WPFC 27 - Lawrence vs. Price PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tenshin Nasukawa (ranked 5169 p4p, 469 weight class) and Monty Fiske (ranked 7013 p4p, 560 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Nasukawa
vs
Fiske

171 cm
18
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
159 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tenshin Nasukawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monty Fiske!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiske throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nasukawa.

Fiske moves into the clinch.

Fiske is trying to trip Nasukawa. He has hold of a leg but Nasukawa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Fiske persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Nasukawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nasukawa knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fiske on the ground.
Fiske controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nasukawa wants to sweep here but Fiske controlling him for the moment.
Fiske advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Nasukawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nasukawa being controlled for a moment.
Nasukawa takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiske advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiske with shots to the head and body - Nasukawa looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Fiske.
Fiske has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nasukawa's face.
Fiske lands a couple of good shots and Nasukawa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

Nasukawa is rocked!
Fiske is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Fiske gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Fiske gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Fiske apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Oh Nasukawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nasukawa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) in the buildup to the fight.
Nasukawa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nasukawa avoids the head kick by Fiske.
Nasukawa was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nasukawa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fiske throws a right and a left that Nasukawa avoids nicely.
Fiske throws a head kick that misses.
And Nasukawa counters with a quick kick to the body but Fiske blocks it.

Fiske fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nasukawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Nasukawa seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Fiske jumps guard and drags Nasukawa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fiske pulls Nasukawa in close to prevent any damage.
Fiske lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Fiske working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fiske has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiske stays in close to Nasukawa's body and controls the position.
Fiske's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiske working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fiske passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Check out the look on Fiske's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fiske happy to just control the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiske gets to mount! Nasukawa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.

Nasukawa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Fiske.
Fiske lands a couple of good shots and Nasukawa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fiske lands shots from the back.
Nasukawa covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
What can Nasukawa do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Fiske is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Fiske gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Fiske gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Fiske apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Fiske shoots for a takedown but Nasukawa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fiske throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fiske moves out of range as Nasukawa strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nasukawa misses the body punch

and Fiske counters by clinching up.
Nasukawa stops a takedown attempt from Fiske.

Fiske jumps into guard, dragging Nasukawa to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fiske bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nasukawa's guard.

Fiske not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Let's hope that Fiske has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fiske advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fiske lands a nice short elbow.
Nasukawa trying to hold on to Fiske's head to control him but Fiske postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monty Fiske dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A good leg kick by Nasukawa.
Fiske has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nasukawa.
Fiske throws a head kick but Nasukawa moves out of range.
Nasukawa misses with a wild body shot.
Fiske has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fiske bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fiske tries a head kick but it misses.
Fiske throws a combination that misses
and Nasukawa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nasukawa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nasukawa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasukawa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nasukawa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fiske throws the left hand but Nasukawa avoids the punch easily.
Fiske throws a sloppy head kick and Nasukawa moves out of range easily.
Nasukawa scores with a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Fiske manages to break the clinch.

Fiske forces Nasukawa back against the cage and clinches.
Nasukawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nasukawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fiske backwards.
Nasukawa lands a shot to the body.

Fiske manages to pull guard.

Fiske looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nasukawa has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fiske is proving hard to escape from.
Fiske looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiske bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nasukawa's guard.

Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fiske's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fiske sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nasukawa's guard.
Fiske works his way into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fiske takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiske working the ground and pound effectively.
Fiske cracks Nasukawa with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Fiske takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiske landing shots from mount.
Fiske raining down hammerfists from mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fiske working the ground and pound effectively.
Fiske lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fiske takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fiske working Nasukawa over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiske tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fiske is continuing to stall.
Fiske lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fiske postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Nasukawa in real trouble here! The ref calls for Nasukawa to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Monty Fiske!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rada Papa (ranked 5123 p4p, 456 weight class) and Bruenor Battlehammer (ranked 5271 p4p, 463 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Papa
vs
Battlehammer

182 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
20
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Knockaround Guys Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rada Papa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruenor Battlehammer!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Battlehammer drops Papa with a beautiful combination! Papa stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Battlehammer is looking for the KO!

It looks like Rada Papa has been cut.
A shot to the body from Papa misses
and Battlehammer counters with a right hand to the body.
Battlehammer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Papa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Battlehammer.
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!
Battlehammer scores with a hook to the body. Papa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Papa misses with a body kick.
Battlehammer rushes Papa with punches - Papa moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Papa goes down! Battlehammer follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruenor Battlehammer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Regis Rumblebelly (ranked 4955 p4p, 376 weight class) and Fabien Kavanaugh (ranked 4973 p4p, 378 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rumblebelly
vs
Kavanaugh

159 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

165 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Knockaround Guys Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Regis Rumblebelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabien Kavanaugh!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kavanaugh scores with a one two! Rumblebelly had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kavanaugh throws a good cross that connects.

Rumblebelly has taken the fight to the clinch.

