VFC 45 Friday Afterparty PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Wallington (ranked 5219 p4p, 4964 weight class) and Ming Xiao (ranked 592 p4p, 575 weight class). Xiao is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Panda. Randolph Wallington has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wallington
vs
Xiao

190 cm
21
205
2 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
205
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 The Island, Randolph Wallington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ming Xiao!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallington stalks Xiao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Xiao's face. Xiao staggers backwards, shaken.

It looks like Ming Xiao has been cut.
Wallington lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Xiao backs up against the cage.
Wallington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Xiao under the eye.
Xiao chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wallington can pounce on him.
Nice body kick from Wallington.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wallington. That's going to slow Xiao down.
Xiao seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Wallington shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Xiao is backing up but Wallington catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Xiao covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Wallington Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randolph Wallington!

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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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Shishio Makoto (ranked 4889 p4p, 5711 weight class) and Whatever Youwant (ranked 584 p4p, 637 weight class). The key to victory for Shishio Makoto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Makoto
vs
Youwant

175 cm
18
185
1 - 0 - 0

190 cm
23
200
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shishio Makoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Whatever Youwant!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Youwant moves away.
Youwant lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Youwant digs a good body shot into Makoto's ribs.
Makoto throws a combination that misses
and Youwant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Makoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Youwant was well out of range. Poor timing from Makoto.
Youwant unleashes a big counter combination but Makoto bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Makoto misses with a body shot.
Youwant is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Makoto with a body shot.
Makoto digs a good hook to Youwant's body.
Youwant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Youwant has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Youwant throws a series of punches but Makoto moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makoto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makoto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Youwant looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Youwant throws a series of punches but Makoto moves out of range.
Makoto is looking to wear down Youwant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Makoto looks to land a combination but Youwant avoids it well.
Despite the aggression on Youwant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makoto looks to land a combination but Youwant avoids it well.
Youwant's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makoto connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Youwant scrambles back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Makoto scores with a four punch combination!
Shishio Makoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Youwant tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Makoto is able to avoid easily.
Makoto punishes Youwant's body with a nice straight punch.
Youwant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makoto swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Youwant counters with a series of strikes. Makoto will be more careful next time no doubt.
Makoto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Makoto. Those never looked like landing.
Youwant drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makoto defends it well.
Makoto throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Youwant on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youwant tries to bum rush Makoto with a series of wild strikes but Makoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Youwant throws a combination. Makoto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some wild striking there from Makoto.
Youwant is looking for the big counter here.
Shishio Makoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makoto throws a series of punches but Youwant moves out of range.
Makoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Makoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Youwant throws a series of punches but Makoto avoids them all with ease.
Youwant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makoto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Youwant.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makoto feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Youwants jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Youwant ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Makoto throws a body punch but Youwant moves out of range.
Makoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Makoto backs off Youwant throws a huge counter combo but Makoto manages to avoid it all.
A swing and a miss from Makoto.
Makoto throws a hook but Youwant blocks it.
Youwant slips a straight right by Makoto.
Despite the aggression on Youwant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makoto throws a body punch but Youwant moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Youwant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Youwant manages to avoid it.
Youwant throws a counter combo.
Makoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Youwant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Makoto misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Youwant counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Makoto is breathing heavily.
Makoto misses the shot to the body.
Youwant lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Youwant.
Makoto misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makoto misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Youwant lands a two punch combo.
Youwant misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Shishio Makoto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Makoto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Makoto misses with a body shot.
Shishio Makoto is winning the standup battle so far.
Makoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Youwant was well out of range. Poor timing from Makoto.
Makoto looks to score with a jab to the body but Youwant is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Youwant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Makoto takes a swing at Youwant's ribcage but misses.
Makoto misses with a hook.
Youwant clobbers Makoto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Makoto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Makoto throws a sloppy body shot

and Youwant counters with a crisp one two that drops Makoto! Youwant thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Makoto to his feet! Makoto is in big trouble!

