RRFC Fight Night 20 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Kempton (ranked 25042 p4p, 575 weight class) and Will Jankins (ranked 6076 p4p, 489 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.

Kempton
vs
Jankins

190 cm
25
205 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

184 cm
20
204 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Kempton!
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, Will Jankins!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jankins has his takedown stuffed
and Kempton counters with a body kick.
Jankins shoots for a double leg takedown but Kempton sprawls well. He's pushed Jankins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jankins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kempton defends it nicely.
Kempton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Marcus Kempton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Jankins.
Kempton is looking to clinch but Jankins is avoiding it.
Kempton blocks a head kick by Jankins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kempton rushes Jankins and presses him up against the cage.
Jankins stalling.
Jankins managing to block the knees to the body from Kempton.
Kempton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jankins looks winded!

Kempton manages to break the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kempton misses with a punch to the body.
Kempton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kempton lands an elbow that stopped Jankins in his tracks for a moment.
Our sources have told us that Kempton has been working on his elbows in the gym.

Kempton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kempton tries to clinch up but Jankins circles away and keeps his distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kempton.

Kempton has Jankins up against the cage in a clinch.

Kempton manages to break the clinch.
Jankins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kempton. That one must have hurt.

Jankins pushes Kempton up against the cage in a clinch.
Kempton lands an elbow that stopped Jankins in his tracks for a moment.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jankins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jankins misses with a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Kempton misses the target.
Kempton throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jankins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!

Kempton moves into the clinch.
Kempton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Kempton breaks from the clinch.
Jankins misses with a double jab

and Kempton moves into the clinch.
Kempton gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kempton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kempton lands a nice knee to the body.

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

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kempton working Jankins over with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kempton takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kempton tries to throw a body punch but Jankins avoids it by throwing Kempton back against the cage.
Kempton can't find room to land a body shot as Jankins controls the action.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kempton.
Jankins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kempton lands an elbow inside that Jankins shrugs off.

Kempton breaks the clinch.
Kempton lands a high kick!
Jankins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kempton counters with a leg kick.

Kempton has managed to clinch.
Knees to the body from Kempton.
Kempton tries to work over Jankins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kempton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankins takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jankins takes an elbow to the temple.
Kempton trying to land knees to the body.
Kempton lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kempton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls for Kempton to work.

Kempton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jankins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kempton defends it nicely.
Kempton jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Kempton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jankins's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Kempton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jankins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Jankins rushes Kempton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jankins takes an elbow to the temple.
Come on Kempton - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kempton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jankins can do to turn this around?
Kempton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kempton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jankins looking for a takedown.
Kempton lands an elbow inside.

Jankins is rocked!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kempton as Jankins tries to tie him up.
Jankins is still on wobbly legs! Can Kempton finish him?
Kempton has Jankins pressed against the cage. He pushes Jankins back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Kempton throws a beautiful elbow that sends Jankins crashing to the floor! Kempton piles on the pressure with more strikes! Jankins is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Kempton!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 6706 p4p, 448 weight class) and Nathan Leal (ranked 22325 p4p, 472 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Panini. John Smith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Smith
vs
Leal

189 cm
25
225 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

195 cm
24
275 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Leal stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leal wants it to stay on the feet.
Leal walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Smith darts in looking for a takedown but Leal gets double underhooks and turns Smith into the cage.
Leal throws a counter combo.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
As Smith backs off Leal throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Leal counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Smith off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Leal follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Smith was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nathan Leal!
A very excited looking Nathan Leal 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.
The defeated John Smith had this to say: 'he did a great job'.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
38%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Myles Brady (ranked 2392 p4p, 230 weight class) and Ribaraoi Tawaivuna (ranked 4358 p4p, 359 weight class). Brady's entrance music is Aaron Lewis - Country Boy. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Brady
vs
Tawaivuna

