RRFC Challengers 21 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andy Johnson (ranked 5495 p4p, 484 weight class) and Luke Holt (ranked 23756 p4p, 545 weight class). Holt has chosen Shotta flow as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Luke Holt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Johnson
vs
Holt

186 cm
18
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

177 cm
24
172 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Holt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Holt finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Johnson rushes Holt and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.

Johnson pulls Holt into guard.
Holt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Holt stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Johnson pulls Holt in close to prevent any damage.
Holt trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson working a defensive guard but Holt passes into half guard.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Holt has control of the leg.
Holt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Holt is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Johnson tries to kick Holt off but Holt keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Holt lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Holt wants to stand but Johnson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is staying active underneath Holt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Holt scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Holt prevents Johnson from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holt chips away with some ground and pound.
Holt passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holt with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Holt is going to stand back up.
Holt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Holt has control of the leg.
Johnson has hold of Holt's hands but Holt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Johnson tries to get out of the position.
Holt throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Holt trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Holt throws a big right hand that misses.
Holt with a nice head shot there.
Holt trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson punching to the body, from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Holt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Holt throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.

Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holt is trying to pull guard but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Johnson has his takedown stuffed

and Holt counters with a nice right hand that sends Johnson toppling to the canvas! Johnson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Holt finish him?!

Johnson is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Holt shoots in but no luck this time.
Johnson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Holt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Johnson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Holt throws a monster overhand right that drops Johnson! Holt follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Holt!
Post fight, an emotional Luke Holt said 'That the best you got '.

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
33%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 3761 p4p, 394 weight class) and Benny Woody (ranked 4338 p4p, 437 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Gunn
vs
Woody

180 cm
25
195 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

176 cm
19
184 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Hates pizza

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benny Woody!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woody misses with the combination.
Gunn throws a sloppy head kick and Woody moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Woody.
A big left from Woody misses.
Woody closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gunn circles away.
Gunn tries to counter with a takedown but Woody is quick to defend against it.
Gunn misses with a head kick.
Gunn takes one to the chin there.
Woody throws a body shot but no joy.
Gunn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Woody counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gunn thinking.
Woody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woody jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Woody.

Gunn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Gunn not doing much here.
Gunn wants to pass to mount but Woody is defending the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Woody pushes Gunn off and gets back to his feet.
Gunn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Woody throws out the jab.
Woody swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Woody scores with a sloppy right hand. Gunn should have avoided that one.
Woody fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Woody missing with a left hand there. Gunn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Woody throws a body shot but no joy.

Woody drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Woody throwing strikes but missing.
Woody postures up.
Gunn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gunn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Woody is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woody passes Gunn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gunn controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gunn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Woody won't allow Gunn to sweep him here.

Gunn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Woody doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Gunn is tightening it up a little... Woody has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Woody reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Woody taps out! Nice BJJ there by Gunn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tommy Gunn!
During a confident post fight interview, Tommy Gunn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Raheem (ranked 5290 p4p, 515 weight class) and Dale Murphy (ranked 23526 p4p, 600 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Raheem
vs
Murphy

190 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
215 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Abdul Raheem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dale Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raheem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murphy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice shot by Murphy.

Murphy rushes Raheem and presses him up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Murphy works on Raheem's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Raheem tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Raheem is breathing heavily.
Murphy gets through Raheem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Murphy.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Abdul Raheem has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy lands a shot to the body.
Raheem wants to stall.
Murphy lands a nice shot to the body.
Raheem tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy lands an elbow that stopped Raheem in his tracks for a moment.
Murphy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murphy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Murphy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murphy lands a damaging elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Murphy.
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 nice glancing elbow lands by Murphy.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murphy taking a breather.
Murphy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Raheems head.
A body shot lands from Murphy.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raheem backwards.
Murphy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Raheem up against the cage.
Murphy scores with an uppercut up the middle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raheem is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Raheem backwards.
Murphy lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
A right hand to the body from Murphy.
Murphy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy lands an elbow inside.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raheem has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murphy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murphy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Raheem is rocked!
Murphy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy works on Raheem's body with a couple of short punches.
Murphy prevents Raheem from breaking the clinch.
Murphy digs a right hand into Raheem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Raheem's gas tank.
Murphy lands with a light punch inside.
Murphy scores with a shoulder strike.
Murphy lands with a left to the head.
Murphy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Raheem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy dips a shoulder and cracks Raheem with a mighty uppercut! Raheem falls back against the cage and Murphy unloads with a barrage of strikes! Raheem is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Murphy screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale Murphy!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Guadrado (ranked 3801 p4p, 435 weight class) and Bruce Webber (ranked 6510 p4p, 547 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Guadrado
vs
Webber

191 cm
25
211 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

194 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Guadrado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Webber!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guadrado closes this distance looking for a takedown but Webber circles away.