Makoto is rocked!
Makoto is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Makoto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Youwant counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Makoto to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Youwant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Whatever Youwant!
Whatever Youwant decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yu Ling (ranked 4683 p4p, 4231 weight class) and Oobly Plasi (ranked 574 p4p, 538 weight class). Oobly Plasi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ling
vs
Plasi

185 cm
18
188
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
185
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Yu Ling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Oobly Plasi!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plasi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Plasi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ling was well out of range. Poor timing from Plasi.
Ling takes one on the button.
Ling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plasi throws out the jab.
Ling throws a good cross that connects.
Ling avoids the body shot from Plasi.
Ling defending well as Plasi loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Ling on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Plasi avoids the body shot from Ling.
Plasi cracks Ling with a right hand to the side of the head.
Plasi thuds a left hand into Ling's body.
Plasi throws a body punch but Ling moves out of range.
Plasi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ling rather than just go for the knockout.
Ling slips a jab from Plasi.
Plasi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plasi throws a body punch but Ling moves out of range.
Ling is looking to counter punch.
Plasi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Plasi lands with a nice body punch.
Plasi lands a jab to the nose.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Plasi! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oobly Plasi!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
79%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quandale Goofy (ranked 4324 p4p, 4249 weight class) and Sean Murphy (ranked 547 p4p, 542 weight class). Quandale Goofy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Goofy
vs
Murphy

189 cm
25
183
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
26
194
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Prefers standup

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Quandale Goofy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sean Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goofy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Murphy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murphy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murphy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goofy backs up against the cage.

It looks like Quandale Goofy has been cut.
Goofy thuds his shin into the meat of Murphy's side.

Goofy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murphy!
Goofy in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Goofy is putting a hurting on Murphy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Murphy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goofy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Goofy decides to stand back up. Goofy steps back and let's Murphy get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Goofy instigates a clinch.
Goofy tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
Goofy wants to get back to striking at distance but Murphy won't allow it.
Murphy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Goofy tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Murphy digs a right hand into Goofy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Goofy's gas tank.
Murphy is looking to control Goofy's arms but Goofy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murphy has his back to the cage.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Goofy.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Goofy tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quandale Goofy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goofy letting Murphy take a breather here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Goofy pulls guard.
Goofy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goofy is looking to stand up but Murphy isn't so interested in that idea.
Goofy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Goofy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goofy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Goofy pulls Murphy in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Goofy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murphy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Goofy scrambles back to his feet.
Murphy cracks Goofy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Murphy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Murphy with a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Goofy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Murphy tries to avoid it but Goofy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Murphy to the ground. Murphy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Murphy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Goofys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goofy appears to be looking for a big counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
Murphy wants to clinch.
Goofy keeps the fight on the outside.
Goofy fails with the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Murphy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quandale Goofy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Murphy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Goofy moves into the clinch.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Goofy.
Goofy is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Goofy as Murphy tries to tie him up.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy trying to stall but Goofy improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goofy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Goofy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murphy trying to control the position but instead, Goofy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murphy into the cage.
Goofy is looking to break free of the clinch but Murphy has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goofy tries to break free but Murphy pushes him back against the cage.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Goofy 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 with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goofy is working for takedown but Murphy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Murphy tries to stall but Goofy uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Goofy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goofy tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quandale Goofy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Murphy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Murphy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goofy backwards.
Goofy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Goofy jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murphy walks away with a smile on his face. Goofy gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Quandale Goofy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Murphy moves into the clinch.
Murphy pushes Goofy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Goofy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murphy.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Goofy gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy'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.
Goofy tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Sean Murphy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
Murphy prevents the takedown attempt.
Murphy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goofy wants to take the fight to the mat but Murphy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Goofy tries to pull guard but Murphy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murphy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Goofy looking for a takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goofy wants a takedown.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Goofy.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy lands a right hand.
Goofy tries to pull guard but Murphy won't allow it.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
Murphy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goofy tries to break the clinch but Murphy is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Quandale Goofy's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Goofy gets a double leg takedown into Murphy's guard.

Goofy stands up from Murphy's guard - Goofy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sean Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goofy misses with a body shot.
Murphy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murphy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goofy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murphy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sean Murphy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murphy cracks Goofy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murphy clobbers Goofy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goofy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Goofy misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Goofy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murphy to score with a decent uppercut.
Murphy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Goofy misses with a takedown attempt
and Murphy counters with a stiff right hand.

Goofy is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Murphy lands an overhand right.
Oh Goofy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murphy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murphy wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quandale Goofy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Murphy drops Goofy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Goofy looks back up at him and smiles so Murphy waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murphy and Goofy are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Murphy throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Goofy into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Murphy knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Sean Murphy!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edward Smith (ranked 4064 p4p, 4140 weight class) and Eli Vieira (ranked 525 p4p, 535 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Vieira

190 cm
24
234
1 - 2 - 0

185 cm
25
265
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Intelligent

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Edward Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eli Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

It looks like Eli Vieira has been cut.
Vieira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Smith tries to avoid it but Vieira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Smith to the ground. Smith escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vieira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Vieira advances position into side control!
Smith is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vieira wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Vieira.
Vieira tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vieira misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Vieira has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Vieira sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

Smith bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Smith throws a series of punches but Vieira avoids them all with ease.
Smith looks to land a combination but Vieira avoids it well.
Vieira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Vieira shoots in.
Smith seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Smith throws a one two combo.
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!
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vieira.
Edward Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Vieira.