168 cm
21
155 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
26
157 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 5 - 3 - 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 New York, Ribaraoi Tawaivuna!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tawaivuna moves out of range as Brady strikes.
Tawaivuna shoots for a takedown but Brady saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tawaivuna fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Brady.
Tawaivuna has his takedown stuffed
and Brady counters with a nice uppercut.
Myles Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ribaraoi Tawaivuna.
Brady defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tawaivuna.
A nice combination there by Brady.
Tawaivuna shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brady but Brady pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Brady was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Brady fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tawaivuna changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tawaivuna has his takedown stuffed
and Tawaivuna takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brady rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tawaivuna moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brady looks to land a combination. Tawaivuna sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Tawaivuna is rocked!
Brady connects with a nice cross there... Tawaivuna is looking wobbly and Brady recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Tawaivuna to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Brady jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Myles Brady!
Myles Brady seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
84%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve McKnight (ranked 5939 p4p, 465 weight class) and Steve Colling (ranked 4998 p4p, 425 weight class). Steve McKnight has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

McKnight
vs
Colling

177 cm
25
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

183 cm
18
160 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve McKnight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Colling!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colling throws a wild body kick that McKnight sees coming a mile off.
Colling throws a leg kick but McKnight sees it coming and moves out of range.
Colling tries to land a front kick but McKnight steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Colling looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Colling lands a nice leg kick that just misses McKnight's sensitive parts.
Colling fails with an attempt to clinch.
McKnight definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McKnight avoids the head kick by Colling.
Colling throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Colling misses the shot to the body.
Colling scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colling lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Colling throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Colling.
Colling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colling connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Colling misses with a low kick.
Colling jabs at McKnight's body.
Colling moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Colling misses with a body shot.
Colling throws a wild body kick that McKnight sees coming a mile off.
McKnight throws a counter high kick but Colling was just alert enough to avoid it.
Colling throws out a leg kick but McKnight moves out of range and Colling only half commits.
McKnight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Colling misses with a kick to the body.
Colling lands with a kick to the ribs.
McKnight looks to throw the jab but Colling is out of range.
Colling misses the shot to the body.
McKnight tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Colling manages to circle out of the way.
Colling throws an ugly left hook that misses

and McKnight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from McKnight.
A head punch on the inside from McKnight fails to land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnight is trying to push Colling away but Colling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Colling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McKnight backwards.
Come on McKnight - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Colling lands a body punch in the clinch.
Colling is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Colling taking a breather.
McKnight effectively controlling the action here.
Colling is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McKnight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from McKnight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKnight misses with the head strike.
McKnight is working Colling over against the cage.
McKnight stalling.
McKnight manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McKnight gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
McKnight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colling looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McKnight misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Colling avoids the elbow strike from McKnight, against the cage.
Colling has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. McKnight seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Colling can turn it around.
McKnight swings wildly with an uppercut but Colling uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKnight is trying to push Colling away but Colling has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Colling tries to pull guard but McKnight holds him up against the cage and eventually Colling drops back down to his feet.
McKnight stalling the fight.
Colling dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Colling receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Colling is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McKnight is keeping busy.

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.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McKnight as Colling tries to tie him up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steve Colling.
McKnight pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Colling is trying to counter with his kicks.
Colling loads up on a big right hand but McKnight slips the punch.
Steve Colling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Colling misses with a wild combination.
Colling is looking to clinch but McKnight is avoiding it.
Steve Colling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Colling lands a nice leg kick that just misses McKnight's sensitive parts.
Colling throws a left and a right that both miss

and McKnight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McKnight tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McKnight blocks a body shot from Colling.
Colling lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McKnight makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Colling moves out of range as McKnight strikes.
McKnight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Colling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McKnight was well out of range. Poor timing from Colling.
Colling throws a sloppy head kick and McKnight moves out of range easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Colling looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Colling turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Colling takes a swing at McKnight's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McKnight sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKnight drops down looking for a counter takedown but Colling sprawls and moves away.
Colling throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McKnight's head.
Colling is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McKnight rather than just go for the knockout.
Sloppy strikes from McKnight. Those never looked like landing.
Colling throws a half hearted mid kick.
McKnight takes a swing at Colling's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colling uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKnight.
Colling throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Colling throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Colling misses.
McKnight was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Colling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McKnight throwing a counter right hand but Colling manages to avoid it.
McKnight is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McKnight takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McKnight moves out of range of the body kick.
McKnight swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Colling looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Colling misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Colling.
McKnight moves out of range of the body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKnight throws out the jab.
Colling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Colling scores with a decent looking hook.
Colling blocks a jab.
McKnight takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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!
Colling lands with a slapping head kick.
Colling lets loose with a powerful body kick. McKnight will feel that in the morning.
An inside leg kick lands from Colling.
McKnight throws out a loose jab but Colling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colling misses with a head kick.
McKnight is looking to counter punch.
Colling wants to land a leg kick but McKnight is out of range.
McKnight throwing a counter right hand but Colling manages to avoid it.
Colling looks to land a left hand but McKnight moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from McKnight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Colling misses with a body shot.
It looked like McKnight wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKnight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Colling misses with a hook. McKnight ducked under it nicely.
Colling throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Colling scores with a one two! McKnight had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McKnight on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McKnight avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from McKnight misses the target.
Colling throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
McKnight will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McKnight takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Colling delivers a nice body kick.
Colling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colling slips a straight right by McKnight.
Colling is trying to counter with his kicks.
McKnight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colling moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Colling fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from McKnight misses the target.
McKnight is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colling fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McKnight.
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!
McKnight looks to land a right hand but Colling moved out of range.