Rumblebelly lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kavanaugh taking some punishment here, with Rumblebelly in his half guard.
Kavanaugh tries to roll over but Rumblebelly keeps him under control.
Rumblebelly takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Kavanaugh actively working from the bottom here.
Kavanaugh is pressing down on Rumblebelly's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rumblebelly landing some decent shots from guard.
Rumblebelly wants to pass the guard but Kavanaugh is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rumblebelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Rumblebelly gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kavanaugh lands a jab-cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Kavanaugh.
Kavanaugh throws a series of punches but Rumblebelly avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumblebelly walks into a straight right hand from Kavanaugh.
Rumblebelly throws a head kick that misses.
Kavanaugh looks to land a combination but Rumblebelly avoids it well.
Rumblebelly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Rumblebelly moves into range and clinches up with Kavanaugh.
Rumblebelly blocks an uppercut.

Rumblebelly gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kavanaugh regains guard.
Rumblebelly preventing the sweep.
Rumblebelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kavanaugh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rumblebelly controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rumblebelly makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rumblebelly with a nice head shot there.
Rumblebelly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rumblebelly decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kavanaugh, up you get!
Rumblebelly moves forwards but Kavanaugh connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kavanaugh connects with a body shot.
Regis Rumblebelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Rumblebelly takes the fight into the clinch.
Kavanaugh lands a left hand.
Rumblebelly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kavanaugh misses with some punches.
Kavanaugh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kavanaugh is trying to break the clinch but Rumblebelly has him pressed against the cage.
Rumblebelly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kavanaugh looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rumblebelly lands a good knee to the midsection. Kavanaugh won't want to take too many of those.
Rumblebelly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Rumblebelly has hold of one of Kavanaugh's legs. Kavanaugh is fighting the takedown attempt but Rumblebelly gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavanaugh is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rumblebelly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Kavanaugh is looking for a triangle but Rumblebelly pushes his legs off easily.
Kavanaugh is trying to control the position but Rumblebelly postures up.
Rumblebelly scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kavanaugh lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kavanaugh looking to sit in guard and control but Rumblebelly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Rumblebelly wants to pass the guard but Kavanaugh is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Rumblebelly decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kavanaugh closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kavanaugh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rumblebelly tries to move into range but Kavanaugh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kavanaugh cracks Rumblebelly with an open hand slap.
Kavanaugh works over Rumblebelly's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Kavanaugh gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rumblebelly to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rumblebelly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kavanaugh looking for a sweep. Not yet Kavanaugh, not yet.

Rumblebelly stands up and waves to Kavanaugh to follow him.

Rumblebelly gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rumblebelly prevents Kavanaugh from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fabien Kavanaugh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kavanaugh connects with a right hand. Rumblebelly shakes it off.
Kavanaugh connects with a right hand. Rumblebelly shakes it off.
Sloppy strikes from Kavanaugh. Those never looked like landing.

Rumblebelly closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rumblebelly lands in his opponent's guard.

Rumblebelly gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kavanaugh works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fabien Kavanaugh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kavanaugh lands a jab to the nose.
Rumblebelly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kavanaugh lands with a cross.
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!

Rumblebelly closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kavanaugh quickly recovers to half guard.
Kavanaugh is trying to control but can't.
Rumblebelly content to control rather than advance.
Kavanaugh trying to hold on to Rumblebelly's head to control him but Rumblebelly postures up.
Regis Rumblebelly overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kavanaugh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumblebelly content to control rather than advance.
Rumblebelly has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rumblebelly lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumblebelly prevents Kavanaugh from improving his position.
Rumblebelly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two 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.
Rumblebelly is nestled in close to Kavanaugh, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kavanaugh is trying to maintain the position but Rumblebelly is very close to passing his half guard.
Kavanaugh wants to improve his position but Rumblebelly is controlling well.
Rumblebelly controlling the action here.

Rumblebelly stands up from half guard.
Kavanaugh darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kavanaugh 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.
Fabien Kavanaugh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavanaugh connects with a crisp jab.

Rumblebelly bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rumblebelly happy to just control the position for now.
Kavanaugh is trying to get back to half guard.
Rumblebelly is putting a hurting on Kavanaugh here, landing some big shots from side control.
Kavanaugh seems a little lost for a moment, as Rumblebelly dominates the positioning.
Kavanaugh is trying to improve his position.
Rumblebelly taking a breather here.
Rumblebelly seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kavanaugh for as long as he can get away with.
Rumblebelly scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kavanaugh struggling a bit here.
Kavanaugh trying to remain calm as Rumblebelly controls from the top position.
Kavanaugh regains half guard.
Rumblebelly content to control rather than advance.
Kavanaugh tries to roll over but Rumblebelly keeps him under control.

Rumblebelly decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Rumblebelly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kavanaugh!
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!
Kavanaugh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rumblebelly's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Rumblebelly seems content to control.
Kavanaugh wants to control but Rumblebelly is keeping busy.
Rumblebelly stalling.
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 Regis Rumblebelly will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kavanaugh lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Rumblebelly decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rumblebelly controlling the action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Rumblebelly.
Rumblebelly landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rumblebelly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rumblebelly's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Rumblebelly stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rumblebelly feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kavanaugh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rumblebelly manages to get himself to full guard.