Vieira shoots in and gets a takedown into Smith's guard.

Smith has his feet on Vieira's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edward Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith misses with a double jab

and Vieira counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Smith is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Vieira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Vieira won't allow it.
Vieira has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vieira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Vieira is trying to pull guard but Smith turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vieira tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Vieira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vieira jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vieira has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vieira feints the counter takedown.
Smith looks to land a combination but Vieira avoids it well.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Vieira's head but Vieira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vieira feints the counter takedown.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss

and Vieira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Vieira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vieira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
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!
Vieira passes into half guard.
Smith tries to kick Vieira off but Vieira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Smith is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Vieira uses his free foot to push down on Smith's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Smith.
Vieira misses with a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eli Vieira's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vieira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Vieira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Smith to the mat! Smith manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith wants to stand but Vieira is controlling the position.
Vieira 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.
Vieira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vieira is controlling him.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Vieira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Vieira prevents Smith from standing back up.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vieira on the ground.
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Smith defends it.

Vieira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vieira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vieira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vieira is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Vieira is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith is looking to escape.
Vieira trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.

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

Smith closes the distance and pushes Vieira back into the cage.

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

Smith is posturing up here but Vieira has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Smith tries to roll out but it's too tight and Smith has to tap! Slick submission there by Vieira!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eli Vieira!
Eli Vieira got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Steiner (ranked 6082 p4p, 3526 weight class) and Silly Munky (ranked 197 p4p, 130 weight class). Steiner comes to the cage accompanied by STEINER BROS INTRO SONG. Munky comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Cold to the core by- PERMAFROST kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Scott Steiner could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Silly Munky's chin.

Steiner
vs
Munky

200 cm
25
300
0 - 1 - 0

203 cm
25
295
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Scott Steiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Silly Munky!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Steiner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Munky explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Steiner gets a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munky is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Munky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Steiner has gone for a leg lock! Munky slips out almost immediately though and dives into Steiner's guard.

Munky wants to control from the top but Steiner keeps moving.
Munky throwing strikes but missing.
Munky wants to control from the top but Steiner keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner is pulling down on Munky's head. It's preventing any offense from Munky, at least for the moment.
Munky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steiner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Munky is fighting to break Steiner's control of his arms but Steiner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Steiner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Munky is one step ahead there.
Steiner is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Steiner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Steiner tries to get out of the position.

Munky drops back looking for a leg! Steiner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Steiner manages to kick Munky off! Munky jumps back into Steiner's guard.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Munky passes into half guard.

Munky is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Munky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Steiner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steiner is trying to control but Munky passes into side control!

Munky tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steiner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Munky on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munky trying to control the action but Steiner is working from the bottom.
Steiner struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from Munky are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Steiner tries to buck Munky off but Munky is having none of it.

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.

Munky tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Munky has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Munky working away.
Steiner is holding Munky down, trying to stall.
Munky is looking to take a break and control but Steiner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Munky is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steiner has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steiner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

A shot to the liver by Munky. Beautiful body shot.
Munky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steiner.
Steiner moves away from the strike by Munky.
Steiner feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Munky misses.
Scott Steiner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Munky tries to sprawl but Steiner drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Munky manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Steiner content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Munky has locked up a guillotine! Munky's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Steiner is holding on here and Munky must be using up a lot of energy. Steiner has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Munky gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Silly Munky!
Our winner, Silly Munky, 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
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
35%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Wilson (ranked 3371 p4p, 3609 weight class) and Ray Bradbury (ranked 431 p4p, 460 weight class). The key to victory for Steve Wilson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Wilson
vs
Bradbury

188 cm
25
210
3 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
212
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Steve Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ray Bradbury!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bradbury.
Wilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bradbury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Bradbury has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bradbury sizes up Wilson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wilson lands a jab to the head.
Wilson slips a jab and a cross from Bradbury.
Bradbury looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.