Webber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Guadrado to the mat! Guadrado manages to get full guard.
Webber is fighting to break Guadrado's control of his arms but Guadrado is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Guadrado working for a triangle but Webber defends it easily.
Webber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Guadrado manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Webber manages to get himself to full guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guadrado looking to pass the guard.
Webber keeping moving, preventing Guadrado from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guadrado cracks Webber with a solid left hand.
Guadrado throws a big right hand that misses.
Guadrado is looking to work some ground and pound but Webber has wrist control.

Guadrado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guadrado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guadrado postures up in Webber's guard and throws a big left but Webber blocks it.
Webber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Guadrado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Webber trying to keep a closed guard but Guadrado is proving a slippery customer.

Guadrado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Guadrado sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Webber keeping moving, preventing Guadrado from controlling successfully.
Guadrado throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Webber looking for a sweep. Not yet Webber, not yet.
Guadrado working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Guadrado has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Webber working a defensive guard but Guadrado passes into half guard.
Webber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Guadrado seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guadrado thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Webber's head.
Webber on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Webber won't allow Guadrado to pass to mount.
Guadrado prevents Webber from improving his position.
Webber looks winded!
Guadrado controlling the action here.
Guadrado moves nicely into side control.
Guadrado working the ground and pound from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guadrado in side control lands a decent elbow.
Guadrado misses with the ground and pound.
Guadrado content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Guadrado working the ground and pound.
Guadrado controls the position from side control.
Guadrado trying to control the position but Webber is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Guadrado is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Webber is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eddie Guadrado 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.

Webber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Guadrado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Guadrado controlling from the top position.
Guadrado wants to pass the guard but Webber is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guadrado not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guadrado chips away with some ground and pound.
Guadrado forces his way into half guard.
Webber is not content to let Guadrado control the position.
Webber taking some punishment here, with Guadrado in his half guard.
Eddie Guadrado overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guadrado is looking to advance position but Webber won't allow it.
Guadrado frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Guadrado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Webber can do to turn this around?

Guadrado swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Guadrado!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
29%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Teshima Shigochiyo (ranked 4234 p4p, 346 weight class) and Jakub Bednarek (ranked 5365 p4p, 402 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Shigochiyo
vs
Bednarek

175 cm
25
148 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

181 cm
23
154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teshima Shigochiyo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jakub Bednarek!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bednarek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shigochiyo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bednarek closes the distance but Shigochiyo moves to the side

and Shigochiyo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bednarek is trying to escape back to his feet but Shigochiyo uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Shigochiyo has an Americana. Bednarek didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Shigochiyo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Shigochiyo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Teshima Shigochiyo!
Our winner, Teshima Shigochiyo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo De Lima (ranked 2374 p4p, 138 weight class) and Claus Haba (ranked 3098 p4p, 170 weight class). De Lima comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - Numb. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

De Lima
vs
Haba

178 cm
27
145 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

150 cm
19
138 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rodrigo De Lima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Claus Haba!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haba misses the shot to the body.
De Lima misses with a body shot.
De Lima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haba takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been hearing reports that De Lima has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
De Lima throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haba is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

De Lima gets tackled into the cage by Haba. Haba maintains the clinch.
De Lima fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Lima avoiding damage as Haba throws knees to the body.
Haba content to slow the pace in the clinch.
De Lima tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Haba smiles and moves away.

Haba takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Lima preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Haba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Lima keeping moving, preventing Haba from controlling successfully.
Haba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Haba trying to control but De Lima is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Lima is keeping the position for now.
Haba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Lima works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

De Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haba throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Haba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Haba looking to sit in guard and control but De Lima gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

De Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
De Lima wants to control from the top but Haba keeps moving.
Haba trying to keep a closed guard but De Lima is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Haba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Lima passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Lima wants to take a breather but Haba manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for De Lima.
Haba keeping full guard, as De Lima tries to pass.