Rumblebelly bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kavanaugh's guard.

Kavanaugh not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Rumblebelly gets to his feet - Kavanaugh follows without any prompting.

Rumblebelly darts in and clinches Kavanaugh up against the cage.
Rumblebelly leaning against his opponent.
Rumblebelly stalls.
Come on Rumblebelly - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rumblebelly scores a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kavanaugh wants to break free but Rumblebelly has control.
Kavanaugh misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Rumblebelly is trying to trip Kavanaugh. He has hold of a leg but Kavanaugh is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rumblebelly persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rumblebelly pushes down on Kavanaugh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kavanaugh wants to improve his position but Rumblebelly is controlling well.

Kavanaugh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rumblebelly winds up and cracks Kavanaugh with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rumblebelly content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kavanaugh is trying to stand back up but Rumblebelly is controlling him
Well, if Rumblebelly is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavanaugh wants to improve his position but Rumblebelly is controlling well.
Rumblebelly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kavanaugh gets back to full guard.
Kavanaugh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rumblebelly controls the pace.
Rumblebelly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kavanaugh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rumblebelly postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rumblebelly stays in close to Kavanaugh's body and controls the position.
Rumblebelly sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kavanaugh's guard.
Rumblebelly sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rumblebelly continues to hold on tight.

Rumblebelly is working for a submission of some sort.
Rumblebelly is taking a breather. Kavanaugh 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kavanaugh is trying to maintain the position but Rumblebelly is very close to passing his half guard.
Kavanaugh tries to roll over but Rumblebelly keeps him under control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Regis Rumblebelly showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rumblebelly 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Regis Rumblebelly!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Scott (ranked 4315 p4p, 368 weight class) and Guillaume Ouelette (ranked 7134 p4p, 467 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Scott
vs
Ouelette

200 cm
21
255 lbs
4 - 3 - 1

195 cm
20
270 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Knockaround Guys Fight Gear

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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tyler Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guillaume Ouelette!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Scott finds it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ouelette is looking to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ouelette has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ouelette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Ouelette will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
No joy there for Ouelette, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Ouelette.
Scott throws a leg kick but Ouelette moved away.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Ouelette.
Ouelette misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ouelette throws a right and a left that Scott avoids nicely.
Scott throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ouelette on the side of the head.
Scott looks to throw the jab but Ouelette is out of range.
Ouelette changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scott dodges the punch combination from Ouelette.
Scott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Scott shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ouelette walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Scott blocks the leg kick.
Scott keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ouelette takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Scott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Ouelette moves out of range easily.
Ouelette is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A combination from Scott does no damage.
Scott 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.
Scott misses with a kick to the body.
Scott loads up on a big right hand but Ouelette slips the punch.
Ouelette fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ouelette moves in looking to clinch but Scott pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ouelette or perhaps it was just good defense by Scott, which made it look bad.
Ouelette tries for a takedown but Scott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tyler Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Guillaume Ouelette.
Ouelette thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ouelette's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ouelette scrambles back to his feet.
Ouelette misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler Scott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott misses the jab.
Scott throws a shot from downtown. Ouelette moves away and avoids it.
Ouelette throws a low kick but Scott avoids it.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ouelette drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scott defends it well.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouelette looks for the body kick but Scott saw that one coming.
Ouelette tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses the jab.
Ouelette avoids the body shot from Scott.
Scott throws a head kick but Ouelette moves out of range.
Scott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ouelette looks for the body kick but Scott saw that one coming.
Scott slips a jab and a cross from Ouelette.
Ouelette tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ouelette showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scott.
Ouelette misses with a wild combination.
Scott quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ouelette slips under a jab.
Scott lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ouelette takes a step back to recover.
Ouelette throws a head kick that misses.
Scott showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ouelette.
Scott is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ouelette.
Donk. Scott catches Ouelette right on the button with a cross.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Guillaume Ouelette has been cut.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Ouelette.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Ouelette tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Scott throws a leg kick but Ouelette sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ouelette changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scott will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Scott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ouelette manages to avoid it.
Ouelette is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ouelette looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ouelette throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ouelette takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Ouelette moves out of range easily.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott throws a leg kick

and Ouelette counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott keeping moving, preventing Ouelette from controlling successfully.