Wilson drops Bradbury with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bradbury looks back up at him and smiles so Wilson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good standup being displayed there by Bradbury as he connects with a hook.
Bradbury's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bradbury scrambles back to his feet.
Bradbury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson throws the left hand but Bradbury avoids the punch easily.
Bradbury ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradbury throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Bradbury misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Bradbury connects with a right hand. Wilson shakes it off.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilson prevents a body shot from Bradbury.
A short left from Bradbury.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Bradbury stalling in the clinch.
Bradbury is pushing Wilson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Bradbury's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Bradbury lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradbury has Wilson pressed against the cage, preventing Wilson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wilson letting Bradbury take a breather here.
Bradbury misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Wilson.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
Bradbury lands with a right to the head.
Bradbury slows down the pace here.
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bradbury backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Bradbury keeps control of Wilson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bradbury tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Bradbury back against the cage.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradbury's elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson letting Bradbury take a breather here.
Wilson wants to get back to striking at distance but Bradbury won't allow it.
Bradbury throws a head punch that misses.
Bradbury tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Bradbury has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
Bradbury throws a head punch that misses.
Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bradbury lands a hook that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Bradbury digs a right hand underneath Wilson's ribcage. Wilson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bradbury struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
Bradbury'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.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bradbury.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to stall.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson is trying to break free.
Bradbury tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradbury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bradbury works on Wilson's body with a couple of short punches.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradbury controls his hands.
Wilson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bradbury misses with a punch to the body.
Bradbury stalling in the clinch.
Bradbury blocks a body shot from Wilson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ray Bradbury will probably get the nod.
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.

Bradbury dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bradbury tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradbury was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Bradbury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Wilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bradbury on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Bradbury throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bradbury.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw.

Bradbury is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradbury just misses with a punch to the body.
Bradbury is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?
Wilson measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Bradbury! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Steve Wilson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
54%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Anudo (ranked 1985 p4p, 2849 weight class) and Felix Valero (ranked 287 p4p, 395 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Anudo
vs
Valero

199 cm
26
265
3 - 1 - 1

205 cm
25
275
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Mac Anudo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Felix Valero!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valero lands with a right hand.

Anudo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anudo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valero is looking to escape.
Anudo 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.
Valero really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Anudo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anudo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Valero defending well though.

Valero is defending against the submission attempts here by Anudo.
Anudo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Anudo is landing with some decent strikes but Valero is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

It looks like Felix Valero has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Anudo working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Valero turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Anudo off and cradles Valero's limp body as Anudo celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Mac Anudo!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Olu Banjo (ranked 2651 p4p, 2809 weight class) and Joe Fletcher (ranked 350 p4p, 373 weight class). Joe Fletcher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Banjo
vs
Fletcher

225 cm
26
209
2 - 2 - 0

197 cm
26
215
3 - 2 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Excellent MT
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Olu Banjo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Joe Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fletcher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Banjo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Joe Fletcher has been cut.
Joe Fletcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banjo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Banjo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fletcher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Banjo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fletcher tries to bum rush Banjo with a series of wild strikes but Banjo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banjo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Fletcher misses with a series of wild punches.
Fletcher has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Banjo avoids the body shot from Fletcher.
Banjo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Banjo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banjo scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fletcher takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Banjo slips a jab and a cross from Fletcher.
A solid body kick from Banjo.
Banjo throws a leg kick which misses Fletcher's front leg but catches the back leg as Fletcher tries to avoid it.
Banjo slips a jab from Fletcher.
Fletcher on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fletcher looks winded!
Fletcher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Banjo. Banjo obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Banjo fakes the leg kick and cracks Fletcher in the body.
Nice body kick from Banjo.
Whack! Banjo lands a heavy head kick that drops Fletcher. The ref tackles Banjo to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Fletcher was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Olu Banjo!
Olu Banjo 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
84%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stevo Caruga (ranked 1238 p4p, 2120 weight class) and Leon McClane (ranked 163 p4p, 286 weight class). McClane has chosen Cypress Hill - Insane in the Brain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Leon McClane will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Caruga
vs
McClane

183 cm
26
220
4 - 0 - 0

194 cm
26
219
3 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Highland Clothing

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stevo Caruga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Leon McClane!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caruga keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McClane.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Caruga.
Caruga misses with a few strikes there.

Caruga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Caruga lands in his opponent's guard.
Caruga stands and throws McClane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Caruga definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Caruga tries to advance to mount but McClane denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Caruga swings around for an armbar but McClane sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Caruga's guard.
McClane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caruga swivels though and keeps the full guard.

McClane is posturing up here but Caruga has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! McClane tries to roll out but it's too tight and McClane has to tap! Slick submission there by Caruga!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stevo Caruga!
In defeat, Leon McClane stepped up to the mic, saying 'see you in the tournament.'.