Colling moves into range and clinches up with McKnight.
Colling is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McKnight as Colling tries to tie him up.
Colling seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Colling trying to stall but McKnight improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McKnight.
Colling tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McKnight smiles and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Colling, right into the meat.
Colling lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Colling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

McKnight throws a jab when Colling was well out of range.
Colling lets loose with a powerful body kick. McKnight will feel that in the morning.
McKnight moves forwards but Colling connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Steve Colling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKnight walks forward, straight into a front kick from Colling.
Colling misses with the combination.
McKnight takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Colling throws a head kick but McKnight moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Colling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Colling lands a two punch combo.
Colling lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Colling tries to clinch up.
Colling looks to land a body kick but McKnight moved away.
McKnight is looking to counter punch.
Colling scores with a push kick.
McKnight ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Colling lands a nice looking kick to the body. McKnight takes a step back to recover.
Colling cracks the inside of McKnight's front leg.
Colling misses with a body shot.
McKnight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Colling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Colling throws a sloppy head kick and McKnight moves out of range easily.
McKnight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Colling throws a push kick but McKnight slaps the foot to one side.
McKnight seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKnight misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colling.
Colling was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Colling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Colling tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McKnight is able to avoid easily.
McKnight takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McKnight misses with an uppercut.
Colling slips a jab from McKnight.
McKnight slips a straight right by Colling.
McKnight throwing a counter right hand but Colling manages to avoid it.
Colling closes the distance and lands a one-two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colling misses with the combination.
Colling throws a head kick that misses.
Colling tries to bum rush McKnight with a series of wild strikes but McKnight uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McKnight throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steve Colling is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Colling there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Colling blocks a low kick nicely.
Steve Colling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colling misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from McKnight on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McKnight circles away from the clinch attempt

and McKnight counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McKnight.
McKnight seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Colling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McKnight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Colling utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McKnight is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
McKnight has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Colling looking to hit a scissor sweep but McKnight is one step ahead there.
Colling being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Steve McKnight has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colling wants to sweep here but McKnight controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Colling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Colling 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Colling!
A very excited looking Steve Colling 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
45%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Creature (ranked 2582 p4p, 297 weight class) and Mathias Alder (ranked 4888 p4p, 439 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Creature
vs
Alder

190 cm
24
194 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

178 cm
25
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

Dangerous GnP
Decent boxing
Determined

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Creature!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mathias Alder!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alder tries to clinch up but Creature circles away and keeps his distance.
Alder shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Creature counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Mathias Alder has been cut.
Creature misses with a wild combination.
Alder bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Creature fails to land with a series of punches.
Alder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Creature defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creature lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Creature swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alder moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Alder is rocked!
Creature dances in with a quick combination. Alder is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Creature snaps Alder's head back. Alder stumbles backwards against the cage. Creature steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Alder's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Alder just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tom Creature!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
70%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Dobbs (ranked 3297 p4p, 164 weight class) and Barry Diemomd (ranked 4235 p4p, 207 weight class). Dobbs comes to the cage accompanied by Dont fear the reaper, Blue oyster cult.. This should be fireworks!

Dobbs
vs
Diemomd

172 cm
27
142 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

179 cm
24
142 lbs
7 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Hot Spunk

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Dobbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Barry Diemomd!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobbs lands with a right hand.
Diemomd avoids a punch combination nicely.