Scott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ouelette defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouelette wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Scott looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ouelette puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ouelette trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
Ouelette throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ouelette missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ouelette missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scott wants to improve his position but Ouelette is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ouelette wants to take a breather but Scott is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Scott dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Guillaume Ouelette's cut.
That's time! Scott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ouelette avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ouelette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Ouelette moves out of range easily.
Ouelette connects with a single shot there.
Ouelette throws a right hand that Scott ducks under and follows up with a left that Scott also avoids with ease.
Ouelette keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Ouelette tries to counter it with a takedown but Scott pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Ouelette moves out of range easily.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Ouelette throws a head kick that misses.
Ouelette throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Scott.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Scott here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Scott misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouelette tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ouelette moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Tyler Scott is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouelette throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Scott.
Ouelette tried to score with a low kick but Scott checks it.
Scott tries to work over Ouelette's front leg with a kick but Ouelette checks it.
Guillaume Ouelette is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scott tries to work over Ouelette's front leg with a kick but Ouelette checks it.
Scott throws a head kick but Ouelette moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Scott.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouelette with the counter takedown but Scott avoids it easily.
Ouelette connects with a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ouelette.
Scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big right from Scott misses.
Ouelette closes the distance and clinches up with Scott, looking for a takedown. Ouelette pushes Scott against the cage but Scott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ouelette avoids a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Ouelette.
Scott is looking to score with low kicks.
Ouelette dives in and grabs Scott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Scott pushes down on Ouelette's head and hops out.
Scott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ouelette's head.
A cross from Ouelette lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ouelette.
Ouelette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouelette throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ouelette does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ouelette looks to throw the jab but Scott is out of range.
Scott bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ouelette's head.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott throws a right hand that misses

and Ouelette counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scott won't be happy with that.
Ouelette wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott is looking to reverse the position.
Ouelette works to advance to full mount. Scott defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ouelette wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
Scott is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Scott is looking to improve his position but Ouelette isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouelette trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ouelette controlling the position easily from mount.
Scott tries to hold on but Ouelette postures up.
Ouelette controlling his opponent.
Scott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scott tries to get out of the position.
Scott is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ouelette trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ouelette avoids the attempt from Scott to control.

Ouelette with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Scott is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Scott blocking the ground and pound.
Ouelette avoids the attempt from Scott to control.
Ouelette wants to control the pace but Scott is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Scott checks the leg kick nicely there.
Scott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ouelette moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Scott gets caught napping as Ouelette dives in and scores a takedown. Scott manages to retain guard.
Ouelette wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Ouelette throwing strikes from guard but Scott blocks nicely.

Scott has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ouelette can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ouelette.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott 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.
Ouelette trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Ouelette stays in close to Scott's body and controls the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott trying to control the position.
Ouelette trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott keeping full guard, as Ouelette tries to pass.
Ouelette keeps trying to improve his position.
Ouelette controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ouelette throws a leg kick but Scott sees it coming and moves out of range.
Scott misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Scott there.
Ouelette moves out of range of the leg kick from Scott.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouelette pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Scott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ouelette throws a head kick that misses.
Scott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Ouelette tries to counter it with a takedown but Scott pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scott looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ouelette moves out of range of the body kick.
Ouelette lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scott circles away quickly and effectively.
Ouelette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scott.
Scott avoids the head kick by Ouelette.
Ouelette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ouelette will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scott lands a nice shot that snaps Ouelette's head back.
Ouelette misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouelette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Scott misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouelette throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ouelette misses with a body shot.
Scott throws a counter high kick but Ouelette was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ouelette avoids the head kick by Scott.
Scott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ouelette, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ouelette. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scott scoring well with a low kick there.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ouelette.
Ouelette shoots in looking for a takedown but Scott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ouelette's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ouelette throws the kick towards the body but Scott avoids it.
Ouelette takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Scott connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scott blocks a head kick by Ouelette.
Scott throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouelette tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Ouelette.
Ouelette misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scott looks for the body kick but Ouelette saw that one coming.
Ouelette tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scott pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ouelette is out of range and Scott settles back down.
Ouelette uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scott.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouelette moves out of range of the body kick.
Ouelette feints the counter takedown.
Scott moves out of range of the body kick from Ouelette.
Ouelette pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ouelette will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ouelette avoids a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouelette with the counter takedown but Scott avoids it easily.
Ouelette misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouelette ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Scott connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ouelette shoots in and drives through. Scott sprawls well.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ouelette sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scott throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ouelette closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Scott to the mat! Scott manages to get full guard.
Ouelette is fighting to break Scott's control of his arms but Scott is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Scott's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyler Scott.
I think Scott 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tyler Scott!
A victorious Tyler Scott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Meyer (ranked 4027 p4p, 446 weight class) and Aylin Shah (ranked 5200 p4p, 511 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Meyer
vs
Shah

178 cm
20
174 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

176 cm
20
174 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Donovan Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aylin Shah!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shah swats away the attempt to clinch by Meyer.
Shah swats away the attempt to clinch by Meyer.
Meyer moves out of range as Shah strikes.
Meyer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shah back to the cage. Meyer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

It looks like Aylin Shah has been cut.
Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meyer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shah misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Meyer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Meyer enables Shah to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Meyer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shah throws a big elbow that misses.
Shah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shah throwing strikes but missing.
Shah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shah sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shah on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Meyer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shah is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Meyer is defending well.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meyer.
Meyer throws an elbow but it misses.
Meyer stalling in the clinch.
Meyer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Meyer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shah managing to block the knees to the body from Meyer.
Shah controlling the action here for a moment.
Meyer stalling in the clinch but Shah improves position.
Meyer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shah's face.

