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Rodrigez
vs
Rua

188 cm
30
173 lbs
10 - 18 - 0

178 cm
31
184 lbs
11 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

FinnFighter Nutrition (Five 160Q supps!)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Emanuel Rodrigez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jao Rua!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Topper Green and Eliza Hachem.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rodrigez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rua on his heels. He'll look to pass Rua's guard now, I'm sure.
Rua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Rua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Rua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodrigez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodrigez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodrigez is one step ahead there.
Rodrigez being controlled here momentarily.

Rua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodrigez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Rodrigez from controlling successfully.

Rua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodrigez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rua is trying to control the position but Rodrigez postures up.

Rodrigez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodrigez has managed to get both his arms back between Rua's legs - danger averted.
Rua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodrigez's guard.

Rodrigez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rua wants to control from the top but Rodrigez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigez is retaining full guard.
Rodrigez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez is controlling Rua's posture.

Rodrigez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rua has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Rua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emanuel Rodrigez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rodrigez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodrigez lands in his opponent's guard.
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigez is proving a slippery customer.
Rua 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.

Rua is looking for a triangle but Rodrigez pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigez postures up in Rua's guard and throws a big left but Rua blocks it.
Rodrigez postures up.

Rua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodrigez defends it easily.
Rua wants to sweep but no luck.
Rua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodrigez manages to get himself to full guard.

A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodrigez holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodrigez working a defensive guard here.
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigez is keeping the position for now.

Rua lying in Rodrigez's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Rodrigez decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Rua taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emanuel Rodrigez!
A relieved looking Emanuel Rodrigez 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
28%

Main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nova Zigaman (ranked 986 p4p, 38 weight class) and Roy Palmer (ranked 1281 p4p, 36 weight class). Zigaman comes to the cage accompanied by Cameo - Word Up!. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Zigaman
vs
Palmer

203 cm
38
287 lbs
25 - 14 - 0

201 cm
34
249 lbs
26 - 8 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nova Zigaman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Roy Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.

It looks like Nova Zigaman has been cut.
Zigaman throws a hook but Palmer avoids it easily.
Palmer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Palmer leaves Zigaman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Palmer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zigaman has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zigaman throws an off balance right hand
and Palmer counters with a nice uppercut.
Palmer tries to clinch but Zigaman moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer wants to clinch but Zigaman slips to the side
and Zigaman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palmer thinking.
Zigaman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Palmer clinches with his opponent.
Zigaman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Palmer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zigaman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Palmer to keep the fight standing.
Palmer lands a shoulder strike.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palmer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zigaman is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Palmer.
Palmer lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Palmer.
Palmer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Palmer scores with a shoulder strike.
Zigaman tries to pull guard but Palmer won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nova Zigaman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zigaman.
Palmer lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Palmer as the two fighters clinch.
Palmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Palmer as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Palmer.
Palmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Palmer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zigaman backwards.
Palmer lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Zigaman is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Palmer.
Oh Zigaman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Palmer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Palmer lands a nice uppercut.
Palmer throws a big uppercut that drops Zigaman! More strikes from Palmer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zigaman lies dazed against the cage as Palmer celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Palmer!
Roy Palmer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Nova Zigaman had this to say: 'You may have won the battle tonight but you haven't won the war. Tonight you were lucky... it will never happen again. The referee was all over you tonight... what did you do? Get on your hands and knees before the fight? 9/10 I will destroy you.'.

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