Dobbs scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Diemomd tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dobbs cracks Diemomd with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Diemomd from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Diemomd is trying to remain composed but Dobbs is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diemomd trying to control the position but Dobbs manages to sink in the hooks.
Dobbs has the hooks in. Diemomd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dobbs is working the ground and pound. Can Diemomd escape?
Dobbs has the hooks in. Diemomd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobbs trying to control momentarily.
Diemomd looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Dobbs punishes Diemomd with strikes from the back mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dobbs biding his time, looking for the opening.
Diemomd rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Diemomd wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobbs takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Diemomd gets full guard.
Diemomd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dobbs is one step ahead there.
Diemomd utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dobbs wants to control from the top but Diemomd keeps moving.
Dobbs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dobbs wants to control from the top but Diemomd keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd seems keen to control Dobbs's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dobbs working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Diemomd's head.
Dobbs preventing the sweep.
Dobbs postures up in Diemomd's guard and throws a big left but Diemomd blocks it.

Diemomd has his feet on Dobbs's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dobbs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Diemomd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dobbs throws out a loose jab but Diemomd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dobbs connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Diemomd's hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd misses with a low kick.
Dobbs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dobbs tries to work over Diemomd's front leg with a kick but Diemomd checks it.
Despite the aggression on Diemomd's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dobbs swings for the body but Diemomd moves out of range.
Dobbs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diemomd throws out the jab.
Diemomd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Diemomd looks to land a left hand but Dobbs moved out of range nicely.
Barry Diemomd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dobbs connects with a body shot that sends Diemomd's belly button to the back.
Dobbs is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dobbs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Diemomd.
Diemomd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diemomd lands a jab-cross combination.
Dobbs fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Diemomd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dobbs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dobbs throws a leg kick
and Diemomd counters with a nice uppercut.
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 Dave Dobbs will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dobbs.
Diemomd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dobbs moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dobbs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diemomd tests Dobbs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Diemomd looks to land a combination but Dobbs avoids it well.
Barry Diemomd seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diemomd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dobbs throws a right hand that Diemomd ducks under and follows up with a left that Diemomd also avoids with ease.
Dobbs is looking to wear down Diemomd with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Diemomd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diemomd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dobbs slips under a jab.
Dobbs lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diemomd circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dobbs misses with a body shot
and Diemomd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diemomd throws a looping overhand right but Dobbs ducks down to avoid it.
Diemomd scores with a nice head shot.
Dobbs misses with a body shot.
Dobbs misses with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diemomd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dobbs manages to avoid it.
Dobbs throws a quick counter kick to the body but Diemomd avoids it.
Diemomd misses with a double jab.
Diemomd throws a series of punches but Dobbs avoids them all with ease.
Diemomd is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dobbs takes one to the chin there.
Dobbs slips under a jab from Diemomd.
Diemomd misses with a straight left.
Dobbs checks a leg kick.
Diemomd misses with a hook.
Diemomd lands a nice shot that snaps Dobbs's head back.
Dobbs misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Diemomd on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dobbs throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dobbs misses with an attempted mid kick.
Diemomd is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Dobbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Diemomd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diemomd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dobbs moves away.
Dobbs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobbs misses the shot to the body.
Diemomd fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dobbs on the side of the head.
Dobbs clobbers Diemomd with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diemomd pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dobbs checks a low kick from Diemomd.
Diemomd defending well as Dobbs loads up on a big left hand.
Diemomd pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dobbs is out of range and Diemomd settles back down.
Diemomd has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dobbs misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dobbs. Diemomd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diemomd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dobbs. Diemomd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dobbs throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Diemomd.
Diemomd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Diemomd throws a hook but Dobbs avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd fails to land with a series of punches.
Diemomd throws a series of punches but Dobbs moves out of range.
Diemomd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dobbs scores with a jab.
Diemomd throws a body punch but Dobbs moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Diemomd. That snapped Dobbs's head back.
Diemomd dips to his left and cracks Dobbs with an uppercut!
Dobbs looks to land a left hand but Diemomd moved out of range nicely.
Dobbs looks to score with a jab to the body but Diemomd is just out of range.
Dobbs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dobbs throws a body shot but no joy.
Dobbs blocks a low kick nicely.
Diemomd misses with a straight left.
Dobbs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dobbs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Dobbs misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dobbs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diemomd cracks Dobbs with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Diemomd.
Dobbs ducks under a wild hook from Diemomd.
Dobbs is looking for a counter combo.
Diemomd throws a jab but it's blocked by Dobbs.
Dobbs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Dobbs takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dobbs goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dobbs throws a hook to the side of Diemomd's head but Diemomd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diemomd throws a low kick but Dobbs moves out of range easily.