Shah pulls guard effortlessly.

Shah working for a triangle but Meyer defends it easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Shah looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shah wants to sweep here but Meyer controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shah is still trying to improve position.

Shah has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Meyer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Meyer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Meyer is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Forge that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Shah wants to sweep here but Meyer controlling him for the moment.
Shah being controlled here, momentarily.
Meyer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shah on the ground.
Meyer wants to control from the top but Shah keeps moving.
Meyer preventing the sweep.

Shah looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Meyer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four 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.
Shah wants to sweep here but Meyer controlling him for the moment.
Meyer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Meyer trying to control but Shah is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meyer won't allow Shah to sweep him here.

Shah looking for a guillotine here but Meyer defends easily.
Shah tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shah can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Meyer controls the pace.
Shah not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Donovan Meyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aylin Shah's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Meyer darts in and clinches Shah up against the cage.
Meyer working Shah over with knees to the body.

Shah successfully pulls guard.
Shah throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Shah looking to hit a scissor sweep but Meyer is one step ahead there.
Meyer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shah bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Meyer's guard.

Shah looking to pass the guard.
Shah looking to sit in guard and control but Meyer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer trying to control but Shah is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Shah looking for a guillotine here but Meyer defends easily.
Meyer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Shah has his foot on Meyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meyer works his way back into a safe position though.
Shah wants to sweep here but Meyer controlling him for the moment.
Meyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Shah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Shah working for a triangle but Meyer defends it easily.
Meyer passes into half guard.
Meyer wants to pass to mount but Shah is defending the position.

Shah actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shah tries to get to full guard but Meyer has control of the leg.
Meyer trying to control the action but Shah is working from the bottom.
Meyer moves nicely into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shah tries to bench press Meyer off him but Meyer keeps the position.
Shah prevents Meyer from moving into mount.
Shah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shah gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Meyer trying to pass the guard but Shah defending well.
Meyer content to control rather than advance.
Shah is staying active underneath Meyer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer is controlling the pace.
Meyer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Shah is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Meyer is controlling the pace.
Shah is looking to improve his position.
Meyer is trying to control the action in half guard but Shah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shah is looking for a sweep. Meyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shah manages to get to full guard.

Shah is looking for a triangle but Meyer pushes his legs off easily.
Aylin Shah has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Shah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meyer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meyer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shah trying to control the position.
Meyer passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shah can't do much from the bottom here.
Shah is looking to reverse the position.
Shah gets back to half guard.
Shah moves into full guard.
Shah being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shah 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.
Meyer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shah keeping moving, preventing Meyer from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Aylin Shah will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aylin Shah's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Meyer clinches with his opponent.
Meyer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shah wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Shah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Meyer tries to clinch there but Shah circles away.
Meyer misses with a double jab

and Shah counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Meyer won't allow Shah to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shah trying to advance position but Meyer counters by regaining guard.
Shah is looking to advance position but Meyer has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer controlling his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shah is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shah keeps trying to improve his position.
Meyer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Meyer trying to control but Shah is having none of it.
Shah tries to hold on but Meyer pushes him away.
Meyer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Meyer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shah throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Shah is wriggling around trying to escape.
Meyer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shah is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shah is squirming around, avoiding Meyer's attempts to control the action.
Meyer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shah is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Shah manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Meyer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Meyer prevents Shah from improving his position.
Meyer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

Meyer stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Shah to get to his feet.
Shah pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer is looking to clinch but Shah is avoiding it.
Shah has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Meyer.
Shah misses with the combination.
Meyer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Meyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meyer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meyer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shah looks to score with a jab to the body but Meyer is just out of range.
Shah shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Meyer pinned against the cage. Meyer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shah takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Meyer tries to clinch there but Shah circles away.
A leg kick checked by Meyer.
Shah uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Meyer.
Meyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meyer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Meyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A clash of legs there as Shah blocks the low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Meyer is looking to clinch.
Shah throws a right hand that Meyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Meyer also avoids with ease.
Shah lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Shah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meyer wants to clinch up but Shah keeps it at a distance.

Shah drives through with a takedown into Meyer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Meyer keeping moving, preventing Shah from controlling successfully.
Meyer seems keen to control Shah's posture.
Shah not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aylin Shah.
I think Shah has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jagga Obidisson (ranked 3865 p4p, 326 weight class) and Bilal Vinsson (ranked 4972 p4p, 377 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Obidisson
vs
Vinsson

150 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

168 cm
21
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Knockaround Guys Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jagga Obidisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bilal Vinsson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vinsson moves into the clinch successfully.