Haba is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. De Lima is aware though and is defending well.
Haba is trying to control the position but De Lima postures up.

Haba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De Lima will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
De Lima passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haba is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
De Lima tries to move into full mount but can't pass Haba's legs.
De Lima trying to control the action but Haba is working from the bottom.
Haba wants to control but De Lima postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Haba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Claus Haba will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Haba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Lima.
A decent looking cross lands there for De Lima.
Haba takes one on the button.

De Lima gets caught flat footed, as Haba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Haba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Haba with a flurry of punches that miss.

De Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haba sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Lima is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

De Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haba trying to control the position from guard on top but De Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Lima looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

De Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Claus Haba has got the better of the ground game so far.

De Lima throws his legs up looking for a submission but Haba uses it to pass to side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De Lima can't do much from the bottom here.
Haba trying to control the action but De Lima is working from the bottom.
Haba tries to advance to mount but De Lima denies him.
De Lima sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
De Lima tries to get to full guard but Haba has control of the leg.
De Lima wants to control but Haba is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De Lima tries to get to full guard but Haba has control of the leg.

Haba wants to work for an arm triangle but De Lima is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Lima is trying to control but can't.
De Lima gets back to full guard.
Haba trying to control but De Lima is working from the bottom.
Haba tries to free his leg and advance position but De Lima is retaining full guard.
Haba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
De Lima keeping moving, preventing Haba from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De Lima misses with a double jab

and Haba counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Lima is trying to get back to full guard.

Haba looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
De Lima gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De Lima is trying to hold Haba in close to prevent damage but Haba has managed to pass into half guard.
Haba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Claus Haba showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Haba avoids the body shot from De Lima.
De Lima with a hook.
Haba throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
De Lima is looking for a counter combo.
No joy there for De Lima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
De Lima throws a nice looking combination but Haba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haba is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
De Lima looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Lima scores with a jab. Haba acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Lima throws a right hand that Haba ducks under and follows up with a left that Haba also avoids with ease.
Haba misses the shot to the body.
Rodrigo De Lima is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haba tried to score with a low kick but De Lima checks it.
A leg kick checked by De Lima.
De Lima shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Haba eats them both and turns towards De Lima to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
De Lima throws a right and a left that Haba avoids nicely.
Haba throws a low kick but De Lima moves out of range easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Haba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

De Lima actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haba is working for a kimura but De Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
Haba wants to advance to full mount but De Lima doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
De Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Haba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
De Lima controlling Haba's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haba trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but De Lima manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Haba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
De Lima trying to control the position from guard on top but Haba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Haba looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Haba looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De Lima passes into half guard.

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

De Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Haba has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Lima prevents Haba from improving his position.

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.
De Lima trying to control from half guard but Haba is working away.
Haba wants to improve his position but De Lima is controlling well.
Claus Haba is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Haba tries to regain full guard. Instead though, De Lima has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Haba is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo De Lima showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haba 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Hardin (ranked 5325 p4p, 517 weight class) and Charlie Hall (ranked 5227 p4p, 514 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?

Hardin
vs
Hall

187 cm
23
189 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

186 cm
21
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Hardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Hall!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardin throws a front kick aimed at Hall's knee but Hall avoids it well.
Hall goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hall.
Hardin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hall.

Hall clinches with his opponent.
Hardin misses with a hook from the clinch.
I was talking to Hardin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hall lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardin backwards.

Hall breaks the clinch.
Hardin misses with a low kick as Hall jumps back.
Hall loads up on a big right hand but Hardin slips the punch.
Charlie Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardin tries a head kick but it misses.

Hall closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hardin to the mat! Hardin manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall passes Hardin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardin avoid being mounted?
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hall throwing shots but Hardin is blocking nicely.
Hardin tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hardin trying to hold on to Hall's head to control him but Hall postures up.

Hardin looking for submissions off his back.

Hall decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
John Hardin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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.
Hardin misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Hardin. Those never looked like landing.
Hardin throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Nice sprawl there from Hardin as Hall shoots in.
Hardin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hardin misses with a straight right.
Hall cracks Hardin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hall's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hardin under the eye.
Hardin throws a front kick that sends Hall stumbling back into the cage.

Hall darts in and clinches Hardin up against the cage.

Hall breaks from the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hall.
John Hardin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Hall.

Hall shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hardin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hall trying to control the action but Hardin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hall is trying to get an arm triangle but Hardin is defending well.
Hardin tries to buck Hall off but Hall is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hardin is looking for a sweep.

Hall decides to stand back up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Hall throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hardin was covering up waiting for the punch and Hall finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hardin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

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

Hardin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hardin pulls Hall in close to prevent any damage.
Hall throwing strikes but missing.
Hardin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Hardin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Hall 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.

Hardin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hardin looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
John Hardin is winning the standup battle so far.
Hardin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Hall misses.
John Hardin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hall throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardin counters with a body kick.
Hardin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardin just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall connects with a leg kick. Hardin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hardin.
Hall throws a body kick that misses.
Hall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hall throws a head kick that misses
and Hardin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hall thinking.
Hardin slaps away a takedown attempt from Hall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hardin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hall connects with a nice looking jab.
Hardin misses with an uppercut.
A lazy left from Hall finds it's target.
Hardin misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardin misses with a low kick.
Hardin misses with a hook.
It seemed like Hall was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Hardin.

Hall scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hardin trying to control here.
Hardin is trying to get back to full guard.

Hall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hardin wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.

Hardin looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hall.

Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hardin defends it well.
Hardin moves into full guard.
Charlie Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall wants to control from the top but Hardin keeps moving.
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hardin is trying to control the position but Hall postures up.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hall postures up.
Hardin wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall passes into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hardin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hall.

Hall is working for a kimura but Hardin is defending it quite comfortably.

Hardin is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall.
Hall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hall is trying to control. Hardin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardin is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.

Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardin wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
Hall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hardin defending well though.
Hardin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hall shoots in and gets a takedown into Hardin's guard.
Hardin lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardin is aware though and is defending well.
Hardin throws a big right hand that misses.
Hall controls Hardin momentarily but Hardin frees himself.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Hardin from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

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

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall keeps trying to improve his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hall can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hardin wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Hardin from controlling successfully.
Hardin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hall is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardin's guard.

Hall makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hall is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardin wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Hall with a nice head shot there.
Hall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hardin wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall passes Hardin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hardin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.

Hall is working for a submission of some sort.
Hall missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hall is nestled in close to Hardin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hardin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
Hall throwing shots but Hardin is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Hardin defends the submission attempt.

Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Hardin defends the submission attempt.
Hardin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardin wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.

Hall is looking for a kimura but Hardin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hardin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hardin is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardin avoid being mounted?
Hardin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hall.
Hall trying to control the pace.

Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Charlie Hall is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hall wants to control but Hardin is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hall tries to stand and escape but Hardin is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Hall comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hall winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Hall!
Charlie Hall thanked the fans post fight for their support.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Myles Brady (ranked 2346 p4p, 225 weight class) and Jonathan Binetti (ranked 4389 p4p, 358 weight class). Brady comes to the cage accompanied by Aaron Lewis - Country Boy. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Brady
vs
Binetti

168 cm
21
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

168 cm
26
156 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Myles Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan Binetti!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Brady. Binetti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brady throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Binetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Binetti throws a counter combo.

Brady drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brady lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brady scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Binetti to see if he's OK.
Brady throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Brady's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Binetti is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Binetti trying to remain calm as Brady controls from the top position.
Binetti takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Binetti misses with an elbow from the bottom.

Brady wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Binetti, who protects the arm well.
Binetti defending against the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Binetti is trying to get back to his feet.
Brady throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brady is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Binetti's shoulder. That is not cool.
Brady throws a strike aimed at the side of Binetti's head but Binetti avoids it well.
Brady tries to score with some ground and pound. Binetti controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Binetti taking a bit of punishment here - Brady scoring with strikes.
Binetti taking a bit of punishment here - Brady scoring with strikes.
Brady working away.
Brady working the ground and pound from side control.

Brady is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Binetti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Binetti sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Binetti is letting Brady control him for a moment.

Brady goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Binetti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Brady's guard! Nice work there by Binetti!
Brady looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Binetti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Brady is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady 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.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Binetti from controlling successfully.

Brady working for a triangle but Binetti defends it easily.

Binetti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brady has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Binetti has managed to get both his arms back between Brady's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Binetti from controlling successfully.
Binetti loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brady manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Binetti manages to get himself to full guard.