Diemomd scores with a nice right hand.
Dobbs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dobbs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diemomd manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Diemomd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Barry Diemomd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Diemomd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dobbs throws a lazy right hand but Diemomd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diemomd misses with a straight right.
Dobbs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Diemomd throws a sloppy head kick and Dobbs moves out of range easily.
Dobbs is looking for a counter combo.
Diemomd throws a series of punches but Dobbs avoids them all with ease.
Dobbs swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diemomd scores with the left hand. Dobbs knows he should have avoided that one.
Diemomd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diemomd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dobbs circles away quickly and effectively.
Diemomd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diemomd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A quick step to the side and Dobbs tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dobbs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Diemomd as he jumps to the side.
Dobbs misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Dobbs has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Diemomd darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Diemomd fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Dobbs checks it well.
Dave Dobbs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dobbs scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dobbs blocks the body kick.
Diemomd cracks Dobbs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Diemomd tries to land a front kick but Dobbs steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Diemomd throws a hook but Dobbs avoids it easily.
Dobbs throws a leg kick but Diemomd sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dobbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diemomd moves away.
Dobbs misses with a hook. Diemomd ducked under it nicely.
Dobbs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Diemomd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dobbs somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Dobbs. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobbs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diemomd moves away.
Dobbs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diemomd was well out of range. Poor timing from Dobbs.
Diemomd lunges at Dobbs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dobbs's hand.
Dobbs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diemomd manages to avoid it.
Dobbs takes a swing at Diemomd's ribcage but misses.
Diemomd misses with a wild combination.
Dobbs throws a big counter combination but Diemomd scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dobbs throws a hook but Diemomd blocks it.
Barry Diemomd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diemomd scores with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diemomd throws a hook to the side of Dobbs's head but Dobbs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dobbs throws a wild body kick that Diemomd sees coming a mile off.
Dobbs looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dobbs will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice jab there from Dobbs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dobbs closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Diemomd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dobbs tries to land a front kick but Diemomd steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Dobbs misses.
Diemomd misses with a few strikes there.
Diemomd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Dobbs was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Diemomd.
Diemomd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dobbs circles away quickly and effectively.
Dobbs throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diemomd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A cross from Diemomd lands.
Diemomd moves out of range as Dobbs throws a body kick.
Diemomd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dobbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Diemomd now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diemomd throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dobbs.
Dobbs seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diemomd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dobbs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diemomd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dobbs at a distance.
Diemomd drops his hands momentarily and Dobbs takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dobbs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dobbs misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dobbs is defended easily by Diemomd.
A left and a right from Diemomd both land. Nice combination.
Dobbs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sloppy strikes from Diemomd. Those never looked like landing.
Dobbs is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Diemomd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Diemomd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diemomd 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Diemomd!
Barry Diemomd decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
60%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Dannis (ranked 2413 p4p, 258 weight class) and Alejandro Lozano (ranked 3457 p4p, 355 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Dannis
vs
Lozano

175 cm
22
168 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

182 cm
25
156 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Dannis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alejandro Lozano!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lozano throws a lazy uppercut
and Dannis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Dannis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dannis stalls.
Dannis digs a right hand underneath Lozano's ribcage. Lozano let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dannis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lozano's efforts to push away.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dannis.

Dannis has Lozano pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dannis pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lozano tumbling to the mat - Dannis dives into Lozano's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dannis's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dannis 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dannis stops Lozano from standing up.
Lozano is looking to stand back up but Dannis counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lozano.
Dannis controlling the pace.
Dannis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lozano is trying to stand back up but Dannis is controlling him
Dannis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dannis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dannis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lozano looks a forlorn figure.
Dannis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lozano is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Dannis controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lozano is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Dannis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dannis has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lozano really wants to buck Dannis off and get back to his feet.
Dannis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lozano is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Dannis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lozano wants to try and get back to his feet.
Dannis controlling from the full mount.