Vinsson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Vinsson manages to end up in side control.
Obidisson regains half guard.
Vinsson controlling the pace.
Obidisson is looking to improve his position.
Vinsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Obidisson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vinsson is keen to just control but Obidisson is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinsson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vinsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Obidisson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinsson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Obidisson is not content to let Vinsson control the position.
Vinsson lands an elbow.
Vinsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vinsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Vinsson trying to control the position but Obidisson is working away.
Obidisson prevents Vinsson from moving into mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinsson scoring with punches from side control.
Vinsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obidisson keeps working.
Vinsson cracks Obidisson with a big elbow.
Vinsson lands a few punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obidisson keeps working.
Vinsson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Vinsson working the body and head with strikes.
Vinsson looks up at the clock and then as Obidisson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vinsson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vinsson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Obidisson really is a fat lump.
Vinsson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obidisson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Vinsson moves into full mount!
Obidisson is breathing heavily.
Obidisson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vinsson with the ground and pound from mount.
Vinsson with a couple of short strikes.
Vinsson lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The referee warns Obidisson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vinsson landing shots from mount.
Obidisson is bucking up trying to escape but Vinsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Obidisson is in a horrible position here. Vinsson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinsson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Obidisson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
BOOM! Vinsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vinsson landing shots from mount.
Vinsson looking to finish Obidisson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Obidisson!
Vinsson working Obidisson over with strikes here.
Vinsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vinsson with a couple of short strikes.
Vinsson landing strikes from the mount and Obidisson is in trouble!
Obidisson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vinsson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Obidisson looks a forlorn figure.
Obidisson is bucking up trying to escape but Vinsson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
BOOM! Vinsson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vinsson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bilal Vinsson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Vinsson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Vinsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vinsson postures up and lands a big shot to Obidisson's brow.
Obidisson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bilal Vinsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vinsson is working Obidisson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vinsson looking to sit in guard and control but Obidisson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Vinsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obidisson wants to control from the top but Vinsson keeps moving.
Vinsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Vinsson, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Vinsson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Vinsson lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Obidisson keeping full guard, as Vinsson tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinsson is looking to advance position but Obidisson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Obidisson is working for a guillotine from mount but Vinsson frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vinsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vinsson keeps trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinsson tries to hold on but Obidisson pushes him away.
Obidisson prevents Vinsson from getting the reversal.
Vinsson tries to lock up and control but Obidisson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vinsson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Vinsson wants to control but Obidisson is having none of it.
Vinsson is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obidisson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Vinsson because Obidisson loaded up on that one.
Vinsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Vinsson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Vinsson is controlling Obidisson's trapped leg to prevent Obidisson from advancing to side control.
Vinsson wants to get back to full guard.
Vinsson is looking to control Obidisson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vinsson avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vinsson can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinsson has his hands clasped together around Obidisson's back. He's all about the action.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Obidisson misses with a low kick.

Vinsson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Obidisson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Vinsson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinsson looking to pass the guard.
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 Jagga Obidisson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Vinsson gets a double leg takedown into Obidisson's guard.
Vinsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obidisson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vinsson is looking to advance position but Obidisson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!

Poor strikes thrown by Obidisson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinsson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vinsson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Vinsson tries to roll but Obidisson sticks to his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obidisson tries to get the hooks in deep but Vinsson pushed the leg off.
Vinsson tries to escape but Obidisson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Vinsson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Obidisson misses with punches from the back.
You can see the frustration on Vinsson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Obidisson working for a choke but Vinsson is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Obidisson working for a choke but Vinsson is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinsson tries to escape but Obidisson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinsson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Vinsson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Obidisson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vinsson wants to get back to full guard.
Vinsson gets back to full guard.
Vinsson wants to stand and escape but Obidisson is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vinsson wants to sweep here but Obidisson controlling him for the moment.
Vinsson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vinsson wants to sweep here but Obidisson controlling him for the moment.
Obidisson is looking to stand up but Vinsson won't let him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Vinsson has Obidisson up against the cage in a clinch.

Obidisson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Vinsson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Obidisson to the mat. Obidisson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Obidisson uses the cage to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jagga Obidisson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obidisson 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bilal Vinsson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
47%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Halliday (ranked 2270 p4p, 285 weight class) and Matt Manners (ranked 3556 p4p, 405 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Matt Manners was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Halliday
vs
Manners

194 cm
20
215 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

200 cm
20
215 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Knockout power

Knockaround Guys Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephen Halliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Manners!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Halliday throws a half hearted mid kick.
Halliday tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Halliday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Halliday just misses with a punch to the body.
Halliday shoots in but no luck this time.

Manners takes the fight into the clinch.
Manners tries to land knees in the clinch but Halliday avoids the damage to the body.
Halliday is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Manners lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halliday takes a knee to the side of the body.
Manners will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Halliday up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Manners scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Halliday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Manners.

It looks like Stephen Halliday has been cut.
Halliday wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Manners.
Halliday is breathing heavily.
Manners lands an elbow inside that Halliday shrugs off.
Manners stalling.
Nice elbow from Manners.
A hook to the body from Manners.
Manners cracks Halliday with a nice body shot.
Manners landing knees to the body.
Good body shot from Manners.
Manners comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Stephen Halliday's cut is getting worse.
Manners creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Halliday's defenses.