Brady chips away with some ground and pound.
Brady is looking to work some ground and pound but Binetti has wrist control.
Brady is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Binetti is looking to stand up but Brady isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brady works over Binetti's head and body with a nice combination.
Binetti on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Brady drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Brady is standing up over Binetti. Binetti looks to escape but Brady dives into side control.

A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Binetti avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brady.
Brady is staying tight to Binetti's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Brady is looking to take a break and control but Binetti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Binetti is letting Brady control him for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady in side control, throwing shots but Binetti defends.
Brady is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Binetti can do to turn this around?
Brady moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Brady lands a nice forearm strike.
Binetti takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Binetti is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brady connects with a decent elbow.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brady holds on and takes a little breather.
Binetti would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Brady pulls Binetti in close to his closed guard and prevents Binetti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brady wants to sweep here but Binetti controlling him for the moment.
Brady on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brady tries to get out of the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Binetti from controlling successfully.
Brady looking to hit a scissor sweep but Binetti is one step ahead there.
Binetti looking to sit in guard and control but Brady gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Binetti trying to control the position.
Brady makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Brady postures up.
Binetti is trying to hold Brady in close to prevent damage but Brady has managed to pass into half guard.
Brady working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brady scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brady working the head and body with strikes.

Brady is looking for a kimura here.
Brady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brady misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brady lands a jab-cross combination.

Brady lands a left and a right that sends Binetti crashing to the canvas! Brady dives into mount looking to finish!

Binetti is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brady with shots to the head and body - Binetti looks very uncomfortable down there.
Binetti is still in real trouble! Can Brady finish him?
Brady postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Binetti bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Brady and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myles Brady!
A victorious Myles Brady thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daana Wyte (ranked 2469 p4p, 318 weight class) and Johnny Santos (ranked 2254 p4p, 289 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Santos's choice of entrance music: Nazareth- Let Me Be Your Leader. Daana Wyte could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Santos's chin.

Wyte
vs
Santos

190 cm
30
212 lbs
10 - 7 - 0

193 cm
25
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daana Wyte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Santos!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wyte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santos in his tracks.
Wyte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for Wyte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos scores with a spinning back kick!
Daana Wyte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos tries to bum rush Wyte with a series of wild strikes but Wyte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wyte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Santos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wyte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyte throws a lazy right hand but Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wyte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wyte throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyte misses with a right hand
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wyte.
Wyte misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
Wyte throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wyte lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
Wyte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santos.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Wyte pushes him off.
Wyte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wyte has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Daana Wyte has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wyte misses with a double jab.
Santos throws a counter combo.
Wyte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from Wyte.
Wyte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Santos on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wyte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wyte misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Santos misses with a double jab.
Wyte seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Santos. Wyte shrugs it off though.
Wyte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Wyte.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wyte. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wyte takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wyte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos.
Wyte swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Wyte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santos's head backwards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Wyte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Santos doesn't seem phased though.
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Wyte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wyte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos is looking for the big counter here.
Wyte moves out of range of the body kick.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As Santos looks to move away, Wyte throws a big counter combo but Santos just gets out of the way.
Wyte lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Santos backs up against the cage.
Wyte throws a looping overhand right but Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Wyte scores with a jab to the head.
Wyte throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Santos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wyte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos shapes to counter with a head kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos loads up on a big right hand but Wyte slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Wyte misses its target.
Good leg kick by Santos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wyte lands a really nice looking cross but Santos seems unphased.

Santos is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos leaves his chin hanging out and Wyte seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Santos crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daana Wyte!
In his post fight interview, Daana Wyte gave a big smile as he said 'God is good. Epstein DID kill himself, twice!'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elias Pukki (ranked 1444 p4p, 198 weight class) and Filip Quincy (ranked 3885 p4p, 439 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pukki
vs
Quincy

190 cm
25
205 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elias Pukki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Filip Quincy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pukki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quincy swivels and escapes.

Pukki closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Quincy did well to prevent Pukki getting side control.
Pukki drops an elbow to the side of Quincy's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pukki lands a nice short elbow.
Pukki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pukki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quincy's head.
Quincy keeping control of the position.
Pukki working over Quincy with some ground and pound. Quincy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Quincy is rocked!
Pukki lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Quincy quite badly. Quincy pulls Pukki in close trying to recover. Pukki postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Quincy on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Quincy doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elias Pukki!
During a confident post fight interview, Elias Pukki thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.