That's four 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.
Lozano squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Dannis controlling the position easily from mount.

Dannis has control of Lozano's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lozano regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dannis controlling his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lozano is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Dannis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lozano.
Dannis seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dannis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lozano.

Dannis pushes Lozano up against the cage in a clinch.
Lozano is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lozano tries to break the clinch but Dannis is controlling the position.
Dannis is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dannis pushes Lozano back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dannis slows down the pace here.
Lozano is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lozano tries to break free but Dannis pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lozano's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dannis lands a body punch in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dannis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dannis prevents Lozano from breaking the clinch.
Dannis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lozano can do to turn this around?
Lozano is trying to break free.

Dannis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dannis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lozano's guard.

Dannis passes Lozano's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lozano is trying to stand back up but Dannis is controlling him
Dannis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lozano pushes Dannis off looking to stand but Dannis dives back in and keeps control.
Dannis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Douglas Dannis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Dannis.
Lozano tries to kick Dannis off in order to stand up. Dannis Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dannis controls the position.
Dannis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dannis controlling the position from side mount.
Dannis'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.
Lozano wants to get back to his feet but Dannis is dominant here and he's now got Lozano's back!
Lozano is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Dannis has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Lozano is in real trouble here. Dannis gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Lozano is tapping out! Dannis wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Douglas Dannis!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
32%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Martens (ranked 2742 p4p, 295 weight class) and Jason Ingram (ranked 4988 p4p, 424 weight class). Martens's entrance music is The XX - Intro. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Martens
vs
Ingram

183 cm
21
166 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alex Martens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Ingram!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ingram throws a head kick that misses.
Ingram misses with a jab, cross combination.

Ingram instigates a clinch.
Martens tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ingram avoids it.
Martens putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ingram in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
I was talking to Martens's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ingram tries to break the clinch but Martens is controlling the position.
Martens unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A knee to the head by Martens.

It looks like Jason Ingram has been cut.
Ingram looks winded!
Martens using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ingram has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Martens landing knees to the head.
Martens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Martens crunches a lovely knee into Ingram's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martens'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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Martens obliges.
Ingram takes a knee right on the jaw!
Ingram has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Martens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Martens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Martens scores with a knee to the head.
Martens with a knee to the head.
Martens throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ingram blocks it with crossed arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martens unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ingram lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Martens lands a good knee to the midsection. Ingram won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martens misses with a knee strike.
Martens lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That has opened up Jason Ingram's cut even more.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martens.
Martens lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Martens tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Martens utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Martens with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Martens.

Ingram is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martens connects with a knee to the head.
Ingram is still on wobbly legs! Can Martens finish him?
Martens lands a big knee! That's hurt Ingram! Oh, he's all over the place! Martens lands another knee that sends Ingram to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Martens!
An out of breath Alex Martens thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
53%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Axel Foley (ranked 1322 p4p, 161 weight class) and Marcello Mygueel (ranked 2898 p4p, 309 weight class). Foley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Beverly Hills Cop Theme. Marcello Mygueel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Axel Foley's chin.

Foley
vs
Mygueel

177 cm
20
164 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

175 cm
26
163 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Dangerous knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

KOMBAT KLOTHING
Urban Fighter

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 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Axel Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Marcello Mygueel!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mygueel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Foley obliges.
Foley misses with a knee strike.
Foley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mygueel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Foley is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Foley tries a knee to the head but Mygueel blocks it.
Foley working Mygueel over with knees to the body.
Foley looking to throw knees to the head but Mygueel is blocking nicely.
Foley landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Foley.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but Mygueel blocks with his arms.
Foley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Foley landing knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foley misses with a knee strike.
Foley crunches a lovely knee into Mygueel's ribcage.
Mygueel looks winded!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mygueel takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Marcello Mygueel has been cut.
Mygueel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Foley scores a nice knee to the body.
Foley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Foley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mygueel in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Foley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Foley connects with a knee to the head.

Mygueel is rocked!
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but Mygueel blocks with his arms.
Mygueel is still on wobbly legs! Can Foley finish him?
Foley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Foley lands a nice knee to the body.
Foley has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Mygueel - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Foley, and another! Mygueel is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Axel Foley!
Axel Foley was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
57%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Silva (ranked 1133 p4p, 140 weight class) and Jesse Kotkaniemi (ranked 1210 p4p, 151 weight class). Manuel Silva could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jesse Kotkaniemi's chin.