Stephen Halliday's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manners lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manners manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Manners lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Manners as the two fighters clinch.
Manners throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manners works on Halliday's body with a couple of short punches.
Manners unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Halliday has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Manners scores with a nice short uppercut.
Manners is leaning against Halliday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Manners lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Jeez, Stephen Halliday's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Manners takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Manners leaning against his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manners tries to work over Halliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Manners landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Halliday takes a knee to the side of the body.
Manners lands with a short shot to the head.
Halliday can't get the takedown.
Manners dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Halliday looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Manners.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Matt Manners!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Porthos Knox (ranked 1844 p4p, 239 weight class) and Brady Hill (ranked 2908 p4p, 351 weight class). Knox comes to the cage accompanied by One Step Closer | Linkin Park. This should be fireworks!

Knox
vs
Hill

177 cm
21
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
20
177 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Porthos Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brady Hill!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hill 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.
Hill tries to clinch up but Knox circles away and keeps his distance.
Hill is looking to clinch.
Knox misses with a body shot.
Hill is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hill is trying to force a seperation but Knox has the dominant position.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hill's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Knox.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hills head.
Knox lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Hill tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Knox is stalling here.
Knox lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hill tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
Hill pushes Knox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hill misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Knox.
Hill can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox blocks an elbow strike from Hill.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox can't find room to land a body shot as Hill controls the action.
Knox lands with a light punch inside.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Knox paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knox tries to counter by clinching up but Hill breaks away and moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Knox lands with a cross.
Knox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Knox has been working on his balance at Relentless Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hill.
Knox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hill at a distance.
A jab from Hill misses.
A punch lands to the side of Hill 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Knox throws a hook but Hill blocks it.

Knox closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox digs a right hand underneath Hill's ribcage. Hill let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hill looks winded!
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knox lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
A shot in the inside from Knox.
A short right from Knox on the inside.

Knox breaks from the clinch.

Knox drives through and clinches with Hill against the cage.
Knox lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill is trying to break free.
Knox keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hill's efforts to push away.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hill or not.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Knox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knox blocking some punches.
Knox lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with a body punch.
Hill pushes off an throws an elbow but Knox leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Knox.
Knox throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Knox scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Hill's head.

Knox breaks from the clinch.
Knox lands a nice shot that snaps Hill's head back.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hill closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hill but Hill pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hill throws a low kick but Knox avoids it.
Knox avoids the body shot from Hill.
Knox with a nice cross.
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!
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hill swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Hill tries to keep at a distance but Knox has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Knox.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Knox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hills head.
Knox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox lands a body shot.
Knox lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short left from Knox.
Knox scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Knox.
A nice left hand lands by Knox.
A short right from Knox.
Hill takes a shot to the head.

Hill is rocked!
Knox lands a left hand.
Hill is still on wobbly legs! Can Knox finish him?
Knox leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knox lands an uppercut.
Knox scores with a shot to the side of Hill's head.
Knox lands a shoulder strike.
Knox lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Porthos Knox dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Knox cracks Hill with a hook to the temple - Hill is on wobbly legs here! Knox swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hill falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Knox wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Porthos Knox!
A very excited looking Porthos Knox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Du Mahss (ranked 2066 p4p, 221 weight class) and Dartemis Bleak (ranked 3327 p4p, 313 weight class). Tommy Du Mahss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Du Mahss
vs
Bleak

190 cm
21
270 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

192 cm
25
250 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Tends to cut

HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Du Mahss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dartemis Bleak!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du Mahss works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from Du Mahss.
Bleak walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bleak.
An attempted straight right counter from Du Mahss misses the target.
Bleak with a poor takedown
and Du Mahss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

It looks like Dartemis Bleak has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Du Mahss as Bleak shoots in.
Tommy Du Mahss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dartemis Bleak.
Bleak misses with a right hand
and Du Mahss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Du Mahss connects with a jab.
Du Mahss takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Du Mahss connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bleak's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Du Mahss lands a right hook to the body.
Bleak throws a lazy uppercut

and Du Mahss counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bleak! Du Mahss lets Bleak back up to his feet, looking for a finish!

Bleak is rocked!
Bleak moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bleak is still on wobbly legs! Can Du Mahss finish him?

It looks like Tommy Du Mahss has been cut.
Bleak misses with a combination
and Du Mahss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Du Mahss pounces like a tiger and cracks Bleak with a vicious hook! Bleak is down but not out! Du Mahss follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tommy Du Mahss!
A relieved looking Tommy Du Mahss thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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FIGHT
RATING
96%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malachi Lawrence (ranked 1512 p4p, 204 weight class) and Jason Price (ranked 2098 p4p, 270 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Lawrence
vs
Price

180 cm
20
174 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

180 cm
20
178 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Powerful

Knockaround Guys Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malachi Lawrence!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Price!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lawrence swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target.
A right-left combo lands from Lawrence.

It looks like Jason Price has been cut.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Price moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Price.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but Price avoids it well.
Lawrence will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Price lands a leg kick that knocks Lawrence off balance momentarily.
Price avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawrence takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lawrence throws a jab but it's blocked by Price.
Price tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lawrence throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawrence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
Sloppy strikes from Lawrence. Those never looked like landing.
Price moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Price uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Lawrence jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lawrence connects with the punch.
Price throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lawrence misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the liver by Lawrence. Beautiful body shot.
Price with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lawrence misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Lawrence misses.
Price steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lawrence.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawrence swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Price tries a quick counter leg kick but Lawrence is wise to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence throws a jab but it's blocked by Price.
Price throws a nice inside leg kick.
Price slips a straight right by Lawrence.
Price was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lawrence wants to land a leg kick but Price is out of range.
Price feints and then cracks Lawrence's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lawrence down.
Lawrence is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lawrence misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawrence tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Price was well out of range. Poor timing from Lawrence.

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

Lawrence is rocked!

It looks like Malachi Lawrence has been cut.
Lawrence misses with a body punch
and Price makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lawrence attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Price dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lawrence. That did some damage!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price lands a nice looking body kick.
Price moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lawrence throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lawrence throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lawrence rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Price moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Price pushes Lawrence away with a front kick.
A good leg kick by Price.
Lawrence misses with a few strikes there.
Price slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
Lawrence walks forward, straight into a front kick from Price.
Lawrence is breathing heavily.
Price misses with a head kick.
Lawrence fails to land with a series of punches.
Price slips a straight right by Lawrence.
Price tries a quick counter leg kick but Lawrence is wise to it.
Price lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Price.
Price feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lawrence's calf.
Price moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Price.
No joy there for Lawrence, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Price connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Price. That's going to slow Lawrence down.
Lawrence looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lawrence throws a jab when Price was well out of range.
Price changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Price scores with a leg kick.
Lawrence on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Price. Price obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence throws a wild body kick that Price sees coming a mile off.
Price connects with a leg kick. Lawrence looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lawrence throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawrence throws a combination that misses
and Price counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Price dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Price.
Price throws a head kick that misses.
Price keeps Lawrence at a distance using the push kick.
Lawrence blocks a head kick by Price.
Lawrence looks for the body kick but Price saw that one coming.
Price thumps Lawrence with a low kick.
Lawrence misses with a double jab.
Malachi Lawrence is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawrence throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lawrence backing away here, and Price unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lawrence throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Price makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Price moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawrence.
A thudding body kick lands there by Price!
Lawrence's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Price.
Price with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Price feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lawrence's calf.
Lawrence throws a series of punches but Price avoids them all with ease.
Price thinks about the counter body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lawrence might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Price showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawrence.
Lawrence will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lawrence stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Price.
Lawrence throws the kick towards the body but Price avoids it.
Price dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.

Price lands a big head kick that sends Lawrence tumbling to the mat! Price takes a step backwards and waves Lawrence back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price slips under a jab from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a low kick but Price moves out of range easily.
Lawrence scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Price buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Price showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawrence.
Price throws a quick inside leg kick.
Price lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lawrence takes a step back to recover.
Price lands with a nice body kick.
Price throws a leg kick which misses Lawrence's front leg but catches the back leg as Lawrence tries to avoid it.
Price lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lawrence's sensitive parts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price dodges the punch combination from Lawrence.
A slapping leg kick lands for Price.
Lawrence looks to score with a jab to the body but Price is just out of range.
Price throws a front kick that sends Lawrence stumbling back into the cage.
Lawrence tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lawrence throws a sloppy body shot
and Price makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lawrence really felt that one!
Price connects with a solid leg kick.
Price ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence.
Price appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lawrence throws a right and a left that both miss.
Price throws a leg kick which misses Lawrence's front leg but catches the back leg as Lawrence tries to avoid it.
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Price chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jason Price seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price throws the kick towards the body but Lawrence avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Lawrence tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick by Price misses
and Lawrence counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
A good leg kick by Price.
Lawrence will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Price throws a nice outside leg kick.
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Price.
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Price connects with a leg kick. Lawrence looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Price connects with a leg kick. Lawrence looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Price thumps Lawrence with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lawrence tries to bum rush Price with a series of wild strikes but Price uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lawrence misses with a two punch combination.
Lawrence misses with a double jab
and Price counters with a good low kick that Lawrence was not able to check.
Price cracks the inside of Lawrence's front leg.
Price lands a nice looking kick to the body. Lawrence takes a step back to recover.
Price lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A slapping leg kick lands for Price.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Price chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Price throws a head kick but Lawrence moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Price lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Malachi Lawrence's cut is getting worse.
Lawrence fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Price counters with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Price, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawrence on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Price. Price obviously looking to wear him down.
Price scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lawrence will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A low kick from Lawrence misses
and Price counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lawrence's knee momentarily.
Lawrence throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Lawrence. Those never looked like landing.
Price connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Price - that will leave a mark!
Lawrence throws a right hand that Price ducks under and follows up with a left that Price also avoids with ease.
Price throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lawrence takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Price lands a big head kick that sends Lawrence tumbling to the mat! Price takes a step backwards and waves Lawrence back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Lawrence is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Price backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Lawrence's temple! It sends Lawrence violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Price celebrates and the doctors try to help Lawrence!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Jason Price!
Jason Price is the new welterweight champion!