Silva
vs
Kotkaniemi

176 cm
22
172 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

183 cm
22
181 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Notorious

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Kotkaniemi!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Silva.
Silva 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.
Silva falls off balance throwing a combination

and Kotkaniemi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Silva won't be happy with that.
Silva keeps Kotkaniemi under control for a moment.
Kotkaniemi 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 Silva's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silva is not content to let Kotkaniemi control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kotkaniemi content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kotkaniemi.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying to get back to his feet.
Kotkaniemi fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Silva manages to get back to half guard.
Silva is staying active underneath Kotkaniemi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Silva is trying to stand.
Kotkaniemi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kotkaniemi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Silva keeping control of the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kotkaniemi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva managing to control the position.
Kotkaniemi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Kotkaniemi from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kotkaniemi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kotkaniemi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Silva but Silva pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Silva connects with the punch.
Manuel Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kotkaniemi defending well as Silva loads up on a big left hand.
Nice sprawl there from Silva as Kotkaniemi shoots in.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva jabs at Kotkaniemi's body.
Silva lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from Kotkaniemi.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kotkaniemi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kotkaniemi takes one to the side of the head.
Silva cracks Kotkaniemi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Silva feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kotkaniemis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kotkaniemi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kotkaniemi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Kotkaniemi has Silva up against the cage in a clinch.

Kotkaniemi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva wants to get back to full guard but Kotkaniemi has mounted him!
Kotkaniemi avoids the attempt from Silva to control.
Silva regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotkaniemi trying to control from half guard but Silva is working away.
Silva tries to kick Kotkaniemi off but Kotkaniemi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Silva has hold of Kotkaniemi's hands but Kotkaniemi slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Silva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Silva is trying to maintain the position but Kotkaniemi is very close to passing his half guard.
Kotkaniemi lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Manuel Silva will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva with a nice cross.
Silva connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kotkaniemi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
A lazy left from Silva finds it's target.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kotkaniemi can do to turn this around?
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Silva is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kotkaniemi ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
Kotkaniemi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Silva looks to land a combination but Kotkaniemi avoids it well.
Kotkaniemi wants to counter the offense by Silva and move into the clinch position.
Silva with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kotkaniemi doesn't manage to clinch there - Silva circles away.
Silva throws out a powerful jab.

Kotkaniemi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kotkaniemi thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Kotkaniemi is keeping busy.
Silva wants to control but Kotkaniemi passes into side.
Kotkaniemi trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva is trying to buck Kotkaniemi off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotkaniemi tries to score with some ground and pound. Silva controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kotkaniemi trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kotkaniemi lands an elbow.
The strikes coming from Kotkaniemi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Kotkaniemi trying to control the position but Silva is working away.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Kotkaniemi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva regains half guard, as Kotkaniemi was trying to land strikes.
Silva is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kotkaniemi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kotkaniemi's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeps control of the position as Kotkaniemi tries to break free.
Silva throws a series of strikes and Kotkaniemi wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Kotkaniemi is looking to improve his position but Silva isn't that keen on the idea.
Silva tries to control but Kotkaniemi wriggling away.
Kotkaniemi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kotkaniemi prevents any damage by holding on tight.

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.
Kotkaniemi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotkaniemi is trying to stand.
Kotkaniemi trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
Kotkaniemi is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva throwing shots but Kotkaniemi is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Kotkaniemi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Kotkaniemi's head.

Silva 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.
Kotkaniemi wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Kotkaniemi blocks nicely.
Silva throws a strike but Kotkaniemi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Kotkaniemi trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kotkaniemi's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Silva pulls Kotkaniemi in close to prevent any damage.
Silva trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kotkaniemi is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Kotkaniemi scoring with some ground and pound.
Silva seems keen to control Kotkaniemi's posture.
Silva wants to stand up but Kotkaniemi is controlling him.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Kotkaniemi from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kotkaniemi is one step ahead there.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kotkaniemi looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kotkaniemi 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.
Silva throwing strikes from guard but Kotkaniemi blocks nicely.
Kotkaniemi wants to stand up but Silva is controlling him.
Our spies down at at Deep waters inform us that Kotkaniemi has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silva throws an elbow that misses. Kotkaniemi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Silva's guard. Nice move by Kotkaniemi!

Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Kotkaniemi from controlling successfully.
Kotkaniemi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kotkaniemi is controlling him.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kotkaniemi.
Kotkaniemi postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Kotkaniemi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kotkaniemi won't allow Silva to get back to his feet.
Kotkaniemi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva scores with a nice strike.

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.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
Kotkaniemi shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
Kotkaniemi slips a jab from Silva.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice shot by Silva.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Silva closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kotkaniemi quickly recovers to half guard.
Jesse Kotkaniemi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kotkaniemi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kotkaniemi is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Silva is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Silva clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Silva. That snapped Kotkaniemi's head back.
Silva scores with a head kick. Kotkaniemi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kotkaniemi shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva tries for a takedown but Kotkaniemi circles away easily

and Kotkaniemi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Silva.
Kotkaniemi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Silva pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries to work over Kotkaniemi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Kotkaniemi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Silva can't fight it off and eventually Kotkaniemi manages to take the fight to the floor. Silva looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kotkaniemi is controlling him.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva being controlled here, momentarily.
Kotkaniemi stopping the sweep attempt from Silva.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Kotkaniemi from controlling successfully.
Silva has momentary wrist control but Kotkaniemi slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two 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.
Kotkaniemi prevents Silva from getting back to his feet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silva connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Kotkaniemi closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Kotkaniemi pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manuel Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Kotkaniemi.
Silva scores with the left hand. Kotkaniemi knows he should have avoided that one.
Kotkaniemi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kotkaniemi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Silva scores with a jab. Kotkaniemi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kotkaniemi tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kotkaniemi moves away.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice cross by Silva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kotkaniemi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short left from Silva.
Silva is trying to drag Kotkaniemi to the mat but Kotkaniemi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Kotkaniemi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Manuel Silva is winning the standup battle so far.

Kotkaniemi gets a clinch.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kotkaniemi has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kotkaniemi blocks an uppercut.
Kotkaniemi blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Kotkaniemi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kotkaniemi lands strikes from half guard.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotkaniemi prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kotkaniemi trying to control the pace.
Silva keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kotkaniemi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kotkaniemi connects with a nice short shot to Silva's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manuel Silva had his way with Jesse Kotkaniemi in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Silva tests Kotkaniemi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Silva scores with a nice right hand.
Kotkaniemi takes one to the side of the head.
Kotkaniemi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Silva swivels and escapes.
Silva lands a lovely overhand right.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kotkaniemi avoids the head kick by Silva.
Kotkaniemi with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Kotkaniemi, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Kotkaniemi against the cage but Kotkaniemi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kotkaniemi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick by Silva misses

and Kotkaniemi counters with a takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kotkaniemi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Silva some visible discomfort.
Kotkaniemi is working Silva over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kotkaniemi landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kotkaniemi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
Kotkaniemi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Silva keeps working.
Silva is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kotkaniemi has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Silva wants to control but Kotkaniemi postures up.
Kotkaniemi looks up at the clock and then as Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kotkaniemi smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on Kotkaniemi's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Kotkaniemi wants to control but Silva is keeping him busy.
Silva struggling a bit here.
Kotkaniemi scoring with punches from side control.

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.
Kotkaniemi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.
Silva parries the strikes from Kotkaniemi easily there. Kotkaniemi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Silva to escape.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kotkaniemi takes a little break here. Silva wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kotkaniemi throws an elbow but Silva slips to the side and avoids it well.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kotkaniemi takes one to the side of the head.
Silva cracks Kotkaniemi with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva throws a hook but Kotkaniemi blocks it.
Silva lands a nice hook to Kotkaniemi's body. Kotkaniemi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kotkaniemi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Kotkaniemi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Silva.
Kotkaniemi blocks a jab.
Silva leaves Kotkaniemi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jesse Kotkaniemi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kotkaniemi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Silva finds it's way round the side to connect with Kotkaniemi's head.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Silva drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kotkaniemi is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manuel Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotkaniemi is pulling down on Silva's head. It's preventing any offense from Silva, at least for the moment.
Silva content to stall in guard here.
Kotkaniemi 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.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:45
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Silva!
Manuel Silva